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Best Plumbers in Kinston, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kinston: Accurate Plumbing, CR Score 88/100; 4.5★ from 83 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Browns Plumbing Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: NuBlue Electric, Plumbing and Air, 1,812 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #5.

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

28 Kinston plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Kinston at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Kinston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Accurate Plumbing884.5★ (83)Kinston24/7Overall
2Browns Plumbing Solutions885.0★ (20)Kinston24/7Emergencies
3William's Plumbing and Repair LLC824.8★ (85)Goldsboro, 25 mi away24/7—
4Delcor Inc. Heating Cooling Plumbing824.7★ (421)Greenville, 24 mi away24/7—
5NuBlue Electric, Plumbing and Air794.9★ (1,812)Greenville, 25 mi awaySatMost reviews
6Griff’s Plumbing LLC795.0★ (85)Kinston——
7Bath Worxs Plumbing785.0★ (87)Winterville, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greenville784.8★ (23)Greenville, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pitt County784.7★ (931)Winterville, 21 mi awayEvenings—
10Limitless Gutters and Drainage774.9★ (131)Kinston——

The 28 best plumbers in Kinston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 Bath Worxs Plumbing

    Based in Winterville, 21 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–3 PM
    Address
    6164 County Home Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
    View profile for Bath Worxs Plumbing(252) 722-9800

  14. #14 D & W Plumbing Inc

    Based in Kinston

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2580 NC-11 55 S, Kinston, NC 28504
    View profile for D & W Plumbing Inc(252) 939-3988

  18. #18 Eastern Plumbing

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.4★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4736 NC-43 South, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for Eastern Plumbing(252) 758-7579

  19. #19 Cross Plumbing

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cross Plumbing(252) 364-1772

  20. #20 Eco Land Management

    Based in Kinston

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9930 NC-55, Dover, NC 28526
    View profile for Eco Land Management(252) 560-2994

  22. #22 Air Heaven, LLC

    Based in Goldsboro, 25 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, 143 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2424 N William St SUITE B, Goldsboro, NC 27530
    View profile for Air Heaven, LLC(919) 920-8066

  23. #23 Conger Plumbing Inc

    Based in Winterville, 21 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4735 Reedy Branch Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
    View profile for Conger Plumbing Inc(252) 353-1111

All 28 plumbers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

plumbers in Kinston, ranks 26 to 28
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Moore's Electrical & Mechanical645.0★ (4)15 mi
27Cota Remodeling and Landscaping634.0★ (4)25 mi
28Pitt Electric613.9★ (34)23 mi

Also serving Kinston

11 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 Kinston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
360 Electrical, Heating, Air and Plumbing Services17 mi
AB's Gravel Driveways5.0★ (2)25 mi
B & B Plumbing5.0★ (1)In Kinston
Chris Foster Home Improvement LLc5.0★ (2)In Kinston
Commercial Facility Maintenance5.0★ (1)In Kinston
D & W Plumbing & Repair5.0★ (1)In Kinston
David Kennedy Plumbing RepairIn Kinston
Doug Kornegay Plumbing & Electrical25 mi
J & J Mechanical, Inc.4.9★ (482)In Kinston
Pearson Pump Sales and Service Inc4.5★ (2)25 mi
TBH Landscape LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Kinston?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Kinston?
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 Kinston plumbers

We scored 28 Kinston plumbers on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Kinston data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Kinston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Kinston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Kinston, NC is Accurate Plumbing with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.5★ from 83 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Browns Plumbing Solutions (#2) and William's Plumbing and Repair LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 28 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Kinston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 28 plumbers serving Kinston, NC. 10 of them are based in Kinston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Kinston are open 24/7?

6 ranked plumbers in Kinston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Accurate Plumbing (#1), Browns Plumbing Solutions (#2) and William's Plumbing and Repair LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Kinston work on weekends?

10 of 28 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Accurate Plumbing (#1), Browns Plumbing Solutions (#2) and William's Plumbing and Repair LLC (#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 Kinston?

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 Kinston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Kinston plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated plumbers in Kinston is 4.7★, with a median of 34 reviews. NuBlue Electric, Plumbing and Air has the most, 1,812 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Kinston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 plumbers serving Kinston.

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