For builders, general contractors and custom-home projects that need a mechanical contractor who shows up when the schedule says, prices it in writing and builds it to pass inspection. Plumbing from our Norfolk branch and heating and cooling from our Wilmington branch, by licensed crews.
Available in: Norfolk & Wilmington
Our Winchester branch isn't taking new-construction work right now. New-construction plumbing is handled by our Norfolk branch and HVAC by our Wilmington branch. Winchester homeowners and businesses can still call us for service, repairs and replacements.
On a build, a late or failed trade holds up every trade after it. We plan our work around your schedule, and build it to pass.
Powell's works with builders, general contractors, developers and custom-home owners on new construction and major renovations. In Norfolk, we handle plumbing rough-in and finish, water heaters and gas lines. In Wilmington, we size and install heating and cooling systems, and our Wilmington branch is a member of the Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association.
You get a written bid up front, crews that show up when the schedule says, and work done to code and to manufacturer specifications so each stage is ready for the inspector. We run our own trucks and equipment, so you're not waiting on someone else's.
HVAC for new homesWilmington →
Plumbing rough-in and finishNorfolk
Gas linesNorfolk →
Water heatersNorfolk →Plumbing from our Norfolk branch, heating and cooling from our Wilmington branch.
Equipment sized for the home, ductwork run during framing, and systems started up, tested and explained to the owner.
Rough-in, top-out and finish, water heaters and gas lines to appliances, fireplaces and generators, done to code.
Rough-in, top-out and start-up left ready for the inspector, with photos and notes for your file.
What your project manager, lender or inspector will ask for, at every branch.
Held by our Winchester branch. Covers plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, alternative septic systems, water well pumps and heavy highway work.
Held by our Norfolk branch, for plumbing and gas work across Hampton Roads.
Held by our Wilmington branch, for plumbing, heating and cooling on the Cape Fear coast.
Held by our Winchester branch, along with team certifications as a master plumber, sewage system installers, a pump installer and an HVAC technician.
Our phases booked against your schedule, so the next trade isn't waiting on us.
Send the plans and specs. We review them, walk the site if needed and send a written bid.
Our phases booked against your schedule: rough-in, inspections, trim-out and start-up.
Crews and materials on site when promised. Work done to code and to manufacturer specifications.
Each stage left ready for the inspector, so the next trade isn't held up.
Fixtures set, equipment started and tested, systems explained to the owner.
Photos, warranty details and the invoice for your file.
Written bids up front, and no extra work without your sign-off.
The same crews and the same standards, whether it's a new subdivision home or an addition on an older one.
Underground and rough-in plumbing in Norfolk, HVAC during framing in Wilmington, and start-up before closing.
New bathrooms, kitchens and additions tied into existing systems.
We check whether the existing water heater or HVAC can handle the extra load.
“I use Powell's at Carolina Beach Realty. I have nothing but good things to say about them. Very responsive. They have great communication. They even offer helpful suggestions outside the scope of their current jobs for us.”Anthony, Carolina Beach Realty · Wilmington
Google reviews across our three branches.
93% of them are five-star.
Send us the plans, or call your local branch to talk through the job.
Bids, scope, scheduling and licensing.
Yes. Send us the plans and specs, and we'll send a written bid. We bid on custom homes, additions and commercial build-outs.
In Norfolk, plumbing rough-in and finish, water heaters and gas lines. In Wilmington, heating and cooling systems. Our Winchester branch isn't taking new-construction work right now.
Yes. Every branch is licensed and insured. Our Winchester branch holds a Virginia Class A Contractor license covering plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, alternative septic systems and well pumps, plus a West Virginia contractor license. Norfolk holds a Virginia gas and plumbing license, and Wilmington a North Carolina plumbing and HVAC license.
Customer-facing staff at every branch are background-checked and drug-tested.
Yes. We book our phases against your build schedule, from rough-in and inspections to trim-out and start-up, and we tell you early if anything on our side changes.
Not right now. Our Winchester branch is focused on service, repairs and replacements for homes and businesses. Builders in the Norfolk and Wilmington areas can send us plans for a bid.
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