63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 438 Lawton Pl #1, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Best Plumbers in South Amboy, NJ (2026)
1,124 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Amboy: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PowerFlo Sewer Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,124.
- 25
Most-reviewed: Arctic Air Conditioning, 9,474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,124 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,124 South Amboy plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 526 are open 24/7, 804 open Saturdays and 647 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,124 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in South Amboy at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 63 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | William Archer & Sons Plumbing and Heating | 62 | 4.8★ (578) | Old Bridge, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Force Plumbing and Heating LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (534) | Keansburg, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling | 62 | 4.8★ (1,009) | Clark, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Accurate Plumbing and Well Service LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (207) | Horsham, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JVD Rooter | 61 | 4.9★ (129) | Perth Amboy, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Drain Jetters R Us LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (128) | Keyport, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,124 best plumbers in South Amboy, 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 Staten Island, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2277 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Based in Somerset, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 80 Veronica Ave #100, Somerset, NJ 08873
Based in Old Bridge, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 Old Matawan Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Based in Keansburg, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 534 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 534 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 158 NJ-36, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Based in Rahway, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1600 St Georges Ave Ste 215, Rahway, NJ 07065
Based in Clark, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1225 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066
Based in Horsham, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 JVD Rooter
Based in Perth Amboy, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15 Gould Pl, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Based in Keyport, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
- 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 740 Lloyd Rd Building 13A, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747
Based in Keyport, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 160 NJ-35, Keyport, NJ 07735
Based in Woodbridge, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
- 305 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 86 Gibian St, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Freehold, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 585 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27 N Main St #2, Marlboro Township, NJ 07746
Based in Jersey City, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Ste 310A, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Based in Jamesburg, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 722 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 722 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095 Cranbury - South River Rd Suite 4, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Based in East Brunswick, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 1800HEATERS
Based in Edison, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,898 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 1,898 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 2 Gourmet Ln h, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Dunellen, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
- 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 530 A, South Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
Based in Freehold, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,776 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 3,776 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 5108 NJ-33, Wall Township, NJ 07727
Based in Belmar, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 462 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brooklyn, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,094 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 557 17th St Ste A, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Based in Metuchen, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Liberty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Based in Brooklyn, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 758 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8208 17th Ave Ste 1, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Based in Old Bridge, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews, the most in South Amboy.
- 4.9★ from 9,474 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Pleasant Valley Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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 1,124 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Amboy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-AAA Better Plumbing & Heating | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| AAA-Able Plumbing, Heating, & Drain Cleaning | 4.4★ (70) | 3 mi |
| Aaaaaa-1 Services Water Works | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Advanced Land and Development LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Altima Plumbing & Heating LLC | In South Amboy | |
| David J Gill and Son Plumbing & Heating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Dun-Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| George Pedone Plumbing & Heating | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Leave It to Weaver Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Most Valuable Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Pat McCann Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (1) | In South Amboy |
| Quick handyman services of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Rooter-Man | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 4.8★ (1,275) | 23 mi |
| Sample Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| StateWide Sewer & Drain LLC | 5.0★ (27) | 4 mi |
| Supreme Plumbing Designs LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Van Horn Plumbing Design | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Weathermen Mechanical | 5.0★ (16) | In South Amboy |
| Welding Masters | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in South Amboy?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Amboy. 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 New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers 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 South Amboy plumbers
We scored 1,124 South Amboy 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 South Amboy 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 South Amboy: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in South Amboy?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in South Amboy, NJ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 1,124 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in South Amboy?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,124 plumbers serving South Amboy, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in South Amboy are open 24/7?
526 ranked plumbers in South Amboy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in South Amboy work on weekends?
804 of 1,124 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 647 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), PowerFlo Sewer Service (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.
How much does water heater replacement cost in South Amboy?
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 South Amboy. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Amboy plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 1,124 rated plumbers in South Amboy is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Arctic Air Conditioning has the most, 9,474 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 South Amboy
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,124 plumbers serving South Amboy.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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