63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,493 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,493 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 831 S 8th St, Mebane, NC 27302
Best Plumbers in Hillsborough, NC (2026)
198 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hillsborough: Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,493 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 198.
- 32
Most-reviewed: Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric, 6,469 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 198 ranked; ranked #32.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
198 Hillsborough plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 87 are open 24/7, 110 open Saturdays and 90 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 198 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Hillsborough at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic | 63 | 4.8★ (1,493) | Mebane, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic | 63 | 4.9★ (520) | Durham, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bar D Plumbing | 62 | 4.9★ (705) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Thor's Plumbing Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (352) | Hillsborough | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Poseidon Plumbing LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (446) | Mebane, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Reel plumbing LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (76) | Burlington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | PlumbV Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (1,051) | Durham, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | 61 | 5.0★ (327) | Durham, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Quality First Plumbing Hillsborough | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Hillsborough | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,873) | Raleigh, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 198 best plumbers in Hillsborough, 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 Durham, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 520 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5412 US-70 suit A, Durham, NC 27705
Based in Durham, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3917 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704
Based in Hillsborough
61/100CR 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1223 Byrdsville Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Mebane, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 446 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 446 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 105 E Center St Suite B-16, Mebane, NC 27302
Based in Burlington, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#7 PlumbV Inc.
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,051 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 1,051 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2401 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 327 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1415 W North Carolina 54 Suite 101, Durham, NC 27707
Based in Hillsborough
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 652 N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 2,873 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8820 Midway West Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
#11 Harmon Plumbing
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1408 Old Oxford Rd B, Durham, NC 27704
Based in Hillsborough
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 640A N Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
#13 Ivey Plumbing
Based in Durham, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5114 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Based in Mebane, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 238 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 719 Mattress Factory Rd, Mebane, NC 27302
Based in Durham, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 104 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 511 Hampton Pointe Blvd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 225 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 140 E Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 135 Boone Sq St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
- 113 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Durham, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,224 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 2,224 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 331 W Main St #307, Durham, NC 27701
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 113 W King St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Hillsborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 916 U.S. Hwy 70A, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Based in Graham, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4 NE Court Square Unit E, Graham, NC 27253
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 198 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hillsborough
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animo Plumbing & Rooting | In Hillsborough | |
| Aqua Designs | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Brian Yates Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Hillsborough |
| Chapel Hill Plumbing Giant | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| ClearPulse Solutions | In Hillsborough | |
| De Benedettis Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Hillsborough |
| Hill Fire Protection LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| James Plumbing Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hillsborough |
| James' Plumbing Services | 4.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Jayk's,LLC | 4.9★ (129) | In Hillsborough |
| Jeff Raysor | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jones Plumbing Services | 4.0★ (38) | In Hillsborough |
| JV Unlimited Home Services | 4.8★ (20) | In Hillsborough |
| Kinan Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Quality Service Today | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Randall Wilson Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Robert Dawson Plumbing & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rose WP Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Thomas J Brown Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | In Hillsborough |
| Two Guys Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (15) | 7 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Hillsborough?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hillsborough. 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 Hillsborough plumbers
We scored 198 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Hillsborough?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Hillsborough, NC is Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,493 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic (#2) and Bar D Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 198 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Hillsborough?
ContractorsRanked ranks 198 plumbers serving Hillsborough, NC. 14 of them are based in Hillsborough; 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 Hillsborough are open 24/7?
87 ranked plumbers in Hillsborough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic (#1), Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic (#2) and Bar D Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Hillsborough work on weekends?
110 of 198 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 90 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic (#1), Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic (#2) and Bar D 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 Hillsborough?
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 Hillsborough. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hillsborough plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 198 rated plumbers in Hillsborough is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric has the most, 6,469 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Hillsborough
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 198 plumbers serving Hillsborough.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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