Soulard holds the title of oldest neighborhood in St. Louis, so it’s no surprise that this community is filled with historic homes—many dating back to the mid- to late-1800s. As anyone who owns one of these homes will tell you, they are both incredible and a lot of work! That means having loads of patience and TLC, particularly when it comes to vintage plumbing systems.
Soulard homeowners have relied on Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer’s expertise for more than 40 years for everything from repairing and replacing plumbing stacks, supply pipes, water pipes, and fixtures to annual maintenance and camera drain inspections.
Soulard Plumbing Services
Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer offers the following expert plumbing services to Soulard residents:
Kitchen plumbing
The kitchen is the heart of your Soulard home and our expert kitchen plumbing services keep it running smoothly. That includes installation, repair, and replacement of everything from kitchen valves and fixtures, water lines, and faucets to ice maker lines, garbage disposals, and water restoration.
Basement plumbing
Our expert basement plumbing services include basement dig outs, rough-ins for bathroom additions, and installation, repair, and replacement of sump pumps, basement floor drains, water supply lines, and main sewer lines.
Bathroom plumbing
Maplewood Plumbing & Sewer has been “In the Lou” and trusted to take care of Soulard homeowners’ bathroom plumbing needs since 1985. We are experts in water pressure restoration, installation and repair services for showers, tubs, and toilets.
Laundry Room plumbing
Keeping your plumbing components maintained is a must. At Maplewood Plumbing and Sewer, we specialize in repairing, replacing, and installing laundry room standpipes, utility sinks, and laundry boxes to keep your laundry plumbing system functioning as it should.
Outdoor plumbing
The outdoor plumbing system of your home includes landscape drains, outdoor sewer clean outs, sprinkler systems, gutter systems and downspouts, spigots and hoses. Proper maintenance of all these components can help you avoid plumbing problems that require emergency services. And that’s good for your wallet and your peace of mind!
Water Heater Services
Water heaters work hard every day to heat your water from the 50-degree temperature at which it enters your home to the 105-degree temperature of the average shower. The typical lifespan of a traditional water heater is 8-12 years, so whether you use gas or electric, you’ll eventually need to give it some attention. Our professional plumbers can tell you whether you need water heater repair or replacement.
Remodeling
From the bathrooms and the kitchen to the laundry room and basement, most home remodeling projects require the help of a professional plumber. If you’ve taken on a remodeling project – especially in one of Soulard’s historic homes – count on the experts at Maplewood Plumbing to handle the plumbing installation so that you don’t have to worry about problems down the road.
Gas Pipe Services
Our trusted plumbers can help you think through the costs and benefits of gas and will work with you to develop a project plan, make the right decisions about materials and installation, and help you understand the risks of using natural gas. Whether you need to schedule a gas line installation, gas pipe repairs, or your annual gas line inspection, Maplewood Plumbing can help.
Pipe Replacement
All the plumbing in your home begins and ends at the street. All the plumbing in the street is owned by the water district. The pipes on your property belong to you, so when they need to be repaired or replaced, it’s up to you. If your Soulard home has outdated pipes or a sewer line leak, you likely need expert pipe repair or replacement services.
Drain Cleaning
Drain issues can happen anytime. That’s why Maplewood Plumbing and Sewer offers expert Soulard drain cleaning services to get you back to normal fast. Licensed, bonded, and insured, rest assured knowing we back our work with a 12-month warranty on all labor and parts (excluding washers).
Call 314-645-6350 or click here to schedule Soulard drain cleaning services now.
Soulard’s Sewer Lateral Program
A residential sewer lateral is the sewer pipe that runs from your home’s foundation to the sewer main. The sewer pipes inside your home can become clogged or crack due to tree roots or other issues. In much the same way, the main sewer drain that leads all the way to MSD can break or clog, and that can be extremely cost prohibitive to fix (upwards of $15k).
Thankfully, the community of Soulard is part of St. Louis City, which does have a Sewer Lateral Repair Program to offset the costs of repairing a broken sewer lateral.
If you experience slow drains, foul odors, or low water pressure, you could have a clogged drain pipe. Knowing where the blockage is located is important, because if the clog is somewhere along the sewer lateral, at least five feet outside your home’s foundation, the city of St. Louis may cover the repair costs up to $4,500, 10% of which is the homeowner’s responsibility.
To qualify for reimbursement, make sure you pay the annual lateral assessment fee on your real property tax bill each year. You’ll also need to pay to have the lateral cleaned. If a drain cleaning doesn’t remove the blockage, you can submit an application along with a non-refundable $275 application fee and a copy of the paid drain cleaning bill. The city will hire a plumber to perform a camera drain inspection to identify the defective area and the cause of the problem.
Trust the Soulard Plumbing Experts
Maplewood Plumbing and Sewer has been servicing homes and businesses in Soulard with upfront pricing for 40 years. Our family-owned plumbing company prides itself on our solid reputation in the community. Give us a call and see for yourself why our loyal customers won’t use anyone else!
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Need an expert Soulard plumber? Call 314-645-6350 or schedule services online.