We are a local family owned & operated business. Our sales & service water purification business has been serving RDU and surrounding areas since 1996. We accept cash, check and most major credit cards.
We are a local family owned & operated business. Our sales & service water purification business has been serving RDU and surrounding areas since 1996. We accept cash, check and most major credit cards.
We keep your heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment working properly and performing at peak efficiency while ensuring your comfort and keeping your air safe. We guarantee 100% satisfaction with all our work. The professionals at Air Experts have been providing comprehensive HVAC services to the residents of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill since 1986.
"Excellent and professional folks. Very courteous"
Guruprasad H on March 2025
We keep your heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment working properly and performing at peak efficiency while ensuring your comfort and keeping your air safe. We guarantee 100% satisfaction with all our work. The professionals at Air Experts have been providing comprehensive HVAC services to the residents of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill since 1986.
"Excellent and professional folks. Very courteous"
Guruprasad H on March 2025
A.H. Plumbing is locally owned operated and provides professional services with a family feel. With no "Corporate Greed," low overhead, and conservative business practices, our customers are able to benefit from large savings. With each visit, we want you to feel you have received excellent customer service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and management is ALWAYS accessible to answer questions or resolve issues.
"We needed to replace a failed kitchen faucet and Michael was able to fit us in the first thing the next morning. The faucet was replaced and the site completely cleaned up at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended."
Tony T on January 2025
A.H. Plumbing is locally owned operated and provides professional services with a family feel. With no "Corporate Greed," low overhead, and conservative business practices, our customers are able to benefit from large savings. With each visit, we want you to feel you have received excellent customer service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and management is ALWAYS accessible to answer questions or resolve issues.
"We needed to replace a failed kitchen faucet and Michael was able to fit us in the first thing the next morning. The faucet was replaced and the site completely cleaned up at a very reasonable cost. Highly recommended."
Tony T on January 2025
Raleigh Plumbing Department is a modern plumbing company. We understand being punctual, efficient, and courteous is of the upmost importance. We have the experience, equipment, and personnel to handle any job big or small.
"Very good. Emergency weekend service."
seth h on November 2022
Raleigh Plumbing Department is a modern plumbing company. We understand being punctual, efficient, and courteous is of the upmost importance. We have the experience, equipment, and personnel to handle any job big or small.
"Very good. Emergency weekend service."
seth h on November 2022
Home and commercial service plumber. We fix, repair and install every aspect of your plumbing system. Peaches Plumbing is fast, affordable, reliable and clean. We are technically proficient in all plumbing systems. We are an owner-operated business. Our owner and founder grew up in the great city of Raleigh, and loves giving back to this great city!
Home and commercial service plumber. We fix, repair and install every aspect of your plumbing system. Peaches Plumbing is fast, affordable, reliable and clean. We are technically proficient in all plumbing systems. We are an owner-operated business. Our owner and founder grew up in the great city of Raleigh, and loves giving back to this great city!
Bolton Construction and Service, LLC is a local family owned company that originated in 1925. The service team of our company provides plumbing, drain cleaning, heating and air conditioning service, boiler and chiller repairs, HVAC equipment maintenance, electrical, and generator installation and service. The Construction Team at Bolton provides Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Sprinkler, Electrical, and supporting General Construction Services for our commercial clients.
"Chris found the cause of the problem in about 5 minutes and it did take him another 10 minutes to fix it.He was very knowledgeable, he explained me different ways that the problem can be fixed and had me to decide on how he will proceed.I would definitely hire them again."
Maria F on June 2023
Bolton Construction and Service, LLC is a local family owned company that originated in 1925. The service team of our company provides plumbing, drain cleaning, heating and air conditioning service, boiler and chiller repairs, HVAC equipment maintenance, electrical, and generator installation and service. The Construction Team at Bolton provides Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Sprinkler, Electrical, and supporting General Construction Services for our commercial clients.
"Chris found the cause of the problem in about 5 minutes and it did take him another 10 minutes to fix it.He was very knowledgeable, he explained me different ways that the problem can be fixed and had me to decide on how he will proceed.I would definitely hire them again."
Maria F on June 2023
With over 15 years in the industry, we have the HVAC and plumbing solutions for you! Our company goal is to provide you with the very finest heating and cooling systems and services at a reasonable cost. We are a small and growing, locally owned and operated company devoted to providing excellent customer service to all of our commercial and residential air conditioner clients. Call 919-336-2969 today!
