Durham Plumbing Company handles the full range of residential and commercial plumbing work across Durham, from a dripping faucet to a burst pipe to a full water heater replacement. Whether you own a home, manage a rental property, or run a commercial building, we cover repairs and installations of every scale. We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Straight scheduling. Upfront pricing. Code-compliant work. Call now and we'll get the water back where it belongs.
Good plumbing work isn't complicated, it's just done right, and that covers everything from a clogged drain to a whole-home repipe. We handle the everyday jobs that keep a property running: toilet and faucet installation, fixture replacement, shutoff valve repair, water pressure diagnostics, and garbage disposal service. When a pipe has corroded past the point of patching, we repipe the affected lines and bring the system back to where it needs to be.
Slab leak detection is part of what we do too. Concrete foundations are common across Durham County, and a slow leak under the slab can go undetected long enough to cause real damage. We trace the source using pressure testing before recommending any repair, so the cause is found before anything is replaced.
The call gets answered and the job gets scheduled. We deliver code-compliant plumbing on every job, whether it is a single fixture swap or a larger repair that takes most of the day. Give us a call and we will take it from there.
Don't let a small leak turn into a flooded floor, and don't let a slow drain turn into a full backup. Kitchen drains, bathroom sinks, bathtub drains, floor drains, and main line clogs all respond differently, and knowing which one you are dealing with changes how the job gets done. A slow kitchen drain is often grease and buildup. A recurring main line clog in an older Durham neighborhood is often something deeper.
For stubborn or recurring clogs, we use hydro jetting to clear the line thoroughly rather than just punch through the blockage. High-pressure water scours the interior of the pipe and removes the buildup that causes the problem to come back. For a sewer backup or a main drain that has stopped moving entirely, we scope the line and clear it properly.
We give straight answers about your pipes and fixtures, including whether a simple cleaning will hold or whether the line needs a closer look. Pick up the phone and we'll handle the pipes.
Your time matters, so we keep the plumbing job moving, and a water heater call is no different. When hot water stops, the cause could be a failed heating element, a faulty thermostat, a broken dip tube, or sediment buildup that has cut the tank's efficiency down to almost nothing. We diagnose the problem before quoting a repair or replacement, so you are not paying for a new unit when the existing one can be fixed.
We work on both tank and tankless water heaters. Tankless units are more common in newer Durham construction, and they require a different approach when something goes wrong. Whether the issue is with the ignition, the flow sensor, or the venting, we trace it down and explain what the fix involves.
When you call, you get the rate on the phone. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the scope of the work is settled before we start. We show up ready to get to work.
A leak you can see is easier to deal with than one you cannot. Hidden leaks behind walls, under floors, or beneath a concrete slab can run for weeks before they show up as a water stain or a spike on the utility bill. We use pressure testing to trace the source and confirm exactly where the line is failing before any repair work begins. No pressure and no gimmicks, just sound, lasting plumbing.
Pipe repair covers everything from a pinhole in a copper supply line to a section of corroded galvanized pipe that needs to come out entirely. Burst pipe repair is something we handle as an urgent call. If a line has let go inside a wall or under a slab, getting the water off and the pipe repaired quickly limits how far the damage spreads.
We confirm the fix before we close anything up, so the repair holds and the problem does not come back at the same spot. Call for a quote and we will walk through what the job involves.
Durham County's mix of mature tree cover, seasonal rainfall, and variable water hardness creates a specific set of plumbing demands. These three services come up regularly here for good reason.
Durham sits in a four-season climate with periods of heavy rain, and properties with basements or below-grade spaces can accumulate groundwater during wet stretches. A sump pump moves that water out before it reaches the floor. We handle new installations and replacements, including the discharge line and any check valve work needed to keep the system functioning when the weather turns.
Durham's older neighborhoods carry mature tree canopies, and those roots find their way into clay sewer lines and aging pipe joints over time. Root intrusion slows drainage gradually, then stops it. We clear the line, assess the damage, and repair or replace the affected section as needed. The work stays on the line from the house to the city connection. We do not service any tank or field beyond that point.
Water hardness varies across Durham County, and in areas where it runs high, the effects show up on fixtures, faucets, and the interior of water heaters over time. Scale buildup shortens the life of a tank unit and reduces the efficiency of a tankless system. We install whole-home water softeners sized to the household's water use and plumbed into the supply line before it reaches the fixtures.
