“Fantastic company! Jack was honest, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He explained everything that was wrong in great detail. Will definitely be calling him for any future plumbing needs.”
Remodel & Custom Build Plumbing in Charlotte
Renovating a historic Charlotte home is genuinely rewarding and genuinely unpredictable. Behind the plaster of a Dilworth or Myers Park house there could be original galvanised, a 1970s copper repair, a 1990s addition in polybutylene, and venting that has never met any code at all.
We survey before we quote and we write down what we find. On a house of this age that is the difference between a fixed price and an open-ended one.
About 30 minutes from our Fort Mill shop
Where we work in Charlotte
Dilworth, Myers Park, South End, Plaza Midwood, Elizabeth, NoDa and Uptown. Covering ZIP codes 28202, 28203, 28204, 28207, 28209 and 28211.
Financing from Wisetack
Split a water heater, repipe or full remodel into predictable monthly payments. Instant decision, no hidden fees, no compounding interest. See how it works.
2-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Every repair, replacement and remodel we complete is backed in writing. If our workmanship fails, we come back and put it right at no charge. What's covered.
What historic Charlotte remodels involve
Supply replacement. If it is galvanised, plan on it. There is no partial version that works well, and the walls will never be more open than during your remodel.
Bringing venting up to code. Pulling a permit brings existing arrangements into scope. Very common in these houses and much better identified at survey than at inspection.
Fitting modern fixtures to old rough-in. Toilet rough-in distances, sink heights and tub dimensions all differ from current standards. We measure before you order.
Preserving what should be preserved. Original cast-iron tubs and period fittings are often worth keeping. We work around them and replace only the supply and valves behind.
Additions and basement conversions
Common in these neighbourhoods. Where gravity drainage will not work from a lowered basement floor, an ejector system solves it — we price both options honestly.
Financing and warranty
Wisetack financing available on larger scopes; written workmanship guarantee on everything.
What the housing here is like
The oldest housing in the metro. Pre-war bungalows in Dilworth, Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood with original cast iron, galvanised supply and clay laterals — next to dense new mid-rise in South End.
What we handle here
Kitchen Remodel Plumbing
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Learn moreWhat customers near Charlotte say
“This company was recommended by a neighbor and I could not be more happy with the service they provided! When we realized we had a semi serious water heater problem, Open Water Plumbing was very responsive, not only with calls and text to help me ensure the problem did not get worse but also made it a priority to get to our home to repair the issue the next day. I would happily use them again, and the price was extremely reasonable! 5 star!”
“Jacek installed my outdoor built in kitchen, unclogged my toilet (my daughter flushed down a plastic bottle) and he finished a couple other small jobs for me. He was always on time. Very easy to work with. Even if you think something is not possible, better call him first, I am pretty sure he will find the solution.”
Charlotte plumbing questions
How unpredictable is plumbing in a historic Charlotte home?
Genuinely unpredictable until it is surveyed — which is exactly why we survey rather than estimate. We camera, open a small inspection point where needed, and put what we find in writing before quoting.
Can we keep our original clawfoot tub?
Usually yes, and often it is worth it. The tub can stay; the supply, valves and waste behind it almost always need replacing.
Can we add a bathroom in the basement?
Often. If the existing drain sits below the new fixtures, gravity works. If not, an ejector system makes it possible. We tell you which applies before you design around it.
Other things we do here
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Need a plumber in Charlotte?
About 30 minutes from our Fort Mill shop. Free estimates, upfront pricing, and a licensed plumber who explains what is actually wrong.