Plumbing Services in Green Bay, WI

Most requested plumbing services in Green Bay

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

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in Green BayThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Water Line RepairCommon in Green BayLeaks and breaks in the main line from the meter.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationCommon in Green BaySump 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 Green Bay homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Green Bay: Wisconsin winters freeze pipes in older homes and garages.

  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

• Water Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Green Bay: Old service lines are being inventoried and replaced.

  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 Green Bay: Basements rely on sump pumps through spring thaw.

  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 Green Bay homes need these repairs

Green Bay is home to the Packers, with many early and mid-1900s homes and post-war neighborhoods. Since 1957 its water has been piped from Lake Michigan, and long, cold winters, basements and aging service lines drive frozen pipe, sump and water line calls.

Local conditions behind Green Bay plumbing problems

Median home built

1973

Built before 1980

62%

Owner-occupied

63%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Long, hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local