Plumbing Coverage

Vandalism to blame for Durham sewer spill

The City of Durham said vandalism caused a sewer spill on Tuesday, resulting in approximately 13,750 gallons of untreated wastewater flowing into Little Lick Creek.

Red Cross, Starbucks help people forced out of flooded apartment

Residents were forced out of their apartment in Goldsboro when a pipe burst, flooding the building. The Red Cross and Starbucks stepped up to help those outside.

Goldsboro residents forced out after apartment building floods

A Goldsboro apartment was evacuated after a pipe burst, flooding the building overnight.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Flooded Goldsboro apartment building evacuated

A Goldsboro apartment complex flooded when a pipe burst.

Burst pipe floods NCSU building

A pipe burst in a restroom in Brooks Hall, flooding the building on North Carolina State University's campus.

When water leaks, inexpensive fixes can prevent costly bills

Water leaks can end up costly homeowners dearly. But fixes are relatively inexpensive if the leak is caught early.

When pipes leak: One simple step can prevent expensive damages

One simple, important step could save homeowners thousands of dollars if they happen to spot a water leak early.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Leaking pipes can be the No. 1 problem for homeowners

Leaks are the biggest household water problem for homeowners and insurance companies. 5 On Your Side has advice to help you avoid pipe problems.

The best ways to save money on your water bill

The biggest energy expense in a home is its heating and cooling, but the second biggest is water. Heating water for laundry, washing dishes and bathing can rack up high bills, but there are simple things renters and homeowners can do to decrease those numbers.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Long-lost ring returns from sewer

Minnesota woman reunited with wedding ring lost down a drain more than a year ago. (Video from KARE)

Long-lost ring returns from sewer

Minnesota woman reunited with wedding ring lost down a drain more than a year ago.

PlumbV - Residential & Commercial Certified Master Plumbers

PlumbV has been providing high-quality plumbing services to residential and commercial customers in central North Carolina for over 15 years.

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