A burst pipe at 2am does not wait for you to vet contractors. Houston's busiest plumbers have logged just over 50,000 Google reviews between them, and the top five sit within a tenth of a star of each other, so the real question is not who is good, it is who picks up tonight and what they charge to walk through the door.
Short answer: The most-reviewed plumber in Houston is John Moore Services (4.7 stars across more than 19,000 Google reviews, the most of any Houston plumber), followed by Village Plumbing, Air & Electric (4.8) and Abacus Plumbing (4.7). Expect a service-call fee of $100, $250 and standard daytime labour of $68, $135/hr in 2026.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
John Moore Services
4.7★★★★★19,590 Google reviews
John Moore Services is one of Houston's largest full-service home companies, covering plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical work under a single roof. Its plumbers handle everything from leak repairs and shower valves to full repipes, and the company runs around the clock most days of the week. With a huge base of Houston customers, it is built for whole-home jobs and after-hours emergencies alike.
What people praise
- Plumbing, HVAC and electrical handled by one company
- Technicians explain the problem and give upfront, no-pressure estimates
- Available around the clock for emergencies
- Free estimates on many service calls
Worth knowing
- Some reviewers report premium pricing on larger jobs
- A few note cleanup or follow-through could be tighter on complex multi-day work
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Review volume19,590 · 98th
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Our take: It is the most-reviewed plumber in Houston by far and a full-service, mostly 24/7 shop, which makes it a safe default for whole-home or after-hours work. Given the range of pricing feedback, get the written estimate before the work starts.
📍10005 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77064, USA
#2🕑 Open 7 days
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric
4.8★★★★★10,370 Google reviews
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric is a long-running Houston home-services company that has served the area since 1946. It covers plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical work, from water heaters, drain cleaning and repiping to AC repair and electrical panel upgrades. A deep, established bench makes it a common first call when something needs fixing the same day.
What people praise
- Fast, often same-day scheduling with a heads-up and a technician photo
- Knowledgeable techs who explain the fix and share maintenance tips
- Weekend and evening availability
- Clean, careful electrical and HVAC installs
Worth knowing
- Estimates carry a service fee
- Some reviewers feel quotes on smaller jobs run high
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Review volume10,370 · 88th
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Our take: A deep, decades-old bench with strong same-day service across plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Ask for the itemized quote up front and you get a dependable, well-staffed option.
📍10644 W Little York Rd #200, Houston, TX 77041, USA
#3🕑 Open 7 days
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, & Electrical
4.7★★★★★11,760 Google reviews
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a 24-hour Houston home-services company offering plumbing, HVAC, electrical and drain and sewer work, plus backup-generator installation. One of Texas's larger home-service outfits, it staffs master plumbers and runs a membership plan for repeat maintenance. Its round-the-clock scheduling makes it a go-to for after-hours emergencies.
What people praise
- Genuine 24/7 response, including after-midnight call-outs
- Master plumbers who explain options without pressure
- Thorough inspections and clean, respectful work in the home
- Handles plumbing, HVAC, electrical and generators
Worth knowing
- Pricing sits at the higher end
- Inspections may include a membership pitch
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Review volume11,760 · 93th
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Our take: A strong emergency pick with well-reviewed master plumbers and tidy work. If a repair cannot wait until morning, Abacus is a reliable call.
📍4001 Kendrick Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 77032, USA
#4🕑 Open 7 days
Texas Quality Plumbing
4.8★★★★★4,183 Google reviews
Texas Quality Plumbing is a family-owned Houston plumbing company that has served the greater metro since 2007. It focuses squarely on plumbing and drain work, from faucets, sinks and toilets to sewer lines, water heaters and whole-home filtration. That specialist focus, plus 24-hour availability, has earned it the highest rating on this list.
What people praise
- Highest rating on the list, tied at 4.8
- Punctual, with thorough diagnostics beyond the immediate problem
- Clean work: drop cloths, shoe covers, full cleanup
- Fair, transparent pricing that matches the quote
Worth knowing
- Plumbing-focused rather than a full HVAC and electrical shop
- Smaller review base than the biggest names
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Review volume4,183 · 78th
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Our take: The highest-rated pick and the strongest plumbing specialist here. Expect clean, on-time work at a fair, upfront price.
📍10814 Woodedge Dr, Houston, TX 77070, USA
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning
4.7★★★★★4,246 Google reviews
Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning is a locally owned Houston plumbing and HVAC company that has served the area since 1979. It handles residential and commercial work, from drain cleaning and water heaters to whole-home repipes, gas lines and sewer-line repairs, and it holds an A+ BBB rating. More than four decades in, it is a familiar name for larger, more involved jobs.
What people praise
- Strong on big jobs: whole-home repipes and under-slab sewer lines
- Often competitive pricing versus larger competitors
- Professional crews that work fast and clean up
- Long local track record since 1979
Worth knowing
- A few recent reviewers report pricing surprises or scheduling hiccups
- Closed Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Review volume4,246 · 83th
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Our take: A long-established shop that shines on bigger jobs like repipes and sewer lines, often at competitive prices. Confirm the written quote before work begins.
📍3780 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018, USA
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How much does a plumber cost in Houston? (2026)
Houston plumbers typically charge a service-call fee plus labour, with the total depending on the job, access, and time of day. Here are current 2026 ranges for the most common jobs:
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Service call / diagnostic fee | $100, $250 |
| Standard labour (daytime) | $68, $135 / hr |
| Emergency / after-hours labour | $135, $270 / hr |
| Unclog a single drain | $200, $350 |
| Main line / hydro jetting | $350, $700 |
| Water heater (tank, installed) | $1,200, $3,500 |
| Tankless water heater (installed) | $4,200, $6,000+ |
| Whole-home repipe | $4,500, $15,000 |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Angi, HomeGuide, Forbes Home and Houston operators’ published pricing. Always get an itemized written quote before work begins, and confirm whether after-hours calls carry a premium. These are third-party averages, not quotes from the businesses on this page, so ask each company for its own written price.
Serving all of Houston
The plumbers above cover Houston and the surrounding metro, including Downtown, The Heights, Montrose, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland and Cypress. Searching for a plumber near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.
What to ask before you hire a plumber
- Are you licensed and insured in Texas? (Ask for the license number.)
- Is the quote flat-rate or hourly, and what does the service-call fee cover?
- Do you offer a warranty on parts and labour?
- Are after-hours or weekend calls charged at a premium?
- Will you provide the estimate in writing before starting?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these plumbers?
We started from every plumber in Houston with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this updated?
The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.
Do Houston plumbers offer 24/7 emergency service?
Several of the plumbers here, including John Moore, Abacus and Texas Quality, run around-the-clock service. Confirm availability and any after-hours fee when you call.
How much does a plumber cost in Houston?
Expect a service-call fee of $100 to $250 plus labour of roughly $68 to $135 per hour in 2026. Larger jobs like water-heater installs or repipes run higher. See the cost table above and always get a written quote.
The bottom line
John Moore is the safe default for most Houston homeowners on sheer proven track record, while Village and Texas Quality are the highest-rated names on the list. Whoever you call, get the quote in writing first.
