--- title: The 3 Best Plumbers in Fort Smith (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/fort-smith/plumbers/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Fort Smith](https://thelocalthree.com/fort-smith/) - [Plumbers](https://thelocalthree.com/plumbers/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Arkansas](https://thelocalthree.com/arkansas/) 3. [Fort Smith](https://thelocalthree.com/fort-smith/) 4. Plumbers Fort Smith · Plumbers # The 3 Best Plumbers in Fort Smith 2027 Edition Three plumbers in Fort Smith worth calling first, chosen from 5 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 5 plumbers we reviewed in Fort Smith, these three had the strongest records: 126 public reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Roto-rooter Plumbing & Drain Services](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-058fda1ed52dce84/) **4.7** from 75 reviews Based in Van Buren Coverage Based in Fort Smith ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 5 plumbers we reviewed in Fort Smith: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 479-996-1402](tel:+14799961402)[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com) Selection 02 ## [Drain Masters](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a6da351a738a2c78/) **4.6** from 24 reviews Based in Pocola Coverage Based in Fort Smith ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 24 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 479-646-5585](tel:+14796465585)[Website](http://drainmastersplumbingftsmith.com/) Reader Favorite ## [May Avenue Plumbing Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-29bda07f8e23bc45/) **4.4** from 27 reviews Based in Fort Smith Coverage Based in Fort Smith ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 27 public reviews, averaging 4.4 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 479-782-9918](tel:+14797829918) Beyond the three ## More plumbers in Fort Smith Other Fort Smith companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work. - Westark Plumbing & Expert Drain Cleaning Services 4.1 · 48 - Stacy's Plumbing Llc 4.2 · 17 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected plumbers in Fort Smith | | 01 Roto-rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 02 Drain Masters | 03 May Avenue Plumbing Inc. | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.7 · 75 reviews | 4.6 · 24 reviews | 4.4 · 27 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Van Buren | Pocola | Fort Smith | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 5 plumbers in Fort Smith, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Sebastian ## Fort Smith, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,415 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 64.2 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Fort Smith residents 90,855 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 89,141 (April 2020 base) +1.9% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring plumbers in Fort Smith: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Fort Smith cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/plumbers-cost-fort-smith/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about plumbers in Fort Smith How did the editors choose these plumbers in Fort Smith? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 plumbers for Fort Smith. Which of these plumbers in Fort Smith has the best reviews? Roto-rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has a 4.7 rating from 75 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these plumbers licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for plumbers in Fort Smith? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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