In Queens a plumbing call can be a clogged kitchen line one week and a dead boiler in a January cold snap the next, and the plumbers in Queens below lean in different directions. RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter alone has logged 4,091 Google reviews, the group together holds 5,923, and ratings run from 4.3 to a perfect 5.0, so the useful split is by job type rather than by stars.
Short answer: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter in Queens Village has the most Google reviews, 4,091 at a 4.8 rating, followed by Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. (4.8 across 1,089) and Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc (a perfect 5.0 across 160). Reviewers report paying anywhere from $400 to $500 for a sink drain leak up to $2,000 or more for a water heater install.
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RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter
4.8★★★★★4,091 Google reviews
RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is the Queens branch of Roto-Rooter, at 216-30 90th Ave in Queens Village. Its site says the brand has been trusted since 1935 and offers 24/7 emergency plumbing and drain service, free estimates, and no extra charge for nights and weekends. It lists faucet and toilet repairs, clogged drains, sewer line repairs, leak location and appliance hookups.
What people praise
- Reviewers praise technicians who explain the problem and the options before starting
- Clients describe tidy work with no mess left behind
- One customer cleared a pipe blockage 30 feet down and got a six month guarantee
- Reviewers report quick response to late-night pipe breaks
Worth knowing
- Reviewer-reported prices for single repairs run into the hundreds of dollars, so get the quote first
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Review volume4,091 · 98th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
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Our take: The most-reviewed plumber on this page by a wide margin, with 3,607 of 4,091 ratings at five stars. A dependable default for drains, sewers and after-hours leaks.
📍216-30 90th Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428
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Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
4.8★★★★★1,089 Google reviews
Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. works from 130-01 Jamaica Ave in Richmond Hill. Its site says it has served since 1952 and focuses on sewer repair, sewer line replacement, water main repair, water line replacement and sewer and water disconnections, with 24/7 help for city DEP notices. It states a 10-year guarantee on replacement work.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe broken sewer lines diagnosed and fixed within a day or two
- Clients praise clear written reports and fair pricing
- One customer reports a sinkhole in the lawn fixed by a crew that arrived the next day
- Work crews are described as polite and neat
Worth knowing
- A specialist in sewer and water main work, so look elsewhere for boilers or fixtures
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Review volume1,089 · 93rd
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
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Our take: The pick for buried pipes and street-to-house lines, rated 4.8 across 1,089 reviews. One reviewer mentions a water main job priced at $2,000 or more, which fits the scale of that work.
📍130-01 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc
5.0★★★★★160 Google reviews
Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc is based at 116-04 Atlantic Ave in South Richmond Hill. Google lists it as a plumber and boiler supplier. We could not read its website, so this write-up rests on Google data and what clients report, which centers on boiler installs and repairs, water heater installation and pipe replacement.
What people praise
- A reviewer who lost heat in a cold snap says a new boiler was installed the next day
- Clients describe on-time arrivals and respectful crews
- One customer reports a follow-up call about a week after a job
- A water heater customer says the plumber spotted a gas meter issue they would not have known about
Worth knowing
- Smaller review base than the two leaders, though 158 of 160 ratings are five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
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Our take: The only perfect 5.0 on this page, which is why heating customers in Richmond Hill and nearby should call it. It ranks third because 160 reviews are fewer than the sewer and drain names above.
📍116-04 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
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24 Hours Plumbing
4.5★★★★★265 Google reviews
24 Hours Plumbing is at 103-10 Queens Blvd in Forest Hills. Its site advertises 24-hour plumbing across Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, from plumbing repair to sewer and drain cleaning and HVAC service, and shows coupons for clogged toilets, sewers and sinks.
What people praise
- One customer reports a technician arriving right away for an 11:30 pm emergency and explaining each step
- Another describes a quick call-back and a fixed urinal, sink and toilets
- Offers online coupons for clogs, per its site
Worth knowing
- Several critical reviews raise unclear pricing on the phone and paperwork disputes, so ask for a written estimate first
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
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Our take: Rated 4.5 across 265 reviews, the second-lowest rating here. Recent praise is mostly for after-hours availability, so confirm the price before a technician starts.
📍103-10 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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All Day Plumbing & Heating Corp.
4.3★★★★★318 Google reviews
All Day Plumbing & Heating Corp. is a Queens Village company at 214-38 Hillside Ave. Its site lists plumbing, boilers and furnaces, central and ductless air conditioning, water heaters, appliance installation, sewage cleanup, and Local Law 152 gas work. Google also lists drainage and heating contractor services.
What people praise
- Reviewers praise technicians by name for clean, on-time work
- A customer says the team handled an older home's complex pipework that others would not
- Clients report water heater installs and an oil burner repair finished the same visit
- Described as responsive with quotes and scheduling
Worth knowing
- Lowest rating on this page at 4.3, with a visible group of one-star reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A broad plumbing and heating shop with 318 reviews and strong recent praise for water heaters. It ranks last on rating, so read the recent reviews before booking.
📍214-38 Hillside Ave., Queens Village, NY 11427
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The numbers on this page come from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the company, compared with other Queens plumbers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of people counts for more than a 5.0 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What do Queens plumbers charge? (2026)
We did not find a published local price list, so these rows come from price details customers attached to their own Google reviews. Each is one customer’s job, not a quote, and your price will depend on access, pipe condition and time of day.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Kitchen sink drain leak repair (one RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter reviewer) | $400 to $500 |
| Toilet repair and part replacement (one RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter reviewer) | $800 to $1,000 |
| Drain cleaning of a blockage 30 feet down (one RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter reviewer) | $800 to $1,000 |
| Broken pipe repair, late night (one RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter reviewer) | $900 to $1,000 |
| Oil burner cleaning and part replacement (one All Day Plumbing & Heating Corp. reviewer) | $600 to $800 |
| Water heater installation (one All Day Plumbing & Heating Corp. reviewer) | $2,000+ |
| Pipe replacement or new boiler (Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc reviewers) | $1,000+ |
Figures are price details left by individual customers on Google reviews of the businesses listed, read October 2026. They are single-job reports, not quotes or averages, so ask each company for its own written estimate.
Plumbers across Queens
These companies work out of Queens Village, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill and Forest Hills, and reviews mention jobs as far as Springfield Gardens. If you are searching for a plumber near me in Flushing, Astoria or Jamaica, check each company’s address and ask about travel time before you book.
What to ask before a plumber starts work
- Are you licensed and insured in New York City?
- Is the estimate in writing, and does the service fee apply to the repair?
- Do you charge more for nights and weekends?
- Do you offer a guarantee on the repair, and for how long?
- Will the same technician who quotes the job do the work?
Frequently asked questions
Which Queens plumber is best for a boiler or water heater?
Reviewers describe boiler and water heater installs at Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc and All Day Plumbing & Heating Corp. Serve-Well holds the higher rating, All Day the larger review base.
How much does a plumber cost in Queens?
Reviewers report a wide spread, from $400 to $500 for a sink drain leak to $2,000 or more for a water heater install. These are single customer reports, so always get a written estimate.
The short version
RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is the safe default for drains and emergencies, Balkan Sewer & Water Main Service - Joseph L. Balkan Inc. is the call for buried sewer and water lines, and Serve-Well Plumbing & Heating Inc suits a heating problem. Get the price in writing first.
