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Best Plumbers in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2026)

599 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Juan Capistrano: Drain Town Rooter, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 1,231 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Olson Superior Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 599.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: NexGen HVAC & Plumbing, 3,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 599 ranked; ranked #19.

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

599 San Juan Capistrano plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 294 are open 24/7, 464 open Saturdays and 356 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 599 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in San Juan Capistrano at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in San Juan Capistrano at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Drain Town Rooter935.0★ (1,231)Mission Viejo, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Olson Superior Plumbing934.9★ (2,764)Lake Forest, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Pristine Plumbing Inc924.9★ (1,912)Irvine, 11 mi away24/7—
4Orange Coast Plumbing925.0★ (512)Aliso Viejo, 8 mi away24/7—
5Swift Water Heater925.0★ (522)Mission Viejo, 8 mi away24/7—
6Zoom Drain925.0★ (649)Irvine, 10 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup924.8★ (1,016)Aliso Viejo, 7 mi away24/7—
8Bill Metzger Plumbing914.9★ (2,185)San Clemente, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9LoMonaco Coast Plumbing & Pipelining914.9★ (274)San Clemente, 5 mi away24/7—
10Bluewater Plumbing & Drain Co.915.0★ (97)Aliso Viejo, 1 mi away24/7—

The 599 best plumbers in San Juan Capistrano, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Juan Capistrano

    #1 Drain Town Rooter

    Based in Mission Viejo, 9 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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
    View profile for Drain Town Rooter(949) 989-4728

  5. #5 Swift Water Heater

    Based in Mission Viejo, 8 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Swift Water Heater(949) 272-8409

  6. #6 Zoom Drain

    Based in Irvine, 10 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    View profile for Zoom Drain(949) 619-6769

  8. #8 Bill Metzger Plumbing

    Based in San Clemente, 5 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    View profile for Bill Metzger Plumbing

  12. #12 TSR Trenchless

    Based in San Juan Capistrano

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    View profile for TSR Trenchless(877) 759-5082

  13. #13 Greenwall Plumbing

    Based in San Clemente, 5 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    View profile for Greenwall Plumbing(949) 492-1721

  16. #16 Parzival Plumbing

    Based in Costa Mesa, 19 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    View profile for Parzival Plumbing(949) 245-1450

  18. #18 Repipe1

    Based in Irvine, 10 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Repipe1(866) 737-4731

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

plumbers in San Juan Capistrano, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26SoCal Repipes885.0★ (36)4 mi
27Carlson Plumbing Pros885.0★ (364)21 mi
28Do It Right Plumbers884.8★ (1,980)25 mi
29Universal Plumbing, Heating, and Air885.0★ (85)12 mi
30Oasis Plumber's885.0★ (77)7 mi
31Pristine Plumbing Inc874.9★ (110)12 mi
32Plumbing Heating & Air Solutions874.9★ (162)9 mi
33Superior Plumbing & Drain San Juan Capistrano875.0★ (31)In San Juan Capistrano
34FH Plumbing Inc.874.8★ (17)1 mi
35J&L Plumbing Services875.0★ (21)3 mi
36Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric875.0★ (175)18 mi
37Orange Coast Plumbing874.9★ (415)21 mi
38OVC Plumbing & Drain874.9★ (227)18 mi
39Robert Fischer Plumbing874.9★ (221)5 mi
40THE Water Heater Company875.0★ (188)20 mi
41Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup874.9★ (504)23 mi
42Diamond Plumbing Services Inc.874.9★ (75)12 mi
43John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning874.9★ (680)11 mi
44Your Home Plumber875.0★ (89)3 mi
45Master Plumber Laguna Beach CA875.0★ (15)3 mi
46Pro Plumber Laguna Niguel CA875.0★ (17)4 mi
47Wish Granted Plumbing875.0★ (292)24 mi
48Night Owl Plumbing & Rooter875.0★ (133)19 mi
49Triton Air & Plumbing874.8★ (1,069)11 mi
50All Plumbing & Drain875.0★ (18)In San Juan Capistrano

Also serving San Juan Capistrano

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 Juan Capistrano
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A and G Plumbing Services5.0★ (2)8 mi
A Rivas Plumbing5.0★ (2)5 mi
Acute Plumbing LLC5.0★ (65)12 mi
All Star Plumbing3.5★ (2)2 mi
AW & Sons Plumbing San Clemente4.9★ (155)2 mi
BEC Complete Plumbing Services, Inc.5.0★ (2)4 mi
BFS Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (2)9 mi
CleanRite Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)3 mi
David Brothers Plumbing LLC4.8★ (131)10 mi
Emerald Plumber's San Clemente5.0★ (2)6 mi
HANDYMAN pluming electricity painter servicesIn San Juan Capistrano
Just in Time Plumbing Services Laguna Beach5.0★ (25)8 mi
La Cresta Enterprises5.0★ (2)8 mi
Leak Busters Plumbing5.0★ (2)6 mi
Leak Detection OCIn San Juan Capistrano
Morrow Plumbing Service, Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
My San Juan Capistrano Plumber HeroIn San Juan Capistrano
OC Plumbing and Leak Detection5.0★ (2)2 mi
Qik Plumbing Laguna Niguel3.0★ (2)4 mi
Valley Rooter5.0★ (2)8 mi

How much do plumbers cost in San Juan Capistrano?

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

How much do plumbers cost in San Juan Capistrano?
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 Juan Capistrano plumbers

We scored 599 San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in San Juan Capistrano?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in San Juan Capistrano, CA is Drain Town Rooter with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,231 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Olson Superior Plumbing (#2) and Pristine Plumbing Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 599 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in San Juan Capistrano?

ContractorsRanked ranks 599 plumbers serving San Juan Capistrano, CA. 3 of them are based in San Juan Capistrano; 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 Juan Capistrano are open 24/7?

294 ranked plumbers in San Juan Capistrano post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain Town Rooter (#1), Olson Superior Plumbing (#2) and Pristine Plumbing Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in San Juan Capistrano work on weekends?

464 of 599 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 356 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain Town Rooter (#1), Olson Superior Plumbing (#2) and Pristine Plumbing Inc (#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 Juan Capistrano?

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

What Google rating do San Juan Capistrano plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 599 rated plumbers in San Juan Capistrano is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. NexGen HVAC & Plumbing has the most, 3,589 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 San Juan Capistrano

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 599 plumbers serving San Juan Capistrano.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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