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Plumbers · Tampa, FL

The 4 plumbers in Tampa worth calling first

We compared 48. These 4 are where we would start. One clear reason each.

48plumbers compared
44close, but not selected
4on the shortlist

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01 30-second comparison

The shortlist at a glance

4 plumbers in Tampa, ranked. Ratings and review counts from public sources, checked October 31, 2026.
RankBusinessBest forRatingExperienceAction
No. 1: Hawkins Service Co.Tampa Best overall 4.9 (5807) – Quote
No. 2: The Comfort AuthorityTampa – 4.9 (1959) – Quote
No. 3: Alvarez Plumbing & Air ConditioningTampa Most reviewed 4.8 (2748) – Quote
No. 4: Badger Bob's ServicesGreater Palm River Point CDC – 4.9 (1122) – Quote
02 The first calls

The 3 to call first

03 More

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Reasonable calls. Just not our first.

04 Quotes

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05 Before you hire

What to ask before hiring

  1. Can I see your license and insurance?Look the license up on the state’s own portal. It takes two minutes.
  2. Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price?It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
  3. What is the payment schedule?Payments should follow the work. Be wary of large deposits up front.
  4. Which parts of the job do you subcontract?Most do some. You want to know who will be at your home.
  5. What does the warranty cover, and for how long?Labour, materials and equipment often have different terms.
  6. Can I talk to two customers from the last year?Recent ones, not the showcase project from years ago.

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06 Local facts

Tampa in numbers

The public numbers behind this list: the local market and the rules every job here has to meet.

$420,400

Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).)

2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates

55.7%

Homes built before 1990 (101,687 of 182,425 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).)

2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates

166,278

Households in Tampa (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.)

2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates

June 1 to November 30

Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.)

1991–2020 climate period · NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology

1985

Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).)

2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates

50.3%

Owner-occupied homes (83,683 of 166,278 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).)

2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Figures from public sources. Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what the live data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.

07 FAQ

Questions people ask

How did the editors choose these plumbers in Tampa?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 48 plumbers for Tampa. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these plumbers in Tampa has the best reviews?

Hawkins Service Co. has a 4.9 rating from 5807 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Are these plumbers licensed?

4 of the 4 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 Tampa?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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09 Method & corrections

Method, corrections and money

Method

Rating, review and record checks, then a clear reason for every pick. Full method.

Corrections

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Money

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