Plumbing Services in Wilmington, NC

Most requested plumbing services in Wilmington

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Wilmington” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Wilmington, NC.

• Sewer Line RepairCommon in WilmingtonRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in WilmingtonReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer BackupCommon in WilmingtonSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Wilmington, NC homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Wilmington: Old laterals downtown crack and settle in sandy soil.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Wilmington: Humid crawlspaces and garages wear out tanks.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Sewer Backup

  Why it comes up in Wilmington: Hurricane rain overloads sewers in low areas.

  Signs:

  Sewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets

  Urgent when:

  Right away: sewage carries bacteria

  Before help arrives:

  Stop using water; keep people and pets away; don't touch it bare-handed

  Repair or replace:

  Clear the line, clean up, then camera it to find the cause

Why Wilmington homes need these repairs

Wilmington is a historic port city with antebellum and early 1900s houses downtown and newer subdivisions toward the beaches. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority treats Cape Fear River water and local groundwater, and hurricanes, a high water table and very old downtown plumbing shape the calls.

Local conditions behind Wilmington plumbing problems

Median home built

1990

Built before 1980

39%

Owner-occupied

48%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local