Burlington Plumbing Company handles residential and commercial plumbing across Burlington and the wider Alamance County area. Whether you own a home, manage a rental property, or run a commercial building, we cover the full range of plumbing work, from a dripping faucet to a failed water heater to a sewer line that needs clearing. We are open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
We know this area. We know its older pipes. Leaks traced to the source.
Call (743) 263-2235 for a quote. One call gets the leak looked at.
No matter what's going wrong with your pipes, there is a straightforward path to getting it fixed. We handle the everyday plumbing work that homeowners, landlords, and property managers call about, and we handle the larger jobs that require a full assessment before anything is touched. The goal is the plumbing done properly, start to finish.
Here is what we cover:
Each job is scoped before anything is scheduled. You know what is involved and what it costs before work begins. We make the repair and leave it tidy.
Hearing a running toilet or a drip behind the wall? Some plumbing problems give you time to plan. Others do not. A burst pipe, a major leak, no hot water, a sewer backup, or an overflow at a fixture all call for a fast response, and short-notice work is available. When you call, the job is scoped on the phone so the visit covers what actually needs to happen, not a general look around.
We are open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and that availability covers residential homes, rental properties, apartment buildings, and commercial accounts. Property managers dealing with a plumbing failure in an occupied unit can call the same number. Plumbing visits scheduled without the runaround, for any property type.
Call (743) 263-2235 to get the job on the schedule. Knowing the cause makes the repair decision simple.
Your time matters, so we keep the plumbing job moving, starting with a clear picture of what is blocking the drain and where. Kitchen drains clog from grease and food buildup. Bathroom drains back up from hair and soap residue. Floor drains in laundry rooms and utility spaces slow down from sediment. Main drains carry all of it, and when a main drain backs up, the whole house feels it. We clear drains by the method the blockage calls for, including hydro jetting for stubborn or recurring clogs that a standard snake will not fully clear.
Sewer and main line service goes further than drain cleaning. A sewer line inspection identifies where the problem is sitting, whether it is a partial blockage, a root intrusion, a bellied section, or a break in the line. Rooter service clears the blockage. When the line is damaged enough that clearing it is only a short-term fix, we talk through repair and replacement options, including trenchless methods where the situation allows. We speak only to the sewer line itself, from the house to the point of connection. Slab leak detection is worth mentioning here too: a leak running beneath a concrete slab can mimic a drain problem, and pressure testing identifies it before a wall or floor gets opened unnecessarily.
Commercial properties have their own drain and sewer demands. Restaurants, office buildings, and apartment complexes run higher volumes through their lines and need a plumber who can work around a schedule. We handle commercial drain and sewer calls alongside residential work. Slow drains are easier to clear before they stop completely.
Choosing the right plumbing fix is easier than it sounds, once the source of the problem is confirmed. Hidden leaks are the ones that cause the most damage because they go unnoticed until a ceiling stain appears or a water bill spikes without explanation. Pressure testing and electronic leak detection methods locate where a line is losing pressure without opening every wall in the house. Slab leak detection follows the same principle: find the leak first, then decide how to access and repair it. Finding the source before opening walls saves cost and limits the disruption to the property.
Pipe repair covers a range of situations. A single corroded section can often be cut out and replaced. But in older Burlington housing stock, where galvanized pipe has been in place for decades, a patch is sometimes the start of a longer conversation about whole-house repiping. PEX repiping is a common solution in these situations: the material resists corrosion, handles pressure well, and works in the tight spaces that older homes present. We give straight answers about your pipes and fixtures, including when a repair is the right call and when repiping makes more sense over time. Knowing the cause makes the repair decision simple.
A tank water heater that is not producing hot water, cycling inconsistently, or showing visible corrosion around the connections is telling you something. The visit covers a full assessment of the unit: the heating element, the thermostat, the anode rod, the connections, and the condition of the tank itself. Sometimes the fix is straightforward. When the tank has reached the end of its useful life, replacement is the cleaner answer, and the pricing is explained on the call before anything is scheduled.
Tankless water heater installation is a different job from swapping a tank unit. A tankless system heats water on demand rather than maintaining a stored supply, which changes the installation requirements: the gas line or electrical supply, the venting configuration, and the flow rate all factor into whether a given unit is right for a Burlington home or a commercial property. We handle both new installations and repairs on tankless units already in place. Slow drains are easier to clear before they stop completely, and the same logic applies to a water heater showing early warning signs. We make the repair and leave it tidy.
