Need a plumber in Delaware? Old rowhouse plumbing in Wilmington and frozen pipes lead the calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Delaware-licensed plumber in Wilmington or Dover.
Call a Plumber in Delaware (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Delaware: What Differs by City
Half the homes in Wilmington were built before 1946. Many are rowhouses with their original drain stacks and supply lines. The city has published a list of water service line materials.
Wilmington licenses its own plumbing contractors after a trade test. It uses the International Plumbing Code with city changes.
Dover pumps its water from wells.
Delaware Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Delaware City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 2018 International Plumbing Code with City of Wilmington amendments | City of Wilmington Department of Licenses and Inspections | Not published |
| Dover | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Delaware
The City of Wilmington licenses plumbing contractors through its Department of Licenses and Inspections. Ask for the Wilmington license number before work starts.
Plumbing Services Available Across Delaware
- 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.