29 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sylvester: Flow-Rite Plumbing, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, 2,257 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Sylvester plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flow-Rite Plumbing, LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (177) | Tifton, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SafeAire Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 87 | 4.9★ (2,257) | Albany, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Gaughf Plumbing & Electrical, Llc | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Sylvester | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bishop Well & Pump Service, Inc. | 82 | 4.5★ (32) | Tifton, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JMorrell Solutions Plumbing | 80 | 4.7★ (13) | Moultrie, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A1 Maintenance and Repairs LLC | 80 | 4.3★ (18) | Albany, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Albany Plumber Pros | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Albany, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Remarkable Drain Cleaning | 80 | 4.3★ (50) | Albany, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Crumley and Burks Plumbing & Septic Tank Services | 79 | 4.2★ (38) | Tifton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Calhoun Plumbing Co | 79 | 4.0★ (4) | Sylvester | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,257 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,257).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvester
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moultrie, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvester
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitzgerald, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylvester
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moultrie, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tifton, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallahassee, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Professional Leak Detection | 67 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Best Plumber Albany | 66 | 3.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Sizemore Plumbing | 65 | 3.2★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Cottongim Services | 65 | 4.5★ (56) | 20 mi |
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Action Rooter Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Busters Backflow Prevention | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Chelsea's Plumbing Co | 24 mi | |
| Dove Plumbing | 18 mi | |
| Dr Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Garrett Plumbing and Petroleum LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Gene Branch Plumbing Services Inc | 18 mi | |
| Lenox Utility Contractors LLC | 22 mi | |
| Moser Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Plumber Elite of Albany | 20 mi | |
| Premier Service Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Traditional Plumbing Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sylvester. 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 |
In Georgia, Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Master and journeyman plumber licenses (Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 29 Sylvester 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 Sylvester 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 |