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Best Plumbers in Waimea, HI (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Waimea: Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: POMAIKA'I PLUMBING & REPAIRS LLC, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists; ranked #2.

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

6 Waimea plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 plumbers in Waimea at a glance

Top 6 plumbers in Waimea at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists935.0★ (18)WaimeaSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2POMAIKA'I PLUMBING & REPAIRS LLC875.0★ (14)WaimeaSatMost reviews
3Kona Coast Plumbing LLC875.0★ (5)WaimeaSat · Sun—
4Plumbing Services Hawaii822.3★ (3)Waimea——
5Irrigation Solutions & Landscape, LLC725.0★ (13)Hilo, 16 mi away——
6Step by Step Handyman LLC724.0★ (4)Kailua-Kona, 11 mi awaySat—

The 6 best plumbers in Waimea, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Kona Coast Plumbing LLC

    Based in Waimea

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 1:30 AM–1 PM · Sun 8 AM–1 PM
    View profile for Kona Coast Plumbing LLC(808) 694-9062

How much do plumbers cost in Waimea?

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

How much do plumbers cost in Waimea?
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 Hawaii

In Hawaii, Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) licenses C-37 plumbing specialty contractor license (plumbers are licensed by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Waimea plumbers

We scored 6 Waimea 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Waimea data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Waimea: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Waimea?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Waimea, HI is Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. POMAIKA'I PLUMBING & REPAIRS LLC (#2) and Kona Coast Plumbing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 6 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Waimea?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 plumbers serving Waimea, HI. 4 of them are based in Waimea; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Waimea work on weekends?

4 of 6 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists (#1), POMAIKA'I PLUMBING & REPAIRS LLC (#2) and Kona Coast Plumbing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA) handles licensing and covers C-37 plumbing specialty contractor license (plumbers are licensed by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers). Search the business or license number at https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public-license-search/.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Waimea?

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

What Google rating do Waimea plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated plumbers in Waimea is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Hawaii Island Drain and Maintenance Specialists has the most, 18 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.

Do plumbers outside Waimea count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waimea city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Waimea

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 plumbers serving Waimea.

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