Compare 17 top-rated plumbers professionals in Durham. Read real reviews, check credentials, and get free quotes.
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Every plumbers on this page was pulled from public Google Business data — we surface businesses with the most Google ratings and highest average star scores in Durham. No one pays to appear here. The list is re-ranked automatically as ratings change, so the order you see reflects real customer feedback, not ad spend.
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Looking for top-rated plumbers in Durham, NC? Our directory features 17 plumbers professionals serving the Durham metro area,with an average rating of 4.9 stars from 16,270 Google reviews.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing holds a 5.0-star rating across 377 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Harmon Plumbing — 5.0★, 252 reviews. Serving Durham plumbers.
Prime Durham Emergency Plumber holds a 5.0-star rating across 13 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Nova Durham Plumbing Experts holds a 5.0-star rating across 7 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
JD Service Now holds a 4.9-star rating across 5,336 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup holds a 4.9-star rating across 2,238 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating holds a 4.9-star rating across 1,420 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Bar D Plumbing holds a 4.9-star rating across 731 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic holds a 4.9-star rating across 529 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Shelton Plumbing Co holds a 4.9-star rating across 199 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Ivey Plumbing holds a 4.9-star rating across 177 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
PlumbV Inc. — 4.8★, 1,053 reviews. Serving Durham plumbers.
Durham Plumbing Services holds a 4.8-star rating across 166 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance, LLC holds a 4.8-star rating across 163 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Acme Plumbing Co. — 4.7★, 287 reviews. Serving Durham plumbers.
Pure-Line Plumbing holds a 4.6-star rating across 95 Google reviews — one of Durham's higher-rated plumbers.
Confirm the plumber holds a current state license (master or journeyman depending on the job) and carries active liability insurance — request a current certificate before work starts. Compare at least two or three Google-rated plumbers in your city before calling, and ask for a written estimate before any work begins.
A diagnostic visit or service call runs $75–$150. Drain clearing costs $100–$350; toilet replacement $250–$550 installed; water heater replacement $900–$1,800 (tank) or $1,500–$3,500 (tankless). Sewer camera inspection is $150–$400.
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Simple repairs (leaky faucet, running toilet) take 1–2 hours. Water heater replacement is a half-day job. Sewer line repair or full repiping can take 1–5 days depending on scope.
Ask for their license number and tier (master vs. journeyman), proof of general liability insurance, whether they pull permits for the job, and what their hourly rate is versus a flat project price. Get everything in writing before they start.
Listings are sourced from Google Business Profiles and ordered by real Google ratings and review volume. We display each plumber's star rating and total review count so you can make an informed comparison. Independently confirm licensing with your state board before hiring.
Contact the plumber in writing and request they return to address the issue. If work was licensed, you can file a complaint with your state plumbing licensing board. For billing disputes, dispute the charge with your credit card company and document everything with photos and written records.
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