Plumbers in Greensboro, NC

How it works

When you call, tell the plumber what's happening, where you are and whether the water is shut off. Ask how they price the visit before anyone is sent out, especially at night or on a weekend. Arrival times depend on the time of day and how busy local plumbers are, so we can't promise a window. If water is spreading, find your main shutoff first, then call.

Plumbing in Greensboro: what's local

Most of Greensboro is on City of Greensboro water and sewer. The water comes from Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend, and the City's water quality report describes it as moderately soft, with average hardness of 43 to 46 milligrams per liter. That means less mineral scale in pipes and water heaters than in hard-water parts of the country.

Who fixes what depends on where the problem is. The City is responsible for water leaks up to your property boundary, and the line from there to the house is yours. If sewage is backing up in several drains or overflowing from a manhole or cleanout in the street, call City of Greensboro Water Resources first at 336-373-2033. That line takes sewer backup calls 24 hours a day. If the public main is clear, the problem is on your side and a plumber can take it from there.

Housing age matters too. About 43% of Greensboro homes were built before 1980, and older supply lines, drain lines and shutoff valves are behind a lot of the repairs local plumbers see.

Outside the city limits

Plumbing changes once you leave City water. Close to a quarter of Guilford County residents use private wells, according to the City. Summerfield has no town water system, and homes there rely on private wells or small community well systems. Stokesdale runs a town water system that only reaches part of town. If your home is on a well, problems like low pressure or no water often trace back to the pump or pressure tank rather than the plumbing inside the house.

Every city and town below has its own page, with local details on water, sewer, permits and housing.