Nationwide · All 50 states + DC
Plumbing help that knows your kind of house
A 1920s rowhouse, a 1980s slab ranch and a new build with a basement fail in different ways. We explain the problem, then connect you with a licensed plumber in 15,386 cities and towns. One call connects you with an independent, licensed plumber who works your area.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Licensed local contractors
- Free to request
Plumbers licensed where you live
Diagnosis before digging or cutting
Quotes before work begins
Water you can't stop? Shut off the main valve, then call. Emergency steps
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What homeowners call a plumber for
Nine categories built around how plumbing actually fails, from frozen pipes in the North to slab leaks in the South.
Hard Water & Filtration
Softeners, reverse osmosis and whole-house filters for hard or poor-tasting water.
Slab & Hidden Leaks
Leaks under the slab and inside walls, found and fixed.
Repiping
PEX repipes for polybutylene, galvanized and pinholed copper.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless replacement, recirculation and descaling.
Pressure & Supply
Pressure regulators and the main line from the meter.
Irrigation & Backflow
Backflow tests and irrigation line leaks.
Drains & Sewer
Clogs, camera inspections and sewer line repair.
Freeze & Flood Protection
Frozen and burst pipes, sump pumps and basement water.
Symptom finder
What are you seeing?
Match the symptom to the likely cause, then read the guide or go straight to the service.
High water bill
Likely: Running toilet, hidden leak or irrigation leak
Warm spot on the floor
Likely: Hot-water line leaking under the slab
Banging pipes
Likely: High pressure or a failed PRV
No water on a freezing morning
Likely: A frozen pipe, which may split when it thaws
Local knowledge
Why your plumbing depends on where you live
Cold winters freeze pipes
Across the North and in mountain states, pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and garages split every winter, and basements need working sump pumps.
Learn moreHard water wears out heaters
Water is hard across the Southwest, Texas, Florida and much of the Midwest. Scale shortens water heater life and clogs tankless units.
Learn moreSlab homes get slab leaks
Where houses sit on concrete, as in much of the South and West, copper lines under the slab leak, and a warm spot on the floor is the classic clue.
Learn moreHousing age sets the pipe
Pre-1960 homes often still have galvanized pipe and cast iron drains; homes from about 1978 to 1995 may have polybutylene.
Learn moreBefore & after
What the fix looks like
Drag the slider to compare. These are example stock photos, not jobs from our network.
Corroded pipe → new copper
Rusted metal supply pipe is the kind of line a repipe replaces.
Scale-crusted fixture → new faucet
Hard-water scale and corrosion around an old tap, next to a clean new fixture.
Dripping spigot → replaced fixture
A constant drip wastes water every hour; a new fixture stops it.
How it works
From your call to a fixed problem
- 1
Call or request
Tell us the problem and ZIP code. Requests are free.
- 2
Get connected
We connect you with an independent, licensed plumber serving your area.
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Diagnosis and quote
The plumber finds the cause and quotes before starting.
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The fix
You approve the work; the plumber completes it and handles any permit.
Service area
All 50 states and DC
State pages cover licensing, winters, water and every town we serve. City pages add local housing data.
Northeast
Midwest
South
Largest cities
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Resources
Straight answers for homeowners
Leaks
Why is my water bill so high? A homeowner's leak checklist
Leaks
Warm spot on the floor? What it means and what to do
Hard water
White crust on faucets and shower glass: hard water explained
Hard water
Water softener vs. reverse osmosis vs. whole-house filter
Pipes
Polybutylene pipes: how to spot them and what to do
Water heaters
Why is my water heater rumbling or popping?
Frequently asked questions
How does Caliche Plumbing work?
You call or send a request, and we connect you with an independent, licensed plumber who serves your ZIP code. The plumber quotes and performs the work directly.
Is Caliche Plumbing a plumbing company?
No. We're a referral service. The plumbers in our network are independent contractors responsible for their own licensing, pricing and work.
What areas do you cover?
Our network covers thousands of cities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Coverage is set ZIP code by ZIP code, depending on which licensed plumbers are active there, so check your ZIP on the locations page.
Does it cost anything to request service?
No. Requesting service is free. You only pay the plumber for work you approve.
Talk to a local plumber today
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.