Selection 01
Phillips Plumbing & Mechanical
- Based in
- Cranston
- Coverage
- Based in Providence
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.6 from 46 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Providence · Plumbers
The 3 Best Plumbers in Providence
2027 Edition
Three plumbers in Providence worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
- Based in
- Providence
- Coverage
- Based in Providence
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 4 plumbers we reviewed in Providence: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Reader Favorite
SureFlow Rooter Service
- Based in
- Providence
- Coverage
- Based in Providence
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 48 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More plumbers in Providence
Other Providence companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work.
- G.W.Wagner plumping LLC5.0 · 38
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Phillips Plumbing & Mechanical | 02Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 03SureFlow Rooter Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | – | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.6 · 46 reviews | 4.8 · 1137 reviews | 4.9 · 48 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Cranston | Providence | Providence |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.4 plumbers in Providence, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Providence
Providence, 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
- 10,611
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Providence residents
- 195,310
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 190,898 (April 2020 base)
- +2.3%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring plumbers in Providence: 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 Providence cost guide.
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.
Questions
Questions about plumbers in Providence
- How did the editors choose these plumbers in Providence?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 plumbers for Providence.
- Which of these plumbers in Providence has the best reviews?
- SureFlow Rooter Service has a 4.9 rating from 48 public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Which of these plumbers has the most reviews?
- Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, with 1137 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 Providence?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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