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Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc.

NC · Durham CountyPump installation

Call (919) 220-2554
Website
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
3892, 4856
North Carolina record
Services
5
Downhole Camera and more
Counties served
1
on the state record

About Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc.

Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. is a pump installation contractor based in NC (Durham County). The North Carolina licensing program lists license 3892, 4856 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers downhole camera, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment and well repair. It lists 1 county where the business works, including Durham County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
3892, 4856
License type
Pump installation
Level / class
NC Level C
Status
Active
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official North Carolina lookup.

What the state record says

NC certified individuals: Rick Whitaker (cert #3892, Level C, certified 8/6/2008); Rick Whitaker, Jr (cert #4856, Level C, certified 4/17/2026). Endorsements: Well Abandonment or Repair, Pump Install/Repair, Down Hole Camera. Map position is the county center until an address is verified.

Services

What the North Carolina record says Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. is licensed or registered to do.

Downhole Camera

Running a video camera down the casing to find cracks, sediment or a lost pump.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

Well Abandonment

Sealing an unused well to state standards so it cannot carry surface water down into the aquifer.

Well Repair

Fixing casings, caps, pitless adapters and other parts of an existing well.

Service area

Based in Durham County, North Carolina. The state record lists 1 county.

Approximate location (Durham County)Counties on the state record

  • Durham County

Well water in Durham County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

9%of households in Durham County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in North Carolina
Open the Durham County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc.; ask for a written estimate.

Well inspection$250 to $550$350 to $900 with water testing
Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself

National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.

Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 3892, 4856 on the North Carolina state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the North Carolina lookup.

  2. 2

    Get a written estimate

    Ask for the scope, parts, depth or pump size, permit fees and warranty in writing. Compare two or three quotes for big jobs.

  3. 3

    Ask about permits and the well log

    New wells and many repairs are reported to the state. Ask who files the paperwork and for a copy of the well log.

  4. 4

    Test the water after the work

    Any work on a well can disturb bacteria. Test for coliform bacteria once the job is done.

Questions about Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc.

Is Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina record shows license 3892, 4856 (pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. offer?

The state record lists downhole camera, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc. serve?

The business is based in Durham County (NC). The state record lists 1 county, including Durham County.

How do I contact Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating Co Inc.?

Call (919) 220-2554 and visit their website. The address on the state record is NC.

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