Looking for a plumber in Ohio? Cold winters and older homes with basements make frozen pipes and corroded drains the common calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber in 14 Ohio cities.
Call a Plumber in Ohio (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Ohio: What Differs by City
Ohio has one state plumbing code. Permits come from each city or county, and the rules vary.
Housing is old in the big cities. Cleveland's median home was built in 1941 and Cincinnati's in 1951.
Water hardness varies a lot. Canton has very hard, unsoftened well water. Columbus, Dayton and Toledo soften their water at the plant.
Some cities have strict rules. Cleveland needs a permit even for power sewer cleaning. Cincinnati needs one even to swap a fixture.
In Akron, the county handles plumbing permits, not the city.
Near Cleveland, Parma is adding relief sewers for basement flooding. Youngstown and Lorain are replacing lead service lines.
Pick your Ohio city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Ohio Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Columbus, OHFrozen pipes · Aging pipes in historic neighborhoods · Basement water and sump pumps
- Cleveland, OHFrozen pipes · Old cast iron and galvanized pipe · Sewer lateral problems
- Cincinnati, OHFrozen pipes · Old cast iron and galvanized pipe · Basement backups
- Toledo, OHOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer lateral backups
- Akron, OHOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer lateral backups
- Dayton, OHOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Hard water scale
- Springfield, OHHard water scale · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
- Lancaster, OHOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Basement sewer backups
- Canton, OHHard water scale · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
- Hamilton, OHOld pipe · Basement sewer backups · Frozen pipes
- West Chester, OHWater heater replacement · Sump pump failure · Frozen pipes
- Parma, OHBasement sewer backups · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
- Youngstown, OHLead and galvanized service lines · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
- Lorain, OHLead service lines · Old pipe · Frozen pipes
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Ohio City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Ohio Plumbing Code | City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services | Moderately hard |
| Cleveland | Ohio Plumbing Code | City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing | Moderately hard |
| Cincinnati | Ohio Plumbing Code | City of Cincinnati Buildings and Inspections, Plumbing Inspections | Not published |
| Toledo | Ohio Plumbing Code | City of Toledo Division of Building Inspection | Softened at the Collins Park plant before delivery |
| Akron | Ohio Plumbing Code | Summit County Department of Building Standards | Not published |
| Dayton | Ohio Plumbing Code | City of Dayton Building Services | Hard |
| Springfield | Not listed | Not listed | Hard |
| Lancaster | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Softened at the city's treatment plants |
| Canton | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Very hard |
| Hamilton | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Lime softened at the city's treatment plants |
| West Chester | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Parma | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Youngstown | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
| Lorain | Ohio Plumbing Code | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Ohio
Commercial plumbing contractors in Ohio are licensed by the state, and many cities also register plumbers. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Plumbing Services Available Across Ohio
- 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.