24 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in State College: 1-Tom-Plumber State College, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AllStar Plumbing StateCollege, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Pittsburgh Backflow Testing, 700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #9.
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24 State College plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-Tom-Plumber State College | 64 | 4.9★ (85) | State College | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AllStar Plumbing StateCollege | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | State College | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Precision State College Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | State College | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Haller Enterprises | 61 | 4.8★ (478) | State College | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | H.O.S. Plumbing and Heating llc | 60 | 5.0★ (98) | Kingston, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | KPS Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC | 60 | 5.0★ (67) | State College | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Regal Plumbers | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | State College | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Robert Pennabaker Plumbing | 59 | 4.5★ (20) | State College | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pittsburgh Backflow Testing | 59 | 4.9★ (700) | Baldwin, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Bob Polis Plumbing & Custom | 58 | 4.8★ (20) | State College | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 478 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 700 Google reviews, the most in State College.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Forest Village, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewistown, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in State College
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefonte, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Economy, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsport, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lehighton, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntingdon, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Handyman and Maintenance Service | 5.0★ (1) | In State College |
| Apex Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Barry Wible Plumbing and Heating | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| EcoDrainDragon | 18 mi | |
| Frank pelone painting and handyman services L.L.C | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Graham's Pumps & Backhoe | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| J P Hicks | 5.0★ (8) | In State College |
| Mike Estep Heating & Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Nittany Backflow Testing LLC | 8 mi | |
| Norris Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning | In State College | |
| PBCI Allen Mechanical & Electrical | 4.8★ (533) | In State College |
| Pro Master heating, Cooling & Electric | 20 mi | |
| Reliable Plumbing & Heating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Residential Essentials By Gary G Miller, LLC | 10 mi | |
| Scalercio Contracting LLC | 22 mi | |
| Spicer's Handyman and Maintenance Services | 1 mi | |
| Stuck Fern B | 20 mi | |
| Susquehanna Valley Restoration | In State College | |
| Trustbuilder Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In State College |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for State College. 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 |
We scored 24 State College 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 State College 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 |