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Best Plumbers in San Jose, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Jose: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 486.

  3. 50

    Most-reviewed: EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters, 3,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 486 ranked; ranked #50.

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

486 San Jose plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 207 are open 24/7, 389 open Saturdays and 311 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 486 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in San Jose at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in San Jose at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose954.8★ (3,216)San Jose24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup944.8★ (1,657)San Jose24/7Emergencies
3Drain Doctor944.9★ (875)San Jose24/7—
4Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter944.8★ (1,482)San Jose24/7—
5Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter944.9★ (763)San Jose24/7—
6Water Heaters Only, Inc934.9★ (552)San Jose24/7—
7Gogo Rooter934.9★ (459)San Jose24/7—
8Superior Plumbing934.9★ (433)San Jose24/7—
9Elite Rooter934.7★ (1,298)San Jose24/7—
10Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters924.8★ (1,167)Santa Clara, 4 mi away24/7—

The 486 best plumbers in San Jose, 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.

  3. #3 Drain Doctor

    Based in San Jose

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1277 N 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Drain Doctor(408) 281-0911

  7. #7 Gogo Rooter

    Based in San Jose

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Phelan Ave #B, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Gogo Rooter(408) 882-1576

  9. #9 Elite Rooter

    Based in San Jose

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    245 Kinney Dr, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Elite Rooter(408) 827-1315

  19. #19 Plumbing Point, Inc.

    Based in Santa Clara, 6 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4701 Patrick Henry Dr Building 25 Suite 107, Santa Clara, CA 95054
    View profile for Plumbing Point, Inc.(408) 556-9132

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

plumbers in San Jose, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
2624/7 Plumber - Shark Plumbing Services904.9★ (93)In San Jose
27West Peak Trenchless & Plumbing904.9★ (184)4 mi
28Universal Plumbing & Rooter905.0★ (59)In San Jose
29Miracle Plumbing Inc.904.7★ (189)In San Jose
30MTZ Plumbing inc905.0★ (160)8 mi
31Surgepro Plumbing and Drain905.0★ (76)3 mi
32Drain And Water895.0★ (50)In San Jose
33Local Rooter and Plumbing894.9★ (64)In San Jose
34Jose's Plumbing and Rooter Inc895.0★ (116)7 mi
35Plumbing Tech inc.895.0★ (64)2 mi
36Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - San Jose894.8★ (788)In San Jose
37Service Champions894.9★ (3,407)In San Jose
38Flow City Plumbing895.0★ (42)In San Jose
39Repipe Champions Plumbing and Rooter895.0★ (85)5 mi
40Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup894.8★ (1,239)16 mi
41Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing894.9★ (1,034)4 mi
42Counsil Plumbing894.9★ (44)In San Jose
43Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services - San Jose894.9★ (42)In San Jose
44Bayshore Plumbers894.9★ (880)19 mi
45Bright Core Plumber San Jose885.0★ (29)In San Jose
46Handy Plumbing Man, LLC884.9★ (1,314)22 mi
47Evo Water Heating & Plumbing884.9★ (44)2 mi
48Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.8★ (121)6 mi
49Best Bay Plumbing885.0★ (57)In San Jose
50EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters884.9★ (3,719)4 mi

Also serving San Jose

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 San Jose
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Artisans Plumbing, Inc.5.0★ (1)In San Jose
Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing4.9★ (274)3 mi
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CY Construction Electrical & Plumbing Service5.0★ (1)In San Jose
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Farnes Home SolutionsIn San Jose
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Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)In San Jose
KJIVRD Handyman & Remodel ServicesIn San Jose
Next Level Plumbing Services5.0★ (1)In San Jose
Plumber San Jose5.0★ (1)In San Jose
Plumbing Tech Inc5.0★ (2)In San Jose
Pressnell Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)3 mi
Rooter Solutions Plumbers4.9★ (157)In San Jose
Snake em & plumbing servicesIn San Jose
Snyder PlumbingIn San Jose
Spark Electricians4.9★ (133)In San Jose
TanklessWHIn San Jose
Top shelf plumbing & drain5.0★ (1)In San Jose
trenchless Los Gatos ca5.0★ (2)In San Jose

How much do plumbers cost in San Jose?

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

How much do plumbers cost in San Jose?
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 San Jose plumbers

We scored 486 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in San Jose?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in San Jose, CA is Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain Doctor (#3) follow. We ranked 486 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in San Jose?

ContractorsRanked ranks 486 plumbers serving San Jose, CA. 32 of them are based in San Jose; 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 Jose are open 24/7?

207 ranked plumbers in San Jose post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain Doctor (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in San Jose work on weekends?

389 of 486 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 311 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Drain Doctor (#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 Jose?

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

What Google rating do San Jose plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 486 rated plumbers in San Jose is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters has the most, 3,719 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Jose

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 486 plumbers serving San Jose.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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