Main Line Stoppage
in Little Rock, AR

Multiple drains backing up at the same time is the clearest sign. If flushing your toilet causes your shower to gurgle or your sink to back up, your main line is blocked.

Water backing up in the lowest drains first means your main line is full. Floor drains in basements, ground-level showers, and first-floor toilets back up before upstairs fixtures because they're the lowest point in your plumbing system.

Sewage coming up through floor drains or cleanouts is a main line problem. This doesn't happen with individual drain clogs—it only happens when your main sewer line can't handle the flow.

Gurgling sounds from multiple drains when you use water means air is trapped in your system by a blockage. This usually happens right before a complete stoppage.

Soggy spots in your yard or sewage smell outside can mean your main line is blocked and leaking. If wastewater can't flow to the sewer, it backs up and can leak out through cracks or joints in the pipe.

Slow drainage throughout your entire house suggests a partial main line blockage. If every drain is slow but not completely backed up yet, your main line is probably partially blocked and getting worse.

We start by locating the blockage. Sometimes it's obvious from symptoms. Other times we use a camera inspection to see exactly where and what's blocking your line.

For most main line stoppages, we use a heavy-duty drain snake or auger designed for main lines. These are more powerful than the tools used for individual drains. We feed the cable through your cleanout access point and break through or remove the blockage.

If tree roots are the problem, we use specialized cutting tools to clear them from your pipe. After cutting the roots, we often recommend hydro jetting to flush out all the debris and clean the pipe walls.

For severe blockages or recurring problems, hydro jetting clears the entire line. The high-pressure water removes roots, grease, and years of buildup. This restores full flow and helps prevent the problem from coming back quickly.

If the camera inspection shows collapsed pipes or severe damage, cleaning won't fix it. You'll need pipe repair or replacement for that section. We'll show you the camera footage and explain your options.

A lot of homes in Midtown and Downtown Little Rock have older sewer lines that are nearing the end of their useful life. If your main line keeps stopping up despite regular cleaning, it might be time to consider replacement before you're dealing with constant emergencies.

Let's talk about water heaters. Most people don't think about them until they stop working. But here in Arkansas, with our humid summers and cold winters, a working water heater isn't just about comfort. It's about your daily life functioning the way it should.

We install all types of water heaters in Little Rock and the surrounding areas. Whether you live in the Heights, West Little Rock, or out near Maumelle, we can get to you. Tank water heaters, tankless systems, gas or electric. We handle them all.

Here's what most people don't know: your water heater probably needs replacing before it completely dies. If your unit is over 10 years old, making weird noises, or taking longer to heat up water, you're on borrowed time. Many people wait until it fails completely, which usually means coming home to water damage or having no hot water for days while waiting for parts.

When we install a new water heater, we don't just swap the old one for a new one. We check your home's setup, talk about your hot water needs (big family? guests often? lots of laundry?), and help you pick the right size. A water heater that's too small means you run out of hot water. One that's too big wastes energy and money every month.

The Hillcrest neighborhood has a lot of older homes with original plumbing. The process for replacing water heaters usually takes about 3-4 hours. Newer homes in Chenal Valley or Maumelle sometimes need different setups, especially if they have specific builder requirements.

If you need a full replacement, a new water heater can usually be installed within 24-48 hours.

Some plumbing problems can wait until Monday morning. Others can't.

A toilet that won't stop overflowing? That's an emergency. A burst pipe spraying water everywhere? You need help now. A backed-up drain flooding your basement? That needs attention right away.

We handle emergency plumbing calls for Little Rock homeowners. We're not available 24/7, but we respond quickly during business hours and can often get to you same-day.

The thing about plumbing emergencies is they always happen at the worst time. Saturday night before you're hosting Sunday brunch. Right before you leave for vacation. Five minutes after you put your kids to bed.

When you call, we'll ask you some questions about what's happening. Sometimes we can walk you through a quick fix to stop the immediate problem until we can get there. Other times, you need to shut off your water right away to prevent damage.

If you've got water spraying everywhere, find your main water shut-off valve. In most Little Rock homes, it's near where the water line comes into your house, often in the basement or on an exterior wall. Turn it clockwise until it stops. That turns off all the water to your house and stops the flooding.

Nobody plans for their toilet to overflow or their drain to back up. But when it happens, you need someone who can get there fast and actually fix it, not just temporarily clear it so it backs up again next month.

We work all over the greater Little Rock area. From the historic homes in Quapaw Quarter to the newer developments in Maumelle and Conway. Each area has its own plumbing quirks.

Older neighborhoods often have galvanized pipes or cast iron that's reaching the end of its life. Newer areas might have builder-grade fixtures that need upgrading. And everywhere in between has water heaters that eventually wear out and drains that eventually clog.

Your plumbing keeps your home running. Hot showers, clean dishes, flushing toilets, washing clothes, all of that depends on everything working right. When something goes wrong, you need someone who can fix it quickly and do it right the first time.

That's what we do. No fancy marketing language. Just reliable plumbing service from people who actually live and work in Little Rock. Give us a call when you need a new water heater installed, when your drains are acting up, or when you've got any plumbing problem that needs fixing.