Alamance County's mix of older homes, clay-heavy soils, and seasonal rainfall patterns shapes which plumbing jobs come up most often here. Working here means getting your plumbing right the first visit.
Burlington's four-season climate brings heavy rain events, and low-lying properties with basements can take on water when the ground saturates quickly. A sump pump moves that water out of the pit before it reaches the floor. Installation involves setting the pump in the pit, running the discharge line to a safe exit point, and confirming the float switch triggers at the right level. An existing pump that runs constantly, fails to start, or is more than several years old is worth having assessed before the next storm arrives.
Mature trees are part of what makes Alamance County's older neighborhoods what they are, but their roots follow moisture, and older clay sewer lines give roots a way in. Once inside, roots expand with the line and eventually block flow entirely. Rooter service clears the blockage and restores flow. A line inspection after clearing shows whether the root entry point has damaged the pipe enough to warrant repair or trenchless replacement. Catching it at the clearing stage is less disruptive than waiting until the line collapses.
Municipal water in Burlington and well water across parts of Alamance County can carry mineral hardness that shortens the life of fixtures, water heaters, and appliances over time. A water softener connects directly to the home's supply line and treats the water before it reaches the rest of the plumbing. Installation involves selecting the right unit for the household's water volume, running the inlet and outlet connections, and setting up the brine tank. Water filtration systems address a related but separate concern and can be installed alongside a softener where the water supply warrants it.
No matter what's going wrong with your pipes, the work looks a little different depending on the property. Residential plumbing covers the full range of what homeowners and landlords deal with: fixture installs, drain service, water heater work, repiping, and the occasional emergency that cannot wait. Rental properties and apartment buildings add a layer of scheduling complexity, and we work with landlords and property managers to get the job handled without disrupting tenants longer than necessary.
Commercial plumbing operates at a different scale. Office buildings, restaurants, and multi-unit residential properties run higher demand through their supply and drain lines, and code-compliant work matters more when the building is occupied by staff or tenants. We schedule commercial work around business hours where possible and scope the job clearly before anything starts. Clear communication from the first call to the final test keeps commercial projects on track and on budget.
We serve Burlington and the surrounding area, including Graham, Mebane, Elon, Gibsonville, Haw River, and Snow Camp. One call gets the leak looked at.
We serve Burlington as the primary area and cover the surrounding communities in Alamance County, including Graham, Mebane, Elon, Gibsonville, Haw River, Snow Camp, and Swepsonville.
If your property is in Alamance County and you are not sure whether it falls within our service area, call (743) 263-2235 and we will confirm. Most calls in the county are within range.
When you call, we scope the job on the phone, confirm the price, and schedule the visit from there. The visit covers diagnosing the problem, completing the repair or installation, and testing the work before we leave. You know the cost before anyone comes to the property, and the scope is set before work begins.
A description of the symptoms helps most: what you are seeing, where it is happening, and how long it has been going on. For drain problems, whether it is one fixture or multiple fixtures tells us a lot about where the blockage is sitting. For water heater calls, the age of the unit and whether it is tank or tankless helps us give you a more accurate range before the visit.
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers across Burlington and Alamance County for both routine plumbing repairs and urgent calls on occupied units. The scope and pricing are confirmed before anyone goes to the property, so tenants are not left waiting longer than necessary.
Call (743) 263-2235 to discuss how to handle plumbing service across your portfolio.
The price is confirmed on the call based on what you describe, and the scope is set before the visit is scheduled. If the visit reveals something different from what was described, we talk through it before any additional work is done. You are not handed a revised bill after the fact without a conversation first.
Low water pressure across multiple fixtures, water stains on ceilings or walls, slow drains throughout the house, a running toilet that will not stop, or a spike in your water bill without an obvious cause all point to a plumbing issue worth having looked at. Some of these, like a running toilet or a slow drain, are easier to address early before they turn into larger problems.
Call (743) 263-2235 and describe what you are seeing, and we can tell you how urgent it is.
A drain that clogs repeatedly in the same spot usually points to something in the pipe itself rather than surface buildup. In Burlington's older housing stock, that often means root intrusion in a clay or cast-iron line, a belly in the pipe where debris collects, or corrosion that has narrowed the pipe wall. A camera inspection shows what is actually happening inside the line so the repair targets the real cause rather than just clearing the symptom again.
