Emergency plumbing
Burst lines, a toilet spilling over onto the floor and sewage surfacing in a tub or shower are what this line is for. Describe the scene to us and we put you in touch with a plumber.
Plumbers in Kannapolis
At Kannapolis Plumbers, we make plumbing quick and easy for homeowners and property managers alike. Our proven methods include a decade of experience, reliable professionals, guaranteed work, and affordable pricing. Call now for a free, personalized quote, no obligation.
For us, every project is unique and we always focus on your home's needs. Whether you are refreshing one unit or preparing a larger renovation, we begin with the building's use and the desired end result. Supply lines, water heaters, drains and sewer pipes all get their own place in our careful planning. Scroll down to learn more about plumbing and our unique approach.
- Free estimates by phone
- Water heaters, drains and leaks
- Sewer and water line work
- Kannapolis, Concord and Mooresville
Emergency plumbingWater heater repair and installationDrain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaksSewer line repairRepiping and water linesToilet, faucet and fixture repair
What we can help with
Water heater repair and installation
Lukewarm showers, rust-colored hot water, a rumble from the tank or a puddle in the drain pan are reasons to have the heater looked at. A repair, a like-for-like tank or a move to tankless are all options.
Drain cleaning
One sink that drains at a crawl is a different job from a house where the washer pushes water up into the shower. Both get cleared, and if the clog keeps returning, a camera shows why.
Leak detection and slab leaks
Hearing water run when nothing is on, or watching the meter creep forward, means water is going somewhere. Finding exactly where comes before any wall or floor is opened.
Sewer line repair
The pipe from your cleanout to the city main can crack, sag or fill with roots. A camera shows the fault and how far out it is, so the fix can be one dig or a new line.
Repiping and water lines
Pinhole leaks that keep returning or brown water at the taps can mean the supply pipe has had its day. One run, the whole house or the buried line from the meter can be replaced.
Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
Toilet flappers, faucet cartridges, shower valve parts and disposals all wear out in time. The plumber replaces what has failed, or the whole fixture when new parts are no longer the sensible fix.
Who issues plumbing permits in Kannapolis
Building and trade permits for addresses inside Kannapolis city limits are reviewed by Cabarrus County, through its Construction Standards Division, which handles inspections and permitting for every area of the county.
That holds on both sides of the county line, since part of Kannapolis lies in Rowan County. Only an address in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction on the Rowan side is reviewed by Rowan County instead.
What a plumbing license covers
Every plumbing contractor license in North Carolina comes from the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, which the General Assembly set up in 1931.
The license class matters. A Plumbing Class II contractor works on water and drain, waste and vent piping in single-family detached houses only, while a Plumbing Class I contractor may do the same work in any building, so a townhome or a shop calls for a Class I.
The Board’s Verify License Search finds a contractor by license number, company name or a person’s name, and also by phone, street, city or ZIP code.
When Kannapolis homes were built
Close to half of the homes in Kannapolis, 46 percent, went up before 1980, and a third were built before 1960. The year your own house was built is the first clue to the pipe you may find behind its walls and under its yard.
Where Kannapolis water comes from
Kannapolis runs its own water treatment plant. Water drawn from Kannapolis Lake is treated there and piped to homes by the city’s Water Resources Department.
Our process
Tell us what is going on
Call and describe the trouble in plain words, such as where the water shows up, which drain is slow or how old the heater is.
Hear your free estimate
Based on what you describe, we go over what the work might take. The estimate costs nothing, it is put together for your job, and you are free to say no.
A plumber comes out
The plumber you hire comes to your home, looks at the problem in person and does the work you agree on together.
Free plumbing tools
Five free planners sit on our plumbing tools page. The freeze risk checker shows how likely your pipes are to freeze, the tankless flow calculator shows what flow your water needs, and the sewer line age checker shows what your pipes may be made of. Pick Kannapolis, Concord or Mooresville in each. The size calculator and the serial number decoder do not ask for a town.
Frequently asked questions
Can a contractor work under someone else’s license?
No. The Board says it is illegal for one contractor to use another contractor’s license, and that hiring an unlicensed contractor leaves you with few ways to set things right if the work goes wrong.
Should I pull the plumbing permit in my own name?
Not when a contractor does the work. The Board’s consumer advice is that the contractor gets the permits, and it warns homeowners to be wary of anyone who asks them to pull a permit in their own name or says none is needed.
Does an irrigation backflow device need testing?
Yes. In Kannapolis a testable backflow assembly needs a test by a city-certified tester at least once a year, or every three years for residential irrigation. The city sends a notice about 60 days before the due date, and since July 1, 2026 test reports go to an outside service called Backflow BMP.
Serving Kannapolis, Concord and Mooresville
We also serve Concord and Mooresville. Call us for confirmation if your address is outside the area.
Call for a free plumbing estimate
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426