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Best Plumbers in Saratoga, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saratoga: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 459.

  3. 43

    Most-reviewed: EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters, 3,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 459 ranked; ranked #43.

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

459 Saratoga plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 192 are open 24/7, 364 open Saturdays and 293 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 459 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Saratoga at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Saratoga at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose934.8★ (3,216)San Jose, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Superior Plumbing924.9★ (433)San Jose, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters924.8★ (1,167)Santa Clara, 8 mi away24/7—
4Drain Doctor914.9★ (875)San Jose, 10 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (1,039)Santa Clara, 8 mi away24/7—
6Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter914.8★ (1,482)San Jose, 11 mi away24/7—
7Knockout Plumbing & Repipe Inc.914.9★ (308)Campbell, 5 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.8★ (781)Sunnyvale, 8 mi away24/7—
9Water Heaters Only, Inc914.9★ (552)San Jose, 10 mi away24/7—
10Gogo Rooter914.9★ (459)San Jose, 9 mi away24/7—

The 459 best plumbers in Saratoga, 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.

  4. #4 Drain Doctor

    Based in San Jose, 10 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  10. #10 Gogo Rooter

    Based in San Jose, 9 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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

  12. #12 Elite Rooter

    Based in San Jose, 9 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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

  15. #15 Plumbing Point, Inc.

    Based in Santa Clara, 10 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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

  16. #16 MTZ Plumbing inc

    Based in Sunnyvale, 8 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    480 E McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    View profile for MTZ Plumbing inc(669) 214-1535

  18. #18 Bailey Plumbing

    Based in Los Gatos, 3 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 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
    View profile for Bailey Plumbing(408) 641-4375

  20. #20 Bayshore Plumbers

    Based in Redwood City, 18 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 880 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 880 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3158 Rolison Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
    View profile for Bayshore Plumbers(650) 523-7970

  25. #25 Allstar Plumbing

    Based in San Jose, 9 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    326 Phelan Ave # A, San Jose, CA 95112
    View profile for Allstar Plumbing(408) 282-7020

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

plumbers in Saratoga, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Water Heaters Only, Inc895.0★ (402)18 mi
27Miracle Plumbing Inc.894.7★ (189)5 mi
28Surgepro Plumbing and Drain895.0★ (76)7 mi
29Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc.884.9★ (650)20 mi
30Repipe Champions Plumbing and Rooter885.0★ (85)9 mi
31Venture Plumbing, Inc.884.9★ (118)9 mi
32Bueno Plumbing and Rooter884.9★ (152)11 mi
33Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing884.9★ (1,034)8 mi
34Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz884.9★ (719)21 mi
35The Plumbing Company and Rooter Inc.885.0★ (44)5 mi
36Jose's Plumbing and Rooter Inc885.0★ (116)12 mi
37Redwood Pipe and Drain Inc.884.9★ (274)15 mi
38Bell Plumbing884.9★ (658)21 mi
39TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing884.9★ (1,142)9 mi
40CPI Service, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling884.9★ (108)10 mi
41IRBIS Air Plumbing Electrical884.9★ (1,466)12 mi
42Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup884.8★ (847)20 mi
43EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters884.9★ (3,719)8 mi
44Rosenthal Plumbing874.8★ (661)20 mi
45Drain And Water875.0★ (50)9 mi
46JB Rooter and Plumbing Inc875.0★ (97)13 mi
47Flow City Plumbing875.0★ (42)8 mi
48Billy & Sons Plumbing874.8★ (111)5 mi
49Plumbing Tech inc.875.0★ (64)11 mi
50Universal Plumbing & Rooter875.0★ (59)11 mi

Also serving Saratoga

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 Saratoga
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
24HR Aloha Plumbing4.0★ (2)5 mi
Alleluia Plumbing5.0★ (2)9 mi
Alpha Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Saratoga
ASAP Plumbing & Water Heater3.0★ (2)12 mi
Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing4.9★ (274)7 mi
Calwaters Plumbing5.0★ (2)12 mi
Cardinal Plumbing Solutions5.0★ (2)12 mi
Down Under Plumbing Services Inc5.0★ (2)5 mi
Ever Plumbing Garden and Landscaping5.0★ (2)8 mi
Frontline Plumbing5.0★ (2)5 mi
Handyman Plumbers Sewer & Drain Cleaning5.0★ (2)10 mi
Homebodies - Total Home Repair5.0★ (2)12 mi
Mr. Drain Plumbing of Milpitas5.0★ (2)11 mi
Pressnell Plumbing Service5.0★ (2)8 mi
Rooter Solutions Plumbers4.9★ (157)10 mi
Steve K Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
The Plumber5.0★ (2)13 mi
TKM Plumbing Inc3.0★ (2)7 mi
Trademark Plumbing Co.5.0★ (2)7 mi
trenchless Los Gatos ca5.0★ (2)6 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Saratoga?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Saratoga?
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 Saratoga plumbers

We scored 459 Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Saratoga?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Saratoga, CA is Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,216 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Superior Plumbing (#2) and Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters (#3) follow. We ranked 459 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Saratoga?

ContractorsRanked ranks 459 plumbers serving Saratoga, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Saratoga are open 24/7?

192 ranked plumbers in Saratoga post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Superior Plumbing (#2) and Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Saratoga work on weekends?

364 of 459 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 293 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose (#1), Superior Plumbing (#2) and Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters (#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 Saratoga?

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

What Google rating do Saratoga plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 459 rated plumbers in Saratoga is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters has the most, 3,719 reviews, and ranks #43. 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 Saratoga

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 459 plumbers serving Saratoga.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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