Need a plumber in Little Rock? The water here is soft, so calls are about age and weather: old pipe in the historic neighborhoods, leaks under crawl space homes and pipes that burst in the occasional hard freeze. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach an Arkansas-licensed plumber.
Need a Plumber in Little Rock Today?
Say whether the house is on a crawl space and roughly how old it is. Same Day Plumber is a referral line, so an independent Little Rock plumbing company takes the call, quotes the job and bills you directly. They confirm the arrival time first.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Little Rock
When something goes wrong fast in a Little Rock home, it's usually one of these. Here's what to do first.
- Pipe burst under the house: close the main shutoff and stay out of standing water near wiring. See burst pipe.
- Old galvanized line leaking in a wall: shut the main and open a faucet to drain the line.
- Sewage backing up: stop using water. Roots in older lines are a common cause. See sewer backup.
For any of these, an emergency plumber can often come out to Little Rock the same day, including nights and weekends. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
24/7 Plumbing Services in Little Rock
- 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.
Common Plumbing Problems in Little Rock Homes
Central Arkansas Water puts the hardness of its water at 1.0 to 1.7 grains per gallon, or 17 to 29 mg/L, and classes it as soft. Scale is not a concern in Little Rock.
The median home was built in 1978. Houses in the Quapaw Quarter, Hillcrest and the Heights are much older and often sit on crawl spaces. Plumbing permits come from the city's Department of Planning and Development and are separate from building permits.
Soft Water in Little Rock
At 1.0 to 1.7 grains per gallon, Central Arkansas Water's supply leaves very little scale. A water softener is not needed for city water, and water heaters here are not filling with mineral sediment the way they do in hard-water cities. If a tank is rumbling or leaking, age is the more likely cause. Homes on private wells outside the system should have their water tested, since well water can be very different.
Checking Under a Crawl Space Home
- Read the water meter with everything off. Movement means a leak.
- Look under the house for wet soil, drips or sagging insulation.
- Before a freeze, close foundation vents and wrap exposed pipe.
- Know where the main shutoff is, usually at the meter box by the street. See leak detection.
Old Pipe in Historic Neighborhoods
Houses in the Quapaw Quarter, Hillcrest and the Heights can still have galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains.
What Affects Plumbing Costs in Little Rock
No plumber can quote a firm price before seeing the problem. These are the things that move the cost of plumbing work in Little Rock.
- Crawl space access. Tight, damp spaces slow the work.
- Old pipe. Repairs in historic homes often extend beyond the first bad section.
- Finding the problem. Leak locating and camera inspections are separate steps, but they keep the repair itself small.
- Time of day. Many companies charge an after-hours, weekend or holiday fee.
- Permits. When a job needs one, it comes from City of Little Rock Department of Planning and Development, and the plumber usually pulls it.
- Ask for the arrival fee before the plumber heads out, and for the repair price in writing before work starts.
How to Find a Licensed Plumber in Little Rock
These checks take a few minutes and prevent most bad experiences, whichever Little Rock plumber you end up hiring.
Check the Arkansas License
Plumbers and gas fitters in Arkansas are licensed by the state Department of Health. Before any work starts at your Little Rock home, ask for the license number and look it up with the Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas.
Little Rock Plumbing Permits
Little Rock requires separate permits for plumbing, gas, electrical and heating and air work, so a plumbing job is not covered by a building permit. In Arkansas, plumbers are licensed by the state Department of Health, not a contractors board, which is where to check a license. The plumber should take out the permit for any job that needs an inspection.
What to Ask on the Phone
- What is the arrival window?
- Is there a service, trip or after-hours fee?
- For an emergency, will you stop the damage first and quote the permanent repair before starting it?
- What is your license number?
Plumbers in Cities Near Little Rock
FAQs About Plumbers in Little Rock
Is Little Rock water hard?
No. Central Arkansas Water gives the hardness of its water as 1.0 to 1.7 grains per gallon, or 17 to 29 mg/L, which it classes as soft.
How quickly can I get a plumber in Little Rock?
Often the same day, including nights and weekends, but it depends on demand and where in Little Rock you are. The plumber gives you an arrival window when you call. During a citywide event such as a hard freeze or major storm, waits are longer, so shut off the water and limit the damage while you wait.
Find a Same-Day Plumber in Little Rock, AR
If you have old pipe in historic neighborhoods, crawl space leaks or another plumbing problem in Little Rock, call now. You'll be connected to a licensed plumber who works in your area, and you'll know the arrival window and any fee before they head out.