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Call a Plumber in Missouri (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Missouri: What Differs by City
Missouri has no statewide plumbing license. Each city sets its own rules.
Kansas City and St. Louis license their own plumbers. St. Louis issues permits only to them.
Housing is old in both. St. Louis's median home was built in 1938, so cast iron and galvanized pipe are common.
Most water comes from the Missouri River and nearby wells. Columbia softens very hard well water to about 9 grains per gallon.
Springfield does not allow a water heater swap on a homeowner permit. Independence wants a permit within 72 hours of an emergency repair.
Around St. Louis, St. Charles treats its own wells and O'Fallon has 3 water providers. St. Joseph has very hard water.
Pick your Missouri city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Missouri Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Kansas City, MOFrozen pipes · Old cast iron and galvanized pipe · Basement floor drain backups
- St. Louis, MOOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Sewer lateral problems · Frozen pipes
- Springfield, MOFrozen pipes · Old cast iron and galvanized pipe · Water heater replacement
- Columbia, MOHard water scale · Frozen pipes · Rental repairs near campus
- Independence, MOOld pipe · Basement backups · Frozen pipes
- Lee's Summit, MOFrozen pipes · Sump pump failures · Water heater replacement
- Blue Springs, MOWater heater replacement · Frozen pipes · Sewer line backups
- St. Joseph, MOHard water scale · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
- O'Fallon, MOWater heater replacement · Sump pump failure · Frozen pipes
- St. Charles, MOOld pipe · Water heater replacement · Frozen pipes
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Missouri City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | Not listed | Kansas City City Planning and Development, Permit Center | Not published |
| St. Louis | 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by the City of St. Louis | City of St. Louis Building Division | Hard |
| Springfield | Not listed | City of Springfield Building Development Services | Not published |
| Columbia | Not listed | City of Columbia Building and Site Development | Hard |
| Independence | 2024 International Plumbing Code with Independence amendments | City of Independence Building Inspections | Moderately hard |
| Lee's Summit | Not listed | Not listed | Hard |
| Blue Springs | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| St. Joseph | Not listed | Not listed | Very hard |
| O'Fallon | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| St. Charles | Not listed | Not listed | Lime softened at the city plant |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Missouri
Missouri does not license plumbers statewide, so cities set their own rules. Kansas City and Springfield certify their own plumbers, and the City of St. Louis licenses its own plumbers and plumbing contractors. Ask for the local license or certification number before work starts.
Plumbing Services Available Across Missouri
- 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.