If you've searched "plumbers near me" in Lorain and gotten a wall of lead-gen ads, this guide is the opposite of that. We looked at plumbing contractors actually based in or regularly serving Lorain, Ohio — where older housing stock near downtown means aging pipes and drain lines are a regular fact of life — and checked each one's own listing before including it here. What's left is seven real options for drain cleaning, sewer work, and general plumbing repair.
1. Reliable Basement and Drain — drain cleaning, sewer & basement waterproofing
With more than 1,000 reviews at a 4.8-star average, Reliable Basement and Drain is one of the most-reviewed plumbers in Lorain, specializing in drain cleaning, sewer lines, and basement waterproofing from its East 34th Street shop.
- Address: 214 E 34th St, Lorain, OH 44055
- Phone: (440) 324-2380
- Website: reliabledrain.com
2. Affordable Plumbing and Sewer Ohio — general plumbing & sewer repair
Affordable Plumbing and Sewer Ohio operates out of North Ridge Road in Lorain, handling general plumbing and sewer repair calls for local homeowners.
- Address: 730 N Ridge Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
- Phone: (440) 984-4357
- Website: affordableplumbingandsewer.com
3. Remi's Plumbing and Heating — general plumbing & heating repair
Remi's Plumbing and Heating is a Lorain-area service plumber with a 4.7-star rating across 41 reviews, covering general plumbing and heating repair calls.
- Address: Serving the Lorain, OH 44053 area
- Phone: (440) 233-5473
- Website: remisplumbing.com
4. Nickoloff Plumbing & Drain — drain cleaning & plumbing repair
Nickoloff Plumbing & Drain serves the Lorain area with a 4.9-star rating across 57 reviews, focused on drain cleaning and general plumbing repair.
- Address: Serving the Lorain, OH area
- Phone: (440) 989-9010
- Website: nickoloffplumbing.com
5. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup — plumbing & water damage cleanup
The Elyria branch of national chain Roto-Rooter is one of the highest-reviewed plumbers serving Lorain, with more than 1,200 reviews at a 4.8-star average covering everything from clogged drains to water cleanup.
- Address: 445 Griswold Rd A, Elyria, OH 44035 (serving Lorain)
- Phone: (440) 723-2505
- Website: rotorooter.com
6. Great Lakes Plumbing Contractors — general plumbing repair & installation
Great Lakes Plumbing Contractors is a 5.0-star rated service plumber covering the Lorain area, handling general plumbing repair and installation calls.
- Address: Serving the Lorain, OH area
- Phone: (440) 309-3967
- Website: greatlakesplumbingohio.com
7. Semper Fi Plumbing — plumbing repair & installation
Semper Fi Plumbing, based in nearby Sheffield Lake, has a 4.9-star rating across 284 reviews and regularly serves Lorain homeowners with general plumbing repair and installation.
- Address: 3601 E Lake Rd, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054 (serving Lorain)
- Phone: (440) 616-7253
- Website: semperfiplumbing.com
A few questions before you call anyone
How many quotes should I get before hiring a plumber in Lorain?
Get two or three quotes before deciding on anything beyond a small repair — prices for the same job can vary more than you'd expect, even among well-reviewed Lorain-area plumbers.
Do plumbers need a license to work in Ohio?
Ohio plumbing licensing is handled at the local level rather than statewide in most areas, so it's on you to ask each company directly about their licensing, bonding, and insurance.
When should I call a plumber instead of waiting?
Slow drains and minor leaks can usually wait for a scheduled appointment, but sewer backups, no water pressure, or any active flooding are worth an emergency call — several of the plumbers above, including Roto-Rooter and Reliable Basement and Drain, advertise emergency availability.
We don't accept payment for inclusion in this list. Every company above was chosen and independently verified by us, and this article isn't professional legal or financial advice. See something out of date? Let us know and we'll fix it.
