11 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lihue: Steve’s Plumbing & AC Service, CR Score 91/100; 4.5★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NFR Plumbing Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Readyman Services, 334 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Lihue plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve’s Plumbing & AC Service | 91 | 4.5★ (103) | Lihue | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NFR Plumbing Services LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (11) | Lihue | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Readyman Services | 83 | 4.9★ (334) | Wailua Homesteads, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Cabreira Plumbing | 82 | 3.4★ (5) | Wailua Homesteads, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arroyo's Plumbing Inc | 79 | 3.3★ (4) | Lihue | — | — |
| 6 | D.A.S Drain Cleaning & Handyman Service Inc. | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Lihue | — | — |
| 7 | Jr's Plumbing | 76 | 4.9★ (36) | Wailua Homesteads, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Fix It 911 - Handyman Extraordinaire | 76 | 5.0★ (15) | Wailua Homesteads, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kauai Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 75 | 4.8★ (53) | Wailua Homesteads, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Commercial drain cleaning | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Wailua Homesteads, 6 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 103 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lihue
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (334).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lihue
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lihue
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lihue. 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 |
In Hawaii, Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) licenses C-37 plumbing specialty contractor license (plumbers are licensed by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 11 Lihue 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lihue data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |