Plumbing services in Macomb County
Plumbing services in Macomb County, MI
Find the service that matches what you're seeing, read how the work is done and what moves the cost, then call when you're ready.
- Your call goes to an independent local plumbing company that does the work.
The plumbing services below are grouped by the problem you're likely looking at, and each page goes deeper than a list of bullet points. You'll find what usually causes that problem in Macomb County houses, how a plumber diagnoses it, the realistic options and their trade-offs, the things that push the cost up or down, and whether Michigan requires a permit.
Urgent or schedulable?
Some calls can't wait. If water or sewage is moving and you can't stop it, if water is reaching the electrical panel or furnace, or if a water heater is leaking from the tank, start with emergency plumbing and close the main shutoff while you call. A pipe that froze and split belongs there too, along with frozen pipe repair.
Most other work can be booked. A slow drain, a running toilet, a dripping faucet, a water heater that runs out of hot water too soon, or a sump pump that's getting old all deserve attention soon, but they rarely do damage overnight. Booking ahead also gives time to plan parts and, when needed, the permit.
Permits for water heaters, repipes and sewer work
Michigan's permit exemption is narrow. It covers repairs to the working parts of a faucet or valve and clearing a stoppage, as long as the existing piping and fixtures aren't changed. Replacing a water heater, repiping a house, replacing a sewer line or moving fixtures in a remodel goes past that line, so the work is permitted and inspected under the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, in force since March 12, 2024. Gas piping falls under Michigan's mechanical code and licensing. Each service page notes where a permit comes into it.
How to choose
If you know the part that failed, go straight to its page. If you only know the symptom, these shortcuts help:
- Water where it shouldn't be: leak detection, pipe repair, or the emergency page if it's active.
- Drains backing up in more than one fixture: drain cleaning first, then a sewer camera inspection if it keeps coming back.
- Water in the basement after rain or snowmelt: sump pump repair and basement flooding prevention.
- No hot water, or not enough: water heater repair.
Still unsure? Call and describe what you're seeing. That's usually enough to know which page, and which plumber's visit, you need.
Emergency plumbing
Drains and sewer lines
Drain cleaning
Branch or main line, cleared with the right cable size, plus an honest call on whether a camera is needed.
Drain cleaning: Read more
Hydro jetting
Scours grease, scale and root mats off the pipe wall, with a camera check before and after the jetting.
Hydro jetting: Read more
Sewer camera inspection
Video of your lateral with each defect located and marked on the ground, before any digging is discussed.
Sewer camera inspection: Read more
Sewer line repair
Spot repairs for broken, rooted or sagging laterals, located by camera so only the failed section is dug.
Sewer line repair: Read more
Sewer line replacement
Open-trench, pipe bursting or lining, chosen from the camera footage, with permit, MISS DIG and restoration planned.
Sewer line replacement: Read moreWater heaters
Tankless water heaters
Gas tankless units planned around your gas load, vent route, winter water temperature and descaling access.
Tankless water heaters: Read more
Water heater installation
New tank heaters sized to your household, vented correctly, permitted and inspected, old tank hauled away.
Water heater installation: Read more
Water heater repair
Gas and electric tanks diagnosed part by part, from pilots and igniters to elements, thermostats and valves.
Water heater repair: Read moreLeaks, pipes and water lines
Leak detection
Meter tests, zone isolation, acoustic and thermal tracing to find hidden and slab leaks before anything is cut.
Leak detection: Read more
Main water line repair
Find and fix leaks, freezes and failing pipe on the buried line from the curb stop to your basement.
Main water line repair: Read more
Pipe repair
Burst sections cut out, pinholes and rusted joints replaced, and every repair tested under pressure.
Pipe repair: Read more
Repiping
Galvanized and failing copper replaced with PEX or copper, permitted and inspected, with walls opened sparingly.
Repiping: Read moreFixtures
Faucet repair and replacement
Cartridges, stems, stop valves and frost-free spigots repaired, or a new faucet fitted to your sink.
Faucet repair and replacement: Read more
Garbage disposal repair
Jams freed, flange and hose leaks resealed, worn-out disposals swapped with the dishwasher drain reconnected.
Garbage disposal repair: Read more
Toilet repair and installation
Flappers, fill valves, wax rings and flanges fixed, or a new toilet set on the right rough-in.
Toilet repair and installation: Read moreKitchen and bath
Bathroom plumbing repair
Vanity leaks, ceiling stains, slow sinks and weak flow traced and fixed, plus remodel rough-ins.
Bathroom plumbing repair: Read more
Bathtub and shower plumbing
Shower cartridges, pressure-balance valves, tub spouts and drains repaired, plus tub-to-shower rough-ins.
Bathtub and shower plumbing: Read more
Kitchen plumbing repair
Sink traps, greasy drain arms, dishwasher hookups, vents and fridge water lines repaired under one call.
Kitchen plumbing repair: Read moreBasement and sump
Basement flooding prevention
Find where the water gets in, then close that path with backwater valves, sump backups and drain fixes.
Basement flooding prevention: Read more
Sump pump repair and installation
Switch, check valve and pump swaps, plus battery or water-powered backups before the next storm.
Sump pump repair and installation: Read moreWater quality and backflow
Backflow testing
Sprinkler, boiler and building backflow assemblies tested, repaired and reported the way your water department asks.
Backflow testing: Read more
Water softeners and filtration
Water tested first, then a softener, filter or drinking-water system sized for city or well water.
Water softeners and filtration: Read moreGas lines
Commercial
Questions about our plumbing services
Which plumbing problems can't wait for an appointment?
Water you can't stop, sewage coming up a drain, a basement taking on water, a leaking water heater, water near electrical equipment, or the smell of gas. Close the main shutoff if it's safe, leave the house if you smell gas, and call.
Do water heater replacements and repipes need a permit in Michigan?
Yes, generally. Michigan's permit exemption covers only repairs to the working parts of a faucet or valve and clearing stoppages, when existing piping and fixtures aren't altered. Replacing a water heater or repiping goes beyond that, so the work is permitted through your township or city building department and inspected under the 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code.
Can commercial buildings use this number?
Yes. Restaurants, offices, shops and rental properties in Macomb County call the same number, and the call goes to an independent plumber who takes commercial work. Typical jobs are drain jetting for grease-heavy kitchen lines, annual backflow tests, commercial water heaters and fixture repairs. The commercial plumbing page covers grease interceptor rules and scheduling around business hours.
How do I choose between repairing and replacing?
Look at the age of the part, how often it has failed, whether replacement brings it up to code, and what each option costs over the next few years. The plumber should show you what failed and lay out both options before you decide.
Describe the problem to a local plumber at (207) 419-2600
- Your call goes to an independent local plumbing company that does the work.