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Best Plumbers in Ventura, CA (2026)

207 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ventura: Hansen's Plumbing, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 207.

  3. 26

    Most-reviewed: Conejo Services HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical, 2,368 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 207 ranked; ranked #26.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

207 Ventura plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 90 are open 24/7, 135 open Saturdays and 106 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 207 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Ventura at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Ventura at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hansen's Plumbing935.0★ (222)Ventura24/7Overall
2Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains925.0★ (334)El Rio, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Ben's Plumbing Service, Inc924.9★ (226)Ventura24/7—
4Elite Rooter Plumbers914.6★ (565)Ventura24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.5★ (668)Ventura24/7—
6Absolute Plumbing And Rooting, Inc.915.0★ (127)Ventura24/7—
7Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Ventura County904.6★ (315)Ventura24/7—
8THE Water Heater Company904.9★ (1,006)Camarillo, 17 mi away24/7—
9AAA Paradise Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.904.6★ (274)Ventura24/7—
10Genuine Plumbing and Rooter Inc.904.9★ (182)Oxnard, 7 mi away24/7—

The 207 best plumbers in Ventura, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Ventura

    #1 Hansen's Plumbing

    Based in Ventura

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2686 Johnson Dr Ste. 203, Ventura, CA 93003
    View profile for Hansen's Plumbing(805) 647-0113

  18. #18 Rob's Plumbing

    Based in Oxnard, 8 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.6★ from 240 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    114 S H St, Oxnard, CA 93030
    View profile for Rob's Plumbing(805) 223-5588

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 207 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Ventura, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Conejo Services HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical874.9★ (2,368)21 mi
27Quality Plumbing-Ventura Plumber specializing in residential and commercial874.4★ (25)In Ventura
28AirWorks Heating Air Plumbing864.9★ (923)17 mi
29Speedy House Water Heaters864.8★ (128)In Ventura
30Stowell Plumbing865.0★ (10)3 mi
31Donlon Plumbing Inc.864.4★ (108)7 mi
32Purcell Plumbing & Drain864.8★ (25)8 mi
33Best In The West Plumbing Inc865.0★ (188)In Ventura
34NexGen HVAC & Plumbing854.8★ (1,498)20 mi
35Top Choice Plumbing854.8★ (17)7 mi
36Jerry Rous Plumbing, Sewer and Drain855.0★ (4)In Ventura
37Ojai Rooter & Plumbing Inc.854.9★ (40)15 mi
38COR Plumbing854.8★ (36)14 mi
39Dutton Plumbing, Cooling & Heating854.8★ (2,247)25 mi
4024/7 Leak Detection & Plumbing855.0★ (30)16 mi
41West Coast Plumbing854.6★ (10)In Ventura
42Plumber and Rooter Near Me855.0★ (22)14 mi
43Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup854.4★ (339)16 mi
44Martin's Rooter & Plumbing854.6★ (34)11 mi
45Fix-All 123855.0★ (223)7 mi
46ALC Plumbing844.2★ (16)In Ventura
47Armor Hydro Jetting & Plumbing845.0★ (9)8 mi
48Rooter Man Plumbing of Ventura County844.8★ (354)17 mi
49Roques Plumbing844.9★ (25)2 mi
50Cen Cal Plumbing and Rooter, LLC845.0★ (5)In Ventura

Also serving Ventura

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.

Unranked plumbers serving Ventura
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AFC Plumbing & Solar5.0★ (2)17 mi
Agoura Hills Water Damage | Emergency Restoration5.0★ (2)7 mi
Apollo Plumbing5.0★ (2)8 mi
Dan Wiseman Plumbing5.0★ (2)In Ventura
Drain Masters4.0★ (59)7 mi
Eubanks Plumbing5.0★ (2)8 mi
Everett Keene Plumbing5.0★ (2)7 mi
Golden State Group, Inc5.0★ (63)18 mi
J&h Home services5.0★ (2)10 mi
Lyons Plumbing and Drains2.3★ (3)In Ventura
MB Remodeling - Plumbing & Rooter3.5★ (2)10 mi
Miracle Rooter Plumbing3.7★ (3)In Ventura
Noyes Plumbing Company5.0★ (2)In Ventura
Ponce's Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Ventura
Red Hat Plumbing4.5★ (2)17 mi
Rex Rooter5.0★ (1)In Ventura
Seaside Patch-N-MatchIn Ventura
Trades United Construction1.0★ (2)In Ventura
Twining, Inc. - Ventura3.0★ (2)In Ventura
VARGAS BACKFLOW SERVICESIn Ventura

How much do plumbers cost in Ventura?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ventura. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Ventura?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-36 Plumbing contractor license.

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Ventura plumbers

We scored 207 Ventura 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ventura data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Ventura: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Ventura?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Ventura, CA is Hansen's Plumbing with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 222 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains (#2) and Ben's Plumbing Service, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 207 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Ventura?

ContractorsRanked ranks 207 plumbers serving Ventura, CA. 21 of them are based in Ventura; 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 Ventura are open 24/7?

90 ranked plumbers in Ventura post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hansen's Plumbing (#1), Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains (#2) and Ben's Plumbing Service, Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Ventura work on weekends?

135 of 207 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 106 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hansen's Plumbing (#1), Smart Choice Plumbing & Drains (#2) and Ben's Plumbing Service, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-36 Plumbing contractor license. Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does water heater replacement cost in Ventura?

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 Ventura. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Ventura plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 207 rated plumbers in Ventura is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Conejo Services HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical has the most, 2,368 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 Ventura

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 207 plumbers serving Ventura.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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