Sea Glass Plumbing was founded on the principle that every homeowner deserves dependable, trustworthy plumbing service. We approach every job with care, professionalism, and respect for the home, ensuring that our work consistently reflects high standards and reliability. Our focus is on honesty, quality, and long-term customer satisfaction.
Our company originates from a background shaped by family influence and real-world experience. Ken was inspired by his grandfathers, both entrepreneurs who built successful businesses through dedication and integrity. His early business venture at fourteen taught him the importance of consistent effort. Later, a moment in the Outer Banks involving a piece of sea glass led to a realization about rare quality and inspired the creation of Sea Glass Plumbing. We commit to explaining issues clearly before work begins, arriving punctually, providing upfront pricing without hidden fees, cleaning thoroughly after each job, offering a satisfaction guarantee, and remaining available on weekends. Our guiding values include integrity, craftsmanship, respect for homes, and long-term customer care. We also bring expertise in Outer Banks coastal plumbing conditions. We invite homeowners to contact us for any service needs and begin with a straightforward discussion.
Business details
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- White-glove plumbing service for Outer Banks homeowners and properties
- Licensed and insured experts with over fifteen years experience
- Same-day responsive plumbing repairs and emergency service availability
- Comprehensive plumbing including water heaters faucets drains repiping
- Trusted by fifty plus Outer Banks property managers
- Honest transparent pricing with satisfaction guaranteed craftsmanship standards
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
Water Heaters
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Water heaters play a key role in home comfort, and problems become apparent as performance declines. Sea Glass Plumbing helps assess whether repair or replacement is the most effective option. We evaluate system age, efficiency, and condition. Our goal is to ensure steady and reliable hot water for your home.
Damaged sewer systems can cause slow drainage, odors, and sewage backflow into the home. Sea Glass Plumbing operates in Kill Devil Hills and northern OBX providing diagnosis and repair solutions. Warning signs include gurgling toilets, slow drains, and wet yard areas. We utilize camera inspections to detect breaks, roots, and collapsed lines without excavation.
The main water line provides the essential connection between municipal water supply and your home plumbing system. If this line develops issues, the entire household water system may be affected. We conduct thorough diagnostics including meter checks and pressure assessments to identify problems. We then proceed with repair work or full replacement based on the condition of the line.
Drain Cleaning
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Clogged drains are a frequent issue in coastal homes influenced by rental turnover and older piping. When water drains slowly or backs up, it often points to a deeper line obstruction over time naturally. These conditions do not resolve on their own. We focus on complete clearing to maintain open drains and avoid recurring issues.
At Sea Glass Plumbing, we detect early indicators of hidden water leaks. We track water pressure changes, drywall stains, warm spots, musty odors, and sudden bill increases also. Outside, we examine soft soil near hose bibs, sillcocks, wall hydrants, or outdoor faucets for underground leaks. This protects your home and simplifies future repair needs overall.
We deliver comprehensive toilet repair services for issues that impact sanitation and water efficiency. Whether dealing with continuous running, severe clogs, or aging systems, we handle repairs and replacements with professionalism. Our team arrives fully prepared to work efficiently. We complete every service with attention to cleanliness and respect for the property.
We support homeowners with professional fixture services suited for coastal living conditions. Our team provides kitchen faucet installation and repair focused on durability and efficiency. We perform shower and bath fixture upgrades while recommending corrosion-resistant solutions and water filtration systems. We also handle bathroom faucet and vanity installations, outdoor hose bib winterization, garbage disposal installation, and ADA-compliant fixtures.
Backflow prevention systems are used to stop contaminated water from reentering clean supplies. When system pressure falls, water can reverse direction in plumbing lines. This reversal may bring in debris, bacteria, and chemical contaminants. In coastal regions like Kill Devil Hills, Corolla, Duck, and Dare County, seasonal demand increases risk. Sea Glass Plumbing installs properly matched, dependable devices.
We provide and install reverse osmosis purification systems for residential water use. Water flows through several filtration stages prior to being dispensed at the tap. The membrane filtration process eliminates microscopic contaminants effectively. As a result, homeowners receive cleaner, safer water with improved taste, clarity, and consistent quality.
Reviews (13)
Wes Kocsis
May 19, 2026
After nine and a half hours on the road to OBX to open our beach house, we discovered a burst water pipe. Every plumber I called the next morning was fully booked, but Sea Glass Plumbing fit us in that same day. Ken arrived right on time, diagnosed the problem, gave us a clear estimate, and fixed it perfectly. He was friendly, professional, and did a great job. I highly recommend Sea Glass Plumbing. We'll certainly be calling them back to winterize this fall!
Hali'A. R.
May 19, 2026
Rebekah Mulcahey
May 16, 2026
Sea Glass Plumbing went above and beyond to help us out with a leak in our downstairs bathroom tub. Ken was kind enough to accommodate us same-day so that we wouldn't be left with a leak over the weekend. He quickly found the problem and was able to resolve it same-day. We cannot recommend Sea Glass Plumbing enough and will definitely be reaching back out if/when we have future plumbing needs.
Kizuri Lamper
May 11, 2026
Aaron Roberts
Apr 26, 2026
Zach DeTemple
Apr 26, 2026
Highly recommend Ken and Sea Glass Plumbing! From the first call I made to the completion of the job, Sea Glass Plumbing exemplified professionalism and best-in-class service. Ken was always on time and communicative. You can see the quality in his work and the passion he has for servicing residents of the OBX area. I am extremely satisfied with the results, and I am confident that others will feel the same. 5 stars
Randy Morton
Apr 25, 2026
Sea Glass Plumbing was great. Ken the owner and plumber was very impressionable, articulate and knows the business. The water pipes to the outdoor shower and fish sink were blown due to the sudden freeze we had just before Christmas. We were delayed coming back home and the consequences of being delayed due to a very slow air carrier were not get home in time to beat the freezing temperatures worsened by high winds. I walked through what were the problems (multiple broken pipes and shower unit). We discussed fixing the multiple leaks verses putting an entirely new configuration from the garage to the sink. Ken recommended doing the entire new configuration rather than keeping the 30 year old configuration. We also decided to added a hose faucet which we didnt have. Ken did a fantastic job in almost 3 hours. Id highly recommend Sea Glass Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs. OUTSTANDING!!!!
OBXorBust
Apr 24, 2026
We contacted Sea Glass through their website, booked an appointment - very easy to do - they confirmed via email, they texted us day of and when they were on their way too. They worked with us to find the (rather strange) problem with our rental's plumbing, and got it fixed same day. We recommend and will use again. Very easy to work with and rates were quite reasonable.
Liam Smith
Apr 13, 2026
Jim Musgrave
Apr 08, 2026
Ken replaced a hot water tank for me. Same day service, excellent job. Left area very clean. Several weeks later, I had him come back to address some small miscellaneous plumbing issues. Once again, I couldn't have been any more pleased with his service - promptness, quality and friendliness. Very easy to deal with. I can recommend him without reservation!
Jim Musgrave
Nags Head
Jim Musgrave
Nags Head
Charles Joyner
Apr 03, 2026
Michael Amsler
Mar 28, 2026
Kathie H.
Mar 28, 2026