Commercial Plumbing in Wake Forest, NC

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who works on commercial property in Wake Forest. They'll want to know what kind of building it is, which fixtures or floors are affected, whether water is leaking now, and when the space can be closed. A restaurant should mention grease or a slow kitchen line; an office building should say whether the problem is on one floor or several.

If the job needs a permit, the plumber normally applies to the Town of Wake Forest Inspections Department, which issues construction permits and inspects plumbing work. Submittals go through wakeforest.idtplans.com. Anything that touches the public water or sewer connection, such as a new tap, goes through Raleigh.

What affects the cost

• Scope. A leaking faucet in a break room versus a building drain that stops several tenants.
• Timing. Work before opening, after close or on weekends usually costs more.
• Diagnosis. A camera or jetter adds to the bill but can stop repeat clogs.
• Equipment. Commercial water heaters and larger backflow assemblies cost more than residential parts.
• Permits and inspection scheduling.

Local conditions in Wake Forest

Wake Forest is the original home of Wake Forest University and now hosts Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Its historic downtown and the Glen Royall Mill Village are surrounded by mostly new subdivisions; the median home was built in 2009. Commercial buildings run from century-old storefronts to new retail along Capital Boulevard (US 1), NC 98 and NC 96.

Wake Forest and Raleigh merged water and sewer systems in July 2005. The Smith Creek wastewater plant that once served the town was transferred to Raleigh at the same time. For water or sewer problems in the street, call Raleigh Water at 919-996-3245, not the Town. Raleigh maintains lines to the property line, and the owner is responsible from there in.

Backflow follows Raleigh Water's cross-connection program: testable domestic and fire assemblies are tested every year by a City of Raleigh Certified Tester, and commercial irrigation assemblies are due annually by July 1.

Before the plumber arrives

• Locate the main shutoff and the water heater
• Clear access to cleanouts and the mechanical room
• Have the last backflow test report if that's part of the job
• Tell the landlord if you lease the space