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Best Plumbers in Oak Island, NC (2026)

65 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oak Island: Mansfield Sales & Service, Inc., CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 1,670 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical, 3,482 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #17.

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

65 Oak Island plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 65 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Oak Island at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Oak Island at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mansfield Sales & Service, Inc.665.0★ (1,670)Oak IslandSat · SunOverall
2Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County624.7★ (556)Kings Grant, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3JTL Plumbing Inc. DBA John's Plumbing Company604.9★ (1,304)Boiling Spring Lakes, 8 mi away——
4Mansfield Sales & Service594.9★ (636)Oak Island24/7—
5Strong Island Plumbing595.0★ (47)Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away24/7—
6East Atlantic Plumbing LLC584.8★ (496)Wilmington, 25 mi away24/7—
7Vantage Plumbing | Plumbing and Drain Specialists585.0★ (205)Leland, 11 mi away24/7—
8Coastal Care Plumbing585.0★ (124)Leland, 22 mi away24/7—
9Barry Williams Plumbing LLC584.9★ (133)Oak Island——
10Edgewater Plumbing585.0★ (86)Leland, 20 mi away24/7—

The 65 best plumbers in Oak Island, ranked

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

  1. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in Wilmington, 25 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 496 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1027 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
  3. Based in Leland, 22 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  4. Based in Leland, 20 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  5. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 2 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    593 Lockwood Folly Rd SE, Bolivia, NC 28422
  6. Based in Leland, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 195 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9545 Ploof Rd SE, Leland, NC 28451
  7. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  8. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
  9. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    851 George II Hwy SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
  10. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  11. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  12. Based in Oak Island

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 NW 7th St, Oak Island, NC 28465
  13. Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 6 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    4598 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461

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 65 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Oak Island, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Justin McKenney Plumbing LLC544.9★ (53)24 mi
27Prestige Plumbing and Drain Cleaning545.0★ (14)23 mi
28A smith plumbing company 48yrs544.8★ (22)18 mi
29Coastal Sewer and Drain534.9★ (7)20 mi
30Water heater plus535.0★ (10)23 mi
31Watertite Plumbing Inc534.7★ (12)3 mi
32Hukilau Plumbing LLC534.2★ (19)23 mi
33The Original Cape Fear Rooter Inc535.0★ (129)22 mi
34Technique Plumbing534.2★ (20)24 mi
35Major League Plumbing525.0★ (16)23 mi
36USA Plumbing524.5★ (47)25 mi
37skippers plumbing service524.5★ (13)20 mi
38East Atlantic Plumbing LLC525.0★ (4)24 mi
39Michael Motley Plumbing523.0★ (9)9 mi
40King Billy D524.0★ (4)11 mi
41Buddy Mintz Plumbing514.5★ (78)24 mi
42Mr. Handyman of Wilmington and Cape Fear514.7★ (155)14 mi
43Ohana Plumbing and Drain Service514.7★ (28)24 mi
44Alan T Byrd Plumbing & Pump514.6★ (11)20 mi
45Affordable Christman Plumbing505.0★ (5)11 mi
46Christian Plumbing502.6★ (19)18 mi
47A Smith Plumbing Company505.0★ (8)23 mi
48Remediation Solutions, Inc.495.0★ (8)In Oak Island
49Sharpe Plumbing & Heating LLC494.6★ (18)6 mi
50Rustic Contracting LLC495.0★ (5)11 mi

Also serving Oak Island

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.

How much do plumbers cost in Oak Island?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Oak Island?
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 Oak Island plumbers

We scored 65 Oak Island 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Oak Island data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Oak Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Oak Island?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Oak Island, NC is Mansfield Sales & Service, Inc. with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,670 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County (#2) and JTL Plumbing Inc. DBA John's Plumbing Company (#3) follow. We ranked 65 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Oak Island?

ContractorsRanked ranks 65 plumbers serving Oak Island, NC. 5 of them are based in Oak Island; 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 Oak Island are open 24/7?

22 ranked plumbers in Oak Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County (#2), Mansfield Sales & Service (#4) and Strong Island Plumbing (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Oak Island work on weekends?

39 of 65 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansfield Sales & Service, Inc. (#1), Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington and Brunswick County (#2) and Mansfield Sales & Service (#4). 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 Oak Island?

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

What Google rating do Oak Island plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 65 rated plumbers in Oak Island is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. A+ Heating & Cooling - Electrical has the most, 3,482 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Oak Island

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 plumbers serving Oak Island.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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