Common problems
- Low water pressure
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Sump pump service
If it's urgent: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
Get connected
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Local rules to know
Your drinking water comes from the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and wastewater goes to the city's Department of Environmental Services, which runs the Sand Island plant. When a drain backs up, the question is where the blockage sits: inside the house or in your private sewer lateral is usually the owner's job, while the public main belongs to the utility. Hawaii licenses plumbers through the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, and you can verify a license on the state DCCA website.
Homes in Honolulu: what pros run into
The Formosan subterranean termite was first recorded in Honolulu in 1913 and is now widespread on Oahu. The Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant began operating in 1978 and is being upgraded to secondary treatment.
Salt air corrodes outdoor fixtures, hinges and AC units quickly near the shore. Galvanized supply lines in older houses narrow from the inside over decades, which is a common reason for weak pressure at one faucet but not another.
Older homes can have galvanized supply lines that rust from the inside, which often shows up as low pressure or rusty water. Trade winds cool the city much of the year, and many older homes were built without central air.
What to have ready
Shut off the water to the fixture or the whole house if a leak is active, and put a towel or bucket down.
Common reasons for a call
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
What happens after you call
- Call or use the form and describe the problem.
- We look for an available plumber near Honolulu and connect you.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
Common questions
Is my neighborhood in Honolulu covered?
We look for independent pros across Honolulu, including Kaimuki, Manoa, Makiki and Kalihi, and ZIP codes 96813, 96814, 96815, 96816, 96817 and others. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
What does a camera inspection show?
A small camera on a cable runs through the drain and shows cracks, roots, sagging pipe or buildup. It helps decide between cleaning a line and repairing it.
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
If it's only the hot water, the water heater's anode rod is a common cause. If cold water smells too, call the water utility and ask a plumber to check the lines.
Is one slow drain worth a call?
One slow drain can often be cleared with a plunger or by cleaning the trap. Several slow or gurgling drains at once point to a problem further down the line.
You can talk with more than one company before you decide.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Honolulu, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 96813, 96814, 96815, 96816, 96817, 96818, 96819, 96820, 96822, 96826, 96848, 96850, 96858, 96859
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