91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Plumbers in St. Charles, MD (2026)
396 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in St. Charles: Better Plumbing Co, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Better Plumber, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 396.
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Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 15,537 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 396 ranked; ranked #43.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
396 St. Charles plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 168 are open 24/7, 282 open Saturdays and 218 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 396 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in St. Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Plumbing Co | 91 | 4.9★ (432) | St. Charles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A Better Plumber | 90 | 4.9★ (1,546) | California, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sykes Services | 90 | 4.8★ (469) | Waldorf, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc | 89 | 4.9★ (1,720) | Alexandria, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 89 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC | 89 | 4.7★ (6,899) | Alexandria, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | J&W PLUMBING SERVICES | 88 | 5.0★ (54) | Waldorf, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services | 88 | 4.9★ (671) | Alexandria, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 87 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Fort Hunt Plumbing Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (225) | Mount Vernon, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 396 best plumbers in St. Charles, 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 California, 11 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3520 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,720 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,720 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1727 King St Suite 123, Alexandria, VA 22314
Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8332 Richmond Hwy #207, Alexandria, VA 22309
Based in Alexandria, 17 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 6,899 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 6,899 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6598B Fleet Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
Based in Waldorf, 1 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 173 St Patricks Dr, Waldorf, MD 20603
Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 671 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 671 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4508 Apple Tree Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
Based in Dale City, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2984 Ps Business Center Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Based in Mount Vernon, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Springfield, 21 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5325 Port Royal Rd #101, Springfield, VA 22151
Based in Washington, D.C., 24 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5125 MacArthur Blvd NW Ste 13, Washington, DC 20016
Based in Brandywine, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7651 Matapeake Business Dr suite 508, Brandywine, MD 20613
Based in Springfield, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7411 Alban Station Ct, Springfield, VA 22150
Based in Washington, D.C., 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
Based in Arlington, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2219 N Columbus St #204, Arlington, VA 22207
Based in Accokeek, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 15789 Livingston Rd suite 582, Accokeek, MD 20607
Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 269 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 125 L St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Based in St. Charles
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,234 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,234 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4384 Hackett Place, White Plains, MD 20695
Based in Arlington, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 453 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 453 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2219B N Columbus St #304, Arlington, VA 22207
Based in Falls Church, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 467 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 467 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7139 Noland Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6726 W Wakefield Dr, Alexandria, VA 22307
#23 ACW Service Inc.
Based in Waldorf, 2 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 491 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 491 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6191 Pronghorn Ct, Waldorf, MD 20603
Based in Annandale, 22 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7401 Valleycrest Blvd, Annandale, VA 22003
Based in Dale City, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1639 Dorothy Ln, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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 396 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving St. Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| BBG Contracting | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Bear-Force Plumbing N Drain | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| BK Plumbing | 4.9★ (283) | 16 mi |
| Choc Home Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| DM Select Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Drainage Solutions and Patios | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| G&M Landscaping Services | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Gods Workers | 4.2★ (47) | 1 mi |
| HG Remodeling And Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| JLT Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Charles |
| New Way Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| P.A.W. Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Charles |
| Patch Masonry & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In St. Charles |
| Pilkertons plumbing &all around services | In St. Charles | |
| Pmg Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Restoration Plumbing and Gas LLC | 5.0★ (28) | 12 mi |
| Tim's Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| TL Plumbing Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| YB MECHANICAL LLC | 4.8★ (108) | 11 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in St. Charles?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for St. Charles. 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 St. Charles plumbers
We scored 396 St. Charles 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 St. Charles 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 St. Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in St. Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in St. Charles, MD is Better Plumbing Co with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A Better Plumber (#2) and Sykes Services (#3) follow. We ranked 396 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in St. Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 396 plumbers serving St. Charles, MD. 3 of them are based in St. Charles; 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 St. Charles are open 24/7?
168 ranked plumbers in St. Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Better Plumbing Co (#1), A Better Plumber (#2) and Sykes Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in St. Charles work on weekends?
282 of 396 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 218 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Better Plumbing Co (#1), A Better Plumber (#2) and Sykes Services (#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 St. Charles?
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 St. Charles. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do St. Charles plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 396 rated plumbers in St. Charles is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 15,537 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 St. Charles
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 396 plumbers serving St. Charles.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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