90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 222 Severn Ave Ste 13, Annapolis, MD 21403
Best Plumbers in Shady Side, MD (2026)
252 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shady Side: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 252.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, 2,904 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 252 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
252 Shady Side plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 94 are open 24/7, 153 open Saturdays and 112 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 252 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Shady Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 90 | 4.8★ (1,128) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup | 90 | 5.0★ (312) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Howard Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (521) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Annapolis | 89 | 4.9★ (283) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | James A. Douglas Plumbing & Gas Fitting LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (163) | Arnold, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing | 88 | 4.9★ (2,904) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Prime Plumbing | 88 | 4.8★ (2,323) | Glen Burnie, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Park Plumbing LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (178) | Severna Park, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Brian B. Quick Plumbing | 87 | 4.9★ (1,368) | Beltsville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Carter Quality Plumbing | 87 | 5.0★ (68) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 252 best plumbers in Shady Side, 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.
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 312 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 41 State Cir Ste 5, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 521 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 521 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 42 Hudson St #212, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1125 West St Suite #609, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Arnold, 11 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,904 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1991 Moreland Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Glen Burnie, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,323 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,323 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7617 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Based in Severna Park, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 836 Ritchie Hwy Suite 20, Severna Park, MD 21146
Based in Beltsville, 25 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,368 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,368 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10739 Tucker St Suite 100-B, Beltsville, MD 20705
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Pasadena, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3017 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Based in St. Charles, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Washington, D.C., 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 809 Cedar Heights Dr Apt d, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
#14 Abend Services
Based in Severna Park, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 146 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 44 Robinson Landing Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
Based in Eldersburg, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Stevensville, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 705 S Carolina Rd suite 604, Stevensville, MD 21666
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 Oak Ct, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Oak Ct, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Arnold, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1521 Ritchie Hwy suite 256, Arnold, MD 21012
Based in Pasadena, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4471 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
#21 Mahon Plumbing
Based in Baltimore, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 268 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6824 Fort Smallwood Rd Ste. A, Baltimore, MD 21226
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9622 Cortland Ln, Dunkirk, MD 20754
#23 John C. Flood
Based in Washington, D.C., 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4419 41st St, Brentwood, MD 20722
#24 JV Plumbing
Based in Glenn Dale, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12312 Sir Lancelot Dr, Glenn Dale, MD 20769
Based in Glen Burnie, 15 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 252 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shady Side
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beltway Pros Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Biddle's Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Capital City Sewer Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Choc Home Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| D.K. Miller Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Davis Plumbing & Heating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Duvall Brothers | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| EandBPlumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| G&M Landscaping Services | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Hot Water Express | Water Heater Service, Repair NOW!, Installation and Replacement in the DMV | 4.9★ (62) | 18 mi |
| Joint Plumbing Apprentice | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pierson James M | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sam Plumbing And Drain, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| tck plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Tendongkeng Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| TL Plumbing Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Tripp Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| USA Plumbing, Inc. | 3.9★ (41) | 11 mi |
| Wrangler Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| YB MECHANICAL LLC | 4.8★ (108) | 21 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Shady Side?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shady Side. 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 Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- 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 Shady Side plumbers
We scored 252 Shady Side 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Shady Side data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Plumbers in Shady Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Shady Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Shady Side, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#2) and Howard Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 252 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Shady Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 252 plumbers serving Shady Side, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Shady Side are open 24/7?
94 ranked plumbers in Shady Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#2) and Howard Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Shady Side work on weekends?
153 of 252 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 112 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#2) and Howard Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland State Board of Plumbing handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Shady Side?
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 Shady Side. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shady Side plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 252 rated plumbers in Shady Side is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Staton Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has the most, 2,904 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 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 Shady Side
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 252 plumbers serving Shady Side.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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