Newer homes on Wichita’s east and west sides sit on slabs and basements over clay soils that shift with moisture. Winters bring ice storms and hard freezes that burst pipes, and spring storms and tornado season bring power outages that stop sump pumps.
Housing & construction
Early-1900s homes in College Hill and Riverside, postwar homes across the city, and newer subdivisions on the east and west sides.
Plumbing services in Wichita
Water Heater Repair in Wichita
Sediment buildup
Wichita water heater repair →
Sewer Line Repair in Wichita
Root intrusion
Wichita sewer line repair →Also common in Wichita: sump pump repair, water softeners & filtration.
What makes Wichita plumbing different
Hard water
Scale shortens water heater life.
Clay soils
Soil movement stresses foundations and buried lines.
Older basements
Floor drains and sump pumps carry heavy loads during storms.
Severe weather
Ice storms and tornado-season outages affect plumbing.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Wichita
- WinterInsulate exposed pipes before ice storms.
- Spring storm seasonTest sump pumps and plan for power outages.
Plumbing emergency in Wichita?
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
- Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
- For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Wichita plumbing questions
Where does Wichita’s water come from?
Cheney Reservoir and the Equus Beds aquifer.
Is Wichita water hard?
Yes; check the city’s water quality report for current hardness.
How do I protect pipes in a Wichita ice storm?
Insulate exposed pipes, drip faucets and know your main shutoff.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Wichita, including Derby, Andover, Haysville, Maize, Park City, Goddard.
