66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 107 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Best Plumbers in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)
180 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Cruz: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, 3,216 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
180 Santa Cruz plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 123 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 180 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Santa Cruz at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 66 | 4.9★ (719) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 65 | 4.8★ (847) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rosenthal Plumbing | 65 | 4.8★ (661) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. | 65 | 4.9★ (650) | Soquel, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Duncan Plumbing | 64 | 4.9★ (716) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Brad's Plumbers of Santa Cruz | 63 | 4.9★ (140) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Eco-Flow Plumbing Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (135) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Redwood Pipe and Drain Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (274) | Scotts Valley, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.9★ (175) | Capitola, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 62 | 4.8★ (1,428) | Soquel, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 180 best plumbers in Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 847 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 847 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 310 Locust St Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Santa Cruz
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 661 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 661 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2264 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Soquel, 3 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2551 S Rodeo Gulch Rd STE 7, Soquel, CA 95073
Based in Santa Cruz
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 716 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1245 Thompson Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Santa Cruz
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 180 7th Ave UNIT 101, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Santa Cruz
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 122 Hubbard St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Scotts Valley, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3 Camp Evers Ln, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Based in Capitola, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1500 41st Ave Ste 260, Capitola, CA 95010
Based in Soquel, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,428 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 1,428 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2652 Research Park Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
- 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, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Santa Cruz
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 429 San Juan Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Santa Cruz
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Campbell, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
#18 Brad's Plumbing
Based in Prunedale, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17080 Wallace Ct, Aromas, CA 95004
Based in Gilroy, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3694 Lynx Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
Based in Santa Cruz
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 310 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 330 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 541 W Capitol Expy Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95136
#23 Bailey Plumbing
Based in Los Gatos, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15750 Winchester Blvd Ste 204, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Based in Santa Cruz
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Cruz
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3020 Prather Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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 180 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Cruz
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 49er Rooter & Drain Service | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| All American Complete Plumbing And Rooter Service | 3.4★ (7) | 15 mi |
| Alvco Plumbing | 5.0★ (12) | 22 mi |
| Aptos Local Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Atlantic O J Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (30) | 25 mi |
| Boscacci Handyman Services | In Santa Cruz | |
| Dyer Demand Plumbing | 5.0★ (30) | 23 mi |
| Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing | 4.9★ (560) | 25 mi |
| Luke Plumbing Contractors | In Santa Cruz | |
| Maravilla Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 4.8★ (34) | In Santa Cruz |
| Mr Drain Plumbing | In Santa Cruz | |
| Nor-Cal Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Plumbing Werx | 3.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| Rosenthal Water Softeners & Treatment | 5.0★ (20) | In Santa Cruz |
| Rosenthal Water Softeners & Treatment | 4.9★ (18) | In Santa Cruz |
| S.A. Plumbing | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| Santa Cruz Green Builders | 5.0★ (11) | In Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz HVAC Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Santa Cruz |
| The Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Santa Cruz?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Cruz. 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 Cruz plumbers
We scored 180 Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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 Cruz: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Santa Cruz?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Santa Cruz, CA is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 180 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Santa Cruz?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 plumbers serving Santa Cruz, CA. 15 of them are based in Santa Cruz; 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 Cruz are open 24/7?
68 ranked plumbers in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Santa Cruz work on weekends?
123 of 180 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 97 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Rosenthal Plumbing (#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 Cruz?
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 Cruz. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Cruz plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated plumbers in Santa Cruz is 4.9★, with a median of 24 reviews. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose has the most, 3,216 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Cruz
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 plumbers serving Santa Cruz.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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