When you need an Asheville plumber, you want someone who answers the phone, shows up when they said they would, and explains what is actually happening with your plumbing. Plumbing Solutions is a family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing company serving Asheville and the surrounding Buncombe County communities, and that straightforward approach is the whole basis of how we work.
Our owner, Ray Spear III, began plumbing in 2000 and opened Plumbing Solutions in October of 2018. Since then, our team has handled everything from a stubborn kitchen drain in a West Asheville bungalow to full plumbing rough-ins for new construction. Whether you own a home, manage a property, or run a business, we are here to solve the problem and leave the work area better than we found it.
Plumbing Services We Provide in Asheville
We handle both residential and commercial work, and no job is too large or too small. You can view our full service list on our all services page.
Repairs and part replacement
Faucets, valves, supply lines, toilet components, and fixtures all wear out eventually. We diagnose the actual cause rather than swapping parts and hoping, then repair or replace what needs attention.
Clogged drains
Slow sinks, backed-up tubs, and gurgling drains usually mean buildup that has been developing for months. We clear clogged drains properly rather than pushing the blockage farther down the line where it re-forms.
Leaking pipes
A leak wastes water, damages structure, and grows quietly. We repair leaking and burst pipes throughout Asheville, including the crawl space runs that give older mountain homes so much trouble in winter.
Water heater installation and service
We install, service, and replace both traditional tank and tankless water heaters. If you are running out of hot water sooner than you used to, or your unit is past ten years old, we will tell you honestly whether a repair or a replacement makes better sense.
Remodels and new construction
Bathroom and kitchen remodels and new construction call for careful planning and clean, code-compliant work. We regularly partner with local contractors and builders on Asheville area projects, and we understand how much a plumbing delay costs a job schedule.
Commercial plumbing
Restaurants, offices, retail spaces, and rental properties cannot afford plumbing downtime. Our commercial plumbing work covers installation, maintenance, and repairs, scheduled around your operating hours whenever possible.
Asheville Homes Have Asheville Plumbing Problems
Plumbing in Asheville is not the same as plumbing on flat ground in a mild climate. The housing stock and the terrain both create specific issues, and knowing what to expect is a real part of doing this work well.
Much of the city's character comes from its older homes. Neighborhoods like Montford, West Asheville, and Kenilworth include a substantial number of houses built long before modern plumbing standards, which means galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains, clay sewer laterals, and additions plumbed by three different people across sixty years. Renovations in these homes routinely uncover something unexpected behind a wall.
Terrain adds its own complications. Asheville sits above two thousand feet, and homes built into hillsides often have long horizontal runs, split-level plumbing, and crawl spaces open to cold mountain air. Those crawl space runs are exactly where pipes freeze during a January cold snap, and they are the reason we spend so much of each winter under houses.
Water supply varies too. Homes on Asheville city water and homes on private wells outside city limits have different mineral profiles, and that affects water heaters, fixtures, and how quickly sediment accumulates. We adjust our recommendations accordingly rather than applying a single answer everywhere.
Why Asheville Homeowners and Contractors Choose Plumbing Solutions
We are a small, family-owned business, and that shapes the experience in ways that matter:
- Licensed and insured for both residential and commercial work in North Carolina
- More than two decades of hands-on experience, with our owner plumbing in these mountains since 2000
- Free estimates, so you know the scope before we begin
- Clear communication about what we found, what we recommend, and why
- Respect for your property, including keeping work areas clean and being mindful around pets and household routines
- Emergency service during regular business hours for urgent issues like burst pipes and active leaks
One honest note on availability: we offer emergency response during our regular business hours, not overnight. If something happens after hours, shut off the water at the main valve, limit water use, and call us when we open. We would rather set that expectation clearly than promise coverage we do not provide.
You can learn more about our team and our history on our about page.
What Asheville Clients Say
We have earned a strong reputation across Western North Carolina, and our reviews come from real customers and local trade partners.
Summit Craft Builders, a local bathroom and kitchen contractor, wrote that our team has done "an excellent job for many of my clients in greater Asheville," describing our work as competitively priced and reliable.
Dan, who was new to the area and needed repairs following a home inspection, described us as "very professional, timely and fair."
Karen hired us twice, once for a large complicated job and once for a smaller one, and said our staff was "extremely friendly and professional" both times.
You can read more reviews from your neighbors on our testimonials page.
Serving Asheville and Surrounding Communities
Our service area covers Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania counties. In and around Asheville, that includes West Asheville, North Asheville, South Asheville, Montford, Biltmore Forest, Arden, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Candler, Swannanoa, and the surrounding Buncombe County communities.
We are based near Hendersonville, which keeps us close to the Asheville corridor and able to respond throughout the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve all of Asheville and Buncombe County?
Yes. We provide residential and commercial plumbing service throughout Asheville and across Buncombe County, along with Henderson and Transylvania counties.
Do you offer free estimates?
We do. Contact us to describe the issue and schedule a visit, and we will provide an estimate before any work begins so there are no surprises.
Do you handle emergency plumbing in Asheville?
We offer emergency service during our regular business hours for urgent problems like burst pipes, active leaks, and sewer backups. We do not provide after-hours service. If an emergency happens overnight, shut off your main water valve and contact us when we open.
Are you licensed and insured in North Carolina?
Yes. Plumbing Solutions is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial plumbing work in North Carolina.
Do you work with contractors and builders on Asheville projects?
Regularly. We handle plumbing for remodels and new construction and partner with local kitchen, bath, and general contractors throughout the Asheville area. If you are coordinating a build or renovation timeline, reach out early so we can fit the rough-in and finish work into your schedule.
What kinds of plumbing problems do you see most in older Asheville homes?
Aging galvanized and cast iron piping, deteriorating sewer laterals, undersized water heaters, and frozen pipes in vented crawl spaces come up most often. Older homes also tend to have layered work from previous decades, which is why we take time to understand the whole system rather than only the visible symptom.
Request Your Free Estimate
Plumbing problems do not improve on their own, and the small ones are always cheaper to address than the large ones they become. Whether you have a slow drain, a leak you cannot locate the source of, a water heater on its last year, or a remodel in the planning stage, we are glad to take a look.
Call Plumbing Solutions at (828) 552-1385 or contact us online to schedule service or request your free estimate. We look forward to earning your trust the same way we earned it with your neighbors.