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Best Plumbers in Abilene, TX

The best plumbers in Abilene, Texas are the ones who show up when they said they would and charge what they quoted. Below are 61 of them, ranked by a score built from real reviews and verified license data — not by who paid for placement.

We list 61 plumbers in Abilene, Texas and score each one on the things that actually predict whether a job goes well: review volume and rating, how long they've been working, whether the license checks out, and how fast they answer. That score is the DIRT Score (0–5).

Of the 61 plumbers we list in Abilene, 43 have a DIRT Score, and 37 have at least 10 Google reviews — enough volume to take the track record seriously. The median Abilene plumber on this list has 20 Google reviews. The average DIRT Score in Abilene for this trade is 4.0 (0–5 scale); the highest is 5.0. 7 Category Leaders are already awarded for Abilene plumbers on this page.

Before you book, ask for the license number and check it against the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Ask whether the price you're quoted is flat-rate or hourly, and whether the trip charge is on top. Get it in writing before anyone opens a wall.

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Best Plumber in Abilene — By Category

Best Value

Best Value Plumber in Abilene

Black Plumbing Heating & Air

5.01278 reviews

Top-ranked for value and fair pricing among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1278 reviews.

Fastest Response

Fastest Plumber in Abilene

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

5.01343 reviews

Top-ranked for response time among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Best Quality

Best Quality Plumber in Abilene

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

5.01343 reviews

Top-ranked for quality of work among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Best Communication

Best Plumber for Communication in Abilene

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

5.01343 reviews

Top-ranked for communication among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Best for Homes

Best Plumber for Homes in Abilene

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

5.01343 reviews

Top-ranked for residential work among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Best for Commercial

Best Commercial Plumber in Abilene

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

5.01343 reviews

Top-ranked for commercial work among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Up & Comer

Top New Plumber in Abilene

Brothers Plumbing | Abilene

4.827 reviews

Top-ranked for rating relative to review volume among Abilene plumbers, with a DIRT Score of 4.8 across 27 reviews.

Categories are derived from customer reviews across Google, Yelp & Facebook. DIRT Score is a weighted average across all platforms.

Top 10 Best Plumbers in Abilene

Ranked by DIRT Score

60 plumbers in Abilene · showing top 24

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Midway Plumbing

Plumber · Abilene, TX

4.9/5

2215 reviews

DIRT Score

drain cleaningslab leak repairwater heater repairtrenchless sewer
Residential
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Bryant's Plumbing

Plumber · Abilene, TX

4.7/5

153 reviews

DIRT Score

Residential PlumbingCommercial PlumbingWater HeatersLeak Detection
2–5 crewResidential + Commercial18+ yrs in business
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All Star Plumbing

Plumber · Abilene, TX

4.6/5

44 reviews

DIRT Score

water heater installationgas leak repairplumbing repairrental property plumbing
Residential + Commercial
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which plumber in Abilene has the best prices?

Black Plumbing Heating & Air ranks first for value and fair pricing among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1278 reviews.

Which plumber in Abilene responds the fastest?

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene ranks first for response time among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Which Abilene plumber does the highest quality work?

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene ranks first for quality of work among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Which plumber in Abilene communicates best with customers?

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene ranks first for communication among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Who should I hire for plumber work on a home in Abilene?

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene ranks first for residential work among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Which plumber in Abilene is best for commercial jobs?

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene ranks first for commercial work among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 5.0 across 1343 reviews.

Which newer plumber in Abilene is worth hiring?

Brothers Plumbing | Abilene ranks first for rating relative to review volume among Abilene plumbers. DIRT Score 4.8 across 27 reviews.

Who is the best plumber in Abilene, Texas?

Right now the highest-scored plumber in Abilene on this list is Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Abilene, with a DIRT Score of 5.00 across 1343 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.

How much do plumbers charge per hour in Abilene, Texas?

We don't publish an hourly rate for Abilene plumbers until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs — inventing a range would be guesswork. What works locally: get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top. Compare those, not a blog "average."

Who is the most affordable plumber in Abilene?

We don't rank by price, and anyone who publishes a "cheapest plumber in Abilene" list is guessing — real pricing depends on the job. What we can tell you is how to not overpay: get three quotes, make sure all three are quoting the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.

How do I find a trustworthy plumber in Abilene?

Check three things before you book. One: the license — check the license against the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners register. Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Twenty reviews over three years is worth more than fifty in one month. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start. A plumber who won't write down what they're doing and what it costs is telling you something.

How can you tell if a plumber is any good?

Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Five-star reviews tell you the job went fine. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when it doesn't — whether they came back, whether they argued, whether they charged again to fix their own work. That's the information you're actually buying. Also look at whether the owner replies, and how.

How do I know if a plumber is overcharging me?

Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean the quotes aren't describing the same job, so read what's included before you assume the high one is gouging. Watch for the pattern where a low quote grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that. And be careful with a quote that goes down sharply if you agree on the spot; a price that flexible was never a price.

What's a normal call-out or trip charge in Abilene?

We don't publish a made-up Abilene trip-charge number. Ask each plumber whether the first visit is billed as a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — and get that answer before they roll. Compare three written answers for the same problem. West Texas drive time can show up in the fee; what matters is whether it's disclosed up front.

Do plumbers in Texas have to be licensed?

Yes. Plumbers in Texas are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, and the register is public. Ask for the number and look it up before the truck arrives.