Plumbing Services
Every common plumbing job in one place. Find the service you need, see what the plumber will do, what changes the price and when it can't wait.
- 12 services
- 19 specialized jobs
- 15 problem guides
- Calls answered 24/7
Call Right Away If
- Water is spreading and closing the nearest valve does not stop it.
- Sewage or dirty water is rising in a tub, shower or floor drain.
- No faucet in the house gives water.
- The water heater tank is leaking from the body, not a fitting.
- You smell gas. Get everyone outside, then call the gas utility or 911.
Read first: burst pipe, water heater leaking, no water in the house, sewer backup, frozen pipes, gas smell in the house.
A Same-Day Visit Will Do If
- The leak stops once you close a valve.
- One fixture is affected and the rest of the house works.
- Hot water is gone but nothing is leaking.
- A toilet runs or clogs and you have a second bathroom.
- You want a repair or replacement done today without an after-hours fee.
Calling early in the day gives the best chance of a regular-hours visit.
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Burst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
Common problems: Burst Pipe, No Water in the House, Sewer Backup
Emergency Plumbing guide -
Clogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
Common problems: Slow Drain, Gurgling Drain, Sewer Backup
Drain Cleaning guide -
No hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
Common problems: No Hot Water, Water Heater Leaking
Water Heater Repair & Replacement guide -
Hidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
Common problems: Sudden High Water Bill
Leak Detection & Repair guide -
Camera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
Common problems: Sewer Backup
Sewer Line Repair guide -
Burst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
Common problems: Burst Pipe, Frozen Pipes, Low Water Pressure
Pipe Repair & Repiping guide -
Running, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
Common problems: Toilet Keeps Running
Toilet Repair guide -
Faucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
Common problems: Dripping Faucet
Faucet & Fixture Repair guide -
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
Common problems: Sump Pump Running Constantly
Sump Pump Repair guide -
Gas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
Common problems: Gas Smell in the House
Gas Line Repair guide -
Water softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
Common problems: Hard Water Problems
Water Softeners & Filtration guide -
Commercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Commercial Plumbing & Backflow guide
| What you notice | Service that fixes it | How soon |
|---|---|---|
| Burst Pipe | Emergency Plumbing | Call now |
| Water Heater Leaking | Water Heater Repair & Replacement | Call now |
| No Water in the House | Emergency Plumbing | Call now |
| Sewer Backup | Sewer Line Repair | Call now |
| Frozen Pipes | Pipe Repair & Repiping | Call now |
| Gas Smell in the House | Gas Line Repair | Call now |
| Slow Drain | Drain Cleaning | Same-day visit |
| No Hot Water | Water Heater Repair & Replacement | Same-day visit |
| Gurgling Drain | Drain Cleaning | Same-day visit |
| Sudden High Water Bill | Leak Detection & Repair | Same-day visit |
| Low Water Pressure | Pipe Repair & Repiping | Same-day visit |
| Toilet Keeps Running | Toilet Repair | Same-day visit |
| Dripping Faucet | Faucet & Fixture Repair | Same-day visit |
| Sump Pump Running Constantly | Sump Pump Repair | Same-day visit |
| Hard Water Problems | Water Softeners & Filtration | Same-day visit |
What Happens on a Service Call
- Diagnosis. The plumber finds the cause, which may mean running water, opening an access panel or using a camera.
- A price before work starts. You get the repair price, in writing if you ask, and the options if there is more than one way to fix it.
- Permit, if the job needs one. For work like a water heater replacement, the plumber usually pulls it.
- The repair. Common parts are on the truck. An unusual part can mean a second visit.
- Testing. The plumber runs water, checks for leaks and shows you the fix.
- Paperwork. You get an invoice and any warranty terms from the plumbing company.
Before You Book Any Plumbing Service
- Ask for the plumber's license number and check it with your state board. Our state pages link to the right one.
- Ask what the service or trip fee is and whether it is credited toward the repair.
- Ask whether nights, weekends or holidays add a fee.
- Ask who pulls the permit if the job needs one.
- Ask what warranty comes with the parts and the labor.
- Find your main water shutoff before the plumber arrives, in case it is needed.
Repair or replace
How Plumbers Usually Decide Between a Repair and a Replacement
The plumber makes the call after seeing the problem, but these are the questions behind it.
Water heaters
A bad thermostat, element or valve is usually a repair. Water leaking from the tank body means the tank has failed and needs replacing. Age matters too: an older tank with rust in the water is near its end. See water heater service.
Pipes
One leak in sound pipe is a repair. Repeated leaks, rusty water and low pressure from old galvanized pipe point to a section or whole-house repipe. See pipe repair.
Sewer lines
A clog is cleared. Roots that keep coming back, a sag or a crack seen on camera mean a repair or replacement, sometimes trenchless. See sewer line service.
Toilets and faucets
Worn flappers, fill valves and cartridges are cheap repairs. A cracked toilet or a faucet with a corroded body is usually replaced. See toilet repair.
Where You Live Changes the Job
The same service can look very different from city to city. Our city pages record the local conditions that matter most to plumbers.
- Hard water. 62 of our 776 cities have very hard or extremely hard water, such as Las Vegas and Midland. Water heaters, valves and tankless units wear out faster there, and softeners are common.
- Soft water. 100 cities have soft or very soft water, such as Boston and Greenville, where scale is rarely the issue and old pipe is more often the problem.
- Cold winters. 259 cities have high or very high freeze risk, such as Duluth and Flagstaff, so frozen and burst pipes are a routine winter call.
- Permits. Who issues plumbing permits varies a lot. Each city page names the permit office where we could confirm it.
Questions About Plumbing Services
Which plumbing service do I need?
Start with what you see. The table on this page matches common symptoms to the service that fixes them. If you are not sure, describe the problem when you call and the plumber will tell you what it is likely to be.
Can one plumber handle more than one of these services?
Usually, yes. Most licensed plumbing companies handle drains, leaks, water heaters, toilets and fixtures. Sewer line replacement, gas line work, well pumps and backflow testing can need extra equipment or certification, so ask when you call.
Do these services need a permit?
Small repairs usually do not. Water heater replacement, repiping, sewer line replacement and gas line work often do, and the rules are set by your city or state. Each city page names the local permit office where we could verify it.
Why is there no price list on this page?
Prices depend on the city, the company, the time of day and what the plumber finds. Each service page lists what moves the cost. Ask for the service fee on the phone and the repair price in writing before work starts.
Does Same Day Plumber do the work?
No. Same Day Plumber is a referral line. The independent plumbing company you are connected with quotes the job, does the work and bills you directly.