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🔧 Top 5 · 2026📍 Arlington, VA

The 5 best plumbers in Arlington.

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Chosen by our review committee · Google ratings as of November 9, 2026 · Companies cannot pay to be listed

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Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
★★★★★ 4.9 · 2,001 reviews

From a dripping faucet to a slab leak, a good plumber in Arlington shows up when promised, explains the fix and leaves the price where the estimate put it. Licensed plumbers handle water heaters, drains, gas lines and repipes.

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    Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc

    🏆 Best plumber in Arlington
    ★★★★★ 4.9· 2,001 Google reviews

    With 2,001 Google reviews averaging 4.9, Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc has earned its place here. That is one of the deepest review histories of any plumber in the Arlington area. Based in Alexandria, it takes the top spot among plumbers in Arlington this year.

    📍 1727 King St Ste 123, Alexandria, VA 22314
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 1,094 Google reviews

    Chandler's Plumbing & Heating carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 1,094 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any plumber in the Arlington area. Based in Falls Church, it lands at #2 on our Arlington list.

    📍 6071 Arlington Blvd Service Rd, Falls Church, VA 22044
  3. 3
    ★★★★★ 4.9· 771 Google reviews

    The Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 771 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any plumber in the Arlington area. Based in Alexandria, it rounds out the top three for Arlington.

    📍 4508 Apple Tree Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
  4. 4
    ★★★★★ 4.9· 643 Google reviews

    With 643 Google reviews averaging 4.9, Cherry Blossom Plumbing has earned its place here. That is one of the deepest review histories of any plumber in the Arlington area. Based right in Arlington, it rounds out the top four for Arlington.

    📍 2219B N Columbus St #304, Arlington, VA 22207
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 595 Google reviews

    Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 595 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any plumber in the Arlington area. Based right in Arlington, it rounds out the top five for Arlington.

    📍 2219 N Columbus St #204, Arlington, VA 22207
How this list was made

Picked by people who read the reviews.

Our review committee researched plumbers serving Arlington and the surrounding area, read consumer reviews across the web, and settled on these five. We look at how many people have reviewed a company, what they say, and how the company holds up over time. We keep the full recipe to ourselves so it cannot be gamed. Google ratings shown are as of November 9, 2026. No company paid to be here, and none can. More on how we choose →

Before you sign

How to hire a plumber in Arlington

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Check the state plumbing license number and that it is active.

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Ask whether the quote is flat-rate or hourly, and what the trip charge is.

3

For big jobs like a repipe or sewer line, get a second bid.

4

Confirm they pull permits when the city requires them.

Good to know

Plumber questions, answered

When is a plumbing problem an emergency?

Water you cannot shut off, sewage backing up, a gas smell or no water at all. Shut the main valve, then call. Everything else can usually wait for a regular appointment.

How often should a water heater be replaced?

Tank water heaters last about 8 to 12 years. Tankless units can last 20 or more with annual flushing.

Should I use a drain cleaner before calling?

Chemical cleaners can damage pipes and seals. A plunger or a hand auger is safer. If a drain clogs repeatedly, there is a deeper problem a plumber should look at.

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