50 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Southern Pines: On Time Plumbing Inc., CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Thomas Plumbing & Pipe Lining, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Carolina Air, 2,565 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Southern Pines plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Time Plumbing Inc. | 94 | 4.9★ (613) | Southern Pines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Thomas Plumbing & Pipe Lining | 94 | 5.0★ (565) | Aberdeen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pine n' Dandy Plumbing LLC | 93 | 5.0★ (542) | Aberdeen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Plumbing Knight, Inc. | 93 | 4.9★ (1,131) | Pinehurst, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | John Cole's Plumbing Professionals | 93 | 4.9★ (632) | Aberdeen, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Carolina Air | 86 | 4.8★ (2,565) | Sanford, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Plumbing In The Pines | 85 | 5.0★ (78) | Sanford, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Heavenly Throne Plumbing | Best Plumbing Services in Fayetteville, NC | 85 | 4.7★ (373) | Fayetteville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | O'Day Plumbing Services | 84 | 5.0★ (55) | Fayetteville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Triad Drain Cleaning L.L.C. | 84 | 4.8★ (21) | Burlington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 613 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 565 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 542 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,131 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 632 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,565 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,565).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 373 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southern Pines
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,150 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 1,667 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hamlet, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinehurst, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 269 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.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & B Plumbing Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Backflow Testing and Services of Georgia | 24 mi | |
| Bennett Electrical Maintenance & Construction | 10 mi | |
| D C's Septic Tank Services & Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Diamond Plumbing Company, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Diver & Son Repair and Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Dixon Plumbing Inc (DPI) | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Jay's landscaping, handyman & plumbing repair service's llc | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JDI Plumbing | 6 mi | |
| K Plus Handyman LLC | 4.9★ (26) | In Southern Pines |
| Michael's Maintenance | 11 mi | |
| Patrick's Plumbing | 24 mi | |
| Residential Plumbing Co | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Woods Plumbing | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| ZAC'S PLUMBING&HANDYMAN SERVICES | 24 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Southern Pines. 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 50 Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines 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 |