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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
Installed a drain to capture the water in our yard. The drain was placed too high for water to flow into it. We still have water in yard after a rain. Have called and emailed them about this and have gotten no response. Do not use them for land drainage
Greeson Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2017
Kevin is a professional and his team is as well. I ended up with front and rear drains from all leaders (downspouts), HVAC drains and driveway drain box completely re-done. It's working better than it ever has. If you have a damp musty crawl space, mossy yard or any water related issues - listen...
Drain Designs
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Reviewed in July 2016
Showed up a and when expected-- cleaned out a clog on a gutter and drain as expected
Agape Lawn Company and Greenway Irrigation
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Reviewed in March 2014
The plumber was very nice and listened to my previous problems with the drains when I use the washing machine. He listened to the noise and suggested that instead of snaking the drains out, which would be very expensive, that I purchase the Roto Rooter drain cleaner ($60.00). I did purchase...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in October 2013
Vendor removed damaged insulation and replaced with new. Installed new dehumidifier and drain line. Removed old vapor barter and replaced with new. Blocked all open vents. He cleaned and removed all waste materials.
Triangle Reconstruction
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had just bought a bank owned homed, with all the trials and tribulations that comes with that! It was clear that the drains (kitchen and bath) had not been cleaned out for quite some time, one of the toilets did not flush properly and one of the toilets was clogged when we took occupancy. ...
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington
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Reviewed in May 2013
The plumber arrived on time, quickly got to work, using a drain cleaning machine. There were apparently clogs in several places beneath the basement, so he needed to several passes through the pipe before the drain ran well. He worked over an hour on the job and did not stop until I expressed...
Sparrow & Sons Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2012
Yellow Dot called very soon after I did the Big Deal to set up the appointment. The service guy was on time, polite, and I could tell he did a pretty good job of cleaning up the AC unit. The condensation drain had been clogged for a while and when he was done the line was totally unclogged and...
Yellow Dot Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in July 2012
Everything went great. Gary is very easy to work with, professional, and does a very neat, clean job. I was very happy with everything Gary did. One unexpected event was that they found the sink drain was stopped-up when they connected the new sink. Gary didn't miss a beat. Flushed the...
GARY JONES PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2011
I initially contacted Rufus after some very enthusiastic reviews in a neighborhood list-serve. He arrived the same day to unclog my very clogged kitchen sink. The previous owners had done much of their own work on a major kitchen remodel, and I'd been fighting a drain which repeatedly clogged...
CHAMPION PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICES-
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Air Experts Heating & Cooling

Air Experts Heating & Cooling

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

192 local quotes requested

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

"Excellent and professional folks. Very courteous"

Guruprasad H on March 2025

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric

8810 Westgate Park Dr

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric

8810 Westgate Park Dr

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

571 local quotes requested

We know it’s tough to find a home services contractor you can trust. With over six decades of experience, Blanton’s is a Raleigh and Fayetteville mainstay. Known for our professional approach, quality products. and guaranteed workmanship, we’re proud to offer heating, cooling, plumbing and electric solutions that knock your socks off.

"Horrible. I had them change the internal parts of two toilets (water)tank. They were leaking. They charged. me $650 to replace the internal parts of two water tanks of toilets which was in absolute rip off. There should be a law against anybody charging that much for something as little as this. The parts that they used to replace could not have cost over $50. So I paid them basically $600 in labor. I could have gone to Lowe's and bought two brand new toilets and had both installed for less than $700. I called Lowe's and priced this out."

Carla C on July 2022

"Horrible. I had them change the internal parts of two toilets (water)tank. They were leaking. They charged. me $650 to replace the internal parts of two water tanks of toilets which was in absolute rip off. There should be a law against anybody charging that much for something as little as this. The parts that they used to replace could not have cost over $50. So I paid them basically $600 in labor. I could have gone to Lowe's and bought two brand new toilets and had both installed for less than $700. I called Lowe's and priced this out."

Carla C on July 2022

Optimal Plumbing Solutions, Inc.

203 Bridgeport Circle

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Optimal Plumbing Solutions, Inc.

203 Bridgeport Circle

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

25 local quotes requested

Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.

"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024

Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.

"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024

Cape Fear Air, Electric & Plumbing

Cape Fear Air, Electric & Plumbing

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

768 local quotes requested

Cape Fear Air-Electric-Plumbing is an air conditioning, heating, electrical, and plumbing contractor with two locations to Serve You! Fayetteville, NC (910) 483-8790 and Raleigh, NC (919) 322-2000. We have been serving the Triangle and Fayetteville areas since 1973. Nobody knows Trane like we do...... We are the oldest Trane dealer in town! Our trained professionals sell, service and install all major brands as well. We repair and replace: Air conditioning systems • Heat pumps • Gas Package units • Heat Pump Package units• Duct systems • Gas furnaces • Air handlers • Mini Split Systems • Air cleaners • Ultra Violet Air Purification and Humidifiers We can provide our commercial and residential customers with affordable heating and cooling systems to fit their lifestyles and budgets. We offer water heater installation, plumbing repairs and service, and electrical as well. To better serve our customers, we offer 24-hour emergency service six days a week. We also provide same-day service and repairs. Financing is available and we offer extended warranties! Cape Fear Air Conditioning & Heating Co., Inc. values your business and will work hard to maintain your complete satisfaction. Call us today to schedule service or request an estimate.

"Excellent! Technicians were very professional, knowledgeable and completed work quickly! A+ Experience!"

Kevin L on September 2025

"Excellent! Technicians were very professional, knowledgeable and completed work quickly! A+ Experience!"

Kevin L on September 2025

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

331 W Main St

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

331 W Main St

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12 local quotes requested

90 years of experience

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.

Streamline Services, Inc. has been serving the plumbing, electrical and HVAC needs of Raleigh and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We offer 24/7 support and fast, same day repairs. We are a family-owned and operated business. We're committed to providing the highest quality service with our licensed and certified technicians, continuing training, and dedication to our community. Our core values are simple yet impact the way we go about our day – dependable, dedicated, positive, eager to learn, process-driven, and humble. The relationships we cultivate and develop amongst ourselves and with customers is something we pride ourselves with every day.

"I used Streamline Services to replace my HVAC system and to install insulation on the ductwork in my basement in August 2024, and unfortunately that was an extremely expensive mistake. We have since had them out 7 times that I have record of to repair issues related to the ductwork insulation, at extreme disruption to mine and my husband’s jobs which are based in our home, and on 2 of those occasions they also had a manager supervising. It’s the least of my concerns at this point but they left a mess each time they came, insulation scraps and screws all over the place and tape stuck to the floor. After all that, the insulation has never been properly adhered to the ductwork and has fallen down repeatedly, there are multiple areas all over our basement where the fiberglass insulation is exposed and where the tape has visibly lifted and the insulation is just resting on top of the duct. Their communication is somehow even worse than their workmanship. I’ve been trying to speak to a manager about a refund since December (I have record of 10 such inquiries I made in that time) and I’ve either been ignored or told that someone will call me and it never happens. They did give me a refund that amounted to roughly 8% of what I paid for the duct wrapping about two weeks ago, without contacting me or letting me know which I found odd, however that is not at all reflective of what I should be refunded after all of this and I think they just did it in hopes that I would leave them alone. I really wanted to resolve this with them amicably and have been exceedingly patient with them but unfortunately that goodwill hasn’t been reciprocated. We paid for our ducts to be wrapped and sealed and I think it’s clear we didn’t get what we paid for."

Tyler A on March 2025

"I used Streamline Services to replace my HVAC system and to install insulation on the ductwork in my basement in August 2024, and unfortunately that was an extremely expensive mistake. We have since had them out 7 times that I have record of to repair issues related to the ductwork insulation, at extreme disruption to mine and my husband’s jobs which are based in our home, and on 2 of those occasions they also had a manager supervising. It’s the least of my concerns at this point but they left a mess each time they came, insulation scraps and screws all over the place and tape stuck to the floor. After all that, the insulation has never been properly adhered to the ductwork and has fallen down repeatedly, there are multiple areas all over our basement where the fiberglass insulation is exposed and where the tape has visibly lifted and the insulation is just resting on top of the duct. Their communication is somehow even worse than their workmanship. I’ve been trying to speak to a manager about a refund since December (I have record of 10 such inquiries I made in that time) and I’ve either been ignored or told that someone will call me and it never happens. They did give me a refund that amounted to roughly 8% of what I paid for the duct wrapping about two weeks ago, without contacting me or letting me know which I found odd, however that is not at all reflective of what I should be refunded after all of this and I think they just did it in hopes that I would leave them alone. I really wanted to resolve this with them amicably and have been exceedingly patient with them but unfortunately that goodwill hasn’t been reciprocated. We paid for our ducts to be wrapped and sealed and I think it’s clear we didn’t get what we paid for."

Tyler A on March 2025

Thermo Direct Inc.

Thermo Direct Inc.

Customers say: Super punctual

185 local quotes requested

26 years of experience

For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!

"I felt extremely cared for by the whole company. They were clear with what they were able to do, what the problems were, etc.. I was given an extreme amount of attention and I was so impressed with the work that I ended up going ahead and having them replace my hot water heater because I could trust that it was going to be done right."

Amy J on October 2025

"I felt extremely cared for by the whole company. They were clear with what they were able to do, what the problems were, etc.. I was given an extreme amount of attention and I was so impressed with the work that I ended up going ahead and having them replace my hot water heater because I could trust that it was going to be done right."

Amy J on October 2025

Alexander Services

Alexander Services

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

174 local quotes requested

Winner of the WRAL Voters' Choice Award 4 years in a row, Alexander Services provides Commercial and Residential Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical Installation, Repair and Service. We offer Same-Day Service, Exact-Time appointments and are open 7 days a week.

"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!"

Jean K on October 2025

"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!"

Jean K on October 2025

Bell Cow Services

Bell Cow Services

Customers say: Quality work

135 local quotes requested

11 years of experience

Starting in 2014, Bell Cow Services began to service customers in the Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville areas. Whether it's a simple repair, a new system installation, or a comprehensive maintenance package, customers began seeing the benefits of using Bell Cow - premium quality, a clear sense of value, and a level of urgency to meet customers needs in an appropriate timeframe. Since 2014, Bell Cow has added plumbers in it's original Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville markets, south western North Carolina and expanded by opening a third branch in Chesapeake, VA to service customers in the Hampton Roads market.

"Too expensive"

India H on March 2025

"Too expensive"

India H on March 2025

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

Baking soda and vinegar aren’t just great for making a volcano for your kid’s science project. You can also pour this dynamic duo down your shower drain to dissolve hair clogs. If that doesn’t do the trick, you can step it up with a commercial liquid drain cleaner.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.

A washing machine should drain the water used during its cycle through a drainpipe and out through the house’s plumbing. This is the same plumbing that sinks and shower drains run to, and if the U-bend is installed correctly, it shouldn’t smell. The total drainage from the house is then integrated into the city sewer system or, if you’re in the country, dispersed into a septic tank.

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