Best plumbers in Greater Hartford

★★★★★4.9 (728 reviews)score 93/100

Advance Plumbing & Heating posts the top composite score on the list, built on 728 reviews at a 4.9 average, and the volume of repeat customers over multiple years backs that up. Named technicians like Joe, Toby, and Michael get called out again and again for explaining the work clearly and not pushing upgrades a homeowner doesn't need. It's a BBB A+ shop that handles everything from boiler swaps to leak detection in old Connecticut houses.

• On-time arrival and responsive scheduling, including emergencies
• Technicians walk customers through each step of the work
• BBB Accredited A+ since 2005
• Handles complex jobs in older homes without upselling

Google-verified728 Google reviewssince 1956

Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water heater, commercial plumbing

★★★★★4.8 (3797 reviews)score 91/100

Call The Bee draws on nearly 3,800 reviews at 4.8 stars, the largest review base on this list, spanning plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical work under one roof. Reviewers describe technicians who show up on time, wear booties indoors, and finish same-day jobs as promised, with named staff like Sergio and Erich singled out repeatedly. Recent reviews show essentially no complaints, which is unusual at this volume.

• Open seven days a week with fast emergency response
• Coordinates plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work same-day
• Clean on-site practices: booties, waste removal, protective coverings
• Technicians named and praised individually across hundreds of reviews

Google-verified3,797 Google reviewsover 20 years

Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water heater, furnace repair service

★★★★★4.8 (3538 reviews)score 91/100

Total Mechanical Systems matches Call The Bee's 4.8-star average across 3,538 reviews, with technicians like Marcus, Gary, and Von arriving within hours to diagnose plumbing and water heater problems on the spot. Customers describe crews that explain options before starting and often schedule follow-up work the same visit. The recurring theme is respect for the home and staff who seem genuinely invested in the job.

• Same-day or rapid emergency dispatch
• Named technicians praised for knowledge and professionalism
• Clear explanation of repair options before work starts
• Multi-skilled teams covering plumbing and water systems

Google-verified3,538 Google reviews20+ years serving the community, proudly serving Connecticut for 20+ years, over 20 years of service experience

Services: water heater, commercial plumbing, furnace repair service, emergency plumbing

★★★★★4.8 (698 reviews)score 91/100

SM Mechanical earns a 91 composite score from 698 reviews at 4.8 stars, with particular strength in weekend responsiveness. Named technicians like Nelson and Dave arrive prepared, explain problems in plain terms, and clean up after multi-day jobs, and reviewers describe fair, fast quotes when equipment fails. Many customers stick with the company year after year for routine maintenance as well as emergencies.

• Weekend and next-day emergency availability
• Technicians explain repairs clearly on-site
• Clean, respectful crews on longer installation jobs
• Fair, fast quotes when equipment fails

Google-verified698 Google reviews

Services: water heater, commercial plumbing, furnace repair service, emergency plumbing

★★★★★4.8 (326 reviews)score 91/100

Service Relief holds a 4.8-star average across 326 reviews, a smaller but consistent sample that points to a fast, clean operation. Juan and Armando are the names that come up most, credited with reliable work and attention to detail, and enough customers convert to membership plans to suggest steady satisfaction over time. Office staff get credit for responding quickly when customers call in.

• Same-day or next-day appointments
• Technicians explain repairs and next steps clearly
• Clean work area left behind on every job
• Membership plans for customers who book repeatedly

Google-verified326 Google reviews

Services: drain cleaning, water heater, commercial plumbing, furnace repair service

★★★★★4.8 (222 reviews)score 91/100

Roto-Rooter's local crew scores 90.8 on 222 reviews at 4.8 stars, with Manuel and Fernando named repeatedly for accurate diagnosis and clear explanations. What sets this branch apart is help navigating insurance claims after water damage, with reviewers describing staff who walk them through paperwork and even policy details. No complaints about pricing, mess, or follow-up show up in recent reviews.

• Punctual arrival and reliable scheduling
• Named technicians praised for diagnostic accuracy
• Guides customers through insurance claims for water damage
• Follows multi-step jobs through to completion

Google-verified222 Google reviewssince 1935

Services: emergency plumbing, water heater, drain cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★5 (226 reviews)score 90/100

Express Water Heater and Plumbing holds a perfect 5.0 average across 226 reviews, led by Spartak, who reviewers say routinely shows up within 90 minutes, even for weekend floods. Work covers water heater swaps, leak repairs, and bathroom remodels for both residential and commercial customers, with clear pricing and no surprise fees mentioned. Jobs are frequently finished ahead of the timeline given.

• Spartak responds within about 90 minutes, nights and weekends included
• Fair, transparent pricing with no surprise fees
• Handles both commercial water heaters and residential remodels
• Jobs regularly finished ahead of schedule

Google-verified226 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, water heater, drain cleaning, bathroom kitchen remodel plumbing

★★★★★4.7 (716 reviews)score 89/100

Joe the Plumber carries 716 reviews at 4.7 stars and a reputation for fast same-day response on leaks, clogs, and boiler issues across South Windsor and neighboring towns. Named technicians such as Gary, Jason, and Michael are described as explaining every step and wearing shoe coverings indoors, with customers noting no hidden fees on the final bill. It's a Connecticut-licensed shop that takes both residential and commercial calls.

