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Best Plumbers in Rio Del Mar, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rio Del Mar: Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc., CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 257.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, 3,216 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 257 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

257 Rio Del Mar plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 102 are open 24/7, 177 open Saturdays and 138 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 257 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Rio Del Mar at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Rio Del Mar at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc.934.9★ (650)Soquel, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz924.9★ (719)Santa Cruz, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Rosenthal Plumbing924.8★ (661)Santa Cruz, 4 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (847)Santa Cruz, 7 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (175)Capitola, 4 mi away24/7—
6Redwood Pipe and Drain Inc.904.9★ (274)Scotts Valley, 9 mi away24/7—
7Brad's Plumbers of Santa Cruz904.9★ (140)Santa Cruz, 5 mi away24/7—
8Duncan Plumbing904.9★ (716)Santa Cruz, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose894.8★ (3,216)San Jose, 23 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.8★ (1,657)San Jose, 19 mi away24/7—

The 257 best plumbers in Rio Del Mar, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 Duncan Plumbing

    Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1245 Thompson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for Duncan Plumbing(831) 346-5309

  14. #14 Brad's Plumbing

    Based in Prunedale, 15 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    17080 Wallace Ct, Aromas, CA 95004
    View profile for Brad's Plumbing(831) 318-3484

  16. #16 Gogo Rooter

    Based in San Jose, 24 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Phelan Ave #B, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Gogo Rooter(408) 882-1576

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#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 257 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Rio Del Mar, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Maverick Plumbing Technicians Inc.865.0★ (24)9 mi
27MG PLUMBING & ROOTER865.0★ (82)18 mi
28Bueno Plumbing and Rooter864.9★ (152)21 mi
29Stark Leak Detection865.0★ (14)6 mi
30Alvarez Plumbing864.9★ (204)23 mi
31Bailey Plumbing864.9★ (109)19 mi
32Bailey Plumbing864.6★ (328)18 mi
33Landmark Plumbing865.0★ (167)25 mi
34Allstar Plumbing854.8★ (297)24 mi
35Juan's Plumbing854.9★ (53)16 mi
36The Plumbing Company and Rooter Inc.855.0★ (44)17 mi
37Advanced Repipe Specialist855.0★ (50)18 mi
38Miracle Plumbing Inc.854.7★ (189)20 mi
39Bigbear plumbing dba854.8★ (73)18 mi
40City Of Surf Plumbing855.0★ (5)3 mi
41Water Heater Specialists854.9★ (150)25 mi
42CPI Service, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling854.9★ (108)23 mi
43S.A. Plumbing855.0★ (9)7 mi
44Surgepro Plumbing and Drain845.0★ (76)23 mi
45Venture Plumbing, Inc.844.9★ (118)24 mi
46Platinum Rooter Plumbing and Septic Inc.844.9★ (52)19 mi
47A-1 Plumbers Santa Cruz845.0★ (9)8 mi
48Atlantic O J Plumbing Inc845.0★ (30)18 mi
49Dyer Demand Plumbing845.0★ (30)19 mi
50Universal Plumbing & Rooter845.0★ (59)24 mi

Also serving Rio Del Mar

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Rio Del Mar
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
49er Rooter & Drain Service4.0★ (2)9 mi
Alleluia Plumbing5.0★ (2)18 mi
Aptos Local Plumbing3.0★ (2)6 mi
Asante Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi
Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing4.9★ (274)23 mi
Burkhardt Construction3.0★ (2)5 mi
Calwaters Plumbing5.0★ (2)22 mi
Cardinal Plumbing Solutions5.0★ (2)23 mi
Castle Pumping and Plumbing Services5.0★ (27)17 mi
Danny's Plumbing & Drain Specialist Inc4.0★ (2)9 mi
Down Under Plumbing Services Inc5.0★ (2)19 mi
Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)22 mi
Homebodies - Total Home Repair5.0★ (2)23 mi
Irish Excavation3.0★ (2)17 mi
Maravilla Plumbing5.0★ (2)9 mi
Nor-Cal Plumbing5.0★ (2)4 mi
The Plumber5.0★ (2)13 mi
trenchless Los Gatos ca5.0★ (2)22 mi
Triumph Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)25 mi
Willis Plumbing5.0★ (2)19 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Rio Del Mar?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rio Del Mar. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Rio Del Mar?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Rio Del Mar plumbers

We scored 257 Rio Del Mar 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rio Del Mar data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Rio Del Mar: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Rio Del Mar?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Rio Del Mar, CA is Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 257 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Rio Del Mar?

ContractorsRanked ranks 257 plumbers serving Rio Del Mar, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Rio Del Mar are open 24/7?

102 ranked plumbers in Rio Del Mar post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Rio Del Mar work on weekends?

177 of 257 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 138 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in Rio Del Mar?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Rio Del Mar. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Rio Del Mar plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 257 rated plumbers in Rio Del Mar is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose has the most, 3,216 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Rio Del Mar

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 257 plumbers serving Rio Del Mar.
  2. October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.

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