Looking for a plumber in Tennessee? Winter storms burst uninsulated pipes, and heavy rain floods crawl spaces. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a licensed plumber in 6 Tennessee cities.
Call a Plumber in Tennessee (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Tennessee: What Differs by City
Tennessee cities use versions of the International Plumbing Code. Permits come from each city or county.
Homes here are not built for hard freezes. Storms in February 2021 and December 2022 burst pipes across Memphis.
Many homes sit over crawl spaces. Leaks hide there, and heavy rain can flood them.
Water varies. Memphis has soft aquifer water. Nashville and Knoxville are moderately hard.
Newer cities like Clarksville and Murfreesboro are now replacing their first water heaters. Chattanooga requires a city master license to pull a permit.
Pick your Tennessee city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Tennessee Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Nashville, TNStorm-related backups · Crawl space pipes · Old pipes in historic neighborhoods
- Memphis, TNFreeze damage · Aging pipes · Tree roots in sewer lines
- Knoxville, TNCrawl space leaks and frozen pipes · Old pipe near downtown · Water heater wear
- Chattanooga, TNOld pipe in historic neighborhoods · Crawl space leaks · Roots in sewer lines
- Clarksville, TNFirst water heater replacements · Crawl space leaks · Freeze damage
- Murfreesboro, TNFirst water heater replacements · Mineral buildup · Freeze damage
- Franklin, TNWater heater replacement · Crawl space leaks · Frozen pipes
- Johnson City, TNFrozen pipes · Crawl space leaks · Water heater replacement
- Jackson, TNFrozen pipes · Crawl space leaks · Sewer clogs
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Tennessee City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Metro Nashville Plumbing Code, based on the International Plumbing Code | Metro Nashville Codes Department | Moderately hard |
| Memphis | Memphis and Shelby County Plumbing Code, based on the 2021 International Plumbing Code | Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement | Soft |
| Knoxville | 2024 International Plumbing Code, as adopted by Knoxville | City of Knoxville Plans Review and Inspections | Moderately hard |
| Chattanooga | International Plumbing Code, as adopted by Chattanooga | City of Chattanooga Land Development Office | Soft to moderately hard |
| Clarksville | 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted by Clarksville | City of Clarksville Building & Codes | Moderately hard |
| Murfreesboro | Not listed | City of Murfreesboro Building and Codes | Not published |
| Franklin | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Johnson City | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Jackson | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Tennessee
Contractors in Tennessee, including plumbing contractors on larger jobs, are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.
Plumbing Services Available Across Tennessee
- 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.