Most homeowners can't tell a minor leak from a serious one, and waiting to find out can turn a small repair into a major one. JMK Plumbing & Heating handles residential and commercial plumbing throughout Stamford and Fairfield County, from routine drain cleaning and fixture work to water heater replacements and burst pipe emergencies. Same-day service is often available, so you are not sitting with a problem longer than you need to be. The job gets scoped and priced before a wrench comes out, and you know what it covers before anything is scheduled. Call (475) 426-2879 for a quote.
No guesswork. No shortcuts. No loose ends left behind.
Everyday plumbing work is the core of what we do. Whether you own a single-family home in Stamford, manage a commercial building in Fairfield County, or run a rental property with a long list of deferred repairs, we handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing jobs. Here is what that looks like in practice.
A slow drain rarely clears itself. Kitchen grease, soap buildup, hair, and debris accumulate over time until water stops moving the way it should. We clear clogs at the fixture level and clean main drain lines when the problem runs deeper. For stubborn buildup and recurring blockages, hydro jetting scours the pipe wall clean rather than just punching a temporary hole through the clog. If your drains are backing up or running slow throughout the house, that points to the main line and we start there.
Hidden leaks do damage quietly. Water migrates inside walls, under floors, and into framing before the stain appears. We locate the source, make the repair, and the repair gets pressure-tested before the job is called done. That applies to water line leaks, burst pipe repairs, and supply line failures. If you notice your water bill climbing without explanation, a hidden leak is worth ruling out before the damage gets ahead of you.
No hot water is one of those calls that does not wait. We service both tank and tankless water heaters, diagnose what went wrong, and walk you through repair versus replacement based on the age and condition of the unit. When replacement makes more sense, we handle the installation and get hot water running again. Tankless units are a common upgrade for Stamford homeowners looking to free up space and reduce standby heat loss.
A running toilet wastes more water than most people expect. A dripping faucet adds up over a billing cycle. We handle toilet repairs and replacements, leaking faucet repairs, and full fixture installations in kitchens and bathrooms. Garbage disposal installation and repair falls in this category too. Whether it is a single faucet swap or a full bathroom fixture upgrade, we handle the plumbing side start to finish.
Low water pressure points to a few different causes: a failing pressure regulator, a partially closed shutoff valve, mineral buildup in the line, or a leak somewhere upstream. We diagnose the source and fix it at the cause rather than at the symptom. Shutoff valve replacements and water supply line repairs are straightforward jobs that prevent bigger problems down the road.
We keep your home dry and your water flowing. Call (475) 426-2879 for a quote on any of the above.
Stamford's housing stock is older than most. That means galvanized steel, lead service lines, and worn cast-iron pipe are still in service in a significant share of homes across the city and the surrounding towns. Add freeze-thaw cycles through Connecticut winters, the wet springs that push groundwater into basements, and the kind of nor'easters that test every system in a house, and the plumbing work that comes up here reflects all of it. These three services come up regularly in this area for good reason.
Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside out. As the zinc coating breaks down, rust and mineral deposits narrow the pipe until water pressure drops and the pipe begins to fail at joints and fittings. Lead pipe carries its own set of concerns. When a home's supply lines have reached the end of their useful life, repiping with copper or PEX is the right answer. We assess the existing system, explain what is there and why it needs to go, and replace it with material built to last. The work is performed by licensed plumbers who know how to move through an older home without turning the project into a demolition job.
Sewer lines in Stamford's older neighborhoods have had decades to accumulate root intrusion, joint separation, and pipe deterioration. The warning signs are familiar: slow drains throughout the house, sewage odor in the yard, recurring backups that clear temporarily and return. We inspect the line, identify where the failure is, and replace what needs to go. We speak to the line only, from the house out to the municipal connection. If the line is failing, catching it before a full collapse saves a significant amount of disruption later.
Fairfield County basements take on water. Spring snowmelt, heavy rain, and the region's clay-heavy soil all push groundwater toward foundation walls. A sump pump that is running constantly, cycling on and off rapidly, or not running at all when it should be is a problem worth addressing before the next storm arrives. We service, repair, and replace sump pumps and assess the drainage situation in basements that keep flooding despite having a pump in place.
No guesswork. No shortcuts. No loose ends left behind. Call (475) 426-2879 to schedule.
Property managers trust us to keep their buildings running, and that means showing up with the right tools, working around tenant schedules, and getting the problem solved without creating a secondary one. We work with office buildings, apartment complexes, restaurants, retail spaces, and rental properties throughout Stamford and the surrounding area.
Commercial drain cleaning, water heater repair and replacement at scale, fixture work across multiple units, and emergency leak response are all part of what we handle on the commercial side. Scheduling around business hours is something we work with, not against. Same-day service is often available for urgent situations. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, which matters in occupied buildings where the repair cannot leave a secondary mess behind. Reach out and we'll start at the source of the leak.
Scheduling a plumber shouldn't be complicated. When you call, you get the rate before anything is scheduled. You are told what it covers and what the job involves. Pricing depends on the scope of the work, so a call is the right place to start rather than a number pulled from a general estimate. If you are wondering what a particular repair costs, ask on the call and you get a straight answer.
Same-day service is often available. Hours run every day from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM, which covers early-morning calls before work and evening situations that come up after business hours. The next visit gets earned by doing this one right. That is how this work holds up over time, and it is why customers call back when the next job comes up.
Stamford is the primary service area, and we cover the surrounding Fairfield County communities as well. If you are in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, or Cos Cob, the same service applies. The same response time, the same pricing process, the same work. Fairfield County has a range of housing ages and property types, and the plumbing needs vary accordingly. We handle all of it.
One call, and a plumber is on the way.
Call (475) 426-2879 and describe what is going on. We scope the job on the call, give you a price, and find the earliest available time. Same-day service is often available, so you are not sitting with a problem longer than you need to be. We are open every day from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Yes. We work with property managers, landlords, and building owners across Stamford and the surrounding area. Commercial drain cleaning, water heater replacement at scale, fixture work across multiple units, and emergency leak response are all part of what we handle on the commercial side. Call for a quote and we will talk through what the property needs.
Most standard repairs fall within a single visit: drain cleaning, leak repair, faucