Durham, North Carolina

The best local services in Durham

Durham is served by local service businesses indexed below.

26 service categories Updated October 2026

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26 service directories for Durham

🏠 Roofers in Durham Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… 🔧 Plumbers in Durham Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water… ❄️ HVAC Contractors in Durham HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… ⚡ Electricians in Durham Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… 🌿 Landscapers in Durham Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal… 🔨 Handyman Services in Durham Handyman services cover small repairs, installations, and home maintenance… 🎨 Painters in Durham Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… 🪵 Flooring Contractors in Durham Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… 🏗️ General Contractors in Durham General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… 🐛 Pest Control in Durham Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… ✨ Cleaning Services in Durham Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… 🌳 Tree Services in Durham Tree service companies handle removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm damage… 🧱 Concrete Contractors in Durham Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and… 🏡 Fence Contractors in Durham Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… 🚗 Garage Door Repair in Durham Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… 🔌 Appliance Repair in Durham Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… 📦 Moving Companies in Durham Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… 🔑 Locksmiths in Durham Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… 🛠️ Auto Mechanics in Durham Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… 💦 Pressure Washing in Durham Pressure washing services clean driveways, siding, decks, fences, patios, and… 🪵 Deck Builders in Durham Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… ☀️ Solar Installers in Durham Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial… 🦷 Dentists in Durham General and family dental practices for cleanings, fillings, crowns, emergencies… 💇 Hair Salons in Durham Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from… 👓 Optometrists in Durham Eye exams, prescriptions, contact lens fittings and eyewear, from independent… 📷 Photographers in Durham Local photographers for weddings, family portraits, headshots, events, real…

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Durham homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Durham has a mix of older and newer homes, with 21% of homes built before 1970, and about 42 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Durham

Median home built	1996
Homes built before 1970	21%
Homes built since 2010	25%
Owner-occupied	53%
Single-family detached	50%
Median home value	$439,400
Median rent	$1,670 a month

Weather in Durham

Typical last spring frost	March 27
Typical first fall frost	November 18
Nights at or below freezing	about 42 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 41 a year
Precipitation	about 49 inches a year
Snowfall	about 6 inches a year
Wettest month	September

When to book in Durham

Late winter, before about March 27: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. Tree Services, HVAC Contractors, Plumbers.
From about March 27 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Landscapers, Concrete Contractors, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, Pressure Washing, HVAC Contractors.
Before September, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Tree Services, Landscapers.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 18: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair, Pressure Washing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Durham, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Durham

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145listings indexed144 businesses, 1 directory pages

0.5per 1,000 residents#6 of 8 in North Carolina

27/30trades covered3 with no local listing yet

53%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Dentists (12 listed). Thinnest: handyman services, tree services, physical therapists. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Durham

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Durham, North Carolina

Durham is served by local service businesses indexed below. Popular neighborhoods include American Tobacco Historic District, American Village, Archer Woods, Arrowhead, Autumn Ridge, Barclay to Sandlewood. The businesses we rank here serve all of Durham and nearby communities.

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