Plumbing service in Mississippi
Call NowMississippi plumbing deals with heat, humidity, heavy rain, hurricanes on the Gulf Coast and older cast-iron systems in Jackson and other cities.
Mississippi weather and your plumbing
Mississippi has hot, humid summers, mild winters with occasional hard freezes and ice in the north, and heavy rain year-round. The Gulf Coast faces hurricanes and storm surge.
Season by season in Mississippi
- Hurricane season
- Storm surge and flooding on the coast affect sewer systems, septic tanks and slab homes.
- Winter freezes
- Occasional hard freezes, especially in the north, catch exposed pipes in homes built for mild winters.
Problems the Mississippi climate causes
Burst pipes in rare freezes
Cause: Occasional hard freezes.
Result: Exposed pipes not built for cold split.
Do: Insulate exposed pipes and drip faucets during hard freezes.
Sewer backups
Cause: Heavy rain on older systems.
Result: Overloaded sewers back up into homes.
Do: Ask about a backwater valve if your home sits low.
Housing in Mississippi
Jackson, Meridian and Vicksburg have many older homes with iron waste piping that scales and cracks with age, and much of rural Mississippi relies on septic systems. Coastal homes are often elevated or on slabs.
Where calls are covered in Mississippi
- Covered ZIP codes
- 141
- Cities and towns with coverage
- 123
Most covered ZIP codes
- Jackson · 8 ZIPs
- Biloxi · 4 ZIPs
- Gulfport · 3 ZIPs
- Southaven · 2 ZIPs
- Tupelo · 2 ZIPs
- Brandon · 2 ZIPs
- Vicksburg · 2 ZIPs
- Meridian · 2 ZIPs
Check whether your exact Mississippi ZIP code is covered (coverage changes over time)
Mississippi questions
Does Mississippi license individual plumbers?
Not statewide. The State Board of Contractors licenses contractors for larger jobs, and many cities license plumbers locally.
How do I protect pipes during a rare freeze?
Insulate exposed pipes, disconnect hoses and let faucets on exterior walls drip overnight.
How do I check a plumber's license in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses residential and commercial contractors with plumbing classifications for jobs above set contract values, and there is no statewide license for individual plumbers. Many cities, including Gulfport and Ocean Springs, issue their own plumber licenses.