Useful tool
Start from the room, not the jargon.
Tell us where you're noticing something and what it looks or sounds like. You'll get a short, honest explanation and a place to go next. It isn't a diagnosis — it's a head start.
Fix Finder
Locate the problem by room
Two questions, plain language. You'll get a short explanation of what commonly sits behind that symptom and where to look next.
Step 1 — Where are you noticing it?
Step 2 — What are you noticing?
Choose a symptom to see what commonly sits behind it.
Call (734) 453-4622Every combination, in plain text
The same guidance as the tool above, listed for easy reading and searching.
Kitchen sink
- Slow drain
- A sink that empties slowly is often related to buildup in the trap or branch line rather than the fixture itself. Drains & Sewers
- Leak under the cabinet
- Water below the cabinet could come from the supply connections, the trap, or a disposal or dishwasher hook-up. Appliance Installations
- Gurgling sounds
- Gurgling after a drain empties can indicate a venting or partial blockage issue further down the line. Drains & Sewers
Bathroom
- Running or leaking toilet
- Constant running is often related to internal tank parts or the seal at the base. Specialized Plumbing Services
- Low water pressure
- Pressure that drops at one fixture is usually local; pressure that drops everywhere often points to the supply side. Water Heater Services
- Slow tub or shower drain
- Slow drainage in a tub or shower is commonly related to buildup in the trap or the branch drain. Drains & Sewers
Basement floor
- Standing water near the drain
- Water at a floor drain could indicate a restriction in the main line or an issue with the sump system. Drains & Sewers
- Sump pump running constantly
- A pump cycling non-stop is often related to the float, the discharge line, or the volume of water reaching the basin. Drains & Sewers
- Odor near the drain
- Odors are frequently related to a dry trap or a venting issue rather than a failure in the pipe itself. Drains & Sewers
Utility room
- No hot water
- Loss of hot water can be related to the heater's controls, venting, or the unit reaching the end of its service life. Water Heater Services
- Water around the heater
- Moisture at the base could come from fittings, the relief valve, or the tank itself. Water Heater Services
- Gas smell
- If you smell gas, leave the building first and call your gas utility. Gas line inspection and repair is licensed work. Gas Line Services
Yard or driveway
- Soggy patch or sinking ground
- A persistently wet area could indicate a break somewhere in a buried supply or sewer run. Outdoor Plumbing & Repair
- Outdoor faucet leaking
- Leaks at a hose bib are often related to the valve or freeze damage from the previous winter. Outdoor Plumbing & Repair
- Irrigation not working
- Irrigation problems are often related to the backflow device, valves, or a break in a lateral line. Outdoor Plumbing & Repair
Talk to a licensed plumber.
Tell us what you are seeing and where. We have been working on Plymouth-area homes and businesses since 1958.