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Avatar for DB Plumbing Inc

DB Plumbing Inc

PO Box 4516
4.69(
217
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Approved Pro

DB Plumbing Inc

PO Box 4516
4.69(
217
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

DB Plumbing, Inc. is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team, Donald and Jo Barnhouse For the past 10 years DB Plumbing, Inc has been proudly serving New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties. Whether you are looking for maintenance on your hot water heater, sewer and drain cleaning, or new faucets and fixtures, we can do it all. Customer satisfaction is our # 1 priority, and our team of professional plumbers will work with you to make sure you get exactly what you want. DB Plumbing, Inc. has a full one-year warranty on all repairs! DB Plumbing, Inc. would consider it a privilege to be considered your plumber and looks forward to gaining your confidence.

"they did a a great job, im impress with the job they did the price is pretty pricey but was reasonable."

Charles W on February 2023

DB Plumbing, Inc. is family owned and operated by a husband and wife team, Donald and Jo Barnhouse For the past 10 years DB Plumbing, Inc has been proudly serving New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties. Whether you are looking for maintenance on your hot water heater, sewer and drain cleaning, or new faucets and fixtures, we can do it all. Customer satisfaction is our # 1 priority, and our team of professional plumbers will work with you to make sure you get exactly what you want. DB Plumbing, Inc. has a full one-year warranty on all repairs! DB Plumbing, Inc. would consider it a privilege to be considered your plumber and looks forward to gaining your confidence.

"they did a a great job, im impress with the job they did the price is pretty pricey but was reasonable."

Charles W on February 2023


Tar Heel Basement Systems

2155 Enterprise Drive Northeast
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Tar Heel Basement Systems

2155 Enterprise Drive Northeast
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
39 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Tar Heel Basement Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."

Ricky G on February 2025

Tar Heel Basement Systems, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."

Ricky G on February 2025


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Vantage Plumbing

2221 Washington St.
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Vantage Plumbing

2221 Washington St.
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Where Quality Flows and Customer Satisfaction Never Runs Dry! Vantage Plumbing 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.

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Thomas M on April 2025

Where Quality Flows and Customer Satisfaction Never Runs Dry! Vantage Plumbing 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.

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Thomas M on April 2025


Peterson Brothers Contracting and Remodeling

91 Bridge Side Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Peterson Brothers Contracting and Remodeling

91 Bridge Side Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Did a good job and pricing is reasonable"

Tim P on May 2018

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Did a good job and pricing is reasonable"

Tim P on May 2018


Howard's Tile Of Wilmington

5033 Pine Street
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro

Howard's Tile Of Wilmington

5033 Pine Street
5.00(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Are there tile projects lingering in the back of your mind that you just don't have the time or ability to tackle? Wanting to get a fair price for the work that you are desperate to get done? Well, help is on the way. Our business is dedicated to providing property owners with tile repair. Contact us for anything from full installations to tile repair. We are ready and able to help you check that pesky task off your "to-do" list!

"Mike did great work on our shower remodel. Communication was great all the way from planning to installation. Provided daily pictures of progress and showed up when he was scheduled to be there. Beautiful Shower! We are thrilled. Called Mike several months later for a follow-up concern and he responded quickly and addressed our issue."

Peter Y on January 2024

Are there tile projects lingering in the back of your mind that you just don't have the time or ability to tackle? Wanting to get a fair price for the work that you are desperate to get done? Well, help is on the way. Our business is dedicated to providing property owners with tile repair. Contact us for anything from full installations to tile repair. We are ready and able to help you check that pesky task off your "to-do" list!

"Mike did great work on our shower remodel. Communication was great all the way from planning to installation. Provided daily pictures of progress and showed up when he was scheduled to be there. Beautiful Shower! We are thrilled. Called Mike several months later for a follow-up concern and he responded quickly and addressed our issue."

Peter Y on January 2024


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Read Construction

5520 Fleet Rd
4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro

Read Construction

5520 Fleet Rd
4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Read Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Replaced shower and vanity in 1 bathroom, installed new cerimic tile in shower, bathroom floor. Vanity and tile covered over bathroom exesting vent. (wife takes cold shower when she ) . Shower doors had excessive spacing and had to be reinstalled, so as not to leak on floor. The existing commode when reinstalled now leaks. Lance Read was called to repair but never showed up. The existing bathroom door has scars from demon. Molding both shoe and base not installed correctl. Shower no. 2 was even worse. When they left not finishing, his worker stole items from house. I have pictures and can/will invite anyone to see. This was the worse experience I have ever had in my life."

Philip B on March 2025

Read Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Replaced shower and vanity in 1 bathroom, installed new cerimic tile in shower, bathroom floor. Vanity and tile covered over bathroom exesting vent. (wife takes cold shower when she ) . Shower doors had excessive spacing and had to be reinstalled, so as not to leak on floor. The existing commode when reinstalled now leaks. Lance Read was called to repair but never showed up. The existing bathroom door has scars from demon. Molding both shoe and base not installed correctl. Shower no. 2 was even worse. When they left not finishing, his worker stole items from house. I have pictures and can/will invite anyone to see. This was the worse experience I have ever had in my life."

Philip B on March 2025


Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear

P.O. Box 369
4.40(
35
)
Approved Pro

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear

P.O. Box 369
4.40(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
100 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Welcome to Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear! We're a locally owned and operated plumbing company with national support. We're here to solve your plumbing problems, big and small, throughout Wilmington and Brunswick County We deliver the level of service we do by adhering to a strong set of national standards, which means we never cut corners. Our customers love us for it, and that's why they continue to turn to our company for both residential and commercial plumbing services. Hire us today and we'll count the trip charge towards your repair/install!

