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Best Plumbers in Waterford, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waterford: Tony's Plumbing, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Tier Plumbing Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 116.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc., 2,293 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #8.

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

116 Waterford plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 76 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 116 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Waterford at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Waterford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tony's Plumbing634.9★ (1,173)Modesto, 15 mi away24/7Overall
2Top Tier Plumbing Inc.635.0★ (346)Modesto, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Knights Plumbing and Drain634.9★ (690)Ceres, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Noble Plumbing634.9★ (866)Modesto, 15 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services634.8★ (1,000)Modesto, 15 mi away24/7—
6City Water Conservation625.0★ (744)Modesto, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7All American Plumbing Heating & Air624.8★ (396)Turlock, 12 mi away24/7—
8DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.614.9★ (2,293)Modesto, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
9Premium Plumbing & Drain Inc615.0★ (453)Ceres, 9 mi awaySat—
10Elmore Quality Plumbing605.0★ (45)Modesto, 8 mi away24/7—

The 116 best plumbers in Waterford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Waterford

    #1 Tony's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1234 Woodland Ave, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Tony's Plumbing(209) 778-3229

  4. #4 Noble Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 15 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 866 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1219 Kansas Ave Ste #1, Modesto, CA 95351
    View profile for Noble Plumbing(209) 566-5420

  11. #11 Andrade's Plumbing

    Based in Ceres, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1816 Richland Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
    View profile for Andrade's Plumbing(209) 828-6600

  12. #12 Herk's Plumbing

    Based in Modesto, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.6★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1010 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Herk's Plumbing(209) 496-1388

  13. #13 Martin Plumbing

    Based in Oakdale, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1221 Post Rd, Oakdale, CA 95361
    View profile for Martin Plumbing(209) 765-5011

  16. #16 Power Plumbin

    Based in Ceres, 21 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Power Plumbin(209) 996-0421

  24. #24 Western Plumbing

    Based in Oakdale, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1858 Ackley Cir Suite A, Oakdale, CA 95361
    View profile for Western Plumbing(209) 848-8629

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

plumbers in Waterford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Oak Valley Plumbers574.8★ (13)11 mi
27Preferred Plumbing & Drain574.5★ (36)14 mi
28Smith Plumbing575.0★ (15)13 mi
29PlumbWorth575.0★ (41)21 mi
30Mainline Plumbing Inc.574.9★ (149)16 mi
31C.C & Son's Plumbing Solutions575.0★ (105)8 mi
32Discount Plumbing564.5★ (58)17 mi
33Westside Plumbing565.0★ (102)15 mi
34Modesto Water Heater Pros565.0★ (9)11 mi
35Handy Hanzel Plumber565.0★ (31)9 mi
36Thorsen's - Norquist, Inc.564.8★ (500)11 mi
37I Q Plumbing & Rooter Inc565.0★ (23)12 mi
38Discount Plumbing564.3★ (6)10 mi
39Filbert Plumbing & Drains555.0★ (26)22 mi
40Thrifty Plumbing555.0★ (11)10 mi
41Innovation Plumbing Services LLC.555.0★ (125)14 mi
42Pipe Tech555.0★ (7)14 mi
43RC Solution Plumbing & Drain, Inc.554.2★ (5)10 mi
44Action Plumbing and Rooter554.0★ (21)14 mi
45A-1 Quality Plumbing554.8★ (4)11 mi
46Emergency Plumbers of Turlock555.0★ (3)11 mi
47Valley View Plumbing554.5★ (30)15 mi
48Jimmy's Plumbing Inc555.0★ (4)13 mi
49A-1 Septic Services554.7★ (111)11 mi
50Discount Plumbing543.0★ (6)11 mi

Also serving Waterford

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 Waterford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
24/7 Plumbing & Handyman Services5.0★ (38)11 mi
911 Plumbers5.0★ (1)9 mi
Action Plumbing and Rooter5.0★ (1)11 mi
ASAP Plumbing Services3.0★ (2)9 mi
Blue Collar Plumbing and Rooter3.7★ (3)15 mi
Chief Drain & Plumbing3.0★ (2)11 mi
Chuck's Plumbing ServicesIn Waterford
Crossway Plumbing5.0★ (1)12 mi
Duvall Plumbing5.0★ (1)9 mi
Everett Plumbing1.0★ (1)11 mi
GPS the Plumbing ClinicIn Waterford
Johnny's Plumbing3.3★ (14)21 mi
McNulty Mechanical, Inc.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Morros plumbing5.0★ (1)9 mi
Preferred Plumbing & Drain4.1★ (38)25 mi
RC Solution Plumbing And Drain Services Inc5.0★ (4)14 mi
Rooter Express5.0★ (1)11 mi
Rooter Pro Plumbing3.7★ (3)13 mi
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup3.3★ (6)12 mi
Royal Plumbing Sewer & Drain5.0★ (7)21 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Waterford?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Waterford?
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 Waterford plumbers

We scored 116 Waterford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Waterford data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Waterford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Waterford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Waterford, CA is Tony's Plumbing with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,173 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Top Tier Plumbing Inc. (#2) and Knights Plumbing and Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 116 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Waterford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 116 plumbers serving Waterford, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Waterford are open 24/7?

54 ranked plumbers in Waterford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Top Tier Plumbing Inc. (#2) and Noble Plumbing (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Waterford work on weekends?

76 of 116 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tony's Plumbing (#1), Top Tier Plumbing Inc. (#2) and Knights Plumbing and Drain (#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 Waterford?

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

What Google rating do Waterford plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 116 rated plumbers in Waterford is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. has the most, 2,293 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Waterford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 116 plumbers serving Waterford.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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