Plumber in Hickory, NC — Residential & Commercial Plumbing Services

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A&B Plumbing has served Hickory, NC from our office at 926 2nd Street NE, Suite 304 (28601). We run scheduled service and same-day emergency response Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Our second branch in Conover keeps response times short across east Catawba County.

Coverage: Hickory, Conover, Newton, Claremont, Maiden, Catawba, Sherrills Ford, Lake Hickory, Mountain View. ZIPs: 28601, 28602, 28603.

A&B Plumbing · 926 2nd Street NE, Suite 304, Hickory, NC 28601 · (980) 276-0199 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

Plumbing Services We Offer in Hickory, NC

Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipe, sewage backup, or sudden failure during business hours? Call us and we dispatch within 60–90 minutes for most of Hickory. Same-day emergency plumber in Hickory — Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM.

Drain Cleaning

From kitchen grease clogs to main-line backups, we clear drains using snaking and hydro-jetting. Older Westmont and Brookford cast-iron mains need the right technique — we know the difference. Drain cleaning in Hickory NC.

Sewer Line Repair & Replacement

Camera inspection, trenchless repair, and full-line replacement. Many Westmont and Brookford homes have 60-year-old cast-iron mains due for replacement. Sewer line replacement in Hickory.

Water Heater Service

We install, repair, and replace tank and tankless water heaters. We see a spike in tankless installs in Westmont and Viewmont as homeowners convert from 40-gal tanks. Water heater repair in Hickory.

Tankless Water Heater Service

A&B Plumbing is a Navien Service Specialist — the only one in Catawba County. Most other Hickory plumbers refer Navien work out. We handle it in-house. Navien tankless water heater service Hickory.

Well Pump Repair

We repair — not just replace — submersible well pumps. Grundfos, Goulds, Franklin Electric, Red Jacket, Sta-Rite. Many Catawba County homes in Falling Creek and Mountain View rely on well water. Submersible well pump repair Hickory NC.

Water Quality & Filtration

Iron, manganese, and hardness above 10 grains are common in outlying Catawba County wells. We test, treat, and install softeners and filtration systems. Water filtration in Hickory NC.

Commercial Plumbing

Restaurants, offices, retail, and small industrial — drains, grease lines, backflow, water heaters, and code work. We keep Hickory businesses running. Commercial plumbing in Hickory.

Why Hickory Homeowners Choose A&B Plumbing

NC plumbing license [confirm], fully insured, BBB accredited. Owner Brandon is on most jobs personally — Hickory customers know his name because he shows up and does the work himself. Our Conover branch means east-county coverage doesn't collapse when the Hickory truck is on a long job.

  • Navien Service Specialist — only one in Catawba County
  • Well pump REPAIR — we fix pumps; most competitors quote replacement by default
  • Two locations — Hickory HQ + Conover branch for east-county speed
  • Financing available via Wisetack — we know repairs aren't budgeted
  • BBB accredited — A+ rating

Hickory, NC Neighborhoods We Serve

We're 8 minutes from the SALT Block and serve every corner of the city and surrounding communities.

  • Westmont — older homes, common cast-iron sewer line replacements
  • Viewmont — high concentration of tankless water heater conversions
  • Falling Creek — well water repair territory
  • Cliffdale
  • Lakewood
  • Brookford — older slab-foundation homes
  • Saint Stephens
  • Mountain View — Lake Hickory adjacent, well-pump territory

ZIPs served: 28601, 28602, 28603. Counties: Catawba, Burke. Also serving: Conover, Newton, Claremont, Maiden, Catawba, Sherrills Ford, Denver, Mooresville.

Landmarks we know: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Catawba Science Center, downtown SALT Block, Hickory Regional Airport, Olde Hickory Station.

What Makes Hickory Plumbing Different

Hard Well Water in Catawba County's Outlying Areas

Homes in Falling Creek, Mountain View, and Sherrills Ford draw from private wells. Iron, manganese, and hardness above 10 grains per gallon are common. Left untreated, hard well water shortens water heater life, stains fixtures, and clogs aerators. We tie water quality solutions directly to your well pump service call so you address both problems in one visit. See our water filtration services and well pump repair Hickory NC pages.

Freeze-Risk Months (November through February)

Hickory hits sustained sub-freezing nights 8 to 14 times per winter. Pipes in vented crawlspaces — common in 1960s through 1980s Westmont and Brookford ranches — freeze first. We see a burst-pipe surge every January. Proactive steps: insulate exposed pipe runs in crawlspaces, know where your main shutoff valve is, and have our number ready. If a pipe bursts during business hours, call (980) 276-0199 for same-day dispatch.

Cast-Iron Sewer Lines in Older Neighborhoods

Westmont and Brookford homes from the 1950s and 1960s often still have original cast-iron sewer mains. Cast iron scales and cracks at the 60 to 70-year mark, causing slow drains, sewage odors, and eventually backups. Camera inspection tells you exactly what you have before you commit to any repair. We offer trenchless options where soil conditions allow. See sewer line replacement in Hickory.

Emergency Plumbing Response in Hickory, NC

We provide same-day emergency response Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. From our Hickory and Conover offices we typically dispatch within 60 to 90 minutes for most of Catawba County during business hours.

Most common emergency calls: burst pipe, sewage backup, no hot water, gas smell. Gas smell: leave the house and call 911 plus your gas utility first, regardless of our hours.

If your emergency happens at night or on a weekend, follow the steps on our Emergency Plumber Hickory page and call us at 8 AM — we'll prioritize you on tomorrow's schedule.

Business hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM

What Hickory Customers Say About A&B Plumbing

"A&B Plumbing installed a new water heater. The technician broke everything down so I could understand the issue. He provided several options and was able to install the new heater the same day. Great experience, highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for an honest company that does good work."

- Douglas W., Hickory

"Brandon arrived on schedule, diagnosed the issue and called me at work at my request to discuss the options. He proceeded with the agreed upon plan which confirmed his diagnosis was correct. The repairs were completed immediately and the cost was reasonable. Brandon was extremely knowledgeable and professional."

- Ellen M., Hickory

"Branden is professional, respectful, knowledgeable, neat, and has an excellent customer service ethic. We trust him to recommend the right solution and to execute flawlessly. His company schedules within a 2-hour window and texts us when he is on the way. We're solid lifetime customers of this business!"

- Maggie H., Hickory

Frequently Asked Questions — Plumbing in Hickory, NC

During business hours (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM), most calls in Hickory proper (28601/28602/28603) are dispatched within 60–90 minutes. For emergencies that hit during business hours, we prioritize you on the same-day schedule.

Our office is closed nights and weekends. If you have an emergency outside business hours, shut off your main water valve (and gas/power if needed), document damage for insurance, and call us at (980) 276-0199 at 8 AM — we'll prioritize you on that morning's schedule. See our Emergency Plumber Hickory page for step-by-step guidance.

All major brands. We are a Navien Service Specialist (tankless water heaters) and regularly service Rinnai, Bradford White, A.O. Smith, Rheem, Grundfos, Goulds, and Franklin Electric pumps.

Yes. NC plumbing license [confirm with client], fully insured, BBB accredited.

Yes. From our Hickory and Conover offices we serve all of Catawba County plus Burke and parts of Lincoln/Iredell — including Mountain View, Falling Creek, Sherrills Ford, Lake Hickory, Catawba, Claremont, and Maiden.

Most diagnostic visits are flat-rate; we quote the repair before any work begins. Financing is available through Wisetack.

Yes. Restaurants, offices, retail, and small industrial — drains, grease lines, backflow, water heaters, and code work.

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