87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Thames St S, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2S9
Best Plumbers in Stratford, ON (2026)
106 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Stratford: Freeman Mechanical, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 106.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, 2,268 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 106 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
106 Stratford plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 106 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Stratford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Mechanical | 87 | 4.9★ (358) | Ingersoll, 37 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo | 87 | 4.8★ (457) | Kitchener, 37 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tri City Plumbing Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (280) | Kitchener, 40 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Brooks Brothers Plumbing | 86 | 5.0★ (62) | Norfolk County, 26 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Tiger Plumbing | 86 | 4.8★ (389) | Kitchener, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | TRH Plumbing & Heating Inc | 86 | 4.9★ (149) | Waterloo, 35 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | PLUMBER ON DEMAND of KITCHENER, ON | 85 | 4.9★ (190) | Kitchener, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | DrainTech Plumbing Kitchener | 85 | 4.9★ (173) | Kitchener, 40 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Nas Plumbing Inc. | 85 | 5.0★ (89) | Kitchener, 37 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Cornell and Sons Plumbing | 84 | 5.0★ (54) | Woodstock, 33 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 106 best plumbers in Stratford, 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 Kitchener, 37 km away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kitchener, 40 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 280 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 251 Arnold St, Kitchener, ON N2H 6E8
Based in Norfolk County, 26 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kitchener, 39 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 389 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 262 Breithaupt St, Kitchener, ON N2H 5H5
Based in Waterloo, 35 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 650 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON N2V 2N2
Based in Kitchener, 39 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Kitchener, 40 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Becker St, Kitchener, ON N2B 1X3
Based in Kitchener, 37 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Woodstock, 33 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
- 685698 Oxford 2, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V9
Based in Stratford
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3982 Perth Line 26, Stratford, ON N5A 6S3
Based in Kitchener, 37 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 318 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 318 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waterloo, 38 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,268 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,268).
- 4.7★ from 2,268 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 215 Bathurst Dr Units 4/5, Waterloo, ON N2V 2B2
Based in Cambridge, 36 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
Based in Norfolk County, 37 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
Based in Woodstock, 32 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 205 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 205 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brant, 39 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 593 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 593 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3160 Alps Rd, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
Based in London, 37 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 20127 Cherry Hill Rd, Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0
Based in Woodstock, 33 km away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 535 Mill St unit 11, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V6
Based in Stratford
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 658 Erie St Unit 101, Stratford, ON N5A 2P1
Based in Stratford
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 384 Church St, Stratford, ON N5A 2S1
#22 A.D Plumbing
Based in Ingersoll, 37 km away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 167 Frances St, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2H6
#23 Schweitzer's
Based in Kitchener, 27 km away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1768 Erbs Rd, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0
Based in Kitchener, 40 km away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Rosedale Ave, Kitchener, ON N2H 1J3
Based in Waterloo, 36 km away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 397 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 397 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 105 Randall Dr unit#1, Waterloo, ON N2V 1C5
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 106 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Stratford
20 more plumbers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Dordan Mechanical Inc | 3.0★ (4) | 20 km |
| Drains R Us Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 31 km |
| Farrington Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 32 km |
| Hertel's Plumbing Inc | In Stratford | |
| Macker Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | 25 km |
| Masson's Plumbing | In Stratford | |
| MBH Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Metro Boiler Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 32 km |
| Mike The Plumber | 1.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| Paton Bros Ltd | 4.2★ (6) | 38 km |
| Perth Plumbing | In Stratford | |
| PSG Plumbing Heating & Masonry Ltd | 5.0★ (3) | 40 km |
| Serenity Wood Inc. | 4.8★ (5) | 19 km |
| Tiger Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (6) | 40 km |
| Triple 8 Plumbing & Heating | 4.1★ (97) | 36 km |
| Ventilation HVAC Kitchener | 5.0★ (2) | 39 km |
| Waterloo Region Plus Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 39 km |
| Willmore Plumbing | In Stratford | |
| XR EXCAVATING INC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
How much do plumbers cost in Stratford?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Stratford. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | CA$1,240 | CA$1,890 | CA$2,570 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Stratford plumbers
We scored 106 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Stratford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Stratford, ON is Freeman Mechanical with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 4.9★ from 358 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo (#2) and Tri City Plumbing Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 106 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Stratford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 106 plumbers serving Stratford, ON. 5 of them are based in Stratford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Stratford are open 24/7?
39 ranked plumbers in Stratford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Freeman Mechanical (#1), Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo (#2) and Tri City Plumbing Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Stratford work on weekends?
48 of 106 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Freeman Mechanical (#1), Hy-Pro Plumbing & Drain Cleaning of Kitchener & Waterloo (#2) and Tri City Plumbing Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Stratford?
Water heater replacement typically costs CA$1,240 to CA$2,570, with CA$1,890 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Stratford. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Stratford plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 106 rated plumbers in Stratford is 4.8★, with a median of 39 reviews. Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing has the most, 2,268 reviews, and ranks #13. 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.
Do plumbers outside Stratford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Stratford city centre, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Stratford
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 106 plumbers serving Stratford.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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