Plumber in Raleigh, NC
Water heaters, drains, sewer lines, toilets and faucets, and whole-house repiping — from the bungalows of Five Points and Oakwood to the newest builds in Wakefield and Brier Creek. A licensed plumber on every job, and the price in writing before any work starts.
Free in-home quotes during business hours — no trip charge, no estimate fee, no obligation to buy. Sending the form requests a visit — our dispatcher will call you to set the time.
What we do in Raleigh
Pick the problem, and we'll take it from there
Every service below is handled by ARC's own licensed plumbers — no subcontractors, no mystery vans. Each link goes to the full page for that service.
Water Heaters
No hot water is nobody's idea of a morning. Repair and same-visit diagnosis for tank water heaters, replacement with posted flat-rate prices and a 5-year ARC warranty — and the Rinnai tankless page if you're weighing the switch — including who shouldn't go tankless.
Emergency Plumbing
Our emergency line is answered 24/7 and passed straight to the on-call technician, who calls you back. After-hours fees are quoted before anyone is dispatched — no surprises stacked on top of a bad night.
Sewer Lines
Camera inspections, repairs and full replacements. In Raleigh the service line is yours all the way to the City's main — see who owns what — so we show you the camera footage before anyone talks about digging.
Toilets, Faucets & Fixtures
Running toilets, dripping faucets, garbage disposals and shower valves. We repair what's worth repairing, replace what isn't, and tell you which is which.
Drain Cleaning
Slow or blocked drains cleared, with a camera inspection when the same drain keeps clogging — so you find out why instead of paying to clear it again.
Repiping & Polybutylene
Whole-house repiping with PEX-A, and polybutylene identification — about a third of Raleigh was built in the PB era. Details below.
Water Lines
Repair and replacement of the water service line between the meter and the house, pressure problems and yard leaks included.
Commercial Plumbing
Service and maintenance for Raleigh businesses and property managers, coordinated around your access and hours.
Worth knowing in Raleigh
A third of Raleigh grew up in the polybutylene era
Raleigh's boom years built great neighborhoods — and left a lot of gray plastic pipe inside the walls.
About a third of Raleigh's housing — roughly 72,000 of 218,000 homes — was built between 1980 and 1999, the years when polybutylene (PB) water pipe was installed across the country. Not every home from those years has it, and having it doesn't mean yours is failing today. But PB degrades from the inside, where you can't see it, so if your home dates to the subdivisions that filled in North Raleigh and beyond during those decades, it's worth knowing what's in the walls.
Find out what you have
PB is usually gray, stamped “PB2110”. The repiping page shows exactly how to check at your water heater or under a sink — or we'll check during any visit, free.
Spot repair vs. repipe
We repair PB leaks. But once PB has started leaking, we recommend replacing the rest — the same degradation is under way in the pipe that hasn't failed yet. We'll show you what we find and put both options in writing.
How an ARC repipe works
PEX-A replacement, typically 2–4 days for a 3-bed/2-bath home, with at least one working bathroom every night. We cut drywall cleanly but don't patch or paint — we refer a local painter. Details, research and FAQ on the repiping page.
Housing figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023, table B25034, city of Raleigh.
ARC Signature Work
Signed work in Raleigh
Real jobs, photographed on site and signed by the ARC plumber who did the work.
What Raleigh customers say
ARC Plumbing is the best emergency plumber in the Raleigh area. Had a leaking toilet in the basement apartment and guests arriving tomorrow. Called them at 10:30 this morning and they had someone here in under 2 hours. You just can't beat that kind of service.
These are the guys you want. They ran a new water line — very efficiently run, thoughtfully-placed cutoff valve, smart and cordial service. Excellent price. Quick, free estimate. Everything you want and then some. I'm in NW Raleigh.
From ARC Plumbing's Google reviews (★ average).
Raleigh-specific
Sewer backup? In Raleigh, that pipe is probably yours
Raleigh's rule is simple and a little brutal — and it's not the same as Cary's, where the Town clears some blockages for you, so don't go by what a friend one town over was told.
| Where the problem is | Whose it is |
|---|---|
| The main sewer lines in the public right-of-way (streets, sidewalks) | The City of Raleigh |
| The service line from your home to the point it connects to the City's main — including the stretch under the yard and toward the street | You (the homeowner) |
Source: City of Raleigh, “Know Your Pipes,” raleighnc.gov — checked September 30, 2026.
That's why we put a camera in the line first. The expensive part of a Raleigh sewer problem is usually on the homeowner's side, so before anyone talks about digging, we show you the footage — where the problem is, what it actually is, and whose side of the connection it's on. The water-side rule isn't published as clearly as the sewer rule; if you've got a leak between the meter and the house, call (919) 888-3500 and we'll help you sort it out.