"It was very good. They were very professional."
Monica B on May 2021
With over 15 years in the industry, we have the HVAC and plumbing solutions for you! Our company goal is to provide you with the very finest heating and cooling systems and services at a reasonable cost. We are a small and growing, locally owned and operated company devoted to providing excellent customer service to all of our commercial and residential air conditioner clients. Call 919-336-2969 today!
"It was very good. They were very professional."
Monica B on May 2021
Voted Raleigh's Best Plumber for 2024 by the News & Observer Matthew, the owner of Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions, discovered his passion for plumbing in 2004, which marked the beginning of his career in the industry. Over the years, Matthew has developed a deep expertise in plumbing services and is still passionate about helping homeowners maintain their plumbing systems. He earned his North Carolina Plumbing and Mechanical license in 2017, and soon after, he founded Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions, a trusted provider of professional plumbing services with more than 700 5-star Google reviews! Today, Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions is known for offering a wide range of services, specializing in tankless water heater installation and maintenance, particularly Navien water heaters. We also provide comprehensive Raleigh plumbing services for home remodeling and construction projects. Whether you need prompt plumbing repairs, water heater installation, or a complete plumbing system overhaul, our team is ready to deliver top-quality solutions tailored to your needs.
". What kind of a scam is this??! See if you can follow this one. I had purchased a dishwasher with installation included (usually about $140) but the store would not install it because the shut off valve was soldered to the water line. So I was looking to schedule a plumber to come later on the same day as the dishwasher was redelivered. That way I know if the dishwasher is working fine and have time to address return or repair. When I called Matthews and sent a picture of the soldered valve, they told me a dishwasher installation is $225, and replacing the valve would just be charged hourly at $150/hour. She reassured me the pricing basis is hourly for anything additional I needed done and I could expect to pay for about one additional hour on account of the soldered valve needing to be replaced, $225 + $150. This was very clearly stated and I felt my questions had been covered. I offered to send any other pictures or answer questions but she assured me the hourly pricing would be fair. I coordinated the delivery and the plumber, and made sure their schedule allowed enough time; I was told, the appointment allows two hours and that should allow enough time to take care of the valve. Then the plumber was sick so installation was rescheduled 2 days after delivery 10:00-12:00. Then there was a cancellation so the appointment was moved up 9:00-10:30 even though I preferred the later slot. Then the plumber arrived at 9:40 and was in a super hurry to get to the next appointment while pointing out to me all kinds of problems that are going to run the time and costs up and make him late for his 11:00. "Oh, I didn't know you were on a slab...and have a garbage disposal." Uh, a lot of people are on slabs and have disposals. Shouldn't someone have asked that on the phone? He tells me all kinds of reasons he will have to charge much more than I was told on the phone, for instance, he is going to have to cut the dry wall under the sink because he can't go straight down into the crawl, and I will need two valves instead of one, for both hot water and cold water. I don't know why I wasn't told when I had offered to send more pictures etc. But of course I needed my dishwasher installed. So I told him to go ahead. Then after he finished in under two hours, all I could see was the very result that was explained to me on the phone. I tried to get an explanation of what was different, but he was overly aggressive about collecting and in a big hurry. (Except for asking to play my grand piano. There's time for that.) And he was not the one I spoke to from the company. So I called the office and get this: new story. Now she says they charge $225 for "dishwasher installation" and $150/hour labor, for all hours, and $225 does not include any labor, that is the "dishwasher installation." Huh? If it isn't labor then is it materials? Because I already paid for and provided the dishwasher! The final price came to over $525 and the dishwasher was already there as was the installation kit, so all the materials that were provided were the two valves. So I was charged for 2 hours over the "dishwasher installation" price at $150/hour ... and told that $563 reflects a $100 rebate! Also I was told of a further discount since the plumber and tech - according to GPS - were actually there 2 hours "and change" or whatever you want to say, snacking in the driveway maybe? (a lot of time going over grandiose reasons for the price switching, and asking if he can play my grand piano after he has been under the sink cutting drywall.) When he changed the valve, he also told me he would have to charge extra for taking out my garbage disposal; I said if I had known he was going to remove and reinstall the disposal I might have picked up a new one since mine is old, and to this he says, a new disposal is $250, I have one on the truck, and that is the cost of installation which does not include the price of the disposal. Let me figure this out, to put the same one back in there is the hourly labor charge but to put in a new one I would pay for the disposal plus labor hours PLUS $250 for "disposal installation?" Huh? My engineer friend later told me that if he did not switch out the rubber ring seal then the existing disposal will fail as that always needs to be done when it's removed. Further, the plumber told me there was something stuck in the garbage disposal and I had better be sure to get it out because that is how a lot of disposals get broken. Is that what I have a plumber for? He can't reach in and remove the item while the disposal is out? Now let me comment on the installation itself. It was rushed. Even though I was standing there asking for the plumber to do certain things for me, and being charged hourly, he was not about to do anything but a rush job. I asked if he would make a nice square cut of the drywall so I could repair it easily. Is it square? No. And the drywall and dust all got dumped behind the cabinet inside my wall as he proclaimed, "Look no mess!" (I realize a lower end establishment will not see anything wrong with this approach but given the choice I would have liked the debris in the garbage can myself. By the way, that is an indicator of degree of care.) I asked the tech if I should get my caulking gun from the shed so I could seal behind the dishwasher when the old one is pulled out. He told me, no they have caulk and they'll take care of it. Did they caulk? No. All I got was a tirade on why I will have to call an electrician to get a plug under my sink. The wire was coming out from a tear in sheet-rock from the floor up a few inches. I asked if I could get a cable cover from my shed to feed the wire through. Do you think that happened? The low point was when the plumber told me I should call an electrician right away to redo the tech's wiring so I could sleep at night. I said, I hope I can sleep at night with the hard-wiring you did? And he laughed heartily. He said that once the electrician rewires it he will need to come out again to reattach the water lines. Do you think I am calling Matthew's out again because I don't! The first time I led the tech up to the attic to shut off the water tank, and he went running ahead and knocked the Flood Stop off of its mount. As a consequence the wires are pulled loose. It is still running but is compromised. I was right there but he could not wait for me to tell him how to shut off the water by the Flood Stop buttons. The tech also felt free to go through my house without being accompanied or asking permission to go alone, upstairs and through my bedroom; I was not informed he was going up to turn the water on alone. The Flood Stop was beeping during the night and I had to go up to the attic to reset it. I had bought a pricey floor model dishwasher which was shipped back to Atlanta where a new control panel was put on since the floor model had scratches. Now it is scratched again. There are two brackets to attach the dishwasher to the cabinet and any installer should know to protect the top control panel from the bracket mounts. In the end, I asked what is the black rubber flap at the base? And the tech showed me how much people love this and how much I am going to love this. I said I don't, isn't there a toe kick, and he then said there was but he didn't know how to put it on. I went back to the store and they said a plastic mounting piece is missing and sent it to me, but what I received is the same rubber flap. So I am having to somehow figure this out on my own. So what I got was a damaged dishwasher, a compromised Flood Stop, a potentially compromised disposal, an incomplete rush job that lets in bugs, uneven drywall cuts to repair, questionable wiring, and inflated pricing by a price switching scheme. I'd call that a fail!"
Gwendolyn A on October 2019
Voted Raleigh's Best Plumber for 2024 by the News & Observer Matthew, the owner of Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions, discovered his passion for plumbing in 2004, which marked the beginning of his career in the industry. Over the years, Matthew has developed a deep expertise in plumbing services and is still passionate about helping homeowners maintain their plumbing systems. He earned his North Carolina Plumbing and Mechanical license in 2017, and soon after, he founded Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions, a trusted provider of professional plumbing services with more than 700 5-star Google reviews! Today, Matthew’s Plumbing Solutions is known for offering a wide range of services, specializing in tankless water heater installation and maintenance, particularly Navien water heaters. We also provide comprehensive Raleigh plumbing services for home remodeling and construction projects. Whether you need prompt plumbing repairs, water heater installation, or a complete plumbing system overhaul, our team is ready to deliver top-quality solutions tailored to your needs.
". What kind of a scam is this??! See if you can follow this one. I had purchased a dishwasher with installation included (usually about $140) but the store would not install it because the shut off valve was soldered to the water line. So I was looking to schedule a plumber to come later on the same day as the dishwasher was redelivered. That way I know if the dishwasher is working fine and have time to address return or repair. When I called Matthews and sent a picture of the soldered valve, they told me a dishwasher installation is $225, and replacing the valve would just be charged hourly at $150/hour. She reassured me the pricing basis is hourly for anything additional I needed done and I could expect to pay for about one additional hour on account of the soldered valve needing to be replaced, $225 + $150. This was very clearly stated and I felt my questions had been covered. I offered to send any other pictures or answer questions but she assured me the hourly pricing would be fair. I coordinated the delivery and the plumber, and made sure their schedule allowed enough time; I was told, the appointment allows two hours and that should allow enough time to take care of the valve. Then the plumber was sick so installation was rescheduled 2 days after delivery 10:00-12:00. Then there was a cancellation so the appointment was moved up 9:00-10:30 even though I preferred the later slot. Then the plumber arrived at 9:40 and was in a super hurry to get to the next appointment while pointing out to me all kinds of problems that are going to run the time and costs up and make him late for his 11:00. "Oh, I didn't know you were on a slab...and have a garbage disposal." Uh, a lot of people are on slabs and have disposals. Shouldn't someone have asked that on the phone? He tells me all kinds of reasons he will have to charge much more than I was told on the phone, for instance, he is going to have to cut the dry wall under the sink because he can't go straight down into the crawl, and I will need two valves instead of one, for both hot water and cold water. I don't know why I wasn't told when I had offered to send more pictures etc. But of course I needed my dishwasher installed. So I told him to go ahead. Then after he finished in under two hours, all I could see was the very result that was explained to me on the phone. I tried to get an explanation of what was different, but he was overly aggressive about collecting and in a big hurry. (Except for asking to play my grand piano. There's time for that.) And he was not the one I spoke to from the company. So I called the office and get this: new story. Now she says they charge $225 for "dishwasher installation" and $150/hour labor, for all hours, and $225 does not include any labor, that is the "dishwasher installation." Huh? If it isn't labor then is it materials? Because I already paid for and provided the dishwasher! The final price came to over $525 and the dishwasher was already there as was the installation kit, so all the materials that were provided were the two valves. So I was charged for 2 hours over the "dishwasher installation" price at $150/hour ... and told that $563 reflects a $100 rebate! Also I was told of a further discount since the plumber and tech - according to GPS - were actually there 2 hours "and change" or whatever you want to say, snacking in the driveway maybe? (a lot of time going over grandiose reasons for the price switching, and asking if he can play my grand piano after he has been under the sink cutting drywall.) When he changed the valve, he also told me he would have to charge extra for taking out my garbage disposal; I said if I had known he was going to remove and reinstall the disposal I might have picked up a new one since mine is old, and to this he says, a new disposal is $250, I have one on the truck, and that is the cost of installation which does not include the price of the disposal. Let me figure this out, to put the same one back in there is the hourly labor charge but to put in a new one I would pay for the disposal plus labor hours PLUS $250 for "disposal installation?" Huh? My engineer friend later told me that if he did not switch out the rubber ring seal then the existing disposal will fail as that always needs to be done when it's removed. Further, the plumber told me there was something stuck in the garbage disposal and I had better be sure to get it out because that is how a lot of disposals get broken. Is that what I have a plumber for? He can't reach in and remove the item while the disposal is out? Now let me comment on the installation itself. It was rushed. Even though I was standing there asking for the plumber to do certain things for me, and being charged hourly, he was not about to do anything but a rush job. I asked if he would make a nice square cut of the drywall so I could repair it easily. Is it square? No. And the drywall and dust all got dumped behind the cabinet inside my wall as he proclaimed, "Look no mess!" (I realize a lower end establishment will not see anything wrong with this approach but given the choice I would have liked the debris in the garbage can myself. By the way, that is an indicator of degree of care.) I asked the tech if I should get my caulking gun from the shed so I could seal behind the dishwasher when the old one is pulled out. He told me, no they have caulk and they'll take care of it. Did they caulk? No. All I got was a tirade on why I will have to call an electrician to get a plug under my sink. The wire was coming out from a tear in sheet-rock from the floor up a few inches. I asked if I could get a cable cover from my shed to feed the wire through. Do you think that happened? The low point was when the plumber told me I should call an electrician right away to redo