90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Plumbers in Rio Rico, AZ (2026)
12 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rio Rico: Nogales Rio Rico Plumbing, LLC, CR Score 90/100; 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Saguaro Valley Plumbing llc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 6
Most-reviewed: PLUMBING AND HARDWARE MEDINA (COLOSIO), 501 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Rio Rico plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 12 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Nogales ranking. See Plumbers in Nogales
Top 10 plumbers in Rio Rico at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nogales Rio Rico Plumbing, LLC | 90 | 4.7★ (116) | Nogales, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Saguaro Valley Plumbing llc | 87 | 5.0★ (92) | Green Valley, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 7/24 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING | 84 | 4.8★ (30) | Nogales, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tubac Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (21) | Nogales, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | G&S Plumbing | 82 | 4.9★ (34) | Rio Rico | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | PLUMBING AND HARDWARE MEDINA (COLOSIO) | 82 | 4.4★ (501) | Nogales, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Plomeria Y Ferreteria Medina | 80 | 4.3★ (206) | Nogales, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Frias Plumbing Services - Plumbers | 76 | 3.9★ (7) | Nogales, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | DLO Plumbing | 76 | 4.1★ (9) | Nogales, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J1 Plumbing LLC Licensed and Bonded | 75 | 4.7★ (30) | Rio Rico | — | — |
The 12 best plumbers in Rio Rico, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Green Valley, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Nogales, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 626 N Morley Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621
Based in Nogales, 13 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#5 G&S Plumbing
Based in Rio Rico
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 14 Esplendor Dr Ste. A, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Based in Nogales, 13 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 501 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (501).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 501 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- Blvr. Luis Donaldo Colosio 2458, Unidad Deportiva, 84063 Heroica Nogales, Son., Mexico
Based in Nogales, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 206 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- Jesús Siqueiros 113, Bolívar, 84060 Heroica Nogales, Son., Mexico
Based in Nogales, 9 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 720 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621
#9 DLO Plumbing
Based in Nogales, 9 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Address
- 741 N Linda Vista Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621
Based in Rio Rico
75/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1720 Circulo Bahia, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
Based in Green Valley, 25 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#12 Materiales MEXIA
Based in Nogales, 12 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
- Address
- Cumpas Empalme 181, Bella Vista, 84086 Heroica Nogales, Son., Mexico
How much do plumbers cost in Rio Rico?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rio Rico. 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 |
How to check a plumber's license in Arizona
In Arizona, Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Rico plumbers
We scored 12 Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico 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 |
Plumbers in Rio Rico: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Rio Rico?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Rio Rico, AZ is Nogales Rio Rico Plumbing, LLC with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Saguaro Valley Plumbing llc (#2) and 7/24 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING (#3) follow. We ranked 12 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Rio Rico?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 plumbers serving Rio Rico, AZ. 2 of them are based in Rio Rico; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Rio Rico are open 24/7?
4 ranked plumbers in Rio Rico post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nogales Rio Rico Plumbing, LLC (#1), Saguaro Valley Plumbing llc (#2) and 7/24 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Rio Rico work on weekends?
9 of 12 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nogales Rio Rico Plumbing, LLC (#1), Saguaro Valley Plumbing llc (#2) and 7/24 AFFORDABLE PLUMBING (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Arizona?
In Arizona, Arizona Registrar of Contractors handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Rio Rico?
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 Rico. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Rio Rico plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated plumbers in Rio Rico is 4.7★, with a median of 32 reviews. PLUMBING AND HARDWARE MEDINA (COLOSIO) has the most, 501 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Rico
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 plumbers serving Rio Rico.
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