Finding a trustworthy plumber in Denver requires more than a Google search. The metro's mix of 1950s ranch homes, post-war apartment buildings, and new construction presents a wide range of plumbing challenges — from aging galvanized pipes in Park Hill to high-water-pressure issues in hillside Arvada neighborhoods. Not every plumber is equipped to navigate that range.
Our research team spent six weeks evaluating more than 55 plumbing companies across the Denver metro. We verified state licenses through DORA, analyzed multi-year review patterns on Google and the BBB, assessed emergency availability, and examined how companies communicate pricing before and during service calls. No company paid or applied to appear on this list.
The result is a current, independently researched ranking of the Denver-area plumbers most worthy of homeowner trust.
How We Evaluated
The Rankings
Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Bell has operated continuously since 1926 — a full century in the same market, and a tenure no other Denver plumbing company approaches. Now headquartered in Centennial and branded Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, the company handles the complete residential plumbing spectrum: water heaters, repiping, leak and slab-leak detection, drain cleaning, and sewer repair and replacement.
What most distinguishes Bell in our evaluation is review consistency at scale — a 4.7-star average across more than 4,350 documented customer reviews, sustained rather than spiking. Combined with BBB accreditation and a service footprint that covers Aurora, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Parker, and more than 15 additional metro communities, Bell remains the benchmark against which other Denver plumbers are measured.
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Applewood has served Denver homeowners since 1973, and its review record is among the largest of any plumber in Colorado — more than 17,000 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Family-owned for over five decades, the company operates 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week with no overtime charges, and publishes a 96% on-time record for service calls.
The company holds a Colorado Master Plumber registration (MP #00187434) alongside its plumbing and electrical contractor licenses, and its scope runs from water heaters and pipe repair through video sewer inspection, jetting, and trenchless sewer replacement. Every technician is licensed or certified in their trade, background checked, and drug tested.
Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Blue Sky traces its lineage to 1916, when founder Archie Lanyon — a registered Colorado Master Plumber — opened the business that his family still runs four generations later. BBB accredited since 1993, the Wheat Ridge company pairs deep institutional history with a modern service operation covering leak detection, repiping, drain cleaning, water heaters, sump pumps, and backflow testing.
Review evidence is strong and sustained — a 4.8-star average across more than 1,600 Google reviews — and every plumbing repair carries a one-year parts-and-labor warranty. With additional locations in Denver, Evergreen, and Longmont, Blue Sky's footprint spans the metro from Aurora and Boulder down to Castle Rock and Parker.
Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Family-owned since 1980, Brothers has accumulated nearly 9,000 Google reviews at a 4.8-star average and is a two-time winner of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for marketplace ethics. Their "Precise Price" model — a firm quote approved by the customer before any work begins — paired with two-hour appointment windows and seven-day availability without overtime charges addresses the scheduling and billing pain points homeowners cite most often. Plumbing scope runs from water heaters and drain cleaning through sewer repair, repiping, gas lines, and water filtration across more than 30 metro communities.
Plumbline Services
Plumbline has served Denver-area homeowners since 1998 from its Centennial headquarters, holding an A+ BBB rating and a 4.7-star average across several thousand customer reviews. Technicians are licensed, bonded, and insured; trucks arrive fully stocked for same-day work; and pricing is quoted upfront before any repair begins. A PHCC member with a Colorado plumbing contractor license (PC0001039), Plumbline's coverage stretches from Castle Rock in the south to Fort Collins in the north — one of the widest service footprints on this list.
High 5 Plumbing
Founded in 2012, family-owned High 5 Plumbing has grown into one of Denver's most-reviewed plumbing operations — a 4.7-star Google average across more than 2,800 reviews — while holding an A+ BBB accreditation. Operating from locations in Denver, Golden, and Littleton with 24/7 availability, the company covers repairs, water heaters, drain cleaning, and sewer service across the metro from Arvada and Westminster to Aurora, Parker, and Highlands Ranch. Its rapid, review-backed rise in a market full of decades-old incumbents is itself a meaningful quality signal.
