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Best overall in Salt Spring Island: Gideon Plumbing, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rather Be Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
Most-reviewed: Acorn Service Group Heating | Cooling | Plumbing, 1,294 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #11.
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90 Salt Spring Island plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gideon Plumbing | 65 | 4.9★ (637) | Duncan, 12 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rather Be Plumbing | 61 | 4.8★ (1,116) | Victoria, 39 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Super Plumber - Duncan | 61 | 4.8★ (144) | Duncan, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Baker Plumbing & Renovations | 61 | 4.7★ (185) | Duncan, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cowichan Pro Plumbing And Gas LTD | 60 | 5.0★ (36) | Salt Spring Island | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Vortech Plumbing & Drainage Inc | 60 | 4.6★ (115) | Duncan, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Veridis Plumbing & Heating Ltd. | 60 | 4.5★ (93) | Duncan, 15 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gary's Gas Co | 59 | 4.8★ (53) | Duncan, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Park's Rooter & Drains | 59 | 4.9★ (42) | North Cowichan, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Comfort Group | 59 | 4.8★ (1,166) | Duncan, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 39 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 17 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 15 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 17 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 17 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,166 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta, 38 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,294 Google reviews, the most in Salt Spring Island.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 12 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 13 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Saanich, 23 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Saanich, 21 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 33 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 32 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 14 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 23 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Saanich, 23 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 90 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more plumbers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| :Drainage One | 17 km | |
| Big Digem Excavating Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Salt Spring Island |
| Capitol Plumbing Svc | 5.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Coast Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 km |
| Comfort Guides - Heating | 17 km | |
| Diamond Joe's Plumbing | 4.0★ (3) | 18 km |
| Hart Mechanical Services | 5.0★ (4) | 15 km |
| Hutcheson Plumbing & Gas | 5.0★ (2) | 11 km |
| Island Boiler & Hot Water Co. | 15 km | |
| J & M Mechanical | 3.7★ (3) | 37 km |
| James Island Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 23 km |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing Of Duncan | 2.8★ (5) | 16 km |
| Plumbers 911 Canada | 6 km | |
| Pro Desk at RONA | In Salt Spring Island | |
| Royal Bay Plumbing | 4.4★ (7) | 29 km |
| Salt Spring Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 13 km |
| Scott’s | 5.0★ (1) | In Salt Spring Island |
| Stream Line Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 2 km |
| Torry & Sons Plbg & Htg Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 16 km |
| Veenstra Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 38 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Salt Spring Island. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 90 Salt Spring Island plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Salt Spring Island data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |