When you need a reliable plumber in China Grove, NC, you're calling the right place — because this is home. Jonathan Johns, owner and licensed master plumber at Macaw Plumbing & Tankless, lives and works right here in China Grove. He's not dispatching from a call center in Charlotte. He's your neighbor.
Macaw was built here. The name comes from the initials of Jonathan and Sierra's five children — Milliana, Alonna, Cynthia, Ashton, and Weston — who are growing up in this community. That's not a marketing story. It's the reason every job Jonathan takes carries a level of personal accountability that's hard to find from larger companies. When your home is in a town you're raising your family in, reputation isn't just good business — it's everything.
From routine repairs and drain cleaning to full water heater replacements and emergency plumbing calls, Macaw is your local, licensed plumber in China Grove.
Tankless upgrades are one of the most common conversations we have with China Grove homeowners. Many homes in the area are still running aging tank water heaters that are costing money on standby energy loss every month — and getting closer to the end of their service life. Jonathan is a Navien Certified Specialist with over 300 tankless systems serviced locally, which means he can walk you through what unit makes sense for your home's size and hot water demands and give you a straight answer, not a pitch.
A tankless system delivers hot water on demand, eliminating standby heat loss and freeing up space in your utility room. For larger households — and China Grove has plenty — it means no more cold showers for the last person in line. We handle everything from helping you choose the right unit to installation, startup, and long-term maintenance. If a traditional tank heater makes more sense for your situation, we install and service those too.
In addition to installations, we perform thorough maintenance, including pressure relief valve checks, to ensure your system operates safely and efficiently. Regular maintenance is crucial for extending the lifespan of your water heater and preventing unexpected breakdowns. Whether you're upgrading to a tankless system or maintaining an existing one, we provide professional service you can rely on.
Why Choose Us
Most plumbing companies will tell you they care about their customers. Macaw was built in China Grove, which means Jonathan has a different kind of accountability. He runs into his customers at church, at school events, and around town. The work he does carries his name in a community he's part of every day.
He holds NC State License #L.35944, is fully insured, and backs every job with a satisfaction guarantee. The Serving Hands program — Macaw's commitment to free monthly plumbing repairs for families in need — started right here at home. It's a reflection of how Jonathan and Sierra approach this business: not just as a livelihood, but as a way to serve the community they love.
Years Serving China Grove, Salisbury & Rowan County
.png)
China Grove is home base for Macaw Plumbing & Tankless — and serving our own community well is the foundation everything else is built on. We're also regularly in Landis, Faith, Rockwell, and Salisbury throughout Rowan County, and we run calls south into Kannapolis and Concord and north toward Mooresville. If you're unsure whether your address falls in our service area, just call — there's a good chance we're already nearby.
Testimonials
Macaw Plumbing & Tankless is your local plumber in China Grove — ready to handle whatever your home needs. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with after-hours emergency service until 10 PM weekdays and Saturday emergency plumbing from 8 AM to 10 PM. Don't let a small problem become a big one.
.webp){kind=logo}
Licensed, family-owned plumbing experts providing honest, reliable service—from water heaters to emergency repairs—across China Grove, Salisbury, Mooresville, Lake Norman, and surrounding North Carolina communities.
Hours:
Monday – Friday (8am – 10pm)
Saturday (emergency plumbing)
.svg){kind=icon}
.svg){kind=icon}
.svg){kind=icon}
.svg)
.webp)
