Plumbing and drain service in Knoxville
Plumbingwithout theguesswork
Leaks, water heaters, drains and fixtures for homes across East Tennessee. A written price comes before any wrench turns.
What we fix and install
Six services, from a dripping faucet to a full repipe. Call about one thing or get several handled in a single visit.
Leak detection and repair
Find the source, fix it properly and dry out the mess.
Water heaters
Repair, replacement and tankless upgrades.
Drain cleaning
Slow sinks, clogged tubs and backed up lines, cleared and tested.
Toilets, faucets and fixtures
Repairs, swaps and new installs for kitchens and baths.
Repiping
Copper and PEX replacement for older homes.
Emergency plumbing
Burst pipes and sewage backups, handled fast.
What is going on at home
Pick the closest match. You get the likely cause and what to do right now, before anyone arrives.
Water is dripping or leaking
- Likely cause
- A worn washer or valve, a loose fitting, or a supply line that is past its life.
- Do this now
- Close the shutoff valve under the fixture and set a bucket under the drip. If you cannot find the source, shut off the main.
There is no hot water
- Likely cause
- A failed heating element or igniter, a tripped breaker, a pilot that went out, or an aging tank full of sediment.
- Do this now
- Check the breaker or pilot light. Do not open the tank. If water pools under the unit, shut off its cold supply.
A drain is slow or clogged
- Likely cause
- Hair, soap and grease build up near the fixture, or a blockage further down the line.
- Do this now
- Skip the chemical cleaners and try a plunger. If more than one drain is slow, the main line may be the problem.
The toilet runs or will not flush
- Likely cause
- A worn flapper, a fill valve that no longer shuts off, or a chain caught under the flapper.
- Do this now
- Turn the valve behind the toilet clockwise to stop it filling, and keep the lid closed until it is fixed.
A pipe burst or water is spreading
- Likely cause
- A frozen or aging pipe, a failed connector, or high water pressure.
- Do this now
- Shut off the main water valve right away. Turn off power to wet areas only if it is safe, then call us.
A flat price, not a running meter
The same job can cost very different amounts depending on how it is billed. Here is a sample of the difference.
Typical hourly billing
Example job: replace a kitchen faucet
- Trip fee$89
- Labor, 2.5 hours at $120$300
- Parts with markup$62
- You pay$451
The total depends on how long the job runs, and you find out at the end.
Millrace flat price
Same job, quoted before we start
- Trip feeIncluded
- LaborIncluded
- PartsListed on the quote
- You pay$340
The price is in writing. It only changes if you approve extra work.
Sample figures for this concept site, shown to explain how the two billing styles differ. They are not real quotes or real competitor prices.
Why homeowners call us back
Clear pricing
You get the price in writing before we start, and it only changes if you approve extra work.
Clean work
Shoe covers, drop cloths and a wipe down before we leave. The house should look the way we found it.
Answers, not guesses
We show you the part that failed and explain your options in plain language.
A real person on the phone
The same office answers when you call and knows your file from the last visit.
Tell us what is going on
Describe the problem and we will tell you what it takes to fix it. Estimates for planned work are free.