92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,236 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,236 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1669 Federal Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
Best Plumbers in Lincolnton, NC (2026)
193 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lincolnton: Superior Plumbing and Drains, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 1,236 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lincoln Plumbing & Water Filtration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 193.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, 1,189 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 193 ranked after Superior Plumbing and Drains; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
193 Lincolnton plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 67 are open 24/7, 114 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 193 rated businesses.
Top 10 plumbers in Lincolnton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Plumbing and Drains | 92 | 4.9★ (1,236) | Gastonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lincoln Plumbing & Water Filtration | 91 | 5.0★ (88) | Lincolnton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Stanley, A Wind River Company | 91 | 4.9★ (643) | Gastonia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.9★ (98) | Lincolnton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 1st Choice Service, a Wind River Company | 91 | 4.9★ (424) | Cherryville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Just In Time Plumbing | 90 | 4.9★ (627) | Kings Mountain, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 89 | 4.8★ (691) | Gastonia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 89 | 5.0★ (649) | Hickory, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 88 | 4.7★ (792) | Hickory, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Denver Plumbing Company | 88 | 4.9★ (1,071) | Gastonia, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 193 best plumbers in Lincolnton, 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.
Based in Lincolnton
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Gastonia, 11 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 643 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 643 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 131 Mariposa Rd, Stanley, NC 28164
Based in Lincolnton
91/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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
Based in Cherryville, 10 mi away
91/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3674 Eaker Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021
Based in Kings Mountain, 17 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 107 S City St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 409 S Vance St Ste B, Gastonia, NC 28052
Based in Hickory, 24 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 121 Falls Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Based in Hickory, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Gastonia, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,071 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.9★ from 1,071 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 1578 NC-16 Bus, Stanley, NC 28164
Based in Gastonia, 19 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 827 Wren Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Based in Mooresville, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 179 Gasoline Aly Dr #210, Mooresville, NC 28117
Based in Huntersville, 22 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 631 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9820 Northcross Center Ct #131, Huntersville, NC 28078
Based in Gastonia, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Zoom Drain
Based in Mooresville, 25 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 114 Eastbend Ct Ste 2, Mooresville, NC 28117
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,054 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,054 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 501 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Based in Kings Mountain, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Blanton St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Based in Mooresville, 21 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Lakeshore Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
Based in Gastonia, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 299 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 299 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Conover, 16 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 175 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Mooresville, 25 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,189 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,189 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 108 Poplar Pointe Dr ste d, Mooresville, NC 28117
Based in Conover, 10 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Cherryville, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 826 Ike Lynch Rd #7519, Dallas, NC 28034
#25 Nystrom plumbing
Based in Cornelius, 22 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10816 Washam Potts Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
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 193 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lincolnton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard Paradise and Leak Detection | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bill Wall Plumbing Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Busy Little Bee | 5.0★ (11) | 24 mi |
| Charlotte Plumbing | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Cliff's Plumbing and Drains Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Countryside Plumbing Inc | 3.4★ (5) | 5 mi |
| CT Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Gastonia | 3.8★ (11) | 19 mi |
| Double Js plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Epley Plumbing Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Fraser Plumbing Co | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| JJ Plumber Gastonia | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| John Jones Services | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| John Mc Clure Plumbing & Appliances | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Modern Plumbing Co of CLT, Inc | 3.9★ (36) | 18 mi |
| Parks Plumbing | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Perkins Plumbing and Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| ProSite & Septic | 5.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| Tadlock Construction Service’s LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Troutman Plumbing Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Twins plumbing and bath | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How much do plumbers cost in Lincolnton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lincolnton. 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 Lincolnton plumbers
We scored 193 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton 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 |
Plumbers in Lincolnton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Lincolnton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Lincolnton, NC is Superior Plumbing and Drains with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,236 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lincoln Plumbing & Water Filtration (#2) and Stanley, A Wind River Company (#3) follow. We ranked 193 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Lincolnton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 193 plumbers serving Lincolnton, NC. 2 of them are based in Lincolnton; 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 Lincolnton are open 24/7?
67 ranked plumbers in Lincolnton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Superior Plumbing and Drains (#1), Lincoln Plumbing & Water Filtration (#2) and Stanley, A Wind River Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in Lincolnton work on weekends?
114 of 193 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Superior Plumbing and Drains (#1), Lincoln Plumbing & Water Filtration (#2) and Stanley, A Wind River Company (#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 Lincolnton?
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 Lincolnton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lincolnton plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 193 rated plumbers in Lincolnton is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. Superior Plumbing and Drains has the most, 1,236 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lincolnton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 193 plumbers serving Lincolnton.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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