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Plumbers in the United States

2,478 plumbers across the United States, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring plumbers in the United States

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Agree the callout fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
  • Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemized quote (parts and labor separately) before agreeing to major work.
  • Gas work is licensed separately from general plumbing in most states. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance or gas line is licensed for gas work under your state's rules, and ask for proof of that license before they start.
  • Contractor licensing in the US is set by each state (and sometimes the city or county). For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or any major build, confirm the trade is licensed on your state's licensing board before hiring. Unlicensed work where a license is required can void permits and insurance and leave you no recourse.
  • Ask for a lien waiver as you pay each stage: in most US states an unpaid contractor or subcontractor can place a mechanic's lien on your home even if you already paid the main contractor, and a signed waiver is your protection.

How to judge a plumber

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Most US states license plumbers at the state or local level: verify the license number is active and in good standing on your state contractor or plumbing board (for example the CSLB in California or TDLR in Texas).
  • Confirm they carry general liability insurance and, if they have a crew, workers' compensation: without workers' comp you can be held liable for an injury that happens in your home.
  • For repipes, water heaters, or anything behind a wall, a permit is usually pulled by the licensed plumber and inspected by your city or county building department: ask who pulls it.
  • Look at recent reviews and the BBB profile, and favor evidence from the last few months over an old, high score.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Cannot give you a state license number, or asks YOU to pull the permit so the work isn't on their license: a way to dodge accountability.
  • A large cash deposit before any work, or cash-only pricing with no written estimate.
  • A door-knock claiming your pipes or water heater are an 'emergency' with no inspection: a common high-pressure scam.
  • No proof of insurance and vague answers about whether the job needs a permit and inspection.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your state license number so I can verify it on the licensing board?
  • Do you carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance?
  • Will you pull the permit and have the work inspected, or are you asking me to?
  • What is your warranty on parts and labor if the repair fails?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy plumber?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A plumber backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend plumbers for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Plumbers are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a plumber?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the plumber, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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