Plumbing Services in Lee's Summit, MO

Most requested plumbing services in Lee's Summit

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

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in Lee's SummitThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in Lee's SummitSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in Lee's SummitReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• 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.
• Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• 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 Lee's Summit homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Lee's Summit: Missouri cold snaps freeze pipes in garages and exterior walls.

  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 Lee's Summit: 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

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Lee's Summit: Tanks in 1980s–2000s homes reach end of life.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

Why Lee's Summit homes need these repairs

Lee's Summit is a mostly owner-occupied Kansas City suburb with a historic downtown and large subdivisions built since the 1980s. It buys all of its treated water from Kansas City and Independence, and cold winters, finished basements, sump pumps that run hard every spring and shifting clay soil drive most of the frozen pipe, sump and foundation-related calls.

Local conditions behind Lee's Summit plumbing problems

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local