Plumbing Services in Cleveland, OH

Plumbing in Cleveland at a glanceCleveland’s winters bring lake-effect snow and long cold stretches, and frozen pipes are a perennial plumbing emergency. Much of the housing stock — double houses, Cleveland doubles and older single-family homes — dates to the early 20th century and has basements, cast iron drains and aging laterals.

Older parts of the city use combined sewers, and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Project Clean Lake is building tunnels to reduce overflows. Cleveland Water has worked on identifying and replacing lead service lines. Lake Erie water is the source for the region.

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Housing & construction

Early 20th-century doubles and single-family homes with basements, historic homes in Ohio City and Tremont, and suburbs around the city.

Plumbing services in Cleveland

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Pipe Repair in Cleveland

Lake-effect cold

Cleveland pipe repair →

Plumber in red gloves working on a pump unit

Sump Pump Repair in Cleveland

Snowmelt

Cleveland sump pump repair →

Utility crew excavating a street to reach a broken water line

Sewer Line Repair in Cleveland

Freeze-thaw ground movement

Cleveland sewer line repair →

Frozen Pipe Repair

Also common in Cleveland: water line repair.

Common plumbing problems in Cleveland

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What makes Cleveland plumbing different

Lake-effect cold

Long cold periods freeze pipes along exterior walls and in unheated spaces.

Cleveland doubles

Up-and-down two-family homes share stacks and mains.

Combined sewers

Older neighborhoods drain to combined sewers that can back up in storms.

Lead service lines

Cleveland Water has worked on lead line replacement; check your address.

Seasonal plumbing calendar for Cleveland

WinterInsulate pipes and keep heat on in vacant units.
SpringTest sump pumps as snow melts.

Plumbing emergency in Cleveland?

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.

Call (866) 417-0220

Cleveland plumbing questions

How do I prevent frozen pipes in Cleveland?

Insulate exterior-wall and rim joist pipes, keep heat on, disconnect hoses and open cabinets during cold snaps.

What is Project Clean Lake?

It’s NEORSD’s long-term program building tunnels and infrastructure to reduce combined sewer overflows.

Is Cleveland replacing lead service lines?

Cleveland Water has worked on lead service line identification and replacement; check your address.

Nearby service areas

We also serve communities around Cleveland, including Lakewood, Cleveland Heights, Parma, Euclid, Shaker Heights, East Cleveland.

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