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Best Plumbers in Newark, NJ

The best plumbers serving Newark, NJ include All Clear Plumbing, Royal Rooter and Drain Cleaning, and Continental Plumbers, each carrying a Google rating of 4.7 or better across hundreds of reviews. This list runs to nine companies rather than ten because a thorough search of Newark and its immediate suburbs, including neighborhood-level searches in the Ironbound, Weequahic and Vailsburg areas, turned up no further company that clears both a 4.5-star, 50-review floor and an explicit claim to serve Newark by name.

Our top 9 plumbing companies in Newark

All nine companies on this list clear our standard 4.5 star, 50-review bar, with ratings from 4.6 up to a perfect 5.0. None are physically headquartered in Newark itself, so each listing states plainly how far its office sits from the city and whether Newark is named on a dedicated page or inside a broader county-wide list.

  1. All Clear Plumbing

    Best for plumbing and heating under one roof4.9(1101 Google reviews)54 Greylock Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109Best for older Essex County homes needing both plumbing and heating from one company    Rank01

    Why we picked them

    A 4.9 rating held across 1,087 reviews and seven decades trading since 1952 make All Clear the deepest track record on this list, with steam and hydronic boiler work that suits Newark's older housing stock.

    What we like

    • 4.9 rating from 1,087 Google reviews, the highest review volume on this list
    • Trading since 1952, plumbing and heating including steam and hydronic boilers
    • Flat rate pricing quoted before work begins

    Things to consider

    • Published hours show Monday closed despite a 24/7 emergency claim, so confirm by phone

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Drain cleaning
    • Water heater repair
    • Sewer line repair
    • Leak detection

    Key details

    Best for
    older Essex County homes needing both plumbing and heating from one company
    Service area
    Newark
    Years in business
    74 years
    Credentials
    Plumbing licence

  2. Gold Flow Plumbing of Elizabeth

    Best for same-day drain and water heater repairs4.9(53 Google reviews)Best for same-day drain, water heater and sewer repairs in Elizabeth and Union County    Rank02

    Why we picked them

    A 4.9 rating from 53 reviews and a tight focus on same-day drain, sewer and water heater repairs make this a solid call for a fast-turnaround job in greater Newark.

    What we like

    • 4.9 rating from 53 Google reviews
    • Focused specialty in drains, sewer lines and water heaters
    • States same-day slots and round-the-clock emergency availability

    Things to consider

    • Licensing and years of experience are company claims, so ask for the New Jersey licence number directly

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Water heater repair
    • Sewer line repair
    • Leak detection

    Key details

    Best for
    same-day drain, water heater and sewer repairs in Elizabeth and Union County
    Service area
    Newark
    Emergency service
    Available

  3. Royal Rooter and Drain Cleaning LLC

    Best for drain cleaning and sewer repair specialists5.0(845 Google reviews)74 Jefferson AveBest for Drain cleaning and sewer repair specialist with a high review volume, serving Newark from Bergen County    Rank03

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 rating across 845 reviews, the largest review count on this list, backs up a company whose stated specialty is exactly the drain and sewer work Newark's older housing tends to need.

    What we like

    • Perfect 5.0 rating from 845 Google reviews, read September 19, 2026
    • Drain cleaning and sewer repair listed as a core specialty rather than a side offering
    • Explicitly names Newark among its named New Jersey service towns

    Things to consider

    • Based in Lodi, a longer drive to Newark than a city-based plumber

    Services

    • Drain cleaning
    • Sewer line repair
    • Leak detection

    Key details

    Best for
    Drain cleaning and sewer repair specialist with a high review volume, serving Newark from Bergen County
    Service area
    Newark
    Years in business
    7 years
    Emergency service
    Available

  4. Continental Plumbers LLC

    Best for steam and hot water boiler work alongside plumbing4.7(587 Google reviews)1374 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083Best for homeowners in older Union and Essex County houses needing both plumbing and boiler work    Rank04

    Why we picked them

    Continental holds a 4.7 rating from 584 reviews and, unusually for a plumber, handles steam and hydronic boiler work directly, which matters in Newark's older housing stock.

