Plumbing Repair in Clive, IA

By Jarod Smith, Owner, Clog Busters. 26 years in plumbing and drain cleaning. Updated October 2026.

If several fixtures in your house start failing at once, the problem may not be the fixtures. Plumbing repair in Clive often starts with a pressure reading, because water pressure that runs too high wears out faucets, toilet valves and supply lines all at the same time.

Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair has served the Des Moines metro since 2020, and our Des Moines branch covers Clive, from homes near Walnut Creek to the streets along the Clive Greenbelt Trail. Request your repair visit online and we will find the cause, not just the latest drip.

Clive Plumbing Repair Services

Each repair below starts the same way. We find out why the part failed before we fix it.

• Water pressure testing and valve repair. We measure the static pressure in your home with a gauge. If a pressure reducing valve has worn out, we repair or swap it and set it back to a safe range.
• Leaking supply lines and fittings. Braided supply hoses, compression nuts and old copper joints can all start to seep. We repair the leak and check whether pressure helped cause it.
• Broken drain pipes under sinks. A cracked trap or broken drain section under a kitchen or bathroom sink gets repaired so the cabinet stays dry.
• Frozen and split sink lines. Kitchen lines on outside walls can freeze in a cold snap. We repair the damaged section and the leaking connection.
• Running toilets and dripping faucets. We rebuild fill valves, flappers and faucet cartridges, which are often the first parts high pressure wears out.
• Shower valve and fixture repair. Leaks behind the handle and low flow at the head are common fixes.
• After hours leaks. For a pipe that breaks overnight, our emergency plumbing service in Clive answers 24/7.

High Water Pressure and Worn Pressure Reducing Valves in Clive

Static water pressure is the force in your pipes when nothing is running, and it decides how hard every valve in your home has to work. Iowa’s state plumbing code adopts the Uniform Plumbing Code. As one municipal water utility’s summary of the Uniform Plumbing Code pressure rule explains, property owners are responsible for their own pressure reducing valve whenever static pressure exceeds 80 psi. That page adds that most plumbing professionals recommend a valve setting between 35 and 60 psi.

Pressure at any Clive address depends on the home’s elevation and where it sits in the water system, so two houses on nearby streets can read differently.

A pressure reducing valve, or PRV, holds pressure down with a spring and a rubber diaphragm. Over the years the diaphragm and seat wear, and pressure creeps back up toward what the street delivers. Signs of that creep include:

• Pipes that bang when a faucet or washer valve shuts
• Toilets that refill or hiss on their own
• Faucets that drip again soon after a repair
• Supply hoses that bulge or leak at the fittings

When fixtures keep failing, we read your static pressure at an outdoor faucet before we touch the fixture. If it is above the code limit, we repair or adjust the PRV first. Otherwise the new parts wear out just as fast as the old ones.

What Recent Repair Customers Tell Us

A broken copper drain line in a busy season

Our crew repaired a failed kitchen drain line for a customer listed on Google as eve shonts. The family needed the repair worked into an already full schedule.

“Clog Busters to the rescue!! Our old copper drain pipe in the kitchen decided to break during the busiest time of the year for plumbers, but Clog Busters had time to fit us in and fix it very quickly. Austin was very professional and explained everything to me and provided options, then quickly got it handled. I would definitely recommend this company and I, personally, will only be using them in the future. I also really like the option to choose a timeframe for them to call so that you don’t have to wait around all day. I am very satisfied with Clog Busters!”

Explaining the options before starting is how we handle every repair, even on our busiest days. A call window also means you are not stuck at home waiting.

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A frozen sink line fixed the same day

Elijah Milam called us during a cold stretch with a water problem at his sink. He also had a boiler drain issue and a shower leak on his list.

“Was able to get someone out here really fast after my sink froze and started leaking. They were very nice and professional and answered all my question and was able to get my sink fixed in the same day. They also added a tube connection to my boiler so I didn’t have to keep dumping a bucket and gonna come back to finish my shower leak.”

Fixing the urgent problem first and planning a return visit for the rest is how we keep your home working.

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Reasons Clive Homeowners Call Clog Busters

Our owner, Jarod Smith, holds Iowa Master Plumber license #4913, issued by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

• Cause before fix. We look for what wore the part out, such as high pressure, so the repair lasts.
• Same day service with 24/7 emergency coverage. Many Clive repairs are finished the day you call.
• Stocked local trucks. Our trucks carry common valves, cartridges and fittings for one visit repairs.
• Options laid out first. You hear what failed and the choices before any work begins.
• Licensed and insured. Every Clive repair is handled by a licensed and insured Iowa company.
• Award-Winning Customer Service. Courtesy, clear answers and a clean work area are part of every visit.
• Local ownership. Owner Jarod Smith was born and raised in Des Moines and has 26 years in the trade.

Get Plumbing Repair in Clive Scheduled

When fixtures are leaking or pipes are banging, book service online and we will set a time. If you are buying or selling a Clive home and want the whole system looked over, our plumbing inspections in Clive cover that. Every repair type we offer is listed on our plumbing repair services page.

Questions About Plumbing Repair in Clive

How do I know if my Clive home’s water pressure is too high?

A gauge on an outdoor faucet gives a quick static reading with all water off inside. A reading above 80 psi is over the plumbing code limit. Banging pipes, hissing toilets and faucets that drip soon after repair are common warning signs.

Where is the pressure reducing valve in a Clive house?

It is usually on the main water line just after the meter, often in the basement or utility room. Not every home has one. If yours does not and pressure reads high, we explain what that means for your fixtures.

Can a bad pressure valve make my water pressure too low?

Yes. A PRV can fail in either direction. A clogged or failing valve can choke flow to the whole house, so low pressure everywhere at once is worth a check before you repair individual faucets.

Why does my faucet keep dripping after it was repaired?

The new cartridge may be fine, but high static pressure can push past the seals again. We check pressure on repeat failures in Clive homes so you are not paying for the same repair twice.

Do you serve all of Clive?

Yes. Our Des Moines branch covers Clive along with the rest of the western suburbs. Find more on our Clive plumbing and drain page.

How do I book plumbing repair in Clive?

Book service online and list what is leaking or failing. If several fixtures are acting up, mention it so we bring a pressure gauge and plan to test the whole system.