"$600 to fix a garden hose spigot and left the place a mess. Left insulation all over the floor and left the lid to the meter pit open. Will not be using Mr Rooter or Angi again. No way. "

Robert C on August 2025

Welcome to Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear! We're a locally owned and operated plumbing company with national support. We're here to solve your plumbing problems, big and small, throughout Wilmington and Brunswick County We deliver the level of service we do by adhering to a strong set of national standards, which means we never cut corners. Our customers love us for it, and that's why they continue to turn to our company for both residential and commercial plumbing services. Hire us today and we'll count the trip charge towards your repair/install!

"$600 to fix a garden hose spigot and left the place a mess. Left insulation all over the floor and left the lid to the meter pit open. Will not be using Mr Rooter or Angi again. No way. "

Robert C on August 2025


Avatar for Port City Gas Works

Port City Gas Works

339 Knollwood Drive
4.84(
41
)
Approved Pro

Port City Gas Works

339 Knollwood Drive
4.84(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We are committed to excellence 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. Extensive knowledge of propane, natural gas and all renovations 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.

"Very professional and thorough. Installed a new gas line to our grill and fire table. Will definitely contact them for our fireplace cleaning. Very happy customer. "

Jill B on June 2025

We are committed to excellence 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. Extensive knowledge of propane, natural gas and all renovations 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.

"Very professional and thorough. Installed a new gas line to our grill and fire table. Will definitely contact them for our fireplace cleaning. Very happy customer. "

Jill B on June 2025


Avatar for Five Star Bath Solutions of Raleigh

Five Star Bath Solutions of Raleigh

744 Merritt Capital Drive, Suite 115
4.89(
23
)
Approved Pro

Five Star Bath Solutions of Raleigh

744 Merritt Capital Drive, Suite 115
4.89(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
360 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We provide five star quality Raleigh bathroom renovations WITHOUT the five star price. Five Star Bath Solutions of Raleigh delivers the highest quality materials and professional bathroom remodeling services, while respecting your time, space, AND budget. Call us today!

"My team was fabulous, from beginning to end!! Brad Mercer-Sales, Bob High-Project Manager, Kaveeh and Josneil-Shower Installers, Emaurey Painting, Juarez Hardwood Flooring All work was thorough and done on time. All workers in the home were always friendly, hardworking, caring, respectful of my property. A big thank-you to my Five Star team! Before and after photos. "

Marcia B on August 2025

We provide five star quality Raleigh bathroom renovations WITHOUT the five star price. Five Star Bath Solutions of Raleigh delivers the highest quality materials and professional bathroom remodeling services, while respecting your time, space, AND budget. Call us today!

"My team was fabulous, from beginning to end!! Brad Mercer-Sales, Bob High-Project Manager, Kaveeh and Josneil-Shower Installers, Emaurey Painting, Juarez Hardwood Flooring All work was thorough and done on time. All workers in the home were always friendly, hardworking, caring, respectful of my property. A big thank-you to my Five Star team! Before and after photos. "

Marcia B on August 2025


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Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC

3001 Flight Path Dr
4.80(
149
)
Approved Pro

Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC

3001 Flight Path Dr
4.80(
149
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
215 local quotes requested

Thank you for considering Mr. Appliance. We offer appliance repair service to the residents of New Hanover and North Brunswick counties in NC. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service repair with friendly, trained technicians. Call us today for more information. At Mr. Appliance you can depend on: Prompt, efficient attention A solid quote before the service begins - no surprises Our "leave no trace" clean-up commitment Courteous and skilled in-home service professionals Never an over-time charge - we charge by the job, not by the hour.

"Good and quick service."

Tammy S on December 2023

Thank you for considering Mr. Appliance. We offer appliance repair service to the residents of New Hanover and North Brunswick counties in NC. Our goal is to provide the highest quality service repair with friendly, trained technicians. Call us today for more information. At Mr. Appliance you can depend on: Prompt, efficient attention A solid quote before the service begins - no surprises Our "leave no trace" clean-up commitment Courteous and skilled in-home service professionals Never an over-time charge - we charge by the job, not by the hour.

"Good and quick service."

Tammy S on December 2023

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

If you're replacing a broken water heater, now is a great time to make sure you're selecting a unit that has the right capacity for your household. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a small 50-gallon to 60-gallon tank is sufficient for households with one to three people. A medium-sized 80-gallon tank is considered ideal for three to four people. A larger tank may be needed if your household has four to six people.

Water heaters seldom ever burst, but when they do, you should know the warning signs to protect your home. The biggest sign that your water heater is about to burst is a sulfuric smell. If your home inexplicably smells like rotten eggs, then this could be an indication of a gas leak in your gas water heater. If gas leaks out of the unit, it could ignite and cause an explosion, so you should immediately shut off the gas and call a plumber near you to inspect your water heater.

There are many issues that can cause cold showers, but the most likely is a problem with your water heater, especially if other fixtures also don’t get hot water. If it’s just your shower not getting hot water, you likely have a broken or damaged shower cartridge. You can replace this yourself or hire a plumber to do the work for you if you’re not comfortable working with plumbing.

When wondering what size of breaker for a water heater is appropriate, the majority of hot water heaters need a 30-amp, two-pole breaker. Most residential water heaters use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts. If your appliance matches these measurements, a 30-amp breaker is likely perfect. Owners of point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts often find that a 30-amp breaker is adequate. Water heaters that use more watts than average may need a 40-amp breaker. Smaller units that use fewer watts could potentially use a 20-amp breaker.

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