14 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clinton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J's Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Affordable Plumbing Call Us 1st, Inc., 112 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 14 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
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14 Clinton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 69 | 5.0★ (350) | Clinton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J's Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (19) | Clinton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Affordable Plumbing Call Us 1st, Inc. | 59 | 4.3★ (112) | Fayetteville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fast Lane Plumbing LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Clinton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Matthis Plumbing Repair Services | 57 | 4.2★ (10) | Clinton | — | — |
| 6 | Parker & Son Plumbing | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Clinton | — | — |
| 7 | SouthEastern Plumbing and Septic Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Clayton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bruno Plumbing LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (16) | Fayetteville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cannady Brothers Well Drilling / C&C Septic Tank Service | 51 | 4.8★ (26) | Clinton | — | — |
| 10 | Waterworks Plumbing Services | 50 | 4.6★ (16) | Dock Junction, 21 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, the most in Clinton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dock Junction, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
2 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Distance |
|---|---|
| J & D Plumbing | In Clinton |
| LV and Son Clearing and Grading | 21 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Clinton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 14 Clinton plumbers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
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 | In Clinton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |