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PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING

4.6(
90
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Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

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About us

With 50 years in the construction field as framer, finish carpenter, general contractor and 25 years as a master plumber, I can deal with any situation you might be facing. Old homes and renovations are a specialty. Consulting with property owners who want to work on the plumbing system, to learn and to lower cost of the installation or repair.

Business highlights

61 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Complete plumbing repair and installation, residential and commercial, new and existing buildings, restaurants and bars, etc, local references, willing to consult and work with home owners on their projects.

Services we don't offer

DRAIN CLEARING OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. Serious drain cleaning I would refer to Rooter King, a local family operation, 828-252-2041.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes

Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.690 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
10%
3
4%
2
7%
1
6%
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
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Showing 1-25 of 90 reviews
Elizabeth .
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt and professional work at an extremely good price. I have nothing but good things to say about their service and would highly recommend them to anyone. I am going to hire them again for another project in the near future for which he gave me some great advice.
Description of Work: They replaced a leaky outdoor faucet with a much higher quality frost free one. He had to go into my crawl space too which I don't wish on anyone.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$127
Randall S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Last fall, I set out to replace an aging oil fired boiler with a modern gas fired unit. I bought the boiler itself and laid out and fitted most of the plumbing, but I still needed help with the gas piping and the final reconnection of the new and old systems. Peter Johnson was the perfect fit for my project. He came over to my house, looked at what I had done, offered suggestions on some changes -- for example, to move the make-up water valve closer to the boiler -- and came back to work when I could be there as well. It took us less than a day to finish the job and get the heat back on. He also helped me with getting the proper permits from the City and in dealing with the inspector. Peter used to work in New England where boilers rather than forced hot air furnaces are the norm so he was very familiar with my heating system. He even loaned me some of his tools -- very large pipe wrenches and an invaluable pipe vise -- that are needed to deal with large black iron pipe, and taught me the best ways to assemble sections of black iron. On the job, Peter is easy to work with and even listens to WCQS. If you're the sort of homeowner who likes to do some of your own work, Peter Johnson can consult with you to maximize the chance of success and minimize the cost of your project. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Helped me install a new boiler that was a conversion from oil to gas fired.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
I strive to have every job work out as well as this boiler installation with [member name remove]. I am willing to do the whole job or as much as the customer requests lending tools and experience as necessary. It is a pleasure working with [member name remove]
Paul L.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
There is no story. He said he couldn't come to my house until after XMAS. That was far too long for me to wait. He let me know this within 24 hours of me initiating the service request. I DO NOT like paying for service up front and then having to wait for a refund when the transaction doesn't occur. There should be a way for a potential customer to know that the wait is over 16 days. Paying up front and then finding that the delay is 16 days is WRONG.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
[member name removed] comments are correct and poignant. The AngiesList deals such as he purchased would work well for a licensed plumber with a few employees and wanting to keep everyone busy. I am independent with competent people to help me if necessary. There are no employees. Customers and I go over the situation, and usually only one qualified person is necessary. I usually work alone. Many jobs involve carpentry from finish to rough framing which skill set and tools are in the truck when I get to the job. I have been doing carpentry over 50 years. I have had a Plumbing License almost 30 years. I do not do these "Deals" anymore. I am sorry for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Peter Johnson
Lisa B.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He came out after 2 weeks and looked it over. He then said he would be back and never came back.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a plumbing service call with 1hour of labor.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$85
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
After I met with(removed member name), her name went onto the list of people to contact when there would be time to deal with the leaky faucets she has, not an urgent issue. There has been a note on the exit door here to call her since the visit in Nov. She works during the day, and the repairs have to happen after 4 PM, an inconvenience as the water had to be turned off, and 4 PM can be a difficult time to find parts for an old faucet, etc. Her kitchen faucet may be over 50 years old. There have been a string of time-crucial out-of-town jobs that have prevented my returning to Asheville before 6 or 7, a workable time frame for me as all the children are adults on their own now living too far away. (removed member name). She does not need a licensed plumber to fix a leaky faucet. I am sorry it did not work out for Ms. (removed member name). Scheduling will always be a challenge in a service like plumbing. Ms. (removed member name) could have called me to ask about when I could deal with her situation. I encourage customers to be in touch. I work independently without an office staff or employees. The office has all necessary equipment, and the Smart Phone is always on my person.
Persis C.
10/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Overall I was very satisfied with the service. However, Ithis is a small operation and I had to wait almost a week due to illness and my job sort of fell through the cracks. I had to contact them a second time to find out when they would be coming?
Description of Work: Unclogged a drain.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
David T.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I went great and I have not had a sewer smell since.
Description of Work: I know who I will call in the future. Mr. Johnson helped me solve my sewer gas problem while I was on the phone. He guided me me through and helpled me fix my sink vent. Great guy and help.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Heather T.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
With company arriving in one week I needed a new bathroom sink installed. Peter fit me into his schedule and was there early in the week. He had the tools and know-how to get the job done in a few hours and some suggestions for finishing the bathroom as well. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a plumber.
Description of Work: Installed and plumbed a new bathroom sink
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Christopher S.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He called it. After resetting the thermal doohickey and confirming the disposal was sounding like it was jammed, I unjammed the unit and managed to pull out a little piece of plastic that had fallen in. Unit fired right up like nothing had happened. His free advice over the phone saved me a $100 visit for 5 minutes of work.
Description of Work: Had a garbage disposal that was completely dead. After asking for and receiving some pictures of the dead unit, Mr. Johnson suggested over the phone to use an Allen wrench to turn the disposal grinders manual in case something was stuck and the jammed machinery had caused the thermal override sensor thingie to trip, cutting power to the whole unit. If that didn't clear it up, Mr. Johnson asked that I let him know and he would be out within a day or two to take a look himself.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Anthony M.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Just purchased a new house. Supply valves for washing machine were leaking. Called Peter, he asked me to take a picture of the valve and text it to him. He called me right back and explained how I could do it myself and save a bit of $$. The valves were so old, I was not able to get them removed. Called him back and he came the next morning. Replaced the valves and also fixed a simply problem with a toilet. He gave me some ideas for adding a utility sink and took the time to explain the plumbing in our new house and some issues to look out for in the future. I liked the fact that he offered alternatives to a service call and only recommended work that actually needed to be done.
Description of Work: Replaced washing machine supply valves and toilet
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$141
Brian E.
07/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Even though I was in the service area he tried to add a $70 travel fee.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$165
Leslie I.
06/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Worked great, quick, absolutely knew what he was doing, cleaned out clog in kitchen sink, checked toilet, couple of other things. Was efficient and thorough and very nice, was prompt. Returned my call immediately, which I appreciate!!
Description of Work: snaked kitchen sink, cleaned out pipes.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Mildred G.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did no actual plumbing for us, but will in the near future.
Description of Work: Reviewed our plumbing problem and gave us several options for repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Christal D.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good. He did the work I needed done. He gave good suggestions on how to complete the work. He did it in a timely manner. They replaced a kitchen faucet and fixed an outside faucet that wasn't working. He replaced it an put a new line to it.
Description of Work: I used the services of Peter Johnson Plumbing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
RON B.
01/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Came by and looked at problem. Gave me an estimate which I said was fine. Said it would be the first part of the week which was a day or 2 before Christmas. Haven't heard from him since....
Description of Work: I contacted PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
$200
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
[removed member name] called me on 12/18 about a leak in a shower drain which was accessible in the crawl space. I happened to be close by and went right over to check on the situation. The drain is an adapted arrangement with some type of putty, etc. that has been OK for awhile and is now leaking. The crawl space is about 14" between the floor joists and the floor of the crawl space; so the repair would be somewhat time consuming. I told him I was quite busy and would try to get to it after Christmas and suggested we be in touch at that time. His phone number was not in the log book, my mistake, and I sent him a letter he would have received on or about 1/3 asking for the correct number for him so the repair could be scheduled. He has not been in touch with me at this time. He said the repair was not urgent as there is another shower, etc. I am sorry he did not get in touch with me. At any given time, there are several issues before me, and I am sorry I did not get in touch with him sooner. Christmas and New Year family events and jobs needing completion for occupancy at the end of Dec made for a busy couple weeks.
Barbara K.
11/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Mr. Johnson did an excellent job! He used quality plumbing materials. He saved me money by first trying to clear drains with high pressure water flush instead of replacing tub drainaage U joint. I was impressed with his knowledge and experience and I am very happy with the results
Description of Work: clear blocked tub drain, replace toilet valve and supply and secure to floor joist.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
[Member name removed] did not mention that the pressure water in the drain dislodged a plastic toy eyeball 1 1/4" in diameter, just big enough to get in the tub drain which had no strainer. This "eye" was looking at us from the tub drain. When we, [member name removed] and I, removed it, the tub drain was fine. The pressured water had pushed it back to the drain hole in the tub.
Robert C. C.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Water pressure had suddenly increased dramatically, taking out a water filter in the process. Peter Johnson plumbing came the same day I called, diagnosed the problem (failed pressure valve) and repaired in tin about 90 minutes. It would have been quicker, but they had to buy the correct valve, they didn't have the right one on their truck.
Description of Work: I used the opportunity of a Groupon Coupon to have the mechanisms in my toilets changed. The labor was covered by the coupon, and I paid for parts. The service was timely and professional. I will use these plumbers again the next time I need a plumber.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Katy T.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I interviewed several plumbers before choosing Peter. They all had good Angie's List reviews but Peter's philosophy was the most conservative. My home inspector had said the plumbing in the house I purchased was shoddy and would require a complete overhaul. Peter agreed that it wasn'texactly professionally done, but there were no leaks so no need to change the whole system right away. Instead of spending $4000 on replacing everything I spent $230 to change the pressure regulator. A great plumber and a great person! Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Hired to redo all the plumbing, but only needed to change the pressure regulator.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
This customer and her husband just purchased this one-floor house and wanted to do whatever was necessary to move in. She wanted an estimate on what was needed for the plumbing system at this point. After determining that the water line from the street to the full basement was not leaking, the only outstanding issue was the leaking relief valve on the water heater. A "Lazy-needle" pressure gauge was put on the water heater to determine the highest water pressure in the house during the night when the street pressure can get to 200 psi due to low consumption in the neighborhood. The pressure reached about 125 psi which pressure would open the relief valve on the water heater. The Pressure Reducing Valve would not adjust the pressure below about 100 psi. PRV valves are mechanical devices that wear out over time, and the existing valve was perhaps 10 years old at least. The PRV was replaced, and set to reduce the incoming street pressure to about 60 psi, and the lazy-needle gauge showed a high pressure overnight of about 95 psi, and the water relief valve was not leaking; so the primary issue was resolved. Both the husband and wife are working, and the house is unoccupied during the day. At this point, they have no children and the house can be shut down during the day with no inconvenience to them. It seemed that a good course of action would be to move in and live with the existing system to determine if the existing system was adequate. If there were problems, they could be addressed during the day in the future with no inconvenience. The existing plumbing will need to be replaced, and this change may not be necessary for several years at which point they would have recovered from the expenses of a new home purchase and have time to prepare for revisions of their somewhat old system. As I have not heard from them, it would seem that the existing system is workable. The basic approach involves doing only what is necessary even if the customer is considering extensive updating. My approach is to do only the necessary with consideration of the entire situation. In this case, any repairs or replacements can happen easily as all the plumbing is easily accessible in the full basement (some crawl space) in this one-floor 1 1/2 bathroom house.
Donna L. A.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Both times Mr. Johnson was very professional and did thejobs efficiently. He also cleaned up his mess afterwards which I feel is part of the job since I am handicapped, it was very much appreciated. He also offered advice to prevent this from happening again. I will definitely use his business again.
Description of Work: Unstopped a toilet. I had also used Mr. Johnson's service in February 2013 to replace an outside faucet that had burst.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
james B.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Peter was very nice to work with and did a good job.
Description of Work: plumbing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Edward D.
07/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did not come far about 3 weeks after contact. I had expected the electrical connection but that was not included. As a result, I was not able to test to see if it leaked. when it was first used. Unfortunately, it did leak. I did not realize it for a while afterwards when I saw the water on the shelf below, but too late. I did not contact the plumber to fix it.
Description of Work: hooked up garbage disposal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
There was no electrical feed wire to the sink cabinet for the disposal. If there is an active circuit and wire for the disposal, we make the final connection when we install the disposal. Without power, the unit cannot be tested under working conditions. We would have come back to test the unit, and he did not call us after it was connected to power. I tell customers to check any installation for a few days as leaks can appear at any time even though the install is not leaking when when checked before leaving. I called this member and offered him the Coupon again at no additional charge, and he said he would call me in the future when a plumbing issue arises.
Zachary F.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Can't say enough good things about Peter's quircky personality - my wife and I both felt very comfortable with him. He came for an evening to look at the tub, spent a few hours and realized it was a much bigger job than expected. He only charged $90 for the first couple hours. We were doing renovations a floor below, so he waited till the tub drain was further exposed which I felt reasonable. Luckily he was on hand when a steam pipe was uncovered in a wall we were taking out - and as he has a ton of experience he was definitely up to the task of rearranging this and pretty much saved the day. The only downside was the price - I'm not familiar with how much plumber's usually cost, so kept asking estimates. His overall general estimate was less than 50% of what it ended up being. It's not the cost that bothered us as much as the low estimate so that when it came time to pay we were shocked and unprepared. He'd itemized and calculated correctly, however, for $75/hr plumber's fee, which I guess is reasonable.
Description of Work: Peter came for one plumbing job - to fix the tub. Thankfully, he was present when another plumbing disaster occurred
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING
[member name removed] and his wife were leaving town and the tub was not draining. I stopped by on the way home and determined that the original "lead bend" trap and drain and trap finally plugged up and was leaking. The carpenters were planning to remove the wall between the kitchen and the dining room while they were gone. The timing was perfect here as the tub is above the wall to be removed and the drain had to be reinstalled down to the crawl space where it could be connected to the 4" building drain (before they returned). After they had left, the wall was removed to find a steam pipe that had to be re-routed. If [member name removed]had been home, they would have seen how much time it takes to cut and thread and install the replacement steel pipe even with the power threader. And, we did contact them when we discovered it, and it had to be re-routed. The whole plumbing process was done in time for the carpenters to close-in their work before [member name removed] returned so they would have the kitchen and upstairs tub after their long weekend away. Sometimes projects move along as we hope. I am sorry for the inconvenience, and it could have been more intense if the plumber had to be retained on Thurs for a rush job. And, of course, it would have been really inconvenient if the tub drain quit a couple weeks after the carpenters were done as both the ceiling and wall would have to be re-opened to repair the tub drain and then replaced and painted, etc, above the kitchen sink. We always try to accommodate our efforts with consideration for all those involved.
mickie M.
05/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Had already found another plumber
Description of Work: Called but could not work out a time.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeffrey W.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Peter is a professional and was able to get the job done in an hour.
Description of Work: I experienced a water leak at the floor line of the bathroom claw foot tub. Peter provided great work at a great pice. His 45 years of experience shows and appreciated his attention to detail.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Carol T.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He came out and inspected the problem. Saw that one of my toilets had not been installed property and left the pipes leaking in the basement. I told him I couldn't afford to replace that whole system, but he agreed to do it for a reduced price. I am very happy with his customer service and quality.
Description of Work: I purchased the $39 for a Plumbing Service Call + 1 Hour of Labor big deal.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39
Alan W.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
As described in detail above, I was very pleased with the work that Peter performed. It was necessary for him to make 3-4 visits to our home to make the necessary repairs since the work that was needed was pretty extensive.
Description of Work: Since I had used Peter a couple of years ago, I was very comfortable in hiring him again to perform several plumbing tasks which included installing a new kitchen sink faucet; repairing a broken pipe/outside water faucet; and repairing a tub which no longer had any hot water. After evaluating a weak water flow coming from the kitchen faucet, we also identified the need to replace the water pressure gauge that connected the well to our household water supply in the maintenance room. At my request, he also installed pvc pipe that would drain any excess water from the well tank into the septic tank drain if a problem should occur in the future. Peter is an excellent plumber who uses high quality plumbing supplies, does exceptional professional work, answered all my questions re: how each specific job would be performed, and kept me informed regarding job progress/challenges. I noticed that in this job as well as the work that was done two years ago, that he performs all necessary drywall repair when he must remove drywall to make a plumbing repair. This saves the time and expense needed to hire a drywall contractor. He is always very thorough and does a great job no matter but plumbing objective must be accomplished. I consider his hourly rate and the total fee to be very reasonable when the extent of the work done is taken into account. Although the scope of the job first included three jobs, we both agreed that actually the overall project evolved into 5-6 specific jobs that really needed to be done. I highly recommend Peter for any plumbing job that needs to be done and I will definitely hire him for all my future plumbing needs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Contact information

25 Rumbough Pl ., Asheville, NC 28806

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
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FAQ

PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING offers emergency services.
No, PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING does not offer warranties.
PETER JOHNSON PLUMBING offers the following services: Complete plumbing repair and installation, residential and commercial, new and existing buildings, restaurants and bars, etc, local references, willing to consult and work with home owners on their projects.
DRAIN CLEARING OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. Serious drain cleaning I would refer to Rooter King, a local family operation, 828-252-2041.

Contact information

25 Rumbough Pl ., Asheville, NC 28806

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day