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William Parrish Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
234
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1965

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It is a privilege to give William Parrish Plumbing my highest recommendation. Our project included drain/flush of a tank-less hot water system and repair of a cracked toilet valve. The work was performed by Pedro who was personable, knowledgeable, and a true craftsman at his trade. He presented several work options so I could pick the service best meeting my needs. Pedro was efficient and extremely clean. You can't go wrong with these guys."
 Serious water heater performance
 1000 gallon grease trap
Response time6 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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PlumbServe, LLC
4.8(
61
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Roger was very knowledgeable, polite and fast! He offered to check and double check his work to insure I was satisfied. Great experience!"
truck enroute
Response time7 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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PK Plumbing, LLC
4.9(
42
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to be honest, I have been selfishly putting off leaving this review because I didn't want everyone knowing what a gem Edwin from PK Plumbing is. Edwin has come to our rescue WAY too often in the past year or so. Most recently, we had a massive leak in our crawl space which had apparently been going on for a long time before the pipe totally split. Edwin squeezed us in to come out and get the leak sorted out. Unfortunately, it took a couple of days because as he fixed one area, another would spring a leak. (Darned aging Polybutylene piping!) Edwin is extremely professional and definitely knows what he is doing. He is honest and friendly and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg like some companies would. We are fortunate to have found him and hope that he stays in business for a long time to come. I am pretty sure we will have to utilize him on a regular basis as the piping slowly fails in our house. (Unless we win the lottery to get all the pipes replaced in one fell swoop! We can hope! :D)"
Water Filter for City Water
Water Softener for Well Water
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heaters
Install New Water Filter

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Alexander Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Matt did a great job installing my first ceiling light/fan. He identified that the second ceiling light/fan required a different box in the ceiling, and ordered the correct equipment. Rob came a week later and did an awesome job installing the second ceiling light/fan. His attention to detail was remarkable! Great job Matt and Rob!"
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+27

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Durham, NC

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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