• Same-day emergency response
• Technicians explain diagnosis and pricing upfront
• Shoe coverings and clean work habits on every visit
• No hidden fees on sewer and water heater repairs

Google-verified716 Google reviews

Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, commercial plumbing, gas line services

★★★★★5 (162 reviews)score 89/100

SI Plumbing is a smaller operation, 162 reviews at a perfect 5.0, run by Sam, who texts updates ahead of arrival and shows up the same day for emergencies, nights and weekends included. Reviewers point to his honesty about what older Hartford-area homes can safely handle and his habit of finding cost-saving fixes rather than the priciest option. He's over a decade in business with repeat customers calling him back for leak repairs, water lines, and bathroom remodels.

• Same-day response, including nights and weekends
• Honest advice about what older homes can and can't handle
• Fair, consistent pricing with no hidden charges
• Cleans up after every job, booties included indoors

Watch out: Review volume is lower than the top names on this list, though the rating and repeat-customer pattern are strong.

Google-verified162 Google reviewsover a decade

Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water heater, commercial plumbing

★★★★★5 (61 reviews)score 88/100

Kud-Pro, run by John, holds a perfect 5.0 across 61 reviews, a smaller sample but a clean one, with customers repeatedly noting he turns down full-fixture replacements when a smaller fix will do. The team covers leak detection, sump pumps, and drain clearing across Newington, Manchester, and West Hartford, and reviewers consistently mention same-day arrival for sewer emergencies. The business claims 26 years serving the greater Hartford area.

• Same-day response for sewer emergencies
• Honest pricing, avoids unnecessary upsells
• Clear communication about repair options
• 26 years of experience in the Hartford area

Watch out: Review count is on the lighter side, so the track record, while strong, is based on a smaller sample.

Google-verified61 Google reviews26 years of experience

Services: emergency plumbing, water heater, drain cleaning, leak detection repair

★★★★★4.9 (102 reviews)score 87/100

Hartford Mechanical runs mostly on the reputation of Julio, who reviewers describe as calm and honest, finding replacement parts rather than pushing new units, and cleaning up thoroughly after messy sewer and water heater jobs. The 4.9-star average across 102 reviews holds up well, with same-day or next-day scheduling common. A handful of reviewers mention pricing runs higher than competitors, though most say the workmanship justifies it.

• Same-day or next-day response
• Julio specializes in sewer and water heater repair
• Looks for parts before recommending full replacement
• Thorough cleanup after jobs that tend to get messy

Watch out: A few reviewers note pricing runs higher than competitors, though most feel the work justifies the cost.

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Services: emergency plumbing, water heater, gas line services, furnace repair service

★★★★★5 (101 reviews)score 87/100

New Generation Plumbing built its 101-review, 5.0-star record on rapid after-hours response, with the owner reportedly answering calls personally and arriving within 45 minutes to an hour for burst water heaters and multi-unit overhauls. A landlord keeps the company on call for seven apartments, and a restaurant owner credits an overnight water heater install with saving their opening week. Reviewers describe detailed explanations and no upselling, even on retrofit work in historic homes.

• Owner answers emergency calls after hours personally
• Installs water heaters and handles complex repairs same-day
• Fair pricing with no upselling
• Comfortable with retrofit work in historic homes

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Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water heater, commercial plumbing

★★★★★4.8 (168 reviews)score 86/100

Plumbums scores well on responsiveness and day-to-day repair work, with 168 reviews at 4.8 stars and named staff including owner Jim, Heli, and Deshawn handling water heater installs and leak detection with fair pricing and phone follow-up after the job. One recent review of a large, complex multi-day project described repeated callbacks and messy cleanup before the systems were working and insurance issues resolved. Most jobs, especially standard-scope repairs, get solid reviews.

• Fast response, including emergency availability
• Fair, reasonable pricing
• Owner and named technicians handle work personally
• Follows up by phone after jobs are done

Watch out: One large, complex multi-system job drew complaints about cleanup and drywall damage, worth asking about on bigger scope-of-work projects.

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Services: emergency plumbing, water heater, drain cleaning, bathroom kitchen remodel plumbing

★★★★★4.9 (747 reviews)score 85/100

Marzano Plumbing & Heating carries the largest review count on this list after Call The Bee and Total Mechanical, 747 reviews at 4.9 stars, with technicians like Ed, Dorian, and Tony praised for same-day turnaround on leaks, water heaters, and remodels around Hartford. The company has a reputation for taking on difficult jobs other plumbers pass on. One recent review flagged confusion over a senior discount and no callback after two attempts to sort out billing.

• Same-day or rapid response
• Licensed and HVAC-certified team
• Experienced with older Hartford-area homes
• Known for taking on jobs other plumbers refuse

Watch out: At least one customer reported unclear billing and no callback after asking about a discount, worth confirming pricing details upfront.

Google-verified747 Google reviewssince 1978

Services: drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, water heater, commercial plumbing

★★★★★5 (67 reviews)score 85/100

Plow and Property Projects built its 67-review, 5.0-star record on emergency mitigation work, with owner Wesley and Charles reportedly showing up at 1 a.m. for basement backups and fire damage and mobilizing within hours. Reviewers describe daily updates, camera footage of what technicians find, and a refusal to engineer repeat problems for profit on sewer breaks and water damage jobs. One snow removal customer questioned a 4-hour minimum charge for 3 hours of work, a separate service line from the plumbing and restoration work.

• 24/7 emergency availability, including 1 a.m. calls
• Owner responds personally to urgent situations
• Daily updates and before/after camera footage
• No pressure to upsell repeat repairs

Watch out: A snow removal customer flagged the 4-hour minimum charge as confusing; that pricing model is unrelated to the plumbing and restoration work reviewers praise most.

Google-verified67 Google reviews

Services: water heater, bathroom kitchen remodel plumbing, leak detection repair, commercial plumbing