96/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,402 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,402 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1387 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Best Plumbers in Rochester, NY (2026)
109 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Rochester: Nichols Electric and Plumbing, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 3,402 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AP Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 109.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, 5,878 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
109 Rochester plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 109 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Rochester at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nichols Electric and Plumbing | 96 | 4.9★ (3,402) | Rochester | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AP Plumbing | 93 | 4.7★ (2,658) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 93 | 4.8★ (1,463) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Colin The Plumber LLC | 92 | 4.9★ (823) | Webster, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lalonde Plumbing | 92 | 5.0★ (256) | Brighton, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Rochester | 92 | 4.7★ (829) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Reimer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, LLC | 91 | 4.9★ (2,007) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | No Problems Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (76) | Brighton, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Peter's Plumbing LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (65) | Brighton, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wischmeyer's Plumbing Plus | 90 | 4.9★ (892) | Rochester | 24/7 | — |
The 109 best plumbers in Rochester, 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.
#2 AP Plumbing
Based in Rochester
93/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,658 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,658 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1195 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14615
Based in Rochester
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,463 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,463 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1200 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
Based in Webster, 5 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 823 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 823 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1419 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580
Based in Brighton, 2 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rochester
92/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 829 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 829 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2340 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd Ste 8, Rochester, NY 14623
Based in Rochester
91/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,007 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,007 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 52 Marway Cir, Rochester, NY 14624
Based in Brighton, 1 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brighton, 1 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rochester
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 892 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 892 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 528 Hollenbeck St, Rochester, NY 14621
Based in Fairport, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 N Main St Suite 200-L, Fairport, NY 14450
#12 Zoom Drain
Based in Rochester
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 473 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 473 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 4555 Lyell Rd, Rochester, NY 14606
Based in Rochester
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,878 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (5,878).
- 4.8★ from 5,878 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Holleder Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14615
Based in Brighton, 3 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Roma Plumbing
Based in Rochester
88/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 123 Louise St, Rochester, NY 14606
Based in Brighton, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rochester
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 877 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 365 N Washington St, Rochester, NY 14625
#18 Gatti Plumbing
Based in Rochester
88/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 441 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14606
Based in Fairport, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 High St # 1, Fairport, NY 14450
Based in Rochester
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,004 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,004 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1775 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
Based in Rochester
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 46 Barbie Cir, Rochester, NY 14626
#22 Gartz Plumbing
Based in Rochester
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Estall Rd, Rochester, NY 14616
Based in Brighton, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rochester
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,047 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,047 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2425 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd Suite B, Rochester, NY 14623
Based in Webster, 7 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 700 Ridge Rd, Webster, NY 14580
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 109 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Plumbing Inc | 4.0★ (4) | In Rochester |
| C J Kusak & Son Inc Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | In Rochester |
| FAE Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Ferrauilo Plumbing & Heating | 3.7★ (3) | In Rochester |
| Giff Mosher & Son | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| Joseph Pascente Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (8) | In Rochester |
| JT HANDYMAN SERVICES | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kellman Plumbing | In Rochester | |
| Leclaire Fleming Plumbing & Heating | 3.4★ (5) | In Rochester |
| Mikes Maintenance | In Rochester | |
| Orlando Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (3) | In Rochester |
| Palmeroni Electric | 5.0★ (6) | In Rochester |
| Pro-Plumbing, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| R & S Remodeling Heating and Cooling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Rapid Rooter Inc | 4.0★ (3) | In Rochester |
| Reynolds Plumbing | 4.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| Rochester Heating and Plumbing | 4.5★ (2) | In Rochester |
| Rochester Local Handyman & Contractor | 3.2★ (21) | In Rochester |
| SERVPRO of SE Monroe County | 4.8★ (146) | In Rochester |
| Trenkler Plumbing Inc | 4.2★ (5) | In Rochester |
How much do plumbers cost in Rochester?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rochester. 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 we ranked Rochester plumbers
We scored 109 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Rochester?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Rochester, NY is Nichols Electric and Plumbing with a CR Score of 96/100. It has 4.9★ from 3,402 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AP Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 109 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Rochester?
ContractorsRanked ranks 109 plumbers serving Rochester, NY. 30 of them are based in Rochester; 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 Rochester are open 24/7?
35 ranked plumbers in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nichols Electric and Plumbing (#1), AP Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Rochester work on weekends?
64 of 109 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nichols Electric and Plumbing (#1), AP Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Rochester?
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 Rochester. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Rochester plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 109 rated plumbers in Rochester is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning has the most, 5,878 reviews, and ranks #13. 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.
Do plumbers outside Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rochester city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Rochester
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 109 plumbers serving Rochester.
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