Polk County
Plumber in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has very cold winters, hot summers and river flooding risk. Frozen pipes, sump pumps and basement drains are common concerns.
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Des Moines homes and their plumbing
Beaverdale and Sherman Hill have early 1900s homes with basements and older drains.
Water and sewer
Des Moines Water Works supplies water to the city.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by the City of Des Moines Permit and Development Center.
Local plumbing issues in Des Moines
Frozen pipes
Deep cold freezes pipes in exterior walls.
Flood risk
River flooding and heavy rain test sump pumps.
Older laterals
Clay laterals in older neighborhoods collect roots.
2008 flood history
The Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers have flooded the city in the past, so low-lying areas take sump pumps and backwater valves seriously.
Nitrate removal
Des Moines Water Works operates nitrate removal to treat river water affected by farm runoff.
Older homes
Beaverdale's brick homes from the 1920s–1940s often have original plumbing.
Deep frost
Deep frost stresses water services and exterior pipes in winter.
Basement water heaters
Water heaters and laundry in older Des Moines basements sit near floor drains that are the first to back up. Sump pumps work hardest during spring thaw.
Find a plumber near you in Des Moines
Plumbers on Thawline work across Des Moines and Polk County, including Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, Drake, East Village, Waveland Park, Highland Park. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Des Moines ZIP codes: 50301 · 50309 · 50310 · 50315 · 50317 · 50321
Common plumbing calls in Des Moines
Also available in Des Moines: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Des Moines at a glance
- County
- Polk County
- Neighborhoods
- Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, Drake, East Village, Waveland Park, Highland Park
- ZIP codes
- 50301, 50309, 50310, 50315, 50317, 50321
- Water provider
- Des Moines Water Works supplies water to the city..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Frozen pipe thawing, Sump pump service, Sewer camera inspection
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