68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 121 Falls Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Best Plumbers in Hickory, NC (2026)
87 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hickory: 1-Tom-Plumber, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 792 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
87 Hickory plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 87 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Hickory at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 68 | 5.0★ (649) | Hickory | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 67 | 4.7★ (792) | Hickory | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Curtis & Sons Plumbing | 63 | 4.7★ (110) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A&B Plumbing | 62 | 5.0★ (352) | Hickory | — | — |
| 5 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Hickory | 62 | 4.7★ (81) | Conover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company | 62 | 4.9★ (424) | Cherryville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All County Plumbing | 62 | 4.7★ (88) | Hickory | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (298) | Morganton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Big Dawg Drain Cleaning and Repair | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pipeworks Plumbing and Construction | 61 | 4.7★ (45) | Lenoir, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 87 best plumbers in Hickory, 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.
Based in Hickory
67/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews, the most in Hickory.
- 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1070 7th St Ct SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Based in Hickory
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1425 2nd St NE #1209, Hickory, NC 28601
#4 A&B Plumbing
Based in Hickory
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 926 2nd St NE STE 304, Hickory, NC 28601
Based in Conover, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3354 16th Ave SE Suite 205B, Conover, NC 28613
Based in Cherryville, 21 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
- 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3674 Eaker Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021
Based in Hickory
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1070 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Based in Morganton, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 308 A S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655
Based in Hickory
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 921 23rd St Ct SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Based in Lenoir, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lincolnton, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2595 N Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Based in Conover, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lincolnton, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 121 E Water St Ste 201, Lincolnton, NC 28092
#14 J Plumbing
Based in Hickory
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Conover, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hickory
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1003 19th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602
Based in Hickory
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4995 Addison Ln, Hickory, NC 28601
Based in Newton, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 2633 Old Conover-Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Based in Morganton, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 979 Summers Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Based in Lenoir, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hickory
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Hickory
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#24 A&B Plumbing LLC
Based in Conover, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1110 1st St W C, Conover, NC 28613
Based in Lenoir, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 87 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hickory
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Assurance Development and Demolition | 4.9★ (11) | 8 mi |
| Baton Plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Childers Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Cliff's Plumbing and Drains Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| CN Handyman Services | 5.0★ (46) | In Hickory |
| Dudley DoRight Home Improvements | 3.8★ (16) | In Hickory |
| Gibson Brothers plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Hickory Plumber | In Hickory | |
| Hickory Plumbing & Heating Co Inc | In Hickory | |
| John Jones Services | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Johno's Drain Cleaning Services | 4.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| Mitchell Services | 4.8★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Story Plumbing & Gas Llc | 3.5★ (4) | 20 mi |
| TG Grading & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Troutman Plumbing Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Twins plumbing and bath | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Unclog Drains | Hollis Brothers Plumbing | Snake Services | In Hickory | |
| United Water Restoration Group of Hickory | 5.0★ (94) | In Hickory |
| W. Garrison Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Wesdyk Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
How much do plumbers cost in Hickory?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hickory. 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 |
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.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Hickory plumbers
We scored 87 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |
Plumbers in Hickory: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Hickory?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Hickory, NC is 1-Tom-Plumber with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Curtis & Sons Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 87 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Hickory?
ContractorsRanked ranks 87 plumbers serving Hickory, NC. 20 of them are based in Hickory; 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 Hickory are open 24/7?
24 ranked plumbers in Hickory post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are 1-Tom-Plumber (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Curtis & Sons Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Hickory work on weekends?
41 of 87 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 1-Tom-Plumber (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Curtis & Sons 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 Hickory?
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 Hickory. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hickory plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 87 rated plumbers in Hickory is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 792 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hickory
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 plumbers serving Hickory.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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