Build Your Plumbing Career in Asheville with PlumbSmart
PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains has been serving Asheville and surrounding Western North Carolina communities since July 2008. We are a family-owned, licensed, and insured plumbing company that takes pride in quality work, honest service, and a team that genuinely cares about the people we serve.
Careers in Asheville, NC
If you are a skilled plumber or an aspiring trade professional looking to grow your career in Western North Carolina, PlumbSmart Plumbing & Drains may be the right place for you. Founded in Asheville in 2008 by owner Don Hilderbrand, PlumbSmart has built a reputation for quality workmanship, transparent pricing, and a customer-first approach across both residential and commercial plumbing.
We are a member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, and our owner helped establish a local WNC chapter. That commitment to professional standards extends to everyone on our team. We believe that well-trained, well-supported plumbers do better work, stay safer on the job, and build longer, more satisfying careers.
Asheville and the surrounding Western North Carolina region present unique plumbing challenges, from aging infrastructure in historic homes to mountain terrain, hard water conditions, and cold winters that test pipes and water heaters every year. Working with PlumbSmart means developing practical, real-world skills across a wide range of plumbing systems and service scenarios.
What It Means to Work in Plumbing in Western North Carolina
Plumbing in the mountains is rarely routine. Western North Carolina homes range from century-old craftsman bungalows with cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines to new construction on steep lots with complex drainage requirements. A plumber working in this region gains experience across a broad spectrum of systems, materials, and conditions that many tradespeople in flatter, newer markets never encounter.
Water quality in WNC varies widely depending on whether a property is served by municipal supply or a private well. Well water in many areas carries high mineral content that accelerates scale buildup inside water heaters, reduces flow through fixtures, and shortens the life of appliances. Understanding water filtration and conditioning, tankless and heat pump water heater technology, and how to size and install systems correctly are all valuable skills in this market. PlumbSmart services brands including A. O. Smith, Rinnai, Rheem, Takagi, Navien, State, American, U.S. Craftmaster, and American Standard.
Drain and sewer work in the region also demands skill and adaptability. Tree roots, shifting soil on hillside lots, and older clay or cast iron sewer lines create steady demand for video camera inspections, hydro-jetting, and sewer line repair or replacement. PlumbSmart uses video camera technology on drain calls and offers sewer jet cleaning, giving technicians hands-on experience with diagnostic tools that are increasingly standard across the industry.
Beyond the technical side, PlumbSmart operates on a set-pricing model and emphasizes presenting customers with multiple options on every repair. That approach requires good communication skills alongside trade knowledge. Plumbers who thrive here are those who take pride in explaining what they found, what it means, and what the customer's choices are, without pressure and without shortcuts.
How it works
- 1Reach out to PlumbSmart by phone at 828-974-6147 or through our online scheduling tool to express your interest in joining the team.
- 2Share your background, license status, and experience level so we can understand where you are in your trade career.
- 3Connect with our team for a conversation about current needs, the types of work we do, and what working at PlumbSmart looks like day to day.
- 4If there is a mutual fit, discuss compensation, scheduling, and what you can expect from the role and the company.
- 5Get oriented to PlumbSmart's processes, pricing model, and service standards before heading out on calls.
- 6Begin building your career serving Asheville and Western North Carolina communities alongside a licensed, insured, PHCC-member team.
Why Asheville chooses PlumbSmart
Established Local Reputation
PlumbSmart has operated in Asheville since July 2008, giving team members the stability of working for a company with deep roots in the community.
Broad Service Range
From drain cleaning and sewer jetting to tankless water heater installation and water filtration, the variety of work at PlumbSmart builds well-rounded plumbing expertise.
Professional Standards
PlumbSmart holds NC License 29593 and is a PHCC member, meaning team members work within a framework that values proper technique, safety, and ongoing professional development.
Family-Owned Culture
As a family-owned and operated business, PlumbSmart maintains a team environment where individual contributions are recognized and customer relationships matter.
Careers FAQ
Asheville and the broader Western North Carolina region offer a plumbing professional both steady demand and genuine variety. The area's mix of historic downtown neighborhoods, hillside residential developments, rural properties on private wells and septic systems, and a growing commercial corridor means no two service calls are quite alike. Cold mountain winters create seasonal urgency around frozen pipes, water heater failures, and outdoor plumbing winterization. Older homes throughout the region still contain original cast iron, galvanized steel, and polybutylene piping that requires careful diagnosis and skilled repair or replacement. For a plumber looking to develop comprehensive skills and build a long-term career in a community with real character, Western North Carolina is a compelling place to work.
Areas we serve
Asheville and surrounding Western North Carolina
PlumbSmart has served homes and businesses across Asheville since 2008, along with the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. Not sure if we cover your address? Give us a call and we'll let you know.
Headquartered in Asheville, NC
1 Sunny Ridge Dr., Asheville, NC 28804
Serving Asheville & nearby WNC communities
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- Set pricing and options on all repairs
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- Licensed & insured · NC LIC #29593