Plumbing Services in Springfield, IL

Most requested plumbing services in Springfield

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Springfield” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Springfield, IL.

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in SpringfieldThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in SpringfieldSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in SpringfieldRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• RepipingOlder homesReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Springfield, IL homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Springfield: Central Illinois cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes.

  Signs:

  No water at a faucet in freezing weather; frost on a pipe

  Urgent when:

  A pipe has split or water is spraying

  Before help arrives:

  Open the faucet, warm the pipe gently; never use an open flame

  Repair or replace:

  Thawed and intact: no repair. Cracked: replace that section

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Springfield: Basements rely on sump pumps in wet springs.

  Signs:

  Pump runs constantly, doesn't start, or water in the pit stays high

  Urgent when:

  Heavy rain is coming and the pump isn't working

  Before help arrives:

  Check power and the breaker; pour water in the pit to test it

  Repair or replace:

  Old or failing pump: replace, and consider a battery backup

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Springfield: Older laterals crack and take in roots.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

Why Springfield homes need these repairs

Springfield, Illinois's capital, has many early and mid-1900s homes near downtown and newer neighborhoods to the west. City Water, Light and Power treats water from Lake Springfield, and cold winters, deep basements and aging clay sewer laterals under old street trees drive most of the frozen pipe, sump pump and sewer backup calls here.

Local conditions behind Springfield plumbing problems

Median home built

1973

Built before 1980

62%

Owner-occupied

63%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local