If it's your side, the drain cleaning and sewer line pages explain how we handle it from there.
What to expect
How a visit works
You call, a person answers
During business hours, our own dispatcher answers every call — a real person, in our office, who can tell Five Points from Falls River. Tell them what the plumbing is doing and they'll set up your visit.
We look before we quote
A licensed plumber comes out, checks the actual problem, and explains what they found. In-home quotes are free — no trip charge, no estimate fee.
The price, in writing, first
You get the recommendation, the reason and the price in writing before any work starts. Ask questions, think it over, compare — there's no countdown clock.
Nights and weekends
Plumbing emergencies have a real talent for Saturday nights. Our emergency line is answered 24/7 by an answering service, which sends your information straight to the on-call technician — they call you back, usually within minutes.
After-hours and weekend emergencies carry a flat $365 dispatch fee. It covers scheduling and sending a technician to your property, it's confirmed with you before anyone is dispatched, and it's additional to any repair charges. During normal business hours there's no call-out fee.
Permits and inspections
ARC can pull all permits and call in inspections when needed, so you're not chasing the City of Raleigh's inspections office yourself. We'll tell you up front whether your job needs one.
Already holding another plumber's quote? We'll give you a free second opinion on site.
You deserve to understand the problem and the price before you decide.
We built ARC so the person diagnosing your plumbing has no reason to talk you into more than you need.
In-home quotes are free. No trip charge. No estimate fee. No obligation to buy. You can find out what the work costs before deciding whether to spend the money.
No sales commission. Sometimes the right answer is a big repair. Sometimes it isn't. How we pay our people shouldn't change the recommendation.
You get the recommendation, the reason, and the price in writing. Ask questions. Think about it. Compare it. Call us when you're ready.
Already have a quote from another plumber? We'll give you a free second opinion. · Read the full ARC Promise →
Where we work
All over Raleigh — inside the Beltline and out past the 540 loop
North Hills, Five Points, Oakwood, Mordecai, Boylan Heights, the Village District (plenty of us still say Cameron Village), Brier Creek, Wakefield, Bedford, Falls River — if it's Raleigh, or anywhere else in Wake County, we're there. The housing runs from 1920s bungalows to brand-new builds, the plumbing problems change with the decade, and we work on all of it from our shop in Fuquay-Varina.
If you smell gas, don't stay to troubleshoot. Leave immediately and warn others to stay away. From a safe place, call 911 and Enbridge Gas North Carolina at 877-776-2427. Don't flip light switches, use phones, garage door openers or flashlights inside, don't try to turn gas valves on or off, and don't start nearby vehicles — sparks can ignite gas. (Steps per Enbridge Gas North Carolina, checked September 2026.)
Once the utility has made the scene safe, we repair customer-side gas line leaks — call (919) 888-3500.
Questions Raleigh customers ask
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge to come out and give a price?
No. In-home quotes during business hours are free — no trip charge, no estimate fee, no obligation to buy. The only call-out fee we charge is the flat $365 dispatch fee for after-hours and weekend emergencies, and that's confirmed with you before anyone is sent out.
I already have a quote from another plumber. Will you look at it?
Yes. We give free on-site second opinions on major repair and replacement quotes. Sometimes the other quote is fair — we'll tell you that too. Details on the ARC Promise page.
Who's responsible if my sewer backs up in Raleigh?
In Raleigh, the homeowner owns the sewer service line from the house all the way to the point where it connects to the City's main — the City maintains the mains in the public right-of-way. So if the blockage is anywhere in your service line, clearing and repairing it is on you. The table above lays it out, with the City's source.
Will I have water during a repipe?
You'll have at least one working bathroom every night — we know, it's the first thing everyone asks. A typical 3-bed/2-bath whole-house repipe takes 2–4 days of plumbing work, depending on levels and crawlspace access. The repiping page walks through the whole process, including how drywall is handled.
Do I get the price before you start?
Yes — in writing, after the technician has actually looked at the problem. If anything changes mid-job, you approve the change before the work continues. Our technicians aren't paid based on how much you spend.
Do you handle the permit?
ARC can pull all permits and call in inspections when needed. We'll tell you up front whether your job needs one, and you won't have to coordinate with the City of Raleigh's inspections office yourself.
Talk to us
Need a plumber in Raleigh?
Tell us what the plumbing is doing and we'll tell you what it usually means — even if the only symptom is a smell you can't explain. Free in-home quotes, the price in writing before we start, and a licensed plumber on every job.
ARC Plumbing · 2406 Waco Commercial Ct, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 · NC Plumbing Contractor License #36473 · Emergency line answered 24/7 · Serving Raleigh and all of Wake County
2406 Waco Commercial Ct
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 888-3500
Serving Wake County, Durham, Chapel Hill & the Clayton area