Plumbing Services in Huntington, WV

Most requested plumbing services in Huntington

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

• Drain CleaningCommon in HuntingtonSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Water Line RepairCommon in HuntingtonLeaks and breaks in the main line from the meter.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in HuntingtonSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Frozen Pipe RepairFreeze riskThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• 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.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in Huntington: Cast iron and clay lines in older homes clog and break.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

• Water Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Huntington: Galvanized service lines corrode with age.

  Signs:

  Soggy yard, low pressure, meter moving with taps off

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing or a sudden loss of pressure

  Before help arrives:

  Close the shutoff at the meter or where the line enters

  Repair or replace:

  One break: repair. Old galvanized or lead line: replace

• Sump Pump Repair and Installation

  Why it comes up in Huntington: River-valley basements take on water in wet seasons.

  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 Huntington homes need these repairs

Huntington is a river city on the Ohio, home to Marshall University, with a grid of older brick and frame houses from downtown through the Southside and many student rentals. West Virginia American Water treats Ohio River water for the city. Old homes with galvanized and cast iron pipe, basements prone to river-valley dampness, hard winters and frequent renter turnover drive most of the drain, water line, sump and frozen pipe calls here.

Local conditions behind Huntington plumbing problems

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local