Booking a plumbing service call is simple, but a plumbing emergency does not wait for a convenient moment. A burst pipe, a major leak, a sewer backup, or a complete loss of hot water are the calls we take seriously and move on quickly. Emergency calls are answered every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and we take short-notice work when the situation calls for it.
When you call with an emergency, we ask the right questions on the phone to scope the problem before anyone arrives. That means the visit is focused and the repair gets started without delay. No guesswork. No shortcuts. No loose ends left behind. We show up ready to get to work.
Property managers, building owners, restaurant operators, and facilities teams all run into the same plumbing problems as residential customers, just at a larger scale and with less tolerance for downtime. We handle commercial drain cleaning, commercial water heater installation and repair, fixture replacement, pipe repair, and shutoff valve work across Durham.
A restaurant with a backed-up floor drain or a commercial building with a failing water heater needs the problem diagnosed and resolved quickly. We work on the plumbing side of those jobs: the drains, the supply lines, the fixtures, and the water heating equipment. The scope and the price are settled before work begins, so there are no decisions being made on the fly once we are on site. We show up ready to get to work.
Plumbing costs depend on the job: what needs to be done, what the diagnosis turns up, and how much of the system is involved. A straightforward drain cleaning runs differently from a slab leak repair or a full water heater replacement, and the price for each is worked out when the job is scoped, not after the work is done.
When you call, you get a rate on the phone. We ask about the situation, explain what the work typically involves, and give you a clear number before anything is scheduled. Drain cleaning, toilet and faucet installation, water heater repair, sewer line service, and pipe repair all follow the same process. Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer.
There is no reason to guess at cost before calling. The conversation on the phone is where the pricing gets settled.
We serve Durham and the communities throughout Durham County, including Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Cary, Apex, Hillsborough, and the Research Triangle Park area. If you are in the region and need a plumber, call and ask whether we cover your address.
Durham is where most of our calls come from, and we know the housing stock here: older homes in Trinity Park and Watts-Hillandale with aging pipe, newer construction in the southern parts of the city, and everything in between. The work varies, but the approach stays the same.
We serve Durham and all of Durham County, along with surrounding Triangle communities including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Morrisville, Cary, Butner, and the Research Triangle Park corridor. If you are outside Durham proper, call and we will confirm whether your address falls within the current service area. Most calls come from Durham itself, but we take work throughout the county and nearby areas regularly.
Call us at (656) 236-2992 and describe what you are dealing with.
We ask the right questions on the phone to scope the problem, and we give you a rate before anything is scheduled. Once the price is confirmed and you are ready to move forward, we get the job on the calendar.
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, property managers, restaurant operators, and commercial building owners across Durham and Durham County. The scope and the price are settled before the visit regardless of the property type, and the process works the same way whether it is a single-family home or a multi-unit building.
When multiple drains back up at the same time, the problem is almost always in the main sewer line rather than an individual fixture. Stop using water in the house if you can, and call us right away. A main line backup is the kind of call we treat as urgent, and we scope it on the phone so the visit is focused from the start.
Turn off the water supply to the fixture first. For a toilet, the shutoff valve is at the base of the unit near the floor. If you cannot stop the flow at the fixture, turn off the main water shutoff for the house.
Then call us at (656) 236-2992 so we can scope the problem and get someone scheduled quickly.
Low water pressure throughout the house, drains that are slowing across multiple fixtures, water stains on ceilings or walls, a running toilet that will not stop, or a water heater that is not producing hot water are all signs worth calling about promptly. Some of these point to a single failing part, and others point to something deeper in the supply or drain system. A quick call lets us scope which one you are dealing with before it gets worse.
We take calls every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM, including weekends, and we handle urgent and short-notice work for situations that cannot wait. When you call with an emergency, we ask questions on the phone to understand the scope before anyone arrives. Burst pipe repair, major leaks, sewer backups, and loss of hot water all qualify as calls we move on quickly.
The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the scope is agreed before work begins. If the job turns up something unexpected once it is open, we explain what we found and what the options are before continuing. You are not handed a different number at the end without a conversation first.
The price depends on what the job actually involves, not on the square footage or the fixture count. A faucet replacement in a large home costs the same as the same repair in a smaller one. When you call, we scope the specific work and give you a rate based on that, not on a formula tied to property size.
Call us at (656) 236-2992 and describe the situation.
We scope the job on the phone, explain what the work typically involves, and give you a clear rate before anything is booked. That applies to drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater repair and replacement, sewer line work, fixture installation, and everything else we handle.
Durham Plumbing Company handles residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Whether the job is a drain clog, a water heater replacement, a slab leak, or an emergency repair, we take the call, scope the work, and give you a rate on the phone before anything is scheduled.
Call (656) 236-2992 for a quote.
Below is a plain-language look at the plumbing work we handle across Durham and Durham County. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and one practical note worth knowing before you call. If a job on your list is not here, call us and we will scope it on the phone.
| Service | Scope of Work | When to Call | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Repiping | Galvanized, polybutylene, and pinholed copper replacement, Full supply line replacement, Fixture reconnection, Pressure testing after completion | Older Durham homes with corroded, brittle, or repeatedly failing pipe throughout | Repiping addresses the cause rather than the symptom. A home that has had multiple pipe repairs in different locations is often a better candidate for a full repipe than another patch. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair | Low pressure diagnosis, Pressure regulator inspection and replacement, Shutoff valve repair or replacement, Outdoor faucet and hose bib service | Homes with noticeably weak flow at fixtures or valves that will not close fully | Low pressure often traces to a partially closed valve or a failing regulator rather than a pipe problem, so the diagnosis matters before any parts are ordered. |
| Garbage Disposal Service | Disposal diagnosis and repair, Full unit replacement, Drain connection and seal work, Reset and jam clearing | Kitchens with a disposal that hums, leaks, or will not turn | A unit that leaks at the base or trips its reset repeatedly is often past repair. We assess it before recommending replacement. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | Kitchen and bathroom drain clearing, Main line clog removal, Hydro jetting for stubborn buildup, Grease and scale removal | Homeowners and landlords with slow or backed-up drains | Hydro jetting clears the full pipe wall rather than just punching through the blockage, which means slower return visits for the same line. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | Running toilet diagnosis and repair, Fill valve and flapper replacement, Full toilet replacement, Wax ring and flange work | Homeowners dealing with a running, leaking, or non-flushing toilet | A toilet that runs constantly can add a significant amount to a water bill over a billing cycle, so it is worth addressing promptly. |
| Emergency Plumbing | Burst pipe response, Major leak containment, No-hot-water calls, Urgent scheduling for active emergencies | Any situation where water is actively causing damage or a critical system has failed | We take short-notice and urgent calls every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM, including weekends. The job is scoped on the call so the right response is ready. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation | Kitchen and bathroom faucet replacement, Shower and tub fixture service, Supply line and shutoff connection, Renovation fixture hookup | Homeowners updating fixtures or dealing with a dripping or malfunctioning faucet | Correct supply line connection and shutoff valve condition are checked at installation so the fixture does not develop a slow leak behind the wall. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | Sewer backup clearing, Sewer line repair and replacement, Main water line service, Tree-root intrusion clearing | Properties with recurring backups, slow drains throughout the building, or aging clay or cast-iron sewer lines | Durham's mature tree canopy means root intrusion is a common cause of sewer line problems in older neighborhoods. We inspect the line after clearing to determine whether a repair or section replacement is needed. |
| Leak Detection & Repair | Pressure testing and electronic detection, Wall and under-slab leak location, Burst and broken supply line repair, Connection and joint repair | Any property with unexplained water damage, high bills, or a suspected hidden leak | Finding the source before opening anything up keeps the repair focused and avoids unnecessary demolition. |
| Well Pump Service | Well pump diagnosis, Pressure tank inspection, Pump repair or replacement, Supply line check from well to house | Rural Durham County properties on private well water with pressure loss or no water | Loss of pressure or no water at all are the most common signs of a pump or pressure tank issue. We scope the problem on the call before scheduling. |
| Slab Leak Detection & Repair | Electronic leak location under concrete, Slab penetration and pipe access, Supply line repair or reroute, Pressure confirmation after repair | Homes with a concrete slab foundation and signs of warm spots, water sounds, or unexplained moisture | The line is pressure-tested before the slab is closed back up so the fix is confirmed before the job is done. |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular | Tank and tankless unit diagnosis, Element, thermostat, and valve repair, Full unit replacement, Supply line and discharge line work | Any household or business without reliable hot water | Pairing a new tank unit with a water softener installation meaningfully extends the life of the heater in Durham's mineral-heavy water supply. |
Call us at (656) 236-2992 and we will scope the job, give you the rate, and get it on the schedule.
(656) 236-2992