61 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waynesville: Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 617 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All About Plumbing - Mills River, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.
Most-reviewed: Four Seasons Plumbing, 4,505 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Waynesville plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 61 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 89 | 4.9★ (617) | Waynesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All About Plumbing - Mills River | 88 | 4.8★ (2,420) | Mills River, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 1-Tom-Plumber | 87 | 4.9★ (607) | Mills River, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 86 | 4.8★ (2,342) | Cullowhee, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Western Carolina Plumbing & Drain | 83 | 4.5★ (78) | Waynesville | — | — |
| 6 | Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air | 82 | 4.9★ (182) | Asheville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Townsend Plumbing & Locating Solutions | 82 | 4.7★ (58) | Elizabethton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Greens Plumbing | 80 | 4.4★ (5) | Waynesville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Haynes Plumbing | 80 | 4.2★ (34) | Asheville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Four Seasons Plumbing | 79 | 4.9★ (4,505) | Mills River, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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 617 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,420 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 607 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullowhee, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,342 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethton, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,505 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,505).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Asheville, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 20 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 Waynesville
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Asheville, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 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 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Rooter King | 4.7★ (15) | 24 mi |
| Able Septic Tank Services | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Adam Sluder Plumbing LLC | 24 mi | |
| ATL Landscaping | In Waynesville | |
| Belleville Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Coopers Service | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Davidson's Property Maintenance and Repair LLC | 14 mi | |
| DC Plumbing Of WNC LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Ernie's Plumbing | 3.7★ (18) | 16 mi |
| Gravely Services | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Hoffman & Hoffman | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| James Stewart Plumbing & Pump | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Mountains to Sea Handyman | 24 mi | |
| O'Sheas Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| One Call Property Services | 23 mi | |
| Pigeon Valley Septic, Grading + Land Clearing Asheville | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Roto Master Plumbing & Drain Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Sink to Sewer Plumbing | In Waynesville | |
| The Plumbing Company Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Waynesville |
| Tyler’s Plumbing and Homework | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waynesville. 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 61 Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 |