Plumbing service in Ohio
Call NowOhio plumbing spans older homes in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, wet basements, aging sewer laterals and Lake Erie winters in the north.
Ohio weather and your plumbing
Ohio has cold, snowy winters, with lake-effect snow along Lake Erie, and hot, humid summers with severe storms. Heavy spring rain raises groundwater across the state.
Season by season in Ohio
- Winter
- Lake-effect snow belts east of Cleveland and cold snaps statewide catch pipes in exterior walls, and frozen outdoor spigots are a common first call.
- Spring rain
- Saturated ground leads to wet basements, sump pump failures and sewer backups in older cities.
Problems the Ohio climate causes
Wet basements
Cause: Heavy rain and high groundwater.
Result: Water seeps in and sump pumps run constantly.
Do: Test the sump pump, keep downspouts away from the foundation and consider a backup pump.
Sewer lateral failure
Cause: Freeze-thaw and mature trees.
Result: Older clay laterals crack and fill with roots.
Do: Camera-inspect the lateral if drains back up repeatedly.
Housing in Ohio
Ohio's big cities have large numbers of homes built before 1950 with basements, clay sewer laterals, cast-iron drains and galvanized supply. Suburban rings are mostly post-war, and Amish country and Appalachian Ohio lean heavily on private wells.
Where calls are covered in Ohio
- Covered ZIP codes
- 973
- Cities and towns with coverage
- 762
Most covered ZIP codes
- Cincinnati · 46 ZIPs
- Columbus · 31 ZIPs
- Dayton · 30 ZIPs
- Cleveland · 29 ZIPs
- Akron · 18 ZIPs
- Youngstown · 13 ZIPs
- Canton · 12 ZIPs
- Toledo · 10 ZIPs
Check whether your exact Ohio ZIP code is covered (coverage changes over time)
Ohio questions
Does Ohio license residential plumbers?
The state licenses commercial plumbing contractors through OCILB. Residential licensing and registration are handled by cities, so check with your local building department.
Why does my Ohio basement get wet every spring?
Saturated soil and high groundwater push water through foundation cracks. A working sump pump and good drainage help.
How do I check a plumber's license in Ohio?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses plumbing contractors for commercial work, and the state does not issue journeyman or master plumber licenses. Residential plumbing licensing is handled by cities, and some, such as Cleveland and Columbus, require their own license or registration.