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Cary · Serves Raleigh
Cary Plumbing Company is a family-owned plumbing contractor in Cary, founded by James Cooke in 1982 and serving the greater Raleigh area. It works for homes and commercial clients on water heaters, fixtures, drain cleaning with video inspection, backflow certification, sewer, well and sump pumps, and whole-house re-piping. After-hours emergency calls are answered by staff.
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CK's Plumbing & Backflow is a licensed plumbing contractor in Raleigh, founded by Chris Kousis in 2010 and serving homes and businesses across Wake County and the Triangle. It handles plumbing repairs, certified backflow testing and repair, standard and tankless water heaters, drain cleaning, repiping and commercial plumbing. The company offers 24/7 emergency service and says its plumbers are paid hourly rather than on commission.
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Raleigh
Out The Door Plumbing is a Raleigh plumbing company specializing in water and sewer repair for homes and businesses in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Apex. Its licensed plumbers handle drain cleaning and inspection, sewer and main water line repair, water heaters including tankless units, leak and slab leak detection, repiping, fixtures, water softeners and filtration. Emergency calls are taken by phone.
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Raleigh
Raleigh Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is a family-owned plumbing contractor in Raleigh, established in 1993 and led by licensed plumber Gary Phillips. It handles service calls, new construction, remodels and ADA bathrooms for residential, commercial and multi-family properties across the Triangle. Its service department covers drain cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer and water line repairs and water heaters, with after-hours emergency service.
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Describe the affected drains, symptoms and previous blockages. Ask what clearing method is proposed and whether inspection or follow-up work is included.
Describe what you want inspected, repaired, replaced or installed. Tell the plumber about access and previous work, then ask what needs an assessment before a quote.
Give each plumber the same brief. Request separate labour, parts, access, removal and testing costs, with call-out charges, exclusions, warranties and payment terms in writing.
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Describe the affected drains, symptoms and previous blockages. Ask what clearing method is proposed and whether inspection or follow-up work is included. Include your location, property type and preferred timing. Give each company the same brief and compare the stated scope, materials, labour and exclusions.
Describe the affected drains, symptoms and previous blockages. Ask what clearing method is proposed and whether inspection or follow-up work is included. Include your location, property type and preferred timing. Give each company the same brief and compare the stated scope, materials, labour and exclusions.
Ask who will carry out the work and what qualifications, licensing and insurance apply to your project and location. Request supporting details and check them with the appropriate issuer where relevant. Confirm suitability directly with the plumber.
Each company sets its own prices. The quote can depend on affected drain and blockage, proposed cleaning method, drain access, inspection included or separate, follow-up work. Ask for an itemised price, call-out charges, exclusions and the approval process for extra work.
Share relevant photos you already have of the fixtures, visible pipework, equipment and access, plus model details or previous reports where available. Ask what else the provider needs to understand your request.
Ask whether your drain cleaning request needs an inspection before a firm quote. Confirm the assessment scope, any charge and which work or prices still need confirmation.
Agree how completion will be checked before work starts. Review the accepted scope and any testing, operating instructions, documentation, warranties and aftercare included. Record outstanding items and follow the agreed payment terms.
Review each company's listed services, real work, description and coverage for relevance to your project. Consider any displayed rating together with its review count, then contact the business to confirm experience, current availability and booking terms.
