Google Maps rankings for plumbers in Houston, TX: free heat-map
Pace Plumbing & Supply Co is in the top 3 at 9 of 49 spots across Houston. Each dot shows who is #1 when someone searches “plumber” on a phone at that corner.
Real Google Maps grid scan: 7×7 points, 1 mi apart, October 2026.
- A · Pace Plumbing & Supply Co
- B · David Hicks Plumbing
- C · Master Plumber Services
- D · Universal Plumbing Supply Co
- E · Santhoff Plumbing
- someone else
What this scan found
- At the center of the map, near Houston City Hall, the #1 result for “plumber” was I Am Your Plumber.
- Pace Plumbing & Supply Co held the most top-3 spots: 9 of 49 points on the 7×7 grid.
- Pace Plumbing & Supply Co was in the top 3 at 1 of 9 points within about a mile of the center, and at 3 of 24 points on the outer ring about 3 miles out.
- 51 different businesses appeared in the top 3 somewhere on the map.
- The three businesses with the most top-3 spots had between 14 and 237 Google reviews.
- Scanned on October 20, 2026 from 49 points, 1 mi apart, as a phone at each point.
Most top-3 spots
| Business | Top-3 spots | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| A · Pace Plumbing & Supply Co Plumber | 9 of 49 | 4.6 | 80 |
| B · David Hicks Plumbing Plumber | 9 of 49 | 4.7 | 237 |
| C · Master Plumber Services Plumber | 8 of 49 | 4.7 | 14 |
| D · Universal Plumbing Supply Co Plumbing supply store | 7 of 49 | 4.4 | 151 |
| E · Santhoff Plumbing Plumber | 7 of 49 | 4.9 | 119 |
Map your own plumber in Houston
Free, no account. Completion time depends on the data provider. Same 7×7 grid as above, centered on your business.
What tends to win for plumbers
Main category “Plumber”; add “Water heater installation service” or “Drainage service” only for work you do.
Reviews that mention the job (water heater, slab leak, drain) help Google match more searches.
Plumbers are usually service-area businesses, so the verified address sets the center of where they rank.
Nearby pages
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Questions about plumbers on Google Maps
Who ranks best on Google Maps for plumbers in Houston?
In our October 2026 scan, Pace Plumbing & Supply Co held the top 3 at 9 of 49 points across Houston. Rankings change by street and over time, so check your own business with the free map on this page.
How many Google reviews do the top plumbers in Houston have?
The three businesses with the most top-3 spots in this scan had between 14 and 237 reviews. Recent reviews matter along with the total.
Why does “plumber” show different companies across the same city?
Google favors nearby plumbers with strong reviews. A company usually owns the area around its verified address and fades with distance, which the map shows corner by corner.
Do 24-hour hours help a plumber rank?
Accurate hours help Google show you when the business is open, which matters for late-night searches. Listing hours you do not keep leads to bad reviews.
Should a plumber list every suburb in the service area?
List the areas you really serve. The service-area setting does not by itself make you rank there; distance, reviews and relevance still decide.
Are Local Services Ads part of this map?
No. The map shows the organic Google Maps list, not the “Google Guaranteed” ads above it.