10+ Years · Berkeley
Experienced Plumbers in Berkeley, CA
Experience matters. These plumbers in Berkeley have years of proven work behind them — and the reviews to back it up.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 9 plumbers in Berkeley, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is L.J. Kruse Company with a 4.9-star rating from 268 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Big Brothers Plumbing Inc and Lifesaver Plumbing And Rooter. The average rating across all listed plumbers in Berkeley is 4.8 stars from 80 reviews per business on average.
Plumbing repairs in Berkeley average $150–$500 for common fixes. Emergency calls and major work (sewer line, water heater) run $500–$3,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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9
Businesses listed
4.8★
Avg rating
80
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Plumbers
L.J. Kruse Company
920 Pardee St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Big Brothers Plumbing Inc
2232 Santa Clara Ave Ste A, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
Lifesaver Plumbing And Rooter
5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Plumbers Rankings in Berkeley, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | L.J. Kruse Company920 Pardee St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | 4.9★ | 268 |
| #2 | Big Brothers Plumbing Inc2232 Santa Clara Ave Ste A, Alameda, CA 94501, USA | 5.0★ | 152 |
| #3 | Lifesaver Plumbing And Rooter5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA | 5.0★ | 116 |
| #4 | GTO. Plumbing and rooter3640 Chanslor Ave #5, Richmond, CA 94805, USA | 4.9★ | 64 |
| #5 | Pelican Plumbers1881 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA | 4.3★ | 9 |
| #6 | Green Eagle PlumbingKensington, CA 94708, USA | 5.0★ | 22 |
| #7 | Afterglow Heating and Plumbing1600 Shattuck Ave. Ste 214a, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA | 4.9★ | 71 |
| #8 | Berkeley Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.2160 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA | 3.9★ | 14 |
| #9 | One Step Plumbing1309 67th St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Plumbers in Berkeley
GTO. Plumbing and rooter
3640 Chanslor Ave #5, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Pelican Plumbers
1881 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Green Eagle Plumbing
Kensington, CA 94708, USA
Afterglow Heating and Plumbing
1600 Shattuck Ave. Ste 214a, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
Berkeley Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
2160 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
One Step Plumbing
1309 67th St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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