Plumbing Services in Evansville, IN

Most requested plumbing services in Evansville

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

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in EvansvilleThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sewer BackupCommon in EvansvilleSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in EvansvilleSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• 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.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Evansville: Indiana cold snaps freeze pipes in older homes and crawlspaces.

  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

• Sewer Backup

  Why it comes up in Evansville: Heavy rain overloads older sewers and backs up into basements.

  Signs:

  Sewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets

  Urgent when:

  Right away: sewage carries bacteria

  Before help arrives:

  Stop using water; keep people and pets away; don't touch it bare-handed

  Repair or replace:

  Clear the line, clean up, then camera it to find the cause

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Evansville: Basements near the river rely on sump pumps.

  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

Why Evansville homes need these repairs

Evansville is an Ohio River city with many early and mid-1900s homes and a large share built before 1980. The city treats Ohio River water at a plant over a century old and is adding groundwater, and cold winters, basements and aging lines drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Evansville plumbing problems

Median home built

1962

Built before 1980

69%

Owner-occupied

56%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local