63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1225 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066
Best Plumbers in Watchung, NJ (2026)
1,175 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Watchung: Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): USA Jetting Drain Cleaning Corporation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,175.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,175 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,175 Watchung plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 559 are open 24/7, 856 open Saturdays and 671 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,175 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Watchung at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling | 63 | 4.8★ (1,009) | Clark, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | USA Jetting Drain Cleaning Corporation | 63 | 4.9★ (326) | Dunellen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.8★ (1,583) | Somerset, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (625) | Rahway, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PowerFlo Sewer Service | 62 | 5.0★ (1,092) | Staten Island, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Clear Plumbing & Drains | 61 | 5.0★ (1,195) | Succasunna, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Edison Sewer & Drain Service | 61 | 4.9★ (149) | Piscataway, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Vinci Plumbing LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (136) | Piscataway, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (758) | Perth Amboy, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Green Rooter And Drain Cleaning LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (104) | Carlstadt, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,175 best plumbers in Watchung, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Dunellen, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
- 4.9★ from 326 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 530 A, South Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
Based in Somerset, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,583 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 80 Veronica Ave #100, Somerset, NJ 08873
Based in Rahway, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1600 St Georges Ave Ste 215, Rahway, NJ 07065
Based in Staten Island, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 1,092 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2277 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Based in Succasunna, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 1,195 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 NJ-10 East, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 118 Mckinnon St, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Based in Piscataway, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 138 Levgar St, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Based in Perth Amboy, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 758 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 438 Lawton Pl #1, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Based in Carlstadt, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Jersey City, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 3,876 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Ste 310A, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Based in Maplewood, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2293 Springfield Ave, Vauxhall, NJ 07088
Based in East Hanover, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in South Plainfield, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 122 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 E Golf Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Based in Avenel, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Clark, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 27 Devon Ln, Clark, NJ 07066
Based in Metuchen, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 1,475 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Liberty St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Based in Horsham, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Edison, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 86 Gibian St, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Bedminster, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 295 US-22 #102W, White House Station, NJ 08889
Based in East Hanover, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Old Bridge, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 36 Old Matawan Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
#23 1800HEATERS
Based in Edison, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,898 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 1,898 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 2 Gourmet Ln h, Edison, NJ 08837
Based in Middlesex, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 165 Union Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
Based in Woodbridge, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 305 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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 1,175 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Watchung
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-AAA Better Plumbing & Heating | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ABC PLUMBING & SEWERS | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| All Day Piping Sewer and Drain Services | 5.0★ (44) | 9 mi |
| Blackadar Heating Inc | 4.6★ (11) | In Watchung |
| Corvelli Plumbing and Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dun-Rite Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Kosakowski Plumbing And Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Leave It to Weaver Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Maccabi Plumbing & Heating | 4.9★ (214) | 15 mi |
| Metaxas Plumbing & Heating | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Most Valuable Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Padula Brothers Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Plainfield Sewer & Drain Corporation | 1.5★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Quick handyman services of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Rooter-Man | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter | 4.9★ (758) | 24 mi |
| Supreme Plumbing Designs LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Urgent Drain Service | 4.6★ (205) | 13 mi |
| Van Horn Plumbing Design | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Welding Masters | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Watchung?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Watchung. 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 New Jersey
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.
- Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers license lookup.
- 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 Watchung plumbers
We scored 1,175 Watchung 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 Watchung 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 |
Plumbers in Watchung: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Watchung?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Watchung, NJ is Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,009 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. USA Jetting Drain Cleaning Corporation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 1,175 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Watchung?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,175 plumbers serving Watchung, NJ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Watchung are open 24/7?
559 ranked plumbers in Watchung post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling (#1), USA Jetting Drain Cleaning Corporation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Watchung work on weekends?
856 of 1,175 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 671 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Good Tidings Plumbing Heating Cooling (#1), USA Jetting Drain Cleaning Corporation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a plumber's license in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Watchung?
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 Watchung. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Watchung plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 1,175 rated plumbers in Watchung is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,876 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Watchung
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,175 plumbers serving Watchung.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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