the tech's wiring so I could sleep at night. I said, I hope I can sleep at night with the hard-wiring you did? And he laughed heartily. He said that once the electrician rewires it he will need to come out again to reattach the water lines. Do you think I am calling Matthew's out again because I don't! The first time I led the tech up to the attic to shut off the water tank, and he went running ahead and knocked the Flood Stop off of its mount. As a consequence the wires are pulled loose. It is still running but is compromised. I was right there but he could not wait for me to tell him how to shut off the water by the Flood Stop buttons. The tech also felt free to go through my house without being accompanied or asking permission to go alone, upstairs and through my bedroom; I was not informed he was going up to turn the water on alone. The Flood Stop was beeping during the night and I had to go up to the attic to reset it. I had bought a pricey floor model dishwasher which was shipped back to Atlanta where a new control panel was put on since the floor model had scratches. Now it is scratched again. There are two brackets to attach the dishwasher to the cabinet and any installer should know to protect the top control panel from the bracket mounts. In the end, I asked what is the black rubber flap at the base? And the tech showed me how much people love this and how much I am going to love this. I said I don't, isn't there a toe kick, and he then said there was but he didn't know how to put it on. I went back to the store and they said a plastic mounting piece is missing and sent it to me, but what I received is the same rubber flap. So I am having to somehow figure this out on my own. So what I got was a damaged dishwasher, a compromised Flood Stop, a potentially compromised disposal, an incomplete rush job that lets in bugs, uneven drywall cuts to repair, questionable wiring, and inflated pricing by a price switching scheme. I'd call that a fail!"
Gwendolyn A on October 2019
After Hours Plumbing and Pump Service was designed to benefit our customers. No overtime rates give the homeowner the freedom to have a plumber come at their convenience during the day, afternoon or weekend and not have to pay extra. Being an owner/operator company keeps our overhead costs down and that allows us to pass on the savings to our customers. There is no job too big or too small. Whether you need to replace buried water lines on a large farm, re-pipe a home with polybutalene pipes, or just fix a leaky faucet in your apartment, we can and have done it all. Wells, water systems and tankless or traditional water heaters are no problem. North Carolina State Plumbing License # 29936, Certified Well Contractors License #3908-D. Consultation trips are free. Services can be paid for by cash, check or credit card. $100.00 for the first hour, every hour thereafter is prorated. Feel free to call 919-732-7588 and schedule your free consultation today!
"I hired After Hours Plumbing for some major upgrades at my home including connecting to new city water service, connecting to new natural gas service, replacing a tank water heater with a new tankless, and running new gas lines for a grill and whole house generator. I received bids from several plumbers. AHP had the best price and recommendations. Availability to do the work was great as well. Doug and his team did an were great to work with, provided excellent advice, did an overall high quality job and came in on time and on budget. I highly recommend AHP and will hire them again for all future work!"
Matt W on September 2021
After Hours Plumbing and Pump Service was designed to benefit our customers. No overtime rates give the homeowner the freedom to have a plumber come at their convenience during the day, afternoon or weekend and not have to pay extra. Being an owner/operator company keeps our overhead costs down and that allows us to pass on the savings to our customers. There is no job too big or too small. Whether you need to replace buried water lines on a large farm, re-pipe a home with polybutalene pipes, or just fix a leaky faucet in your apartment, we can and have done it all. Wells, water systems and tankless or traditional water heaters are no problem. North Carolina State Plumbing License # 29936, Certified Well Contractors License #3908-D. Consultation trips are free. Services can be paid for by cash, check or credit card. $100.00 for the first hour, every hour thereafter is prorated. Feel free to call 919-732-7588 and schedule your free consultation today!
"I hired After Hours Plumbing for some major upgrades at my home including connecting to new city water service, connecting to new natural gas service, replacing a tank water heater with a new tankless, and running new gas lines for a grill and whole house generator. I received bids from several plumbers. AHP had the best price and recommendations. Availability to do the work was great as well. Doug and his team did an were great to work with, provided excellent advice, did an overall high quality job and came in on time and on budget. I highly recommend AHP and will hire them again for all future work!"
Matt W on September 2021
Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.
Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.
Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.
Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.
Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.
Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.
To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:
Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.
Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.
Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.
Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.