38 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in New Bern: Colonial Capital Plumbing and Septic LLC, CR Score 92/100; 4.7★ from 160 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Legacy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Scott Plumbing & Heating Co, INC, 460 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 New Bern plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colonial Capital Plumbing and Septic LLC | 92 | 4.7★ (160) | New Bern | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Legacy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 92 | 4.8★ (105) | New Bern | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | MC Maintenance Plumbing and Repair Service | 87 | 5.0★ (51) | Havelock, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kingery Plumbing LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (45) | Jacksonville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bennett Plumbing Service, Inc. | 84 | 4.4★ (20) | New Bern | — | — |
| 6 | New Bern Gutters & Drainage | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | New Bern | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Twin Rivers Plumbing Co | 81 | 4.0★ (21) | New Bern | — | — |
| 8 | Scott Plumbing & Heating Co, INC | 81 | 4.8★ (460) | New Bern | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Thomas Plumbing | 80 | 3.9★ (14) | Havelock, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | River Dog Plumbing LLC | 80 | 4.9★ (50) | New Bern | — | — |
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: 4.7★ from 160 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 460 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (460).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Havelock, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 2 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Harbor Point Contracting, Inc. | 72 | 4.8★ (36) | In New Bern |
| 27 | Harrington Plumbing, Inc. | 72 | 5.0★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Waterleaf Plumbing LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 29 | New Bern Landscaping Drainage & Sod Installation | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Advanced Plumbing Solutions | 71 | 4.7★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Carolina EarthWerx | 70 | 5.0★ (67) | 17 mi |
| 32 | D&R PLUMBING&HEATING CORP | 70 | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Gray's Plumbing Service, LLC | 70 | 3.4★ (18) | 16 mi |
| 34 | BLK SOLUTIONS INC | 70 | 2.7★ (21) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Jesse’s Handyman and Electrical | 69 | 4.2★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Andrews Home Services LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (19) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Cota Remodeling and Landscaping | 66 | 4.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Eco Land Management | 64 | 5.0★ (10) | 22 mi |
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB's Gravel Driveways | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Alderson Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| BH Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Carolina DrainWorks | 22 mi | |
| Cayton Pumbling & Utility Contractors | 3.3★ (7) | In New Bern |
| Empire Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In New Bern |
| Home Plimbing Repair | In New Bern | |
| Inner Banks Property Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| J & J Mechanical, Inc. | 4.9★ (274) | In New Bern |
| Murray Electric & Plumbing Inc | In New Bern | |
| Swift Creek Enterprise, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bern |
| TBH Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In New Bern |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for New Bern. 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 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.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 38 New Bern 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 New Bern 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 |