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5 Best Plumbers in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 plumbers in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A basement that floods in a summer storm does not wait for a callback. The plumbers in Philadelphia on this page have logged 4,868 Google reviews between them, and Plumbing Pals alone holds 1,807 of those, so the more useful question is which shop fits the job you have: a water heater, a stubborn drain, or a sewer line.

Short answer: Plumbing Pals leads the plumbers in Philadelphia on volume, with 4.9 stars across 1,807 Google reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (4.8, 1,011 reviews) and Goodman Plumbing (4.7, 1,114 reviews) follow, while IFixdit Plumbing & Drains and KCS Plumbing also hold 4.9. None of these shops publish a price list we could verify, so ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
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Philadelphia Plumbers Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Plumbing Pals 4.9 ★ 1,807 Volume and everyday repairs View ›
2 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 ★ 1,011 Flooding and water cleanup View ›
3 Goodman Plumbing 4.7 ★ 1,114 Bathrooms, water heaters, bigger jobs View ›
4 IFixdit Plumbing & Drains 4.9 ★ 549 Drains and small jobs View ›
5 KCS Plumbing 4.9 ★ 387 Evening and emergency calls View ›
5 Best Plumbers in Philadelphia (2026)

The shops, one by one

Plumbing Pals logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Plumbing Pals

4.91,807 Google reviews

Plumbing Pals is a Philadelphia plumbing company working out of East York Street. Its site advertises 24/7 plumbing and emergency repairs, and Google also lists drain, water heater, gas and bathroom work plus heating and air conditioning. Reviews describe water heater installs, faucet and tub repairs, garbage disposals, dishwasher valves and drain clearing. The company says it serves Philadelphia, Bucks County and Montgomery County.

What people praise

  • Technicians explain what they installed and review the warranty before leaving, including a one-year warranty on the work
  • Reviewers say you don't have to buy parts through the company
  • Transparent estimates and a responsive office team
  • Crews cover floors, test the work and clean up

Worth knowing

  • Also advertises heating and AC, so say plainly that you're calling about plumbing
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,807 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review history on this page, and 1,714 of its 1,807 ratings are five-star. That makes it the safest first call for ordinary repairs and installs.

Website+1267-719-2354 Directions

2424 E York St Ste 100-B, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.81,011 Google reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup is the South Philadelphia location of the national drain and plumbing brand, which its site says has operated since 1935. The branch covers leaks, water heaters, clogged drains and water-damage extraction and drying. Its site promises technicians 24/7, free estimates and no extra charge for nights, weekends or holidays, with financing for qualifying work.

What people praise

  • Fast response to storm flooding, including a late-night Saturday call
  • Crews dry out basements and follow up on water levels
  • Staff help customers sort out home insurance coverage for water damage
  • Water heater replacements handled quickly

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer called it a little expensive, and a recent detailed review described missed appointment windows and differing estimates on a drain-jetting job, so confirm scope and timing in writing
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,011 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It sits ahead of Goodman Plumbing on rating, 4.8 to 4.7, even though Goodman has more reviews. It's the strongest fit here when the problem is water damage rather than a routine repair.

Website Book now+1215-220-6318 Directions

2600 S 9th St #1F, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Goodman Plumbing logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Goodman Plumbing

4.71,114 Google reviews

Goodman Plumbing works from Castor Avenue and covers Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties. Its site says it has served the area for over 60 years and lists plumbing, sewer and drain work, hydro jetting, camera line inspections, sump pumps, water heaters, gas lines, bathroom renovation, heating and air conditioning, and well service.

What people praise

  • Handled a tub-to-walk-in-shower conversion in under a week, with tile work included
  • Comfortable with awkward installs, such as a laundry sink with a pump in a historic carriage house
  • Diagnosed a low-gas-pressure problem on a water heater and followed up the next day
  • Neat, clean crews that explain estimates

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer summed it up as not cheap but worth the price
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,114 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A full-service shop with more reviews than Roto-Rooter but a rating a tenth of a point lower. It's a good match for remodel-style work and water heater swaps.

Website+1215-364-7775 Directions

8015 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains

4.9549 Google reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains is a plumbing and drain cleaning company on North 13th Street. Its site lists fixture repair and replacement, drain and toilet stoppages, main sewer line and stack replacement, water heaters, and gas line installation and leak detection, for homes and businesses, with emergency service available.

What people praise

  • Gives upfront pricing with no hidden fees, according to reviewers
  • Reviewers got same-day or within-two-hours arrivals
  • Talked one customer out of a service call they didn't need
  • Repeat customers mention soil pipe, toilet and drain repairs

Worth knowing

  • Reviews mostly name a single technician, so ask who will be at your door
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume549 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.9 like Plumbing Pals and KCS, but on 549 reviews, a smaller base than the larger shops above it. A good pick for drains and straightforward repairs.

Website+1267-979-4517 Directions

1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

KCS Plumbing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

KCS Plumbing

4.9387 Google reviews

KCS Plumbing is a Philadelphia plumbing, heating and drain cleaning company on West Norris Street. Its site lists curb traps, leaking ceilings, drain cleaning and heating repairs, with normal hours, evening hours and an emergency window overnight, and says the estimate fee is deducted from the service price. Financing is available.

What people praise

  • Quick response, in some cases within two hours of the call
  • Clear, transparent pricing in several reviews
  • Technician arrives on time, makes recommendations and cleans up
  • Completed a two-day repair that a customer described as getting the home back in shape

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on this page, at 387 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume387 · 73rd
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating built on fewer reviews than its rivals here. Worth a call for evening or emergency work, and the pricing comments in its reviews are positive.

Website+1445-942-4431 Directions

3239 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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What the scorecard measures

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average, review volume is how many customers have rated the business, and confidence weighs the rating by that volume so a 4.7 from thousands of people counts for more than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how lately customers are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives a plumbing bill in Philadelphia

Reviewers on this page describe everything from small repairs to water heater swaps and sewer work, and the totals vary widely. Price moves with the job type, access (basement, upper floors, tight spaces), parts, time of day, and whether a service-call or estimate fee is applied to the final bill. We haven’t listed dollar ranges because these businesses don’t publish prices we can verify, so ask each company for its own written estimate.

Where these plumbers work

Roto-Rooter’s branch serves South Philadelphia. Goodman Plumbing, out of Castor Avenue, and Plumbing Pals both say they cover Philadelphia, Bucks County and Montgomery County. IFixdit and KCS are based on North 13th Street and West Norris Street. Searching for a plumber near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option quickly.

Questions to ask before you book a plumber

  • Are you licensed and insured to work in Philadelphia, and can I see proof?
  • Is there a service-call or estimate fee, and is it credited to the final bill?
  • Can I get the scope and price in writing before work starts?
  • Do you charge extra for nights, weekends or holidays?
  • What warranty comes with the parts and the labor?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these plumbers?

We started from plumbers in Philadelphia with a public Google presence, then ranked them by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See the scorecard section above for how each metric works.

Are these rankings paid?

Businesses marked Featured Partner have a paid listing with us. Ratings and review counts are the real Google numbers and are never edited.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date, October 2026 on this page. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these plumbers offer emergency service?

Plumbing Pals, Roto-Rooter and KCS Plumbing describe 24-hour or 24/7 service on their own sites. Confirm availability and any after-hours charge when you call.

Which of these plumbers also handle heating and air conditioning?

Plumbing Pals and Goodman Plumbing list heating and AC alongside plumbing, and KCS Plumbing lists heating repairs. If you want a plumbing specialist, say so when you book.

Where to start

Plumbing Pals is the safe default on volume and a 4.9 rating. Roto-Rooter suits flooding and water-damage jobs, and Goodman suits remodel-style work. Whoever you call, get the scope and the price in writing before the work begins.

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