It helps to clear access to the fixture, the shutoff valve, and any space the plumber will need to work in, such as under a sink cabinet or around a water heater. If the main shutoff is in a crawl space or behind stored items, knowing its location ahead of time speeds things up. We will let you know on the call if there is anything specific to have ready for the job.
We take calls every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, including weekends. That availability covers routine scheduling and emergency calls alike, for both residential and commercial properties.
Call (743) 263-2235 to get a quote or get on the schedule.
Plumbing done to code. Clean, tested repairs. Pricing set out up front.
When you call, the job is scoped on the phone. You get the rate before anything is scheduled, and the quote covers what the visit actually involves. There are no vague estimates that change once someone arrives. The price is confirmed, the scope is clear, and then the work gets scheduled.
Both residential and commercial customers can call for a quote on any job, large or small. Plumbing inspections are available for buyers, landlords, and property managers who want a clear picture of a property's plumbing before a purchase, a lease, or a renovation. Burlington Plumbing Company is available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Call (743) 263-2235 to get a quote and get the work on the schedule.
Every plumbing job is different, but the process starts the same way: a call, a clear scope, and a price confirmed before anything is scheduled. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and one practical detail worth knowing before you book.
Call (743) 263-2235 any day between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM to talk through what your property needs.
| Service Type | What It Covers | Typical Situations | Things to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sump Pump Installation |
| Burlington properties with crawl-space or below-grade foundations in low-lying areas prone to seasonal flooding | Alamance County receives substantial rainfall year-round, making a properly sized sump pump a practical investment before the next heavy rain |
| Well Pump Service |
| Rural Alamance County properties on private well systems with pressure loss or no water at the faucet | Pressure tank failure is a common cause of pump short-cycling and is worth checking alongside the pump itself |
| Water Softener Installation |
| Homes in parts of Alamance County where mineral hardness is leaving scale on fixtures or shortening appliance life | Installing the softener ahead of the water heater reduces scale buildup inside the tank or heat exchanger |
| Tree-Root Sewer Line Service |
| Burlington homes in established neighborhoods with mature trees near older clay or cast-iron sewer lines | Root clearing in an older line is often a recurring need, and the camera inspection tells you how much pipe life remains |
| Toilet Repair & Installation |
| Homeowners and landlords dealing with running, weak-flushing, or cracked toilets | A running toilet can waste a significant volume of water daily, so early repair keeps utility costs down |
| Whole-Home Repiping |
| Older Burlington homes with recurring leaks, discolored water, or pressure loss across the whole house | Repiping addresses the root cause rather than patching individual sections that will continue to fail |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal |
| Homes or rentals with slow or stopped drains | Hydro jetting scours pipe walls clean and is the better choice for grease-packed or root-affected lines |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation |
| Kitchen and bathroom upgrades, or fixtures that have started leaking at the valve or base | Corroded angle stops are often discovered during fixture swaps and are worth replacing at the same visit |
| Garbage Disposal Service |
| Kitchens where the disposal hums but does not spin, leaks at the flange, or has stopped running entirely | The drain connection is checked and confirmed clear before the visit is closed out |
| Sewer & Main Line Service |
| Properties where multiple fixtures back up at once or sewage odors appear in the yard | Camera inspection shows exactly where a blockage or joint failure sits before any repair decision is made |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement |
| Any household or business with inconsistent hot water, a leaking tank, or a unit past its useful life | Mineral hardness in parts of Alamance County accelerates scale buildup inside tankless units, so descaling extends service life |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair |
| Homes with pressure that has dropped across multiple fixtures or valves that have seized | A shutoff valve that has not moved in years is worth servicing before an emergency forces the issue |
| Slab Leak Detection & Repair |
| Homes built on a concrete slab with unexplained hot spots, wet flooring, or pressure loss | Locating the leak precisely keeps concrete cutting to the minimum area needed |
| Emergency Plumbing |
| Any situation where water is actively damaging the property or multiple systems have failed at once | We take emergency calls every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and scope the job on the phone so the visit is prepared for what the situation involves |
| Leak Detection & Repair |
| Any property with unexplained water stains, rising bills, or damp walls | Finding the source first limits how much surface has to be opened during the repair |
Call (743) 263-2235 any day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and we will walk through what your property needs and confirm a price before anything is scheduled.
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