109 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Richmond: Elite Performance Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and Water Heaters, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 525 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clog Busterz Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 109.
Most-reviewed: Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, 4,841 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
109 Richmond plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 109 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Performance Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, and Water Heaters | 94 | 5.0★ (525) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clog Busterz Plumbing | 93 | 4.8★ (780) | Richmond | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY | 92 | 4.8★ (522) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric | 87 | 4.8★ (4,041) | Lexington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr Rooter Plumbing of Lexington KY | 87 | 4.8★ (1,118) | Lexington, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AquaDux Plumbing | 87 | 4.8★ (36) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Zoom Drain | 86 | 4.9★ (130) | Lexington, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pipe Surgeon Plumbing | 85 | 4.8★ (350) | Lexington, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 85 | 4.8★ (4,841) | Lexington, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Pergram Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (99) | Winchester, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Richmond
Based in Richmond
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 525 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 522 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,041 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,841 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,841).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Sterling, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 255 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 728 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 109 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Sewer and Drain LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| A-1 Plumbing Express- Lexington, KY | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Apex Waterproofing & Encapsulation | 5.0★ (8) | 19 mi |
| Around the Clock Service | 4.6★ (11) | 23 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Bj Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| David Wiseman Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gibson Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Greg Bussell Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hackworth Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hager Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| HMC Service Co | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Kryson Services | 4.4★ (14) | 18 mi |
| Lilly Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Philco Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Plumbing Perfection | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| S&K Plumbing | 4.2★ (24) | 19 mi |
| Spiveys Plumbing | 2.5★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Total Flow Drains | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Waterflow Systems | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Richmond. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 109 Richmond plumbers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Richmond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |