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Plumbers in Indianapolis, Indiana
Plumbing problem right now? Call 317-314-8486 and Plumbers in Indianapolis Today will connect you with a licensed local plumber in Indianapolis, day or night. Tell us what's happening and where you are, and we'll put you through to an independent contractor who serves your ZIP code and handles your type of job.
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What's going wrong? Plumbing services in Indianapolis, IN
Pick the problem closest to yours to see what usually causes it and what a plumber will do, or skip the reading and call 317-314-8486. You don't need to know the right name for the problem. Just describe what you're seeing.

Emergency Plumber
Burst pipe, sewer backup or water you can't shut off? Get connected 24/7.
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Water Heater Repair
No hot water, a leaking tank or a pilot that won't stay lit.
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Water Heater Installation
Old tank leaking or worn out? Tank, tankless and heat pump replacements.
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Drain Cleaning
Sinks, tubs, toilets or the main line backing up, including hydro jetting.
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Sewer Line Repair
Several drains backing up, sewage smells or roots in the line.
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Leak Detection
High water bill, damp walls or a warm spot on the floor.
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Toilet, Faucet and Sink Repair
Toilet running or leaking, a dripping faucet or a sink problem.
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Garbage Disposal Repair
Disposal humming, jammed or leaking, plus new installations.
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Sump Pump Repair
Basement taking on water or a sump pump that won't start.
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Water Softener Installation
Scale on fixtures and spotty dishes from central Indiana's hard water.
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Backflow Testing
Backflow test notice or a failed device on irrigation or business lines.
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Commercial Plumbing
Restaurant, office, retail and rental property plumbing problems.
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Tell us what's happening and where you are. Calls are answered 24/7, and it's free to call.
How it works when you call
- Call 317-314-8486. Calls are answered 24/7. Tell us what's happening, how urgent it is, and your ZIP code.
- We connect you with a licensed local plumber. We route your call to an independent, licensed contractor who works in your part of the Indianapolis area and handles that type of job.
- The plumber explains the problem and the price. You get a quote before any work starts, including any trip or diagnostic fee.
- You decide. There's no charge for calling us and no obligation to hire.

How this works: Plumbers in Indianapolis Today is a referral service. When you call 317-314-8486, we connect you with an independent, licensed plumbing contractor who serves your area. The contractor quotes, performs and stands behind the work, not us.
Indianapolis plumbers who know older homes and basements
Indianapolis has a wide mix of housing, from early 1900s homes in neighborhoods like Irvington and Fountain Square to newer subdivisions across the townships. That mix decides what usually goes wrong.
Older homes are more likely to have galvanized supply pipes, cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals, which cause low water pressure, rusty water, pinhole leaks, slow drains and roots in the sewer line. Newer homes more often need water heaters, softeners, sump pumps and fixture repairs as original equipment wears out.
Basements are common across the city, so spring storms bring sump pump failures and floor drain backups, and hard freezes bring burst pipes. Whatever the age of the house, the plumber we connect you with will find the cause and quote the fix before starting.

Indianapolis neighborhoods we serve
We take calls from every part of Indianapolis and Marion County. That includes historic neighborhoods such as Irvington, Fountain Square, Broad Ripple and Meridian‑Kessler, where older pipes and sewer laterals are common, and communities such as Lawrence, Speedway, Beech Grove, Southport, Warren Park and Cumberland. It also covers all nine townships: Center, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Perry, Pike, Warren, Washington and Wayne.
Living inside the city doesn't change how it works: call 317-314-8486, give us your ZIP code, and we'll connect you with a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Plumbers near me: Marion County and the surrounding suburbs
Outside Marion County, these suburbs have their own pages with local plumbing advice:
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- Plumbers in Lebanon, IN
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- Plumbers in Franklin, IN
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- Plumbers in Mooresville, IN
- Plumbers in Greenfield, IN
- Plumbers in Shelbyville, IN
We also take calls from smaller communities nearby, including McCordsville, Fortville, New Palestine, Whitestown, Whiteland, New Whiteland, Bargersville, Trafalgar, Plainfield and Danville. See all service areas.
Plumbing for Indianapolis homes and businesses
Most callers are homeowners and renters, but we also connect landlords, property managers and business owners with contractors who handle commercial plumbing. That includes restaurant drains and grease lines, office and retail restrooms, multifamily buildings and annual backflow testing.
Before you hire any plumber
- Ask for their Indiana plumbing contractor license number and check it on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency license search.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Get the price in writing before work begins, including any trip or diagnostic fee.
- Ask who pulls the permit if the job needs one.
Do plumbers have to be licensed in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission, part of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA), which issues apprentice registrations, journeyman plumber licenses and plumbing contractor licenses. Ask any contractor for their license number and check it on the PLA's online license search before work begins.
How do you find a good plumber in Indianapolis?
Check that the contractor holds an Indiana plumbing contractor license, carries liability insurance, and gives a written quote before starting. Ask how they price the job (flat rate or hourly), whether there's a trip or diagnostic fee, and what warranty they give on parts and labor.
Where can I find an affordable plumber in Indianapolis?
The most affordable option is usually the one that fixes the problem correctly the first time, so compare written quotes rather than hourly rates alone. Call 317-314-8486 and we'll connect you with a local licensed contractor who can quote your specific job, with no obligation to hire.
How much does a plumber cost in Indianapolis?
The price depends on the job, parts, access, and whether it's a scheduled visit or an after hours emergency, so any honest plumber will quote after seeing or hearing about the problem. The contractor we connect you with will give you the price before work begins, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Can I get a plumber in Indianapolis at night or on a weekend?
Yes, call 317-314-8486. Calls are answered 24/7, and we'll connect you with an available licensed contractor. After hours availability varies by area and time, and we'll tell you honestly what we can arrange.
Do you offer free estimates?
Calling us is always free. Many of the contractors we work with offer free estimates on larger jobs, while some charge a diagnostic or trip fee for service calls, so ask the contractor when they call you back.