44 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Darlington: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Florence, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 924 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): People's Choice Plumbing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Quality Service Company, 801 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked after Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Florence; ranked #6.
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44 Darlington plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Florence | 66 | 4.9★ (924) | Florence, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | People's Choice Plumbing LLC | 61 | 4.6★ (65) | Columbia, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr & Mrs A.J. Plumbing LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (95) | Darlington | Sat | — |
| 4 | A&E Landworx Septic & Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Unionville, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.6★ (101) | Florence, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Quality Service Company | 59 | 4.9★ (801) | Florence, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 7 | CP&HI | 58 | 4.8★ (6) | Fayetteville, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ricks Plumbing | 58 | 4.5★ (47) | Darlington | Sat | — |
| 9 | Mojo Plumbing, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Myrtle Beach, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Palmetto State Plumbing | 56 | 4.6★ (41) | Florence, 10 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: 4.9★ from 924 Google reviews, the most in Darlington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Unionville, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 801 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Myrtle Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartsville, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 1 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Bennettsville, 1 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 1 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tega Cay, 1 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartsville, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 1 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mill, 1 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darlington
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 39 of 44 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | City Plumbing Company | 53 | 4.3★ (36) | 9 mi |
| 28 | J&C Plumbing Svc LLC | 52 | 4.0★ (97) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Affordable Plumbing & Electric L.L.C | 52 | 4.0★ (61) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Three J Property Maintenance LLC | 51 | 4.4★ (42) | 11 mi |
| 39 | William's Upscale, Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, and Renovations, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Darlington |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Darlington. 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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We scored 44 Darlington 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 Darlington 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 |