14 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 14 plumbers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency plumbing in Cullowhee: Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 92 | 4.8★ (2,342) | Cullowhee | 24/7 |
| 2 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 86 | 4.9★ (617) | Waynesville, 17 mi away | 24/7 |
| 3 | Townsend Plumbing & Locating Solutions | 83 | 4.7★ (58) | Elizabethton, 19 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Western Carolina Plumbing & Drain | 75 | 4.5★ (78) | Waynesville, 18 mi away | — |
| 5 | Phils Dippy Plumbing | 69 | 3.4★ (5) | Waynesville, 18 mi away | — |
| 6 | C&C Maintance & Construction | 62 | 4.5★ (11) | Waynesville, 20 mi away | — |
| 7 | Ernie's Plumbing | 58 | 3.7★ (18) | Cullowhee | — |
| 8 | Villazon Plumbing | 57 | 4.5★ (73) | Waynesville, 18 mi away | — |
| 9 | Smokey Mountain Plumbing Services & Rpr | 57 | 4.8★ (70) | Waynesville, 20 mi away | — |
| 10 | H and H Septic and Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Waynesville, 22 mi away | — |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 2,342 Google reviews
#2Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 617 Google reviews
#3Townsend Plumbing & Locating Solutions
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 58 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews, 2,342 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cullowhee
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 plumbers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |