Plumbers Near You

Pipes, drains, water heaters, sewer lines and fixtures.

How Do You Choose Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors?

Check the license where your state or city requires one, ask for proof of insurance, and compare two or three written bids for the same scope. Typical lead time is same day for emergencies, days for planned work. We list 3,627 plumbers and plumbing contractors, most in Oregon, Washington, New York, where official records are available.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: listings downloaded November 6, 2026; cost and timing are our planning assumptions.

Photo illustration: Pipes, drains, water heaters, sewer lines and fixtures.

Top Questions to Ask

  1. What is your license number, and which state or city issued it?
  2. Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation?
  3. Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule?
  4. Who pulls the permits, and are they included in the price?
  5. Who will run the job day to day, and will you use subcontractors?

See all 8 questions →

Good to Know

  • Ask for a flat price where possible, and confirm whether travel and call-out fees are included.
  • Water heater and sewer work often needs a permit.
StateListed
Oregon866
Washington506
New York378
California227
Arizona154
Texas142
Pennsylvania120
Florida88
New Jersey82
Illinois69
Michigan63
Ohio63
Colorado62
North Carolina60
Georgia53
Minnesota48
Wisconsin44
Massachusetts43
Idaho39
Indiana39
Virginia39
Iowa36
Montana35
Connecticut32
Kansas30
South Carolina28
Tennessee28
Missouri27
Maryland25
Oklahoma24
Louisiana17
Utah17
Wyoming16
Alabama15
Nevada13
New Hampshire13
Nebraska12
Arkansas11
Kentucky10
New Mexico10
South Dakota10
Maine8
Vermont6
Alaska5
Mississippi5
Hawaii3
Delaware2
Rhode Island2
North Dakota1
West Virginia1

Common Questions

How long do plumbers and plumbing contractors take to book?

Typical lead time is same day for emergencies, days for planned work. Busy seasons and material lead times can add more. Ask for start and finish dates in the contract.

How much do plumbers and plumbing contractors cost?

As a planning figure, expect often about $50–$130 per hour, with higher after-hours rates. Prices vary widely by city, access and materials, so get two or three written bids for the same scope.

What should you ask a plumber before hiring?

Start with: What is your license number, and which state or city issued it; Can you send a current certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation; Will the contract list the scope, materials, price, start and finish dates and payment schedule. Our full list has 8 questions.

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Examples With Full Profiles

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1801 East Dowling Road, Anchorage, AK

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211 Fourth Avenue, Bethel, AK

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4504 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL

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2668 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Hoover, AL

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Sources: Washington L&I, Oregon CCB and New York DOL open data; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Data last updated November 6, 2026 · Sources & method