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Quick answer #1 is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (4.9★, 2,286 reviews)
The best-rated plumbers in Durham, NC are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (4.9★, 2,286 reviews), Harmon Plumbing (5.0★, 292 reviews) and Joseph Rose Plumbing (5.0★, 251 reviews).
- 4.9★average rating
- 10,815Google reviews
- 8open 24/7
- 8plumbing specialists
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About this list
Looking for a plumber in Durham? Start with these 10. Ratings average 4.9 stars over 10,815 reviews, and the most-reviewed, Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical, has 4,605 reviews.
Compare all 10 side by side
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | 24/7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.9 | 2,286 | Yes |
| 2 | Harmon Plumbing | 5.0 | 292 | Yes |
| 3 | Joseph Rose Plumbing | 5.0 | 251 | Yes |
| 4 | Bar D Plumbing | 4.9 | 861 | Yes |
| 5 | Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating | 4.9 | 1,480 | No |
| 6 | Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic | 4.9 | 537 | Yes |
| 7 | Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical | 4.9 | 4,605 | Yes |
| 8 | Shelton Plumbing Co | 4.9 | 215 | No |
| 9 | Ivey Plumbing | 4.9 | 191 | Yes |
| 10 | Scotty's Sanitation Service inc. | 4.9 | 97 | Yes |
Before you hire a plumber
5 quick checks before you call.
- Check the license.
In North Carolina, look them up with the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
- Ask for proof of insurance.
Liability insurance covers damage to your home if something goes wrong.
- Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Compare what each one includes, not just the price.
- Don't pay everything upfront.
A deposit is normal. Pay the rest when the work is done.
- Read the newest reviews.
Recent reviews say more about the business today than old ones.
Questions people ask
Who is the best-rated plumber in Durham?
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup ranks #1 with 4.9 stars from 2,286 reviews.
Which plumbers in Durham are open 24 hours?
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, Harmon Plumbing, Joseph Rose Plumbing, Bar D Plumbing, Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic, Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical, Ivey Plumbing and Scotty's Sanitation Service inc. are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Which plumber in Durham has the most reviews?
Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical has the most, with 4,605 Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
How do I check if a plumber in Durham is licensed?
Look them up with the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors at https://www.nclicensing.org/. Also ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
How is this list ranked?
We rank by Google star rating weighted by review count, so a 4.9 with 400 reviews beats a 5.0 with 8. Plumbing specialists get a small edge over companies that also list other trades. Details were last checked Nov 2, 2026.