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Best Plumbers in Riverside, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Riverside: First Class Plumbing & AC, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 672.

  3. 46

    Most-reviewed: All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, 7,425 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 672 ranked; ranked #46.

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

672 Riverside plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 353 are open 24/7, 533 open Saturdays and 412 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 672 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Riverside at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Riverside at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1First Class Plumbing & AC934.9★ (784)Riverside24/7Overall
2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside924.9★ (496)Riverside24/7Emergencies
3RD Plumbing and Rooter925.0★ (279)Riverside24/7—
4Elite Plumbing & Drains LLC925.0★ (269)Riverside24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.8★ (495)Riverside24/7—
6Righty Tighty Plumbing Inc.914.9★ (274)Riverside24/7—
7Elite Plumbing Pros915.0★ (174)Riverside24/7—
8Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside914.8★ (433)Riverside24/7—
9First Place Plumbing Solutions Riverside CA915.0★ (142)Riverside24/7—
10Top Tier Plumbing & Air LLC914.9★ (607)Grand Terrace, 7 mi away24/7—

The 672 best plumbers in Riverside, 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.

  14. #14 Option One Plumbing

    Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 14 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,017 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 3,017 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10722 Arrow Route STE 602, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
    View profile for Option One Plumbing(800) 905-7115

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 672 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Riverside, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Top Notch Rooter & Plumbing895.0★ (257)10 mi
27Anthony's Plumbing894.9★ (592)13 mi
28Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.8★ (936)12 mi
29Melvin's Finest Plumbing Corp894.9★ (152)In Riverside
30Hiniker Plumbing894.9★ (531)In Riverside
31Lincoln Plumbing & Rooter, INC895.0★ (253)11 mi
32Rossman Plumbing894.7★ (148)In Riverside
33Thompson Family Plumbing & Drain894.9★ (182)7 mi
34Circle City Plumbing and Rooter895.0★ (208)11 mi
35Cisneros Brothers Plumbing, Heating & AC Repair, Water Damage Restoration & Flood Services894.9★ (710)In Riverside
36A O Dowd Plumbing895.0★ (149)9 mi
37Plumbing Concepts, Inc.894.9★ (442)13 mi
38Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Central Riverside895.0★ (78)5 mi
39Plumbing Specialist, INC.894.7★ (96)In Riverside
40NexGen HVAC & Plumbing884.7★ (1,769)In Riverside
41Professional Plumbing IE Inc884.9★ (45)In Riverside
42Repipe1885.0★ (34)In Riverside
43Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air884.9★ (1,637)22 mi
44Scott McLeod Plumbing, Inc.884.9★ (756)17 mi
45Vera Plumbing and Drain LLC885.0★ (133)10 mi
46All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical884.8★ (7,425)12 mi
475 Star Plumbing, Heating, & Air884.8★ (53)In Riverside
48Best Service Plumber885.0★ (211)13 mi
49Bow Tie Plumbing & Rooter885.0★ (334)17 mi
50Payless 4 Plumbing884.8★ (590)13 mi

Also serving Riverside

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 Riverside
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A.M. Plumbing & Rooter LLC5.0★ (2)In Riverside
AAVCO Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning - Riverside5.0★ (2)In Riverside
All American Backflow Prevention5.0★ (1)In Riverside
America's Irrigation & LandscapingIn Riverside
Eds Plumbing and Rooter5.0★ (2)In Riverside
Endo Plumbing Co Inc.3.0★ (2)In Riverside
Fairway Plumbing & Rooter inc.2.0★ (1)In Riverside
Highway 18 plumbing company5.0★ (1)In Riverside
Inland County Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (1)In Riverside
M & M Handyman 4 U5.0★ (1)In Riverside
MCI Plumbing Corporation4.0★ (1)In Riverside
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Inland Empire4.8★ (588)14 mi
Ochoa's Backflow Systems5.0★ (1)In Riverside
Pierce interiors5.0★ (2)In Riverside
Riverside Plumbers PlusIn Riverside
Riverside Plumbing ServicesIn Riverside
Riverside Water Heater Repair and Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Riverside
Schuelke Plumbing & Construction4.9★ (216)7 mi
Skunky Pumpers5.0★ (1)In Riverside
The Fifth Plumbing Riverside Co.5.0★ (2)In Riverside

How much do plumbers cost in Riverside?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Riverside?
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 Riverside plumbers

We scored 672 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Riverside?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Riverside, CA is First Class Plumbing & AC with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside (#2) and RD Plumbing and Rooter (#3) follow. We ranked 672 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Riverside?

ContractorsRanked ranks 672 plumbers serving Riverside, CA. 25 of them are based in Riverside; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Riverside are open 24/7?

353 ranked plumbers in Riverside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are First Class Plumbing & AC (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside (#2) and RD Plumbing and Rooter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Riverside work on weekends?

533 of 672 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 412 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are First Class Plumbing & AC (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Riverside (#2) and RD Plumbing and Rooter (#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 Riverside?

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 Riverside. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Riverside plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 672 rated plumbers in Riverside is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 7,425 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Riverside

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 672 plumbers serving Riverside.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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