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ACME Plumbing Co.

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Do you need quality plumbing repairs in Durham? Turn to ACME Plumbing Co. We have been the trusted plumbers in the community since 1947. With four generations of plumbers working on our team, you can trust we know what we’re doing. Our technicians are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Additionally, we stand behind our work and offer a 2-year warranty on most of our labor and parts. Because of our commitment to excellent customer service, we won the Super Service Award in 2015 by Angie’s List and were given an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau. To schedule a service, call (919) 371-0063.

Business highlights

77 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing. Water heaters repair & replacement. Fixtures. Faucets. Disposals & drain cleaning.

Services we don't offer

Screen door repair. Piano moving. Heating & cooling. Well & septic tank services.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.6246 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
8%
3
6%
2
5%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 176-200 of 246 reviews

BRIAN T.
09/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall went pretty well. The plumber was clean and well groom and very personable. Did a great job with the toilet and sink and I haven't had any leaks from the dishwasher so that was good too. The only "comment" is that it took about 3.5 to 4.0 hours for him to complete the work, but I'd, personally, rather it take a little longer for them to do it right. Before he started the work he quoted a flat rate so it could have taken all day and I would have not cared.
Description of Work: I replaced my vinyl flooring with hardwood and had Ben Franklin come out to do the following: reinstall my toilet, reinstall a pedestal sink and install a new dishwasher.

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
$500

Rachel D.
08/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was very quick. Person gave me the preliminary results and explained that our apparatus passed and explained that Ben Franklin would send the paperwork into the city for me. It was easy to schedule and the person came within the time frame that was promised.
Description of Work: Inspected my back-flow preventer apparatus for city inspection requirement.

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
$100

Eliza R.
07/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were great,they were fast and careful around the house. They cleaned up there mess and I would recommend them. They were prompt, punctual and just great.
Description of Work: They came and fixed the garbage disposal because it was clogged.

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
$200

JOSEPH C.
07/2008
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our AC had a problem and I called up and the woman who didn't know anything about the situation told me it wasn't under the contract so they didn't send anything out.
Description of Work: We had a service contract with them and it was for the heating and air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


William S.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Both plumbers were great. Both times I called someone was able to come out very quickly (same day) and schedule the repair the next day. Scheduling was very easy and fast. Both plumbers were very professional and did great work. They helped me figure out how to minimize the cost and the work seemed like a good value in the end.
Description of Work: Two different plumbers came out and did several jobs including: install a new line for a dishwasher and the dishwasher itself, install a gas line for a gas dryer, install new lines for sinks in two bathrooms, and install a new drain for a washing machine.

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
$1,200

Barrie T.
04/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were given a 3-hour window for the appointment. In retrospect, I did not know that it was possible to schedule on a stand-by basis and I probably would have chosen that option as it is cheaper by $30. The office called about 40 minutes before the end of the window to say that the rep was on his way. Rep was polite and competent, identified the worn flapper valve immediately and corrected it with no further ado.
Description of Work: Plumber replaced a toilet flapper valve and adjusted the float.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

JOSEPH C.
03/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They resolved the issues at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: They put in a hot water recirculator and fixed a problem with the lack of water pressure in a refrigerator.

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
$235

Kenneth N.
02/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Of the estimates that I received Benjamin Franklin s was in the middle. I was more impressed with their professionalism and knowledge than with those with lower estimates. They came for an estimate on Thursday and did the work Tuesday and Wednesday, much quicker than I expected. Larry did a great job, answered all my questions; very professional. The final cost was exactly what was quoted. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Larry did the rough in plumbing for our remodeled Master Bath. Toilet, shower, garden soaking tub, 2 sinks were roughed in using PEX Tubing and PVC.

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
$2,800

Lisa P.
02/2008
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Got things going again and moving in the right direction.
Description of Work: Worked on a tankless water heater system.

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
$330

Alexandra O.
11/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He was an hour early, courteous, knew his trade, did what needed to be done, gave me all my options and vacuumed up after himself. I went to plumbing and HVAC school and worked in the trade and know what to expect. Also this is the only company I called who could get to it with in a week. I was so pleased I signed a years service contract.
Description of Work: Every time we used our washer the kitchen sink would fill up and sometimes overflow. The plumber assessed the problem from inside and under the house. He cabled the laundry waste line. He found a small defect in the line under the house and corrected it as much as he could. After that the water drained perfectly. He also rebuilt the vent line, trap and waste for the washer. They were too small, poorly built and the wrong glue was used.

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
$500

Joseph R.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I was very pleased. The repairman arrived on time and got the job done quickly. He was friendly and fully described what he was doing.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged toilet which required cutting and refitting the drain pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$235

JoAnne M.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was happy with the job because he was prompt, did a good job, and the final price was equal to the estimate I had gotten previously on the phone. The price they charged includes both the toilet and the installation.
Description of Work: They sent one person to replace a toilet in my extra bathroom.

