99 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Barbara: Express Rooter Inc., CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Rooter Plumbers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 99.
Most-reviewed: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, 418 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 99 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
99 Santa Barbara plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 99 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Express Rooter Inc. | 67 | 5.0★ (292) | Carpinteria, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Rooter Plumbers | 65 | 4.7★ (180) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lewis Plumbing | 65 | 4.7★ (181) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Coast Plumbing Solutions | 64 | 4.8★ (96) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rooter Solutions Plumbers | 64 | 4.5★ (182) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Drain Charmer Plumbing & Rooter, Inc. | 64 | 4.9★ (208) | Carpinteria, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mr Rooter Plumbing of Santa Barbara | 63 | 4.5★ (104) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Rooter Man Santa Barbara | 63 | 4.9★ (54) | Goleta, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 63 | 4.7★ (418) | Santa Barbara | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Sunny Socal Plumber Santa Barbara Ca | 63 | 5.0★ (67) | Santa Barbara | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews, the most in Santa Barbara.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Monte, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Fernando, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 1 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 73 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 99 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Martin's Rooter & Plumbing | 58 | 4.6★ (34) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Sol Wave Water, a Steve Nipper Company | 58 | 4.3★ (38) | In Santa Barbara |
| 28 | Sartain Emergency Plumbing | 58 | 4.7★ (15) | In Santa Barbara |
| 29 | Jr Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Barbara |
| 30 | RC Plumbing Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Good Land Plumbing & Construction | 57 | 4.5★ (25) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Golden State Group, Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (63) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Rincon Plumbing, Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (29) | In Santa Barbara |
| 34 | Hercules Handyman | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Barbara |
| 35 | Am-Pm Rooter & Plumbing | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Channel Plumbing, Inc. | 56 | 4.3★ (33) | In Santa Barbara |
| 37 | Plumber and Rooter Near Me | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Express Rooter Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | 1 mi |
| 39 | Munoz Plumbing | 56 | 3.8★ (16) | In Santa Barbara |
| 40 | Drains Plus | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Barbara |
| 41 | Rayne Water | 56 | 4.2★ (40) | In Santa Barbara |
| 42 | Ace Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 43 | Fisheye Leak Detection | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Stewart's De Rooting & Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | In Santa Barbara |
| 45 | Central Coast Plumbing & Mechanical | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 46 | Capovilla Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Barbara |
| 47 | Tino's Drain & Sewer | 55 | 3.6★ (9) | 1 mi |
| 48 | Jerry's Plumbing Heating & AC | 55 | 3.2★ (9) | In Santa Barbara |
| 49 | Pioneer Plumbing, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | 10 mi |
| 50 | Leo's Sewer & Drain | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Barbara |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bathcrest | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Blue Diamond Water Heater Repair | In Santa Barbara | |
| Coastline Plumbing | 3.7★ (3) | In Santa Barbara |
| Estrada Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Barbara |
| Fit Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Johnny's Plumbing and Drain | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| Kenny Jorgensen Plumbing | 4.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| Leo's Sewer & Drains | 4.2★ (10) | 10 mi |
| M.Manzo Construction, Inc. | 3.8★ (4) | In Santa Barbara |
| Mcgaughey Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| Method Builders, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Miracle Rooter Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Barbara |
| Most Likely We Do It Services | 5.0★ (32) | In Santa Barbara |
| Purified Environments | 5.0★ (40) | In Santa Barbara |
| QwikResponse Restoration & Construction | 4.7★ (36) | In Santa Barbara |
| Ruggiero Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Barbara |
| Santa Barbara Sewer & Drain | In Santa Barbara | |
| SENIOR PLUMBING | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| Service Now | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Barbara |
| SERVPRO of Santa Barbara | 4.9★ (113) | In Santa Barbara |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Barbara. 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 |
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Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 99 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 |