Done Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Done has served the Aurora and Denver communities since 1999 and carries a 4.7-star Google average across more than 4,400 reviews — one of the strongest review records in the east metro. The company pairs free project estimates with a stated no-hidden-fee pricing policy, and customer feedback consistently highlights fast dispatch and capable work on leaks, drains, and boilers. For Aurora and east-side homeowners, Done is the most substantiated local-first option on this list.
SWAN Plumbing, Heating & Air of Denver
Family-owned SWAN is marking its 20th year serving the Denver metro, backing all work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and charging no emergency fees for after-hours calls — a genuinely uncommon policy in this market. Every technician is a direct employee rather than a subcontractor, and the plumbing scope covers water heaters and tankless systems, sump pumps, gas lines, leak detection, and water filtration. SWAN holds a 4.9 rating on HomeAdvisor and 4.7 on Angi, with reviewers repeatedly citing communication quality and clean, respectful service.
Time Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Licensed since 1980 and owned by Denver natives Brad and Judi Apple, Time Plumbing, Heating & Electric operates from West 6th Avenue — the site of the oversized Colorado flag that has made their shop a local landmark. The company's "fixed right the first time" approach emphasizes solving the problem in one trip, with same-day and 24/7 service across drains, sewer line replacement, water heaters, and general plumbing repair. Review evidence is solid: a 4.7 rating on Angi and more than 1,000 five-star reviews cited across platforms.
MoJo Home Services
MoJo Home Services is primarily an HVAC and electrical company, and it appears on this list in a specialist capacity: water heating. The BBB-accredited, family-owned Wheat Ridge company installs, repairs, and maintains conventional and tankless water heaters and handles boiler repair and maintenance — the plumbing-adjacent work where its 5-star record across more than 300 reviews and recommendations directly applies. For homeowners whose "plumbing" problem is really a water heater or boiler problem, MoJo is a credible single-call option; for drain, sewer, or fixture work, the full-service plumbers above are the better fit.
Frequently Asked Questions: Plumbers in Denver
How much does a plumber cost in Denver?
Plumbing service calls in Denver typically range from $100 to $250 for diagnostics, with repairs running $150 to $800 depending on complexity. Major work like water heater replacement runs $900 to $2,500, and full repiping can reach $4,000 to $15,000 for a typical home. Emergency calls after hours generally carry a $75 to $150 surcharge above standard rates. Always request a written estimate before authorizing work — reputable Denver plumbers provide these at no charge.
Are plumbers licensed in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado requires plumbers to hold a state-issued license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). You can verify any plumber's license at dora.colorado.gov — look for an active Journeyman or Master Plumber license. Every company on this list was license-verified through DORA before inclusion. Hiring an unlicensed plumber can void homeowner's insurance coverage for related damage and creates liability exposure.
What should I do before calling a plumber in Denver?
Locate your main water shutoff valve before an emergency occurs — in Denver homes it's typically in the basement, crawlspace, or utility room. For burst pipes, shut off water immediately. For slow drains or minor leaks, take a short video to share with the plumber before their visit — it helps them arrive prepared with the right parts. Have your home's build year handy; Denver homes built before 1975 often have galvanized or polybutylene piping that significantly affects repair options and costs.
Do Denver plumbers offer same-day or emergency service?
Most reputable Denver plumbers offer 24/7 emergency service for burst pipes, sewage backups, and gas line issues. Expect an after-hours premium of $75 to $150 above standard rates — though several companies on this list offer flat-rate emergency pricing with no hidden surcharges. For non-emergency work, same-day availability varies considerably by season; summer and early fall are the busiest scheduling periods in the Denver market, so booking early in the week improves your odds of same-day service.
How to Use This List
Every company here passed our baseline verification — active Colorado plumbing license, confirmed local presence, and a review pattern consistent with genuine customer satisfaction. That said, the right plumber for your situation depends on your location, job scope, and budget. Use the service area notes and strength pills on each entry to narrow your shortlist, then request written estimates from two or three providers before committing to any significant work.
This list is updated approximately every six months. If you've had an experience with any company here or want to nominate a plumber we haven't evaluated, use the nomination form below.
Disclosure
Rankings reflect independent editorial judgment as of August 2026. Businesses listed did not pay for placement, receive advance notice of their inclusion, or participate in the evaluation process. Denver Dean's List does not sell placements, badges, or certificates related to this or any other list.
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