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
$780

STEPHEN S.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Company sent a representative to review the work needed and completed a quote before leaving. The service was scheduled within a week of accepting the quote. Two plumbers completed the work in a professional manner, in the time quoted. The cost was as agreed. Some additional work was added during the visit. The adder was reasonable to completed.
Description of Work: Reworked plumbing in 2 bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

June D.
08/2007
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were fine to work with but their corporate situation was confusing to me. I would have preferred to just use a plumber without all the papers, pricing structures and contracts. It was a bit overwhelming.
Description of Work: Needed a new part in a toilet tank. Didn't want to repair it myself as I had rigid water connectors which are difficult and I don't have the proper tools. They wanted about $135 to replace a $15 part that it just made sense to replace the whole toilet. Yes! They did good work but are costly. Because of a large charge for a small item, it was cost effective to replace the toilet and buy their annual plumbing contract; none of which I really needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$412

Jessica S.
04/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My plumber was Michael Hennessey. He was on time, very professional, friendly, and competent. He cleaned up afterwords and hauled away the old dishwasher and the cardboard from the new one. The work was more expensive than I had anticipated, but I have nothing to compare the cost to, so I am unsure if it was a good deal or not. I was pleased with the service, however. This company also offers "The Ben Society" 1 year membership for $25 (the amount of the Angie's List coupon) with any plumbing service, which includes a free inspection/tune-up of your water heater, and also waives the &69 service fee for future plumbing jobs. As I own a very old house and this is not the first plumber I've called, I bought the membership.
Description of Work: Removed the old dishwasher. Installed new dishwasher, new burst supply line, and tied into existing garbage disposal. Capped old 1/2 copper pipe. $69 service fee + $439 dishwasher hookup (about 3 hours of work) + $25 optional Ben Society membership - $25 Angie's List Coupon = $508 total.

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
$506

DAVID E.
03/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Quick, easy but expensive. He came during the time window but didn't call to let me know he was on the way like the phone representative said they would. If the plumber was honest, it went well. If not, I'm very upset.
Description of Work: I had a leaky faucet. I thought it was a simple fix. Turns out that parts are not readily available for my faucet so I had to buy a new one. I have no idea if I really needed a new faucet or if the plumber was trying to make money for his company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$367

02/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I look forward to taking a hot shower everyday. Even in a home with three teenagers we never run out of hot water or have to wait on hot water. I can say they worked very hard to get this installed. My existing old gas meter was not working properly with the new system so they stayed late and made many phone calls to resolve the problem for us.
Description of Work: Acme Plumbing & Heating installed a tank less on demand water heating system for us.

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
$700

ARLENE N G.
02/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Our new water heater works very well and they did a really good job of installing it. The new water heater has never leaked and we haven't had any problems with it. The guy that installed our hot water heater was a really nice guy and took good care of our home.
Description of Work: Acme Plumbing and Heating replaced our 75 gallon electric water heater.

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
$400

JORDAN L.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, gas leak repair
  + 1 more
From beginning to end, this was a great company to work with. Calls were answered on the first ring, I was never put on hold. Appointments were kept perfectly. They gladly gave me detailed estimates for five different options (I just wanted to move my water heater out of my attic. I wasn't sure how). Their workmen were professional, mannerly, and cleaned up after the job well. They wore foot covers in the house to avoid tracking in mud. The final cost was exactly as quoted. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Moved existing gas water heater out of my attic into an AquaHut they installed on the side of the house. Capped off old water and gas lines, ran new water and gas lines.

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
$2,451

AMY G.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Travis was prompt, efficient in his efforts and courteous. He also gave helpful hints to prevent this from happening in the future. We thought our problem was bigger than this (just needing to be plunged). BF has also fixed more concerning problems for us (broken pipes in the wall) which were a huge problem. We had to call after hours on these calls and they always came right out. It is a small gesture but they do cover their shoes with shoe covers before they enter your house which is very thoughtful.
Description of Work: We had a stopped up kitchen drain (just needed to be plunged). The company representative, Travis, came and was able to fix this very easily without taking apart all the 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
$49

PETER H.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was a simple job. NC recquires a certified technician to install a gas line. The company was helpful on the phone and called when the service tech was on his way. He saw it was a simple job and charged me only the service call fee. Sears wanted 180$ and PSNC was charging 112.
Description of Work: Made a gas connection to new range.

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
$69

CHRIS D.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY GOOD PLUMBERS. THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COME RIGHT OUT WHEN THEY ARE CALLED. THEIR PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE AND I HAVE BEEN HAPPY WITH THEIR SERVICE.
Description of Work: THEY FIXED THE WATER PIPES THAT HAVE HAD LEAKS SINCE I MOVED INTO MY NEW HOUSE.

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
$150

06/2006
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER DID A GREAT JOB OF DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM AND FIXING IT IN A TIMELY FASHION. HE DID A VERY GOOD JOB. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE RESULTS.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED MY HOT WATER HEATER.

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
$120

NANCY L.
06/2006
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PRICE THAT THEY CHARGED WAS OUTRAGEOUS. THEY TRIED TO CHARGE ME FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE A SIMPLE WASHER ON THE PIPE. THE MAN WHO CAME OUT TO THE HOUSE WAS REALLY GOOD. HE JUST WAS QUOTING THE PRICE THAT HE WAS TOLD TO QUOTE.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED A LEAK IN MY BATHROOM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

JENNY W.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY ALWAYS GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO BE VERY ACCOMMODATING. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THIS COMPANY, AND I HAVE USED THEM FOR MANY DIFFERENT THINGS FROM AIR CONDITIONING TO PLUMBING WORK.
Description of Work: THEY RAN THE PIPE WORK FOR OUR NEW GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

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
$250

Contact information

636 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

https://www.acmeplumbing.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
L.11524
Trade License Locale
North Carolina
Trade License Authority
North Carolina: Plumbers
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

ACME Plumbing Co. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ACME Plumbing Co. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, ACME Plumbing Co. does not offer free project estimates.
No, ACME Plumbing Co. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, ACME Plumbing Co. offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, ACME Plumbing Co. offers emergency services.
No, ACME Plumbing Co. does not offer warranties.
ACME Plumbing Co. offers the following services: Plumbing. Water heaters repair & replacement. Fixtures. Faucets. Disposals & drain cleaning.
Screen door repair. Piano moving. Heating & cooling. Well & septic tank services.

Contact information

636 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

https://www.acmeplumbing.com/

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM