Plumbing Services in Ann Arbor, MI

Most requested plumbing services in Ann Arbor

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

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in Ann ArborThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in Ann ArborRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in Ann ArborSump 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.
• 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 Ann Arbor homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Ann Arbor: Michigan 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

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Ann Arbor: Historic-district 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

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Ann Arbor: 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

Why Ann Arbor homes need these repairs

Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan, with many renters, historic homes near campus and post-war neighborhoods beyond. The city blends Huron River water with well water at its own plant, and cold winters, basements and old sewer laterals drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Ann Arbor plumbing problems

Median home built

1971

Built before 1980

62%

Owner-occupied

46%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Long, hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local