Shelton Plumbing Co.
“He responded faster than others I had called, solved the problem with minimal cost and was friendly to work with overall.”
Best Plumbers in Durham, NC
18 contractors listed · all 18 in Durham · 6 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ivey Plumbing
“Service was prompt, communication was great, and I am very satisfied with the work that was done.”
Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance
“I had the pleasure getting some help from Brian, Shawn, and Sam on our water heaters.”
Streamline Services Plumbing
“Our service person was able to detect the issue quickly and was thorough in explanation.”
Bar D Plumbing
“Bar D has the most amicable and knowledgeable plumbers I've dealt with in my time they were also very upfront with their pricing so I didn't have any surprises when they billed me.”
Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating
“I called the office at 8 o'clock in the morning and they had a technician at my house within 2 hours.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Durham, NC, these 18 companies cover plumbing work. Hours, license claims and free estimate offers come from each company's own website, so confirm them on the phone before you agree to a visit for something already running.
Area overview: Durham, NC
All 18 contractors we list here are in Durham itself. We have 20 contractors in Durham on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The contractors on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 10,090 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "estimates", "price" and "communication". 6 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 10 show a license on their websites and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 89 years. 7 offer emergency call-outs; 4 offer financing or payment plans; 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the contractors on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
Which plumbers listed for Durham take calls at night?
Cover at any hour is claimed by 6 of the 18 plumbing listings here. Before paying a night rate, shut off the main and see whether the trouble stops. If it does, a morning appointment buys you the same repair for less. Confirm the after-hours rate on the phone.
Happy Home Services
“Ray Schneller was on time, thorough and very polite when he service my equipment yesterday.”
Bull City Plumbing
“Tray and Brenda came within a few hours for an emergency leak caused by some other work.”
Acme Plumbing Co.
“It was done quickly and efficiently, looked great at the end and they cleaned up the area they worked on So you hardly knew they were even there after they were finished.”
JD Service Now
“From the dispatcher that took my call to the call about my service tech arrival time, they were courteous and very professional.”
Rooter-Man Raleigh Durham
“Show up exactly on time, were friendly and even backfilled the spot that had become sunken from the leak.”
Central Carolina Septic Tank
“Although it rained several days while working, the crew remained committed to the job & continued to work diligently to get the work done in a timely manner.”
Better Call Bernie
“Bernie is genuinely honest and concerned with doing excellent work (as well as being highly talented).”
JVG Plumbing Corporation
“Very responsive and get the job done for the right price.”
Champion Plumbing and Drain Services
“For small repairs and large construction projects, he is always responsive, wonderful to work with, has very fair pricing, and does excellent work.”
H2O Pro Plumbing Co
“Chris came to my house on a Sunday to replace my hot water heater and did everything in his power to ensure I was happy with the job.”
Whaley Plumbing Co
“Excellent work as a sucontractor to the contractor doing renovation of our home.”
Max Boswell Plumbing
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about contractors in Durham
- “After making a decision on which water heater to install, Dalton installed a new tankless water heater the following day and was very professional, knowledgeable, polite and thorough.” — customer of Bar D Plumbing
- “Responsive, efficient, and courteous. Mr. Jordan did an excellent and thorough job replacing faucets in both the bathroom and kitchen.” — customer of Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance
- “Shelton responded quickly by email, then came to give an accurate estimate and completed all the work to replace my water heater on the same day.” — customer of Shelton Plumbing Co.
- “They were transparent, fast, and affordable. They installed a sink, water heater, drain, and hooked up our ice machine in no time.” — customer of Acme Plumbing Co.
- “Tony was great! He came within a few hours of my call, he was quick, knowledgeable and explained what he was doing in terms I could understand.” — customer of Ivey Plumbing
Excerpts from public reviews of the contractors listed on this page.
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