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Best Plumbers in Garner, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Garner: Modern Plumbing and Backflow, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 1,682 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Certified Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 377.

  3. 37

    Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 377 ranked; ranked #37.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

377 Garner plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 124 are open 24/7, 208 open Saturdays and 159 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 377 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Garner at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Garner at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Modern Plumbing and Backflow634.6★ (1,682)Raleigh, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2William Parrish Plumbing634.9★ (1,744)Raleigh, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Certified Plumbing624.9★ (184)Garner24/7Emergencies
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.8★ (1,853)Cary, 10 mi away24/7—
5Bennie Bittle Plumbing, Inc.625.0★ (160)Clayton, 2 mi away24/7—
6Rooter & Sons Plumbing624.9★ (720)Fuquay-Varina, 9 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup624.8★ (2,873)Raleigh, 16 mi away24/7—
8ARC Plumbing625.0★ (297)Fuquay-Varina, 8 mi away24/7—
9Kinetico Advanced Water Systems of SENC615.0★ (2,765)Garner——
10Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric615.0★ (837)Garner24/7—

The 377 best plumbers in Garner, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 ARC Plumbing

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 8 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2406 Waco Commercial Ct, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
    View profile for ARC Plumbing(919) 888-3500

  11. #11 Sola Plumbing

    Based in Garner

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 Cinder Cross Way, Garner, NC 27529
    View profile for Sola Plumbing(919) 729-6196

  12. #12 Zoom Drain

    Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    510 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
    View profile for Zoom Drain(919) 999-8234

  14. #14 Quick Drain

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Quick Drain(919) 904-9983

  16. #16 NCWaterHeaters.com

    Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 544 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10107 Division Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
    View profile for NCWaterHeaters.com(919) 868-3585

  21. #21 A.H. Plumbing

    Based in Cary, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 272 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for A.H. Plumbing(919) 622-0559

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 377 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Garner, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Plumbing Services of Raleigh604.8★ (118)6 mi
27ARS / Rescue Rooter604.5★ (6,452)5 mi
28Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Raleigh604.9★ (250)12 mi
291-800-Plumber +Air604.8★ (113)7 mi
30Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric604.9★ (6,469)15 mi
31Moss Plumbing604.9★ (71)6 mi
32Big Dawg’s Plumbing Services604.9★ (90)8 mi
33Air Experts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing594.9★ (2,779)12 mi
34Petro Plumbing LLC595.0★ (35)4 mi
35Raleigh Water Heater Guys595.0★ (83)10 mi
36Optimal Plumbing Solutions, Inc.594.9★ (1,156)16 mi
37Michael & Son Services594.8★ (13,263)9 mi
382nd Generation Plumbing LLC595.0★ (44)7 mi
39NC Plumbing Pros594.7★ (672)3 mi
40Benjamin Franklin Plumbing595.0★ (128)14 mi
41Faircloth Plumbing, LLC595.0★ (35)5 mi
42William Parrish Plumbing595.0★ (133)8 mi
43Day & Night Plumbing, LLC595.0★ (79)11 mi
44Your Service Pro of NC594.8★ (86)9 mi
45Swift Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air594.8★ (456)3 mi
46The Art of Plumbing594.9★ (189)9 mi
47PlumbV Inc.594.8★ (1,051)23 mi
48Your Reliable Plumbing in Knightdale S.Y.M.594.8★ (13)In Garner
49Zoom Drain Smithfield594.8★ (753)21 mi
50U.S. Plumbing595.0★ (117)9 mi

Also serving Garner

20 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.

Unranked plumbers serving Garner
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Clear Comfort Plumbing, Heating & Cooling5.0★ (702)12 mi
Do-Right Plumbing4.0★ (2)17 mi
Drainage & Waterproofing Solutions LLCIn Garner
HomePro Services5.0★ (2)7 mi
Hydro Plumbing and Piping LLC5.0★ (33)9 mi
JRM remodeling & plumbingIn Garner
MAC PASS3.0★ (2)In Garner
Mainstream Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Garner
Parks Plumbing1.0★ (2)13 mi
Priceless Plumber, LLC5.0★ (2)In Garner
Pristine Plumbing ServiceIn Garner
Redco Plumbing & Restoration4.8★ (157)14 mi
RG Plumbing & Remodeling Services, LLC5.0★ (2)15 mi
Smoothflow Plumbing and Drain CleaningIn Garner
Swift Creek PlumbingIn Garner
T.C.R. Rooter & Plumbing4.7★ (94)12 mi
TCR Rooter & Plumbing LLC4.7★ (112)10 mi
Unlimited Plumbing & Drain Services4.6★ (119)10 mi
Virgil Plumbing Services Knightdale NC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Your Service Professional3.0★ (2)15 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Garner?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Garner. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Garner?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in North Carolina

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Garner plumbers

We scored 377 Garner 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Garner data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Garner: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Garner?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Garner, NC is Modern Plumbing and Backflow with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,682 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. William Parrish Plumbing (#2) and Certified Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 377 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Garner?

ContractorsRanked ranks 377 plumbers serving Garner, NC. 5 of them are based in Garner; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Garner are open 24/7?

124 ranked plumbers in Garner post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Plumbing and Backflow (#1), Certified Plumbing (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Garner work on weekends?

208 of 377 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 159 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Plumbing and Backflow (#1), William Parrish Plumbing (#2) and Certified Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors handles licensing and covers Plumbing work: water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Garner?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Garner. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Garner plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 377 rated plumbers in Garner is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #37. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Garner

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 377 plumbers serving Garner.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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