Need a plumber in Alabama? Old pipe in Birmingham and hard water in parts of Huntsville lead the calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach an Alabama-certified plumber.
Call a Plumber in Alabama (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Alabama: What Differs by City
A state board certifies plumbers and gas fitters in Alabama, and plumbing businesses must register with it. Permits come from each city.
Water differs a lot. Huntsville has 2 supplies, one soft and one hard from limestone wells. Mobile has soft water. Dothan runs entirely on wells.
Home age matters too. Birmingham and Montgomery have many older homes with cast iron, galvanized pipe and root-filled sewer lines.
Some cities have their own rules. Mobile bans tank water heaters in attics without a fixed stair. Montgomery wants a city business license as well as the state card.
In Tuscaloosa, many older homes near campus are rentals. On the coast, Foley is served by Riviera Utilities.
Near Birmingham, Hoover has several water and sewer providers. Auburn draws from Lake Ogletree, and Decatur from the Tennessee River.
Pick your Alabama city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Alabama Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Huntsville, ALScale from well-fed supply · Freeze damage · Old pipe in historic districts
- Birmingham, ALOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Roots in sewer lines · Freeze damage
- Montgomery, ALOld pipe in historic neighborhoods · Freeze damage · Roots in sewer lines
- Mobile, ALStorm backups · Old pipe in historic districts · Water heater replacement
- Tuscaloosa, ALWater heater replacement · Crawl space leaks · Drain clogs in rentals
- Dothan, ALWater heater replacement · Discolored water · Hidden leaks
- Foley, ALFirst water heater replacements · Slab leaks · Sewer backups in heavy rain
- Hoover, ALWater heater replacement · Pressure regulator failure · Sewer line clogs
- Auburn, ALWater heater replacement · Drain clogs · Frozen pipes
- Decatur, ALOld pipe · Water heater replacement · Frozen pipes
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Alabama City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted by Huntsville | City of Huntsville Inspection Department | Varies by source |
| Birmingham | Not listed | City of Birmingham Planning, Engineering and Permits | Soft to moderately hard |
| Montgomery | 2024 International Plumbing Code, as adopted by Montgomery | City of Montgomery Inspections Department | Not published |
| Mobile | 2021 International Plumbing Code with City of Mobile amendments | City of Mobile, Build Mobile | Soft |
| Tuscaloosa | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Dothan | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Foley | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Hoover | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Auburn | Not listed | Not listed | Soft to moderately hard |
| Decatur | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Alabama
Plumbers and gas fitters in Alabama are certified by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.
Plumbing Services Available Across Alabama
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.