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Quality Service Today Plumbing

831 S Eighth St
4.88(
8
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Approved Pro

Quality Service Today Plumbing

831 S Eighth St
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
133 local quotes requested

In the heart of Mebane, North Carolina, there is a name that residents have come to trust for their plumbing and septic needs—Quality Service Today. As a locally owned and operated business, Quality Service Today has been serving the community with top-notch plumbing and septic services, making customers their utmost priority. A Commitment to Quality Quality Service Today Plumbing and Septic Residential Service has made a name for itself by delivering exceptional service to the Mebane community. Their unwavering commitment to quality workmanship, professionalism, and customer satisfaction sets them apart from the competition. Quality Service Today Plumbing and Septic Residential Service in Mebane, NC truly places customers at the forefront of their business. They understand that plumbing and septic issues can be stressful, and they're dedicated to providing friendly, transparent, and responsive service. Their 24/7 emergency services ensure that no matter the time, they're there to assist with your plumbing and septic needs.

"Work was done in a timely manner. Were able to come the next day even though I didn’t have to have it done that quick. He explained everything and the job was done well."

Dennis W on October 2024

In the heart of Mebane, North Carolina, there is a name that residents have come to trust for their plumbing and septic needs—Quality Service Today. As a locally owned and operated business, Quality Service Today has been serving the community with top-notch plumbing and septic services, making customers their utmost priority. A Commitment to Quality Quality Service Today Plumbing and Septic Residential Service has made a name for itself by delivering exceptional service to the Mebane community. Their unwavering commitment to quality workmanship, professionalism, and customer satisfaction sets them apart from the competition. Quality Service Today Plumbing and Septic Residential Service in Mebane, NC truly places customers at the forefront of their business. They understand that plumbing and septic issues can be stressful, and they're dedicated to providing friendly, transparent, and responsive service. Their 24/7 emergency services ensure that no matter the time, they're there to assist with your plumbing and septic needs.

"Work was done in a timely manner. Were able to come the next day even though I didn’t have to have it done that quick. He explained everything and the job was done well."

Dennis W on October 2024


"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


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Thermo Direct Inc.

4901 Trademark Dr
4.52(
184
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Thermo Direct Inc.

4901 Trademark Dr
4.52(
184
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
270 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!

"Thermo Direct sent Joe Ginn to my home to replace my kitchen faucet! Joe did a FANTASTIC JOB!! He was kind, courteous, respectful and very professional!! He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Joe is a blessing as well as a great asset to your company!"

Jerry M on September 2025

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!

"Thermo Direct sent Joe Ginn to my home to replace my kitchen faucet! Joe did a FANTASTIC JOB!! He was kind, courteous, respectful and very professional!! He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Joe is a blessing as well as a great asset to your company!"

Jerry M on September 2025


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Streamline Services, Inc

6521 MT HERMAN RD
4.71(
712
)
Approved Pro

Streamline Services, Inc

6521 MT HERMAN RD
4.71(
712
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
184 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

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

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


Avatar for Cohesion, Inc.

Cohesion, Inc.

5216 Yates Mill Pond Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Cohesion, Inc.

5216 Yates Mill Pond Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cohesion is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024

Cohesion is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024


Perry Willoughby Contracting

500 Royal Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Perry Willoughby Contracting

500 Royal Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They are very trustworthy and energetic with a good go get em attitude."

Elizabeth C on August 2018

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They are very trustworthy and energetic with a good go get em attitude."

Elizabeth C on August 2018


Dynamic Plumbing

133 Newcastle Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Dynamic Plumbing

133 Newcastle Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very honest contractor does quality work. Prices are more than reasonable. I am very happy with my new shower."

April R on May 2021

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very honest contractor does quality work. Prices are more than reasonable. I am very happy with my new shower."

April R on May 2021


Lorren Petroleum Service, LLC

319 Waldo Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Lorren Petroleum Service, LLC

319 Waldo Street
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Allison's Welding

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

Allison's Welding

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022


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6 & Fix Heating & Cooling, Inc.

9006 Glenwood Ave
4.46(
12
)
Approved Pro

6 & Fix Heating & Cooling, Inc.

9006 Glenwood Ave
4.46(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
19 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.

"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."

Kyle G on August 2024

Trusted HVAC licensed company servicing the Raleigh Durham area for more than 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers every heating and cooling need. We offer 24 hour service and offer same day service calls.

"Overpriced and lacking follow through. After spending $14,000 on a new unit, I have had 3 service calls in 3 months. Now when I call, I get the same response, â Iâ ll pass the request alongâ and have received no updated and meanwhile it is 84 degrees in my house."

Kyle G on August 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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