--- title: The 3 Best Plumbers in Manhattan (2027 Edition) | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/manhattan/plumbers/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Manhattan](https://thelocalthree.com/manhattan/) - [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. [Kansas](https://thelocalthree.com/kansas/) 3. [Manhattan](https://thelocalthree.com/manhattan/) 4. Plumbers Manhattan · Plumbers # The 3 Best Plumbers in Manhattan 2027 Edition Three plumbers in Manhattan 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 Manhattan, these three had the strongest records: 931 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Selection 01 ## [Smith Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-22059689d84a28bc/) **5.0** from 48 reviews Based in Manhattan Coverage Based in Manhattan ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 5.0 from 48 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-278-0027](tel:+17852780027)[Website](http://www.smithplumbingks.com/) Editor's Pick ## [De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f30767ba818884a3/) **4.9** from 765 reviews Based in Manhattan Coverage Based in Manhattan ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 5 plumbers we reviewed in Manhattan: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-341-4193](tel:+17853414193)[Website](http://www.dehartplumbing.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Alternative Air](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-41477dd4a9f5a690/) **4.7** from 118 reviews Based in Manhattan Coverage Based in Manhattan ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 118 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 785-410-2530](tel:+17854102530)[Website](https://www.alternativeairksu.com) Beyond the three ## More plumbers in Manhattan Other Manhattan companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work. - [M & S Plumbing, Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d2517aa0e925bf02/) 4.5 · 45 - [Reid Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-9dc333f8dee8839f/) 4.3 · 28 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected plumbers in Manhattan | | 01 Smith Plumbing | 02 De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 03 Alternative Air | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | – | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 5.0 · 48 reviews | 4.9 · 765 reviews | 4.7 · 118 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Manhattan | Manhattan | Manhattan | 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 Manhattan, 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 · Riley ## Manhattan, 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 2,681 [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 20.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Manhattan residents 54,673 [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 54,103 (April 2020 base) +1.1% [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 Manhattan: 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 Manhattan cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/plumbers-cost-manhattan/). 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 Manhattan How did the editors choose these plumbers in Manhattan? 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 Manhattan. Which of these plumbers in Manhattan has the best reviews? Smith Plumbing has a 5.0 rating from 48 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these plumbers has the most reviews? De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling, with 765 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. 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 Manhattan? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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