Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted HVAC and Plumbing Contractors Since 1957
Smith's Refrigeration has been a trusted leader in mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration services since 1957. Founded by Billy B. Smith in Lumberton, NC, our company has grown from a small garage operation to a full-service contractor with a 50,000-square-foot facility and offices in Raleigh, NC. We specialize in serving diverse markets including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and research, holding unlimited licenses in mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and medical gas across North and South Carolina. Our commitment to quality, safety, and exceeding customer expectations remains rooted in the core principles established at our founding. With 68 years of experience, we combine advanced fabrication capabilities, including robotic piping and ductwork systems, with a dedication to local community stewardship.Our teams expertise spans project commissioning, LEED-certified construction, and comprehensive maintenance solutions, ensuring systems perform optimally throughout their lifecycle. We prioritize safety through rigorous training programs, including OSHA-certified protocols, to protect both our employees and project sites. Recognized as one of the Southeasts largest refrigeration corporations by 1967, we continue to innovate while maintaining the integrity and personalized service that have defined our legacy. Our client partnerships, like the long-term collaboration with Pepsi Bottling Ventures, reflect our ability to deliver complex projects on time and to exacting standards. As a privately held company, we remain focused on sustainable growth, technical excellence, and maintaining the trust earned over decades in the industry.
Services
Mechanical Contracting
Plumbing Services
Medical Gas Systems
Electrical Contracting
Refrigeration Solutions
LEED Project Management
Commissioning Services
Preventative Maintenance
Ductwork Fabrication
Piping Systems
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer 68 years of experience in mechanical and refrigeration contracting.
- Our in-house fabrication facility ensures precision and efficiency.
- We hold unlimited licenses in 5 key trades across two states.
- Client testimonials highlight consistent quality and reliability.
- Our safety program includes OSHA-certified training for all staff.
What people say
Fine work
Quality workmanship
Worked well
Local company
Exceeding expectations
Services
Mechanical Contracting
We design and install comprehensive HVAC systems for commercial and industrial facilities. Our expertise ensures energy efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Clients benefit from reduced operational costs and optimal climate control in their facilities.
Plumbing Services
Our licensed plumbers handle complex piping installations for new construction and renovations. We use advanced fabrication techniques to guarantee leak-free, durable systems tailored to each project's specific requirements.
Medical Gas Systems
We install and maintain medical gas pipelines in healthcare facilities. Our systems meet strict safety regulations, ensuring reliable oxygen, vacuum, and anesthesia delivery for patient care environments.
Electrical Contracting
We provide electrical infrastructure for commercial buildings, including wiring, panels, and emergency power solutions. Our work ensures safe, code-compliant electrical systems that support facility operations.
Refrigeration Solutions
We deliver industrial refrigeration systems for food processing, cold storage, and manufacturing. Our solutions maintain precise temperature control while maximizing energy efficiency and system longevity.
People
Smitty Smith
President
Leading Smith's Refrigeration since its early years, Smitty Smith oversees strategic operations and client relations. He maintains the company's founding commitment to quality while driving modernization efforts.
Eddie Smith
Secretary/Treasurer
Eddie Smith manages financial operations and administrative functions, ensuring fiscal responsibility and smooth day-to-day business activities for the 68-year-old company.
Vincent Stewart
Senior Business Unit Manager
With extensive industry experience, Vincent Stewart leads key business development initiatives and project management efforts across Smith's Refrigeration's service areas.
Questions
What services does Smith's Refrigeration offer?
We provide mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and medical gas contracting services for commercial and industrial projects.
In which states are you licensed?
We hold unlimited licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and medical gas work.
How long has Smith's Refrigeration been in business?
We have served clients for 68 years, founded in 1957 by Billy B. Smith in Lumberton, NC.
Do you handle large-scale industrial projects?
Yes, we specialize in complex projects for manufacturing, healthcare, and research facilities across the Southeast.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
Our team completes OSHA 10/30-hour training, fall protection, and confined space entry protocols to ensure site safety.
Can you assist with LEED-certified construction?
Yes, we have experience executing LEED projects with sustainable design and energy-efficient system implementations.
Reviews (2)
Eric Strickland
Jan 08, 2022
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Don't recommend getting a job there. They tell you the time is from 7:00 to 5:30 but when you start they want you there at 6:30 or 6:45. I am single father so I have to drop my daughter off at morning care which don't start till 6:30. The owner and the foreman knew all this before I even started. Which the owner's been trying to get get me to come to work for over 3 years. And I have to drive across town from the schoolhouse to the shop which made it hard for me to get there at 6:45. So knowing it was going to be a problem I go into work trying to be professional and gave the boss man my two week
Chris Barnes
Oct 30, 2021
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Do not use Smith Refrigeration Inc unless you want to robbed.
Smith Refrigeration Inc will send twice the number of people needed to perform the job and charge you to train there OJT helper. They charged me 20 man hours to remove and install three new water coolers that had existing water lines and drain lines. They replaced a combined total of 7 pcs of couplings or adapters. That is 6.5 hours for one water cooler or 20 labor hrs for three water coolers total. If I could give them a half star I would.
Smith Refrigeration Inc will send twice the number of people needed to perform the job and charge you to train there OJT helper. They charged me 20 man hours to remove and install three new water coolers that had existing water lines and drain lines. They replaced a combined total of 7 pcs of couplings or adapters. That is 6.5 hours for one water cooler or 20 labor hrs for three water coolers total. If I could give them a half star I would.