65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2175 Ronald St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Best Plumbers in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
515 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Clara: Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 515.
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Most-reviewed: EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters, 3,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 515 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
515 Santa Clara plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 223 are open 24/7, 415 open Saturdays and 333 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 515 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Santa Clara at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters | 65 | 4.8★ (1,167) | Santa Clara | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 65 | 4.8★ (1,039) | Santa Clara | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose | 65 | 4.8★ (3,216) | San Jose, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter | 65 | 4.8★ (1,482) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Drain Doctor | 65 | 4.9★ (875) | San Jose, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters | 65 | 4.9★ (3,719) | Santa Clara | Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | Plumbing Point, Inc. | 64 | 5.0★ (258) | Santa Clara | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Elite Rooter | 64 | 4.7★ (1,298) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Water Heaters Only, Inc | 64 | 4.9★ (552) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 64 | 4.8★ (781) | Sunnyvale, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 515 best plumbers in Santa Clara, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Santa Clara
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,039 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,039 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2078 Walsh Ave c1, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2827 Aiello Dr, San Jose, CA 95111
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,482 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1915 O'Toole Way, San Jose, CA 95131
#5 Drain Doctor
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 875 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1277 N 15th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Based in Santa Clara
65/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,719 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 3,719 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–4:30 PM
- Address
- 1170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Based in Santa Clara
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 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
#8 Elite Rooter
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 1,298 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 245 Kinney Dr, San Jose, CA 95112
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 552 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1780E Old Bayshore Hwy, San Jose, CA 95112
Based in Sunnyvale, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 781 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 781 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 510 Lawrence Expy Ste 206, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6132 Bollinger Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 609 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 166 Graham Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
#13 Gogo Rooter
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 459 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 326 Phelan Ave #B, San Jose, CA 95112
Based in Santa Clara
63/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1030 Duane Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Based in Campbell, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 308 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 191 Dillon Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,657 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,657 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 175 Bernal Rd #100, San Jose, CA 95119
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 788 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 788 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1609 Regatta Ln B, San Jose, CA 95112
#18 MTZ Plumbing inc
Based in Sunnyvale, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 480 E McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Based in Santa Clara
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2445 Augustine Dr Suite 201, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 763 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 210 Paraiso Ct, San Jose, CA 95119
Based in East Palo Alto, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 Demeter St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Based in Santa Clara
62/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2222 Ronald St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1141 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126
#24 Allstar Plumbing
Based in San Jose, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 326 Phelan Ave # A, San Jose, CA 95112
Based in Santa Clara
62/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3554 Homestead Rd #8100, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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 515 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Clara
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Plumber - Shark Plumbing Services | 4.9★ (93) | 7 mi |
| 24HR Aloha Plumbing | 4.0★ (2) | In Santa Clara |
| Boxers Plumbing | 4.9★ (90) | 7 mi |
| Cardinal Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Down Under Plumbing Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Elite Master Cal Builders Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Santa Clara |
| Ever Plumbing Garden and Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Frontline Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Great Western Plumbing | In Santa Clara | |
| Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mr. Drain Plumbing of Milpitas | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Payless Water Heaters and Tankless Water Heaters | 4.8★ (353) | 13 mi |
| PlumRelief | 4.9★ (61) | 4 mi |
| Ram Jack of the Bay Area | In Santa Clara | |
| Service Champions | 4.9★ (3,407) | 4 mi |
| Steve K Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Clara |
| TKM Plumbing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Clara |
| Trademark Plumbing Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Clara |
| trenchless Los Gatos ca | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Vivid Plumbing | 4.9★ (36) | 1 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Santa Clara?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara plumbers
We scored 515 Santa Clara 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 Clara 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 |
Plumbers in Santa Clara: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Santa Clara?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Santa Clara, CA is Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,167 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#3) follow. We ranked 515 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Santa Clara?
ContractorsRanked ranks 515 plumbers serving Santa Clara, CA. 9 of them are based in Santa Clara; 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 Santa Clara are open 24/7?
223 ranked plumbers in Santa Clara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Santa Clara work on weekends?
415 of 515 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 333 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#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 Santa Clara?
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 Santa Clara. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Clara plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 515 rated plumbers in Santa Clara is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters has the most, 3,719 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Santa Clara
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 515 plumbers serving Santa Clara.
- October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.
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