93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- San Clemente, CA 92672
Best Plumbers in San Clemente, CA (2026)
510 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Clemente: The Passionate Plumber, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 510.
- 21
Most-reviewed: NexGen HVAC & Plumbing, 3,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 510 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
510 San Clemente plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 239 are open 24/7, 398 open Saturdays and 295 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 510 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in San Clemente at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Passionate Plumber | 93 | 4.9★ (401) | San Clemente | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bill Metzger Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (2,185) | San Clemente | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining | 92 | 4.9★ (274) | San Clemente | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Drain Town Rooter | 92 | 5.0★ (1,231) | Mission Viejo, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Greenwall Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (206) | San Clemente | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Olson Superior Plumbing | 92 | 4.9★ (2,764) | Lake Forest, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pristine Plumbing Inc | 91 | 4.9★ (1,912) | Irvine, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Orange Coast Plumbing | 91 | 5.0★ (512) | Aliso Viejo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Swift Water Heater | 91 | 5.0★ (522) | Mission Viejo, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Zoom Drain | 90 | 5.0★ (649) | Irvine, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 510 best plumbers in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 2,185 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1001 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673
Based in San Clemente
92/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 929 Calle Negocio Ste F, San Clemente, CA 92673
Based in Mission Viejo, 14 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,231 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,231 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23342 Madero Suite F, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Based in San Clemente
92/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 944 Calle Amanecer Ste B, San Clemente, CA 92673
Based in Lake Forest, 17 mi away
92/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,764 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,764 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 Spectrum Pointe Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Based in Irvine, 17 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,912 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,912 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16 Technology Dr Ste 140, Irvine, CA 92618
Based in Aliso Viejo, 13 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 512 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 512 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Mission Viejo, 14 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 522 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 522 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23891 Via Fabricante Suite 613, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
#10 Zoom Drain
Based in Irvine, 16 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15540 Rockfield Blvd C100, Irvine, CA 92618
Based in Aliso Viejo, 13 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,016 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 85 Argonaut Ste 203, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Based in Aliso Viejo, 6 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Clemente
89/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1323 Pavoreal, San Clemente, CA 92673
#14 TSR Trenchless
Based in San Juan Capistrano, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 31952 Via Montura, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Based in Irvine, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 18 Technology Dr #129, Irvine, CA 92618
Based in San Clemente
89/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 940 Calle Negocio Suite 105, San Clemente, CA 92673
Based in Dana Point, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 490 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 490 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Mission Viejo, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 26571 Dolorosa, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Based in Costa Mesa, 24 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,014 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,014 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1245 Logan Ave B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
#20 Repipe1
Based in Irvine, 16 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 332 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 McLaren A, Irvine, CA 92618
Based in Laguna Hills, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,589 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (3,589).
- 4.8★ from 3,589 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23221 Peralta Dr Ste C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Based in Newport Beach, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3848 Campus Dr STE 220, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Based in San Clemente
87/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1210 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA 92673
Based in Bellflower, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Clemente
87/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 139 Avenida Princesa, San Clemente, CA 92672
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 510 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Clemente
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A and G Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (2) | In San Clemente |
| A Rivas Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In San Clemente |
| All Phases Plumbing And Repair Services Inc | In San Clemente | |
| All Star Plumbing | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Anderson Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In San Clemente |
| Clearwater Plumbing and Drains, Inc. | 5.0★ (468) | 21 mi |
| David Brothers Plumbing LLC | 4.8★ (131) | 15 mi |
| Emerald Plumber's San Clemente | 5.0★ (2) | In San Clemente |
| Erick Allen Designs and Remodeling | In San Clemente | |
| FIRE CODE | 1.0★ (1) | In San Clemente |
| La Cresta Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | In San Clemente |
| Leak Busters Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In San Clemente |
| Murphy and Son's Plumbing | 4.5★ (31) | 9 mi |
| OC Plumbing and Leak Detection | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| OCP Express Plumbing | In San Clemente | |
| PCH Plumbing Inc. | In San Clemente | |
| Qik Plumbing Laguna Niguel | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rich Handyman Service | In San Clemente | |
| Talega Plumbing | In San Clemente | |
| Triton Air & Plumbing | 4.8★ (1,069) | 17 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in San Clemente?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Clemente. 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 San Clemente plumbers
We scored 510 San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in San Clemente?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in San Clemente, CA is The Passionate Plumber with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bill Metzger Plumbing (#2) and LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining (#3) follow. We ranked 510 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in San Clemente?
ContractorsRanked ranks 510 plumbers serving San Clemente, CA. 9 of them are based in San Clemente; 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 San Clemente are open 24/7?
239 ranked plumbers in San Clemente post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Passionate Plumber (#1), LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining (#3) and Drain Town Rooter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in San Clemente work on weekends?
398 of 510 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 295 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Passionate Plumber (#1), Bill Metzger Plumbing (#2) and LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining (#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 San Clemente?
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 San Clemente. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Clemente plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 510 rated plumbers in San Clemente is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. NexGen HVAC & Plumbing has the most, 3,589 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 San Clemente
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 510 plumbers serving San Clemente.
- October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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