Emergency plumbing
Burst pipe or no water in the middle of the night? Call any time and we'll head your way. We handle plumbing emergencies all over Huntsville.
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville's local plumber, on call today.
Leaks, clogs, water heaters, you name it. We answer the phone, give you the price up front, and get it fixed.
Upfront pricing ★ Straight answers ★ Locally owned
What we do
Plumbing services for Huntsville homes and businesses.
Here's what folks call us for.
Water heaters
No hot water or a leaking tank? We repair and replace water heaters, tank and tankless. Ask us about sizing the right one for your home.
Drain cleaning
We clear the clog and find out why it keeps backing up. Slow drains, kitchen lines, or a main-line stoppage, we snake and jet them clean.
Leak detection
Water bill jumped for no reason? We track down hidden and slab leaks and fix them before they damage your floors or walls.
Sewer & water lines
Camera inspections, spot repairs, and full line replacements.
Faucets, sinks & toilets
Dripping faucets, running toilets, and clean new installs for the kitchen and bath.
Repiping & gas lines
Worn-out pipes replaced and new gas lines run safely.
Water treatment
Hard water wearing on your home? We install softeners and filtration.
AlsoGarbage disposalsSump pumpsBackflow testingHydro jettingOutdoor spigotsRemodelsNew constructionProperty managers →
Who you're calling
A Huntsville plumber who shows up and does it right.
River City Plumbing is a locally owned Huntsville shop. When you call, a real person picks up and gives you a straight answer. We quote the price before we start and clean up before we leave.
- Locally owned and operated
- Upfront pricing
- A real person answers the phone
Good to know
Plumbing in Huntsville homes.
A few things about Huntsville houses and Huntsville water that are worth knowing before something breaks.
Houses from the 50s and 60s
Huntsville grew fast in the 1950s and 60s, and a lot of houses from that era are still standing. Homes that age often have galvanized water pipe and cast iron drains, and both wear out from the inside.
When it's time to repipeYour water depends on where you live
Huntsville Utilities gets most of its water from the Tennessee River and some from wells. The river water is moderately hard. The well water is a good bit harder. So a neighbor across town can have a scale problem you don't.
Is the water hard in Huntsville?The meter is the dividing line
Huntsville Utilities handles the water up to the meter. The line from the meter to your house is yours. So is the sewer line from your house to the city's main. A wet spot in the yard past the meter is a job for a plumber.
How to check for a hidden leakCrawlspaces and cold snaps
Winters here are mostly mild, which is why a hard freeze catches people off guard. Pipes in crawlspaces and along outside walls are the first to go.
How to keep pipes from freezingService area
All over Huntsville, and the towns around it.
Huntsville is home base. We run calls across the city and out into the nearby communities.
- Huntsville
- South Huntsville
- Hampton Cove
- Monte Sano
- Meridianville
- Harvest
- Monrovia
- Madison County
Not sure you're in our area? Give us a quick call and we'll let you know.
Service area
Kind words
What folks around Huntsville say.
Sean was great to work with and reasonably priced to install new toilet and bidet! Great Job!
Sean done a great job even in the rain
Sean is great. Professional. Enjoyed.
From the blog
Plumbing answers for Huntsville homeowners.
Galvanized pipes in older homes: when it's time to repipe
How to tell if your house has galvanized water pipe, the signs it's failing, and when a partial or whole-house repipe makes sense in older homes.
Is the water hard in Huntsville? What it does to your plumbing
Huntsville water is moderately hard or hard depending on which source reaches you. How to check yours, what scale does, and if a softener is worth it.
Water leak in Huntsville: call Huntsville Utilities or a plumber?
The water meter marks the line. Before it or in the street, call Huntsville Utilities. After it, including your yard and house, call a plumber.
Good questions
Questions Huntsville homeowners ask.
01How fast can you get here?
It depends on the day. Call and we'll tell you honestly when we can get there, and if it's an emergency, say so up front.
02Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. We look at the problem, give you the price in writing, and you approve it before any work begins. There are no hourly surprises.
03What are your hours?
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. For burst pipes and other emergencies, you can call any time and we'll get someone headed your way.
04What areas do you cover?
Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, and the nearby Madison and Limestone County communities. Call if you're not sure.
05My water leaves spots and scale. Can you help?
That's hard water, and it's common all over North Alabama. A softener cuts down on new scale and spotting, and we can install one.
06Do you handle both repairs and installs?
Both. We fix what's broken and install new water heaters, fixtures, and whole-house repipes, for homes and businesses.
07Is a leak near my meter my problem or Huntsville Utilities'?
If it's at the meter or on the street side, call Huntsville Utilities. If it's between the meter and your house, that line is yours, and that's where we come in. For a hidden underground leak, it's also worth asking Huntsville Utilities about a bill adjustment.
Get in touch
Need a plumber in Huntsville? Call or text.
Tell us what's going on and we'll take it from there. Quick questions are welcome.
Call or text, anytime(256) 207-5134