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Top Rated Plumbers in Hickory, North Carolina

#1

Big Dawg Drain Cleaning and Repair

5.0
(22 reviews)3.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

921 23rd St Ct SE, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

(828) 962-6811
Overall Score76/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Gil “Dive99ft”

Awesome experience! Came out same day I called. Jack was a great person. Cleaned out my kitchen drain. Very fair price. Works better then new. Highly highly recommend! Thank you Jack! All right they came out and did another job for me this time replacing an old cast iron drain excellent job and fair pricing. I wouldn't call any other drain cleaner or plumber. Highly recommend.

1 year ago
David Herman

Big Dawg did a busted pipe repair for us which involved a crawlspace that was under 4 layers of wood and flooring. They did a super job and were very responsive. Very knowledgeable and prepared. I appreciate their work and highly recommend them!! Thanks so much Jack and your helper!!

3 months ago
Dana Honea

This company was amazing to work with! Jack and his helper were very knowledgeable, informative, polite and reasonably priced! So thankful Jack personally answered our call last night, was prompt showing up today, and got us all fixed and in working order for our New Yeats Eve party tonight! The Big Dawg will now be our go to plumbing company in the future! Thank you Jack for getting us back on track! We greatly appreciate what you did for us!

5 months ago
#2

Rocket Plumbing

4.9
(97 reviews)14.9 mi
ClosedDrain Specialist

203 Mountain View St, Morganton, NC 28655, USA

(704) 600-8679
Overall Score66/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Garrett James

I’ve used my fair share of plumbers over the years and Stone with Rocket Plumbing was by far the most responsive, quickest service and a very reasonable price. He came out the very next day, fixed my sink and leaking toilet and clogged bathroom drain. Incredible efficiency, and super nice guy. Highly recommend

6 months ago
Carol Good

Stone is very knowledgeable, he came to my house in a timely manner and gave me an estimate. I had pipes redone and a new bathroom drain with shower head and faucet put in. I will definitely recommend him and use Stone (Rocket Plumbing) again, if needed.

9 months ago
Emily Patterson

Stone is absolutely amazing! He tackled a tricky plumbing problem at my home with so much creativity and skill. He didn’t just fix the issue—he found a smart solution that ensured my waterfall showerhead was positioned perfectly, exactly where it needed to be. On top of his expertise, Stone was incredibly fair and transparent with pricing. He delivered top-quality work without cutting corners, and it’s clear he takes pride in doing the job right. If you’re looking for a plumber who combines technical know-how, creative problem-solving, and genuine integrity, Stone is the one to call. Highly recommend!

9 months ago
#3

Curtis & Sons Plumbing

4.7
(119 reviews)1.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1425 2nd St NE #1209, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

(704) 327-3750
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Grayson Mcdonald

Conner was fantastic to work with! He really took the time to explain what was going on with our pipes and described how he planned to fix everything. He also shared helpful tips about what to look out for with the plumbing in our older home. Conner clearly knew his stuff and got our plumbing issue sorted out quickly, even fitting us into his schedule on short notice. The pricing was honest and upfront, which can be tough to find. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be calling again for any future plumbing needs!

4 months ago
Christopher11 B

We had an issue with our water heater at our home in Hickory. Even though the heater was fairly new, it turned out the problem was connected to some electrical wiring. Ernest and his partner came out to help us, and we were immediately impressed by how professional and friendly they were. They explained everything clearly, made us feel comfortable, and earned our trust right away. Because of their great service, we decided to move forward not just with fixing the water heater but also upgrading our plumbing and electrical systems throughout the house. The payment plan they offered made it all manageable. The team was tidy, respectful, and easy to work with. We’re really glad we called Curtis & Sons Plumbing and are excited to have them continue working on our home.

4 months ago
Louise Powell

I recently had a great experience with a local plumbing company. Their plumber, Ernest, arrived promptly and was very polite and professional. Ernest recommended a solution that ended up saving me both time and money. He also helped me order the correct part before finishing up the job. The service fee was fair, especially since I learned the best and most affordable way to fix my plumbing issue. The team seems to be doing an excellent job delivering top-notch plumbing service.

4 months ago
#4

1-Tom-Plumber

5.0
(725 reviews)6.1 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

121 Falls Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630, USA

(828) 278-8599
Overall Score63/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Rebecca Gray

received good service from this company. I believe they are honest. I initially called thinking it was time for a new water heater, and I would of gone ahead with that work, if I had been told that I needed one. instead, I got an assessment that it didn't need to be changed and everything looked fine. A company not creating business for themselves but instead being honest. how refreshing. I have since had them do other work that did need to be done, and will schedule them soon for additional work. employee that came out to the house was very knowledgeable and friendly. would recommend this company

3 weeks ago
Mikayla Payseur

1-Tom Plumbing is truly the best! Jacob, Evan, and Thomas always go above and beyond. Evan is incredibly responsive and checks in with us a few times each month. He’s professional, kind, and genuinely cares. Jacob and Thomas consistently deliver high-quality work and make sure we’re completely taken care of every time. You can 100% count on them to do an excellent job. I really recommend their services and fully trust them to get the job done correctly. Highly reliable team! The Village at Catawba Ridge

6 months ago
terri oppel

After calling 6 different plumbers for two days, to help us with a leaking water heater, and we were about to give up, because no one could come right out to fix our problem, then we found 1-tom plumber.. and thank GOD, here comes Jacob, within an hour, To the rescue ! He was very professional, pleasant, knowledgeable about the product, and even went back to Granite Falls to get us a new water heater, and then “HOT WATER AGAIN.” What a relieve! He was awesome !! We now have a life time plumber for sure ! We would 100% recommend this team, for any plumbing job, big or small. They aim to please ! Thanks Jacob ! Great Job !!!

3 months ago
#5

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Hickory

4.7
(105 reviews)5.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

3354 16th Ave SE Suite 205B, Conover, NC 28613, USA

(828) 492-2082
Overall Score61/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Kevin Hefner

Michael England from Benjamin Frankly provided me with excellent service. Plus when ever I had a question he would use it as teaching moment to explain the pros and cons of different plumbing methods. Michael also placed all needed information onto the work he completed, if I ever find the need to call on a plumber again. The next plumber will know the history of the work that has been done. Michael also worked with my schedule and so I did not have to work my schedule around his.

7 months ago
Gloria Etters

Initially called for a sewage smell in my house that’s been going on for a long time and getting worse. During technician’s assessment he determined that our pipes were not in code and needed to be replaced. He was a hard worker and stayed on task. He did find the source of the smell and fixed it.The job took 2 days plus a 3rd day to come back to fix some of his work after inspected by his supervisor. During that visit one of the fixes unfortunately caused a gap in the tub as seen in attached picture. I’m giving a 4 star because he usually came 1.5 hours or more after the time he told us he would come. One day he didn’t come at all or call. Again, our problem was fixed and he took care of an extra request, but dependability was lacking.

4 months ago
Mike Davis

Anyone can make mistakes. There can be miscommunication. But when someone treats a customer rudely, there is no excuse for that. My wife had bought a ventless insert to replace the one in our fireplace. The person she spoke with on the phone when she scheduled the service gave us an estimate of $500. We realize that was an "estimate" and could be more. It was made clear on that call that we were talking about the whole insert, not just gas logs. Today the rep came out. He seemed like a nice guy to start. As soon as he came in he commented that he had backup coming. A little later my wife called me out in my office and said he wanted $1300. The rep said he was told it was just gas logs. Which he did not say when he first arrived. So while my wife is on the phone, I asked the rep if there were extra connections or something. He said no just that he needs help lifting it out. Then he said he didn't know it was an insert when he walked in. I was not upset with him as I knew he was trying to do his job. However, he suddenly just says "you can get someone else to do it and rudely walked out of the house. I followed him and told him that I was not blaming him for anything but just because I asked a couple questions you suddenly make that comment and walk out. That is rude and was uncalled for. Do not call Ben Franklin Plumbing.

6 months ago
#6

3rd Rock Plumbing, LLC

4.7
(157 reviews)1.8 mi
Closed

1003 19th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

(828) 324-0500
Overall Score46/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
jcbettyb

None of my drains would drain and both of my toilets would not flush and it came out of nowhere and I needed a plumber ASAP. They told me they could come out the day after I called but they ended up coming out that afternoon, and took care of my problem. They were so pleasant, so helpful, answered my questions, and true lifesavers. Highly highly recommend them. Samantha in the office was just a true pleasure to deal with. She was so kind and understanding.

4 months ago
L B

Clint and Garrett serviced our rinnai heater today, performed the work quickly and professionally and kept us updated upon their arrival. My only critique would be wearing shoes in the house and having to clean after. Foot coverings are an easy fix for next time. Other than that, good experience!

3 months ago
Jenifre Mc

Recently a cable company broke the water main to my house while laying underground cable. I noticed the water leaking on a Sunday and Quin and his co worker from 3rd Rock Plumbing were out here early Monday morning. They initially came out just to assess the situation, but were able to fix it within a couple of hours! And with a very reasonable price! I could not be happier with the fast response, the courteous conversation and overall outcome. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!

5 months ago
#7

A&B Plumbing

5.0
(387 reviews)0.9 mi
Closed

926 2nd St NE STE 304, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

(828) 383-8488
Overall Score43/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Julie Hendricker

Brandon was fantastic. I have had a lot of service needs over the past 5 years, and he was by far one of the best I've had. Prompt response, arrived on time (early actually!), took the time to explain my issue and went above and beyond with a few other items I needed advice on. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again!

3 months ago
Gretchen Combs

Just moved to the Hickory area and needed a new kitchen faucet and hardware in my guest bathtub swapped out. I wanted to use a local company so I called A&B Plumbing and was able to speak with someone immediately! Branden and Son stopped by and spend quality time with me discussing my options and once the parts were in, they came back and installed them. Great people. VERY Knowledgeable and professional. They were respectful of my home, they wore shoe covers and cleaned up after the work was done. I recommend them to anyone needing plumbing work!

5 months ago
Ellen McCrea

Branden at A&B Plumbing has done all of our plumbing work for the past several years. He has replaced our gas water heater, as well as the toilets in our house to accommodate ADA needs. Branden responds quickly and is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He clearly explains what you need and what you don't need, even if that means his profit will be less. A&B Plumbing does high quality work for a fair price. It's terrific to have someone we trust work in our home.

5 months ago
#8

All County Plumbing

4.7
(107 reviews)0.7 mi
Closed

1070 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601, USA

(828) 322-3472
Overall Score42/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Anne Patrick

We recently experienced a water heater problem which was caught by our HVAC repairmen while they were fixing our furnace. This happened during the aftermath of a very serious winter storm. I did not expect our plumbers to be available for a few days and thought that we would just deal with having no hot water for a while. But despite the very cold conditions and icy roads, in addition to surely having many calls from other homeowners, our plumbers came out quickly, literally only a couple of hours after I called them. They assessed the situation and fixed the water heater fast! We always appreciate the care, kindness and expertise that the crew from All County Plumbing demonstrates. Highly recommend!

4 months ago
Kay Bailey-Day

I was so pleased and impressed with these young men. They were polite and reassured me the problem could be fixed. They repaired my leaking water heater quickly and efficiently. They took all parts with them that were removed. I will certainly call them again.

4 months ago
April

I can’t speak highly enough about the professionalism , the trust you can have in what they do. My entire family uses this company and we are all so throughly thankful for their top notch service. They solved my case of low water pressure in no time. So thankful!

6 months ago
#9

Cliff's Plumbing and Drains Inc.

5.0
(6 reviews)0.3 mi
Closed

524 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602, USA

(828) 324-0028
Overall Score41/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Julie Byrd

Did a great job!! Will definitely use them again! Very professional and knew what they were doing!

2 months ago
Angela H

Great experience with Cliff’s Plumbing! Not many places can deliver on same day service and they did just that.

2 months ago
Mandy O'Rourke

Great service! Showed up on time and very thorough. Good work!

2 months ago
#10

A&B Plumbing

4.9
(68 reviews)6.1 mi
Closed

1110 1st St W C, Conover, NC 28613, USA

(828) 475-8274
Overall Score39/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Derek Th

Within a week or so, I used A&B plumbing again for another plumbing project (installing water filtration system). As usual, great job. Professional, clean and courteous. Answered all my questions. I like that Branden gives at least three choices to choose from to resolve an issue. Furthermore, the price that he quotes is the price that you will be charged. There’s no hidden fees. I recommend A&B!

1 year ago
Jamie Sigmon

Service was fine, but two stars for the pricing. It was $399 plus tax to replace a cartridge for the shower. It was about a 20 min job. A quick search on google says on average this service is $300. And for a rural area like Conover I would expect below average cost for this repair. I wouldn’t use this plumber for any future repairs.

12 months ago
Jeanette Naveed

Brandon came out with his assistant today and replaced our tub/ shower combo hardware and replacing the inner pipe connectors.. The tub was leaking pretty bad. They came in did the job and were just awesome! Thier pricing is fair and reasonable. They come out quickly and access your situation and give you a straight forward quote. So, these guys are always my 1st choice for any plumbing issues..

1 year ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Hickory, North Carolina

Hickory is known for its rich history in craftsmanship, but even the sturdiest homes near the Catawba River or the historic Kenworth district aren't immune to plumbing headaches. From aging pipes in older bungalows to modern systems in newer developments near Lake Hickory, a clogged drain can bring your household to a standstill. Our service takes the stress out of the search by instantly filtering through our network of 15 certified local professionals to find the right match for your specific problem.

We don't just provide a list of names; we proactively call these Hickory plumbers to verify their 24-hour availability. We ensure they have the specific tools and expertise needed to handle your unique drain issue before we ever connect you. Whether it's a kitchen backup during a busy weekend at the Hickory Motor Speedway or a main line crisis on a Tuesday morning, we ensure you’re connected with a pro who is ready to work right now.

Common Drain Issues in Hickory, North Carolina

Tree Root Intrusion: With Hickory’s beautiful canopy of mature oaks and maples, especially in established neighborhoods like Forest Hills, tree roots often find their way into aging sewer lines, causing persistent and messy backups.

Hard Water Mineral Buildup: Residents in the Catawba County area often deal with mineral deposits from local water sources. Over time, these minerals accumulate inside pipes, narrowing the passage and leading to sluggish drains in sinks and showers.

Aging Infrastructure: Many historic homes in downtown Hickory still feature original cast iron or clay pipes. These materials are prone to internal corrosion and scale buildup, which snag debris and create frequent clogs that require professional clearing.

Grease and Cooking Clogs: As a hub for Southern hospitality and home-cooked meals, Hickory kitchens often face heavy-duty grease buildup. When fats and oils cool inside the pipes, they solidify and create stubborn blockages that standard plungers can't touch.

Stormwater Drainage Issues: During heavy North Carolina rainstorms, external yard drains and basement floor drains can become overwhelmed with silt and organic debris, leading to indoor flooding if the drainage system isn't professionally maintained.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Hickory, North Carolina

Fall Leaf Management: Before the Hickory autumn ends, ensure your outdoor area drains and gutters are clear of fallen leaves to prevent clogs in your perimeter drainage system during heavy winter rains.

Winter Freeze Protection: When temperatures drop in the Foothills, keep your cabinet doors open to allow warm air to reach your plumbing. This prevents the freezes that often lead to pressure-related pipe bursts and subsequent drainage failures.

Spring Sewer Inspections: After the wet spring season, have a professional inspect your main sewer line. The extra moisture often stimulates rapid root growth that can quickly find its way into small cracks in your pipes.

Summer High-Usage Care: With kids home from school and more outdoor activities, be mindful of what goes down the garbage disposal. Avoid putting fibrous vegetables or fruit pits down the drain to prevent mid-summer backups during the heat.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Hickory, North Carolina

$125-$375

Pricing for drain cleaning in Hickory typically depends on the location of the clog and the equipment required. A simple sink snake is more affordable, while main sewer line clearing or hydro-jetting for tree roots falls on the higher end of the scale.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Hickory, North Carolina

How quickly can I get a plumber to my Hickory home?

By filtering through our network and calling pros for you, we can often find a certified Hickory plumber available for same-day service, even for 24/7 emergencies.

Are the plumbers in your Hickory network licensed?

Yes, we only work with certified professionals who are fully familiar with North Carolina plumbing codes and Hickory’s specific residential requirements.

Do you service areas near Lake Hickory and Longview?

Absolutely. Our zip code filtering covers the entire Hickory metro area, including communities near the lake, Longview, Viewmont, and Bethlehem.

What is the most common cause of drain clogs in Hickory?

In older Hickory neighborhoods, tree root intrusion is a major factor, while in newer developments, grease buildup and the use of 'flushable' wipes are the most common culprits.

Is hydro-jetting available for stubborn clogs in Hickory?

Yes, many of the 15 plumbers in our Hickory network offer professional hydro-jetting services, which uses high-pressure water to clear out heavy grease and tree roots that a standard snake can't remove.