    What we like

    • 4.7 rating from 584 Google reviews, read September 4, 2026
    • Steam and hot water boiler service alongside general plumbing
    • New Jersey plumbing licence 9142 published openly on its site

    Things to consider

    • Google hours show Tuesday to Saturday only, while the site advertises a 24/7 emergency line, so confirm by phone

    Services

    • Drain cleaning
    • Water heater repair
    • Leak detection

    Key details

    Best for
    homeowners in older Union and Essex County houses needing both plumbing and boiler work
    Service area
    Newark
    Years in business
    41 years
    Credentials
    Plumbing licence

  5. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    Best for 24/7 emergency dispatch backed by a national brand4.8(256 Google reviews)169 Tremont Ave Unit 3Best for 24/7 emergency plumbing and drain cleaning backed by a national brand serving Newark    Rank05

    Why we picked them

    A 4.8 rating from 256 reviews and Roto-Rooter's round-the-clock dispatch infrastructure make this the pick for a Newark homeowner who wants guaranteed availability at 2 a.m.

    What we like

    • 4.8 rating from 256 Google reviews, read September 19, 2026
    • Runs a dedicated Newark, NJ web page naming a branch manager, distinct from its East Orange location page
    • 24/7 emergency dispatch with standardized national training and equipment

    Things to consider

    • Based in East Orange, a couple of miles from Newark's city line, and the technician who arrives will vary between visits

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Drain cleaning
    • Sewer line repair

    Key details

    Best for
    24/7 emergency plumbing and drain cleaning backed by a national brand serving Newark
    Service area
    Newark
    Emergency service
    Available
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    New Jersey Master Plumber License

  6. Windheim Plumbing & Heating

    Best for a verifiable license and century-long local history4.8(114 Google reviews)420 Franklin AvenueBest for Newark homeowners who want a plumber with a verifiable license and a century-long local track record    Rank06

    Why we picked them

    Windheim has traded continuously since 1911 with two verifiable New Jersey master plumber licences and a 4.8 rating from 114 reviews, a depth of paper trail few competitors can match.

    What we like

    • 4.8 rating from 114 Google reviews, read September 18, 2026
    • Operating continuously since 1911, with two active New Jersey master plumber licences, #143 and #10985
    • BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2016

    Things to consider

    • Based in Nutley, a few miles from Newark's city line, so confirm response times for your neighborhood

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Water heater repair
    • Gas line work

    Key details

    Best for
    Newark homeowners who want a plumber with a verifiable license and a century-long local track record
    Service area
    Newark
    Years in business
    115 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Master Plumber License

  7. City Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Drain Cleaning

    Best for combined plumbing, heating and air conditioning4.8(94 Google reviews)472 Washington AveBest for Combined plumbing, heating and air conditioning service with a page built specifically for Newark drain cleaning    Rank07

    Why we picked them

    A 4.8 rating from 94 reviews and a page built specifically for Newark drain cleaning make this a fair pick for a homeowner who wants one company for both plumbing and HVAC calls.

    What we like

    • 4.8 rating from 94 Google reviews, read September 19, 2026
    • Publishes a page built specifically for Newark drain cleaning, not just a county-wide mention
    • Covers plumbing, heating and air conditioning under one company

    Things to consider

    • A separate Google listing under the same brand name physically in Newark shows a much lower rating, so confirm which location responds

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Drain cleaning
    • Water heater repair

    Key details

    Best for
    Combined plumbing, heating and air conditioning service with a page built specifically for Newark drain cleaning
    Service area
    Newark
    Emergency service
    Available

  8. Garner Bros. Plumbing & Heating

    Best for a century-old family-owned shop4.6(74 Google reviews)93 Bay AveBest for Long-established, licensed family plumbing service    Rank08

    Why we picked them

    More than a century in the same family, with both current owners individually licensed and a 4.6 rating from 74 reviews, is a rare combination for a plumber serving greater Newark.

    What we like

    • Family-owned and operating since 1918
    • Both co-owners, Bruce Garner and Rob Garner, individually licensed New Jersey plumbers
    • 4.6 rating from 74 Google reviews, read September 18, 2026

    Things to consider

    • Based in Bloomfield rather than Newark itself, so confirm coverage for your specific address

    Services

    • Water heater repair
    • Fixture installation

    Key details

    Best for
    Long-established, licensed family plumbing service
    Service area
    Newark
    Years in business
    108 years
    Credentials
    New Jersey Plumbing License (Bruce Garner)

  9. Motion Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning LLC

    Best for emergency calls with a named technician5.0(58 Google reviews)19 Mt Washington DrBest for Emergency plumbing calls and gas line safety checks    Rank09

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 rating from 58 reviews and a dedicated Newark service page stand out for reviews that name the actual technician and repair rather than reading like templated praise.

    What we like

    • Perfect 5.0 rating from 58 Google reviews, read September 19, 2026
    • Holds a New Jersey plumbing licence (13261) and HVAC licence (9449), plus ASSE backflow-preventer certification
    • Reviewers name technicians Moe Tinawi and Deen directly and describe the specific repair done

    Things to consider

    • Based in Clifton, about 20 minutes from downtown Newark, and 58 reviews is the smallest count on this list

    Services

    • Emergency plumbing
    • Leak detection
    • Gas line work
    • Fixture installation

    Key details

    Best for
    Emergency plumbing calls and gas line safety checks
    Service area
    Newark
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    New Jersey Plumbing License

Compare the top plumbing companies in Newark

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 9 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01All Clear Plumbingolder Essex County homes needing both plumbing and heating from one companyEmergency plumbing, Drain cleaning, Water heater repairNewark4.9 (1101)Not listedView →
02Gold Flow Plumbing of Elizabethsame-day drain, water heater and sewer repairs in Elizabeth and Union CountyEmergency plumbing, Water heater repair, Sewer line repairNewark4.9 (53)YesView →
03Royal Rooter and Drain Cleaning LLCDrain cleaning and sewer repair specialist with a high review volume, serving Newark from Bergen CountyDrain cleaning, Sewer line repair, Leak detectionNewark5.0 (845)YesView →
04Continental Plumbers LLChomeowners in older Union and Essex County houses needing both plumbing and boiler workDrain cleaning, Water heater repair, Leak detectionNewark4.7 (587)Not listedView →
05Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7 emergency plumbing and drain cleaning backed by a national brand serving NewarkEmergency plumbing, Drain cleaning, Sewer line repairNewark4.8 (256)YesView →
06Windheim Plumbing & HeatingNewark homeowners who want a plumber with a verifiable license and a century-long local track recordEmergency plumbing, Water heater repair, Gas line workNewark4.8 (114)YesView →
07City Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Drain CleaningCombined plumbing, heating and air conditioning service with a page built specifically for Newark drain cleaningEmergency plumbing, Drain cleaning, Water heater repairNewark4.8 (94)YesView →
08Garner Bros. Plumbing & HeatingLong-established, licensed family plumbing serviceWater heater repair, Fixture installationNewark4.6 (74)Not listedView →
09Motion Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning LLCEmergency plumbing calls and gas line safety checksEmergency plumbing, Leak detection, Gas line workNewark5.0 (58)YesView →

Plumbing companies serving Newark and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across New Jersey and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Newark
  • New York
  • Union
  • East Orange
  • Bloomfield
  • Jersey City
Newark, New Jersey

Service coverage across Newark. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

How we chose the best plumbing companies in Newark

Read our full ranking methodology →

Every company here was checked against its current Google Business Profile for rating, review count and operating status, and against its own website for the services, licenses and service areas it claims. None are physically headquartered in Newark itself, so each listing states plainly how far its office sits from the city and whether Newark is named on a dedicated page or inside a broader county-wide list. Companies are ordered by a combination of review volume, rating and the strength of their claim to serve Newark specifically. No company paid for placement on this list. Checked September 19, 2026.

How to choose a plumber in Newark

  • Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  • Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  • Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  • Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  • Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  • Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  • Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  • Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

  • Are you insured, and can you send the certificate?
  • How long have you worked in this area?
  • Will you provide a written estimate with materials listed?
  • What warranty do you offer on the work itself?
  • Do you use subcontractors for this job?
  • Who handles permits and inspection?
  • What would you recommend here, and why?
  • How are unexpected costs handled once work starts?
  • What is the estimated timeline from start to finish?
  • Can you provide recent local references?

Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

Related home services in Newark

Plumbing guides for Newark homeowners

Plumbing companies in Newark FAQs

  • How do I check a New Jersey plumbing license?

    Search the licensee by name or license number on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs site. Confirm the license is active and matches the name of the company you are hiring, not a related entity, before any work begins.

  • What should Newark drain and sewer work typically cost?

    Pricing varies by job scope and by whether a company quotes flat-rate or time-and-materials, so ask for a written estimate before work starts and confirm whether the emergency dispatch fee is waived if you proceed with the repair.

  • Why does Newark see so many aging cast iron and clay sewer lines?

    Much of Newark's housing stock predates 1960, and the cast iron and clay pipe common in that era is now decades past its typical service life, making root intrusion and corrosion routine causes of backups.

About this ranking

Originally published
September 2026
Last reviewed
September 2026
Companies evaluated
9

Dana Whitfield

Dana runs the editorial side of TenBestFind. She built the research process, decides which markets get covered next, and writes the plumbing and chimney rankings herself. Before this she spent eleven years as a consumer reporter covering contractor licensing and home improvement fraud.

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