Best Plumbing Near Me — 2026 Guide & Top Pros Across 222 U.S. Cities

Plumbing problems rarely give notice. A leak under the sink, a backed-up main line, or a water heater that gave out before its first cup of coffee — every hour you wait, the damage gets more expensive. Recommended.app maintains profiles for licensed plumbers across 222 U.S. cities, so the next time you search for a plumber, you start with a list that has already passed a basic credential check rather than the first three Yelp results paying for placement. The plumbers listed here handle the full residential range: water line repairs, sewer line camera inspections, tankless and tank water heater installs, fixture replacements, slab leak detection, and 24/7 emergency calls. Hourly rates in our database run roughly $85 to $175 in major metros, with project work like a full repipe or sewer line replacement going considerably higher. Local licensing rules vary — some states require master-plumber sign-off on water heater installs, others let any general plumber sign off. The profile pages show licensure detail when the plumber has provided it. Browse a few profiles, read recent reviews, and pull up two or three quotes before you commit to anyone. That habit alone saves people roughly 20–30% on non-emergency work.

Top Plumbing Pros

TMW Plumbing LLC

New Braunfels, TX

3 reviews

Plumbing Services

Sterling Heights, MI

3 reviews

Champion Plumbing LLC

Sterling Heights, MI

3 reviews

San Juan Plumbing

McAllen, TX

3 reviews

Valley Modern Plumbing & Hardware

McAllen, TX

3 reviews

ProTech Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Rockford, IL

3 reviews

Local Honest Plumbers

Paterson, NJ

3 reviews

All Plumbing Work

Paterson, NJ

3 reviews

Armour Plumbing and Well Service

Athens, GA

3 reviews

McLeroy Plumbing Service Inc.

Athens, GA

3 reviews

Centerstate Plumbing Services, LLC

Lakeland, FL

3 reviews

Blue Mills Plumbing

Independence, MO

3 reviews

Brownsville Same-Day Plumbing Co

Brownsville, TX

3 reviews

Workhouse Plumbing

Alexandria, VA

3 reviews

The Irish Plumber

Alexandria, VA

3 reviews

Kramer & Sons Plumbing & Gas Services

Alexandria, VA

3 reviews

Provo Plumbing Team

Provo, UT

3 reviews

Premier Plumbing & Leak Detection, LLC

Gainesville, FL

3 reviews

Kempton and Self Plumbing

Gainesville, FL

3 reviews

Hogle Plumbing & Sewer Service Inc

Topeka, KS

3 reviews

Bo's Plumbing

Birmingham, AL

3 reviews

Southland Plumbing

Birmingham, AL

3 reviews

Ace Services LLC

Birmingham, AL

3 reviews

A Broke Girl Plumbing

West Valley City, UT

3 reviews

Azevedo Plumbing Company LLC

Surprise, AZ

3 reviews

Trident Plumbing & Drain

Peoria, AZ

3 reviews

Co-Opp Plumbing

Bakersfield, CA

3 reviews

Hometown Plumbing Sewer & Drain Inc.

Bakersfield, CA

3 reviews

A & S Plumbing & Heating

Scarsdale, NY

2 reviews

Scarsdale Sewer and Drain

Scarsdale, NY

2 reviews

Scarsdale Plumbing & Heating

Scarsdale, NY

2 reviews

The Plumbing Pros

Roseville, CA

2 reviews

DKH Plumbing Inc.

Roseville, CA

2 reviews

D. Martel Plumbing

Roseville, CA

2 reviews

Swain Plumbing, LLC

New Braunfels, TX

2 reviews

Jones Plumbing

New Braunfels, TX

2 reviews

Find Plumbing Pros by City

What to Look For

Verify state license and active insurance (general liability + workers' comp) before they enter the home. Confirm whether the quote is flat-rate or hourly — flat-rate protects you from scope creep, hourly works for short jobs. For water heater or sewer work, ask whether permits are pulled (and who pulls them). Read the most recent reviews specifically, not just the average rating — a plumber who was great two years ago may have sold the business. Get the warranty terms in writing on the invoice.

Average Cost

$85 – $12,500

per hour

Pricing varies by city, scope, and provider. See city-specific cost guides below.

City cost guides:

Plumbing Cost in Phoenix, AZ— avg $120 per hour Plumbing Cost in Nashville, TN— avg $125 per hour Plumbing Cost in Houston, TX— avg $125 per hour Plumbing Cost in Dallas, TX— avg $125 per hour Plumbing Cost in Philadelphia, PA— avg $135 per hour

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a plumber cost in 2026?

Most U.S. plumbers charge $85–$175 per labor hour for service calls, with a one-hour minimum. Flat-rate jobs are different: a basic faucet replacement runs $150–$300, a standard water heater install runs $1,200–$2,500 (tankless higher), and major sewer line work can exceed $10,000. Get at least two written quotes for anything over $500.

How do I know if a plumber is licensed?

Ask for their license number and verify it on your state contractor board's website. Every state regulates plumbing somewhat differently, but most require either a journey or master plumber license for the person doing the work. Recommended.app profiles list licensure details when the plumber provides them; we mark verified pros with a verification badge.

What counts as a real plumbing emergency?

Active leaks (especially behind walls or under slabs), sewer backups into the home, no water at all, a water heater leaking from the tank itself, or any gas-line odor near a water heater are all true emergencies. A slow drain or a dripping faucet is usually fine to schedule for the next business day at standard rates.

Do plumbers warranty their work?

Reputable plumbers warranty labor for 1 year minimum and parts per the manufacturer (often 6–10 years on a water heater). Get the warranty in writing before work starts. Verbal-only warranties are worth less than the call you made to ask about them.

Should I tip a plumber?

Tipping isn't expected and most plumbers won't accept one for a standard service call — they're paid through the rate. For an after-hours emergency or extraordinary same-day fix, a $20–$50 tip is appropriate but never required.