Plumbing Repair in Des Moines, IA

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

A faucet that will not shut off, a toilet that runs all night or a pipe weeping under the sink all call for plumbing repair in Des Moines from a crew that can come today. Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair is a Des Moines company, started in 2020 by Jarod Smith, who was born and raised here and spent more than 25 years in residential and commercial plumbing first.

Book service online and we will send a fully stocked truck to find the fault and fix it.

What Our Des Moines Plumbing Repair Visits Cover

Most repair calls in Des Moines, from Beaverdale and Highland Park to the older homes around Sherman Hill, come down to a short list of worn parts. These are the repairs we handle most often.

• Leaking pipes and fittings. We find where the water is coming from, whether that is a corroded copper joint, a loose compression nut or a failed supply hose. Then we repair the section that failed instead of guessing.
• Running and leaking toilets. A toilet that refills on its own usually has a worn flapper or fill valve. We also fix leaks at the base before they soften the floor underneath.
• Dripping faucets and showers. Most drips trace back to a worn cartridge, washer or valve seat. We rebuild the valve when parts are available and tell you plainly when they are not.
• Shutoff and stop valves. Valves under sinks and behind toilets often stick or leak once someone finally turns them. We repair or swap them so you can isolate a fixture next time.
• Frozen and burst pipes. After a hard cold snap, we open the damaged run, repair the split and get water flowing again.
• Water heater problems. Leaks, no hot water and a rumbling tank are common calls. Our water heater repair service in Des Moines covers those visits.
• Main water line trouble. When pressure drops for the whole house, we trace the line to the damaged section and repair it.

Why Des Moines Water Wears Out Faucet and Toilet Parts

Minerals in the water supply are the quiet reason so many Des Moines plumbing repair calls involve the same small parts. The Des Moines Water Works 2023 water quality report explains that the utility draws from the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers and an infiltration gallery at Water Works Park. Treatment includes softening, filtration and disinfection.

The same report notes that water dissolves naturally occurring material as it travels over land and through the ground. Softening at the plant lowers that mineral load, but some calcium and magnesium still reach your tap.

Here is how those minerals show up in a home:

• Faucet cartridges. Mineral film builds on the rubber seals. The handle stiffens first, then the faucet starts to drip.
• Toilet fill valves. Scale on the small parts of a fill valve keeps it from closing fully, so the toilet runs or refills on its own.
• Shutoff valves. A valve that sits untouched for years can scale in place and leak at the stem the first time it turns.
• Water heaters. Sediment settles at the bottom of the tank and makes it rumble as it heats.

That is why we look past the one part you called about. When we pull a scaled cartridge, we check the shutoff valve below it and the supply lines beside it. If those parts show the same wear, we show you so you can decide what to fix now.

Reviews of Our Des Moines Crew’s Repair Work

A late evening toilet repair outside the metro

Christina Boecker lives about 45 minutes outside Des Moines and called our Des Moines crew about a leak at her home. The visit grew from a diagnosis into a full fixture replacement.

“Max was very pleasant even though we called and he came out 45 minutes from Des Moines! Max was quick and efficient with diagnosing our leak and even though he had to drive back to des moines and back to our house to replace our toilet at 8 pm, he did not make us feel like we were inconveniencing him. Our updated toilet is running as it should. Thank you Max and Clog busters!”

Diagnosing first and finishing the job, even when it runs into the evening, is how we handle every call.

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A leaking pipe repaired by a two person crew

Jinnie L. called us about a leaking pipe. Two of our technicians took on the repair together.

“Drew ans Dylan did an amazing job with fixing my pipe leak. I recommend them both highly for any plumbing job”

A pipe leak is often the first sign of wear in nearby fittings, so we look over the connections around the repair before we leave.

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Why Des Moines Homeowners Choose Clog Busters for Repairs

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

• Rooted in Des Moines. Owner Jarod Smith grew up here and started Clog Busters in Des Moines in 2020.
• Same day service and 24/7 emergency help. Many repairs happen the day you call, and we answer emergencies around the clock.
• Fully stocked local trucks. Our trucks carry common valves, cartridges and fittings, so we can often finish in one visit.
• Options before work starts. We explain what failed and your repair choices before we pick up a tool.
• Licensed and insured. Clog Busters carries plumbing licensing and insurance in Iowa.
• Award-Winning Customer Service. Courtesy, clear answers and a clean work area are part of every visit.
• Deep trade experience. Our owner brings 26 years in the plumbing and drain trade to every job we take on.

Schedule Plumbing Repair in Des Moines

If something is dripping, running or leaking right now, book service online and we will confirm a time with you. For a leak that cannot wait until morning, use our emergency plumbing service in Des Moines. To see every repair we offer across our branches, visit our plumbing repair services page.

Plumbing Repair in Des Moines: Frequently Asked Questions

Why do faucets and toilets in my Des Moines home keep wearing out?

Des Moines Water Works softens its water at the plant, but some dissolved minerals still reach your fixtures. Over the years they scale faucet cartridges, toilet fill valves and shutoff stems. When we fix one worn part, we check the parts around it so you are not calling us again next month.

Do you repair plumbing in older Des Moines neighborhoods like Beaverdale and Highland Park?

Yes. Our Des Moines branch serves the whole city, including neighborhoods where original valves and supply lines are still in use. We explain what we find in older plumbing and give you repair options before we start. You can read more on our Des Moines plumbing and drain page.

Can you fix a leak the same day in Des Moines?

Often, yes. We offer same day service, and our trucks carry common repair parts. If a part has to be ordered, we explain the plan and when we will be back to finish.

What should I do first if a pipe bursts in my Des Moines home?

Close the main shutoff valve, which in most Des Moines homes sits near the water meter in the basement. Then open a faucet on the lowest floor to relieve pressure and book emergency service. We repair the split pipe and check nearby lines that may have frozen in the same cold snap.

Do you serve customers outside the Des Moines city limits?

Yes. Our Des Moines branch also covers Ankeny, Clive, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Altoona, Grimes and nearby towns. One of the reviews on this page came from a customer about 45 minutes outside the city.

How do I schedule plumbing repair in Des Moines?

Book service online and tell us what is leaking or not working. We confirm a time and send a technician with a stocked truck ready to repair it.