59 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sawmills: 1-Tom-Plumber, CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 792 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Sawmills plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 59 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 96 | 5.0★ (649) | Hickory, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 92 | 4.7★ (792) | Hickory, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 91 | 4.9★ (298) | Morganton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pipeworks Plumbing and Construction | 88 | 4.7★ (45) | Lenoir, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ace of Drains and More LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (28) | Lenoir, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Curtis & Sons Plumbing | 87 | 4.7★ (110) | Hickory, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Trailhead Plumbing Repair | 87 | 5.0★ (15) | Conover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Hickory | 86 | 4.7★ (81) | Conover, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | WNC Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 85 | 4.8★ (102) | Morganton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | All County Plumbing | 85 | 4.7★ (88) | Hickory, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 5.0★ from 649 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 792 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (792).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sawmills
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 59 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC’s HVAC and Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Baton Plumbing | 3.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Childers Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Cliff's Plumbing and Drains Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Doug’s Home Repair and Remodeling | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| E.B. Construction and Excavation | 15 mi | |
| Family Landscaping | 16 mi | |
| Hickory Plumber | 13 mi | |
| Hickory Plumbing & Heating Co Inc | 9 mi | |
| Hudson Plumbing & Electric | 4.1★ (18) | 10 mi |
| Phillips Drain and Repair | 7 mi | |
| RP Well Drilling Contractor - Water Well Pump Repair, Well Water Pump Service Morganton NC | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| TG Grading & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| The Faucet Doctor | 12 mi | |
| Troutman Plumbing Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Twins plumbing and bath | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Twins plumbing and bath LLC | 15 mi | |
| Unclog Drains | Hollis Brothers Plumbing | Snake Services | 11 mi | |
| W. Garrison Septic Tank Cleaning & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Wesdyk Plumbing, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sawmills. 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 59 Sawmills 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 Sawmills 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 |