Plumbing Services in Columbia, MO

Most requested plumbing services in Columbia

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

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in ColumbiaThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in ColumbiaSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in ColumbiaRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• 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.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Columbia: Missouri 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 Columbia: 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 Columbia: Older laterals in central neighborhoods 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 Columbia homes need these repairs

Columbia, Missouri is home to the University of Missouri, with many renters, older homes in central neighborhoods and newer subdivisions on the edges. All of its water comes from wells in the Missouri River alluvial aquifer near McBaine, and cold winters, basements and older sewer lines drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Columbia plumbing problems

Median home built

1995

Built before 1980

29%

Owner-occupied

49%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local