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Barrow Construction

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Barrow Construction

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130 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Barrow Construction, LLC has been serving as a leading Construction Company in the Virginia-North Carolina area since it was founded in 1999. Beginning as a small company doing decks, siding, framing, and interior trim, Barrow Construction has grown to provide over 25 residential and commercial services. After over 20 years in the business, Barrow Construction wants to focus on the residential construction sector in the southeastern Virginia/northeastern North Carolina area. Barrow Construction works hand in hand with their clients creating something custom and uniquely yours! Call us today, and let's make your idea a reality.

Barrow Construction, LLC has been serving as a leading Construction Company in the Virginia-North Carolina area since it was founded in 1999. Beginning as a small company doing decks, siding, framing, and interior trim, Barrow Construction has grown to provide over 25 residential and commercial services. After over 20 years in the business, Barrow Construction wants to focus on the residential construction sector in the southeastern Virginia/northeastern North Carolina area. Barrow Construction works hand in hand with their clients creating something custom and uniquely yours! Call us today, and let's make your idea a reality.


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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair

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Customers say: Super punctual
30365 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Super helpful"

Michele H on November 2025

NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls

"Super helpful"

Michele H on November 2025



Maintenance Plumbing

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Maintenance Plumbing

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15 years of experience

We are a small local company willing to provide a great service at reasonable prices on plumbing repair. we service home and agricultural needs as well as some commercial plumbing needs.

We are a small local company willing to provide a great service at reasonable prices on plumbing repair. we service home and agricultural needs as well as some commercial plumbing needs.


Champion Plumbing of The Carolinas

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Champion Plumbing of The Carolinas

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18 years of experience

COMMERICIAL-RESIDENTIAL-24 HOUR SERVICE Our Field Technicians are some of the best in the industry. We're dedicated to providing excellent service to all of our clients, regardless of how big or small the job. We treat each customer with the highest level of professionalism and we Guarantee all of our work. Highly skilled Plumbers Certified & Licensed Professionals 24 Hour Emergency Response

COMMERICIAL-RESIDENTIAL-24 HOUR SERVICE Our Field Technicians are some of the best in the industry. We're dedicated to providing excellent service to all of our clients, regardless of how big or small the job. We treat each customer with the highest level of professionalism and we Guarantee all of our work. Highly skilled Plumbers Certified & Licensed Professionals 24 Hour Emergency Response



Solar Wolf Energy

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Solar Wolf Energy

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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!



Miller Plumbing Systems Inc

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Miller Plumbing Systems Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SERVING WATAUGA, AVERY, AND ASHE COUNTIES Complete plumbing installations for residential and commercial new construction. Complete remodeling or updating of old plumbing fixtures and faucets. Replacement of older high water consumption fixtures and faucets with new low water use products. We provide and install high quality A.O. Smith water heaters or we can also install water heaters you have purchased Incinerator garbage disposals with full 2 or 4 year in home parts and labor warranties. We sell and install Delta, Kohler, Moen We also sell and install toilets, lavatories, bathtubs and shower units. Ask us about our great flushing inexpensive water saving toilets. The price, quality and performance of these toilets are a great value for our customers. Replacement of old worn ou Acid Nuetralizers for low pH well waters (Blue green stains on you fixtures. Low pH water is common in the high country and destroys your pipes). Iron removers (orange or red stains on plumbing fix tures). Whole house sediment cartridge filters.

"Repair went great, and was done in timely manner. Very much appreciated!"

Gavin F on August 2018

SERVING WATAUGA, AVERY, AND ASHE COUNTIES Complete plumbing installations for residential and commercial new construction. Complete remodeling or updating of old plumbing fixtures and faucets. Replacement of older high water consumption fixtures and faucets with new low water use products. We provide and install high quality A.O. Smith water heaters or we can also install water heaters you have purchased Incinerator garbage disposals with full 2 or 4 year in home parts and labor warranties. We sell and install Delta, Kohler, Moen We also sell and install toilets, lavatories, bathtubs and shower units. Ask us about our great flushing inexpensive water saving toilets. The price, quality and performance of these toilets are a great value for our customers. Replacement of old worn ou Acid Nuetralizers for low pH well waters (Blue green stains on you fixtures. Low pH water is common in the high country and destroys your pipes). Iron removers (orange or red stains on plumbing fix tures). Whole house sediment cartridge filters.

"Repair went great, and was done in timely manner. Very much appreciated!"

Gavin F on August 2018


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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The lifespan of your water heater depends on the type of water. For traditional water heaters, you can expect it to last between 8 and 12 years if gas or 10 to 15 years if electric. Tankless water heaters can last up to 20 years with proper maintenance. The total number of years you’ll get out of your water heater depends on the maintenance it receives and how much it’s used.

Gas water heaters last between eight and 12 years on average. You can help them reach their maximum lifespan with regular cleanings, maintenance, and professional checkups, though don’t hesitate to swing for a full replacement if the total cost of repairs is greater than that of purchasing and installing a new unit. 

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

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