93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4616 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660
Best Plumbers in Sacramento, CA (2026)
403 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Sacramento: 5 Star Plumbing, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Armstrong Plumbing Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 403.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air, 10,430 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 403 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
403 Sacramento plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 160 are open 24/7, 291 open Saturdays and 215 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 403 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Sacramento at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Star Plumbing | 93 | 4.9★ (4,264) | North Highlands, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Armstrong Plumbing Inc | 93 | 4.8★ (1,665) | Sacramento | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 93 | 4.6★ (5,747) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of Sacramento | 92 | 4.7★ (2,413) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Premier Rooter and Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (542) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | The Trenchless Co. | 92 | 4.8★ (761) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Water Heaters Only, Inc | 92 | 4.9★ (380) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Platero Parada Plumbing | 90 | 5.0★ (126) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Acknowledge Plumbing of Sacramento | 90 | 5.0★ (79) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sacramento | 90 | 4.7★ (316) | Sacramento | 24/7 | — |
The 403 best plumbers in Sacramento, 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.
Based in Sacramento
93/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,665 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,665 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2551 Albatross Wy, Sacramento, CA 95815
Based in Sacramento
93/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5,747 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 5,747 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3961 Pell Cir, Sacramento, CA 95838
Based in Sacramento
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,413 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,413 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 500 Capitol Mall Suite 2350A, Sacramento, CA 95814
Based in Sacramento
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4878 Pasadena Ave #4, Sacramento, CA 95841
Based in Sacramento
92/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 761 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6201 Elvas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95819
Based in Sacramento
92/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5800 Auburn Blvd UNIT 14, Sacramento, CA 95841
Based in Sacramento
90/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5960 S Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Based in Sacramento
90/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Sacramento
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8701 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826
#11 Howdy Plumbing
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4322 Orange Grove Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4200 82nd St G, Sacramento, CA 95826
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1712 U St, Sacramento, CA 95818
Based in Arden-Arcade, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Antelope, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 516 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 516 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rancho Cordova, 12 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 9,342 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
- Address
- 11101 Trade Center Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1875 Diesel Dr Suite 10, Sacramento, CA 95838
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8191 Belvedere Ave A, Sacramento, CA 95826
Based in Carmichael, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 10,430 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (10,430).
- 4.8★ from 10,430 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10555 Norden Ave, Mather, CA 95655
Based in Sacramento
89/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Sacramento
88/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 4878 Pasadena Ave Suite #1, Sacramento, CA 95841
Based in Rancho Cordova, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2489 Mercantile Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Based in Sacramento
88/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5613 Houston Way, Sacramento, CA 95823
Based in Sacramento
88/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4600 47th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824
Based in Elk Grove, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9880 Waterman Rd #140, Elk Grove, CA 95624
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 403 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hall's Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (573) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Proline Rooter LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (37) | In Sacramento |
| 28 | New Flow Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (367) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Acknowledge Plumbing | 87 | 4.9★ (332) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Zoom Drain | 87 | 4.9★ (221) | In Sacramento |
| 31 | Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 87 | 4.8★ (540) | In Sacramento |
| 32 | Mach 1 Plumbing Roseville | 87 | 5.0★ (238) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Sewer & Drain Champion | 87 | 4.9★ (232) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Shields Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (106) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Ace Plumbing, Heating & Air | 87 | 4.8★ (459) | In Sacramento |
| 36 | Rooter Man Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (20) | In Sacramento |
| 37 | Santech Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (19) | In Sacramento |
| 38 | A2Z Water Heaters | 87 | 5.0★ (115) | In Sacramento |
| 39 | Mr. Drain | 87 | 4.9★ (1,064) | 10 mi |
| 40 | The Plumbing Machines | 87 | 4.9★ (58) | 6 mi |
| 41 | Lee's Air, Plumbing, & Heating | 87 | 4.8★ (408) | In Sacramento |
| 42 | Millennium Plumbing Specialist, Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (108) | In Sacramento |
| 43 | Rhino Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (154) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Gilmore Heating, Air and Plumbing | 87 | 4.8★ (3,695) | 13 mi |
| 45 | Certified Plumbing and Drain | 86 | 4.9★ (16) | In Sacramento |
| 46 | HOTCO The Hot Water Heater Company Citrus Heights | 86 | 4.9★ (111) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Pipe Guys Plumbing LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (43) | 8 mi |
| 48 | Best Plumbing | 86 | 5.0★ (38) | 7 mi |
| 49 | Bravo Plumbing and Drain | 86 | 5.0★ (112) | 15 mi |
| 50 | Preferred Plumbing & Drain | 86 | 4.6★ (223) | 8 mi |
Also serving Sacramento
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Pme Drains & Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| A K Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| Acknowledge Plumbing | 4.8★ (169) | 13 mi |
| Choice Plumbing Inc | 4.9★ (70) | In Sacramento |
| Dukes Trenchless Sewer and Drain | 5.0★ (92) | 8 mi |
| Heald & Sons Plumbing Heating | 5.0★ (2) | In Sacramento |
| Iron Mechanical Inc. | 4.5★ (49) | In Sacramento |
| J W Mc Clenahan Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| J.J Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Sacramento |
| Lateral Cleaning Specialists Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Sacramento |
| Lingley Enterprises | In Sacramento | |
| MD Geerts | 5.0★ (2) | In Sacramento |
| PACE Performance Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| Pipe Tech USA | 3.0★ (2) | In Sacramento |
| Plumbing Care Inc | 4.9★ (657) | 18 mi |
| Plumbing Care Inc | 4.8★ (401) | 13 mi |
| Regal Handyman & Hauling | 4.9★ (67) | In Sacramento |
| Sacramento Rooter | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| Save Rooter Plumbing Serives | 4.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
| Steven Grass Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Sacramento |
How much do plumbers cost in Sacramento?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sacramento. 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 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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- 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 Sacramento plumbers
We scored 403 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Sacramento?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Sacramento, CA is 5 Star Plumbing with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,264 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Armstrong Plumbing Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 403 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Sacramento?
ContractorsRanked ranks 403 plumbers serving Sacramento, CA. 28 of them are based in Sacramento; 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 Sacramento are open 24/7?
160 ranked plumbers in Sacramento post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 5 Star Plumbing (#1), Armstrong Plumbing Inc (#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 Sacramento work on weekends?
291 of 403 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 215 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 5 Star Plumbing (#1), Armstrong Plumbing Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Sacramento plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 403 rated plumbers in Sacramento is 4.9★, with a median of 32 reviews. Bell Brothers Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, & Air has the most, 10,430 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Sacramento
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 403 plumbers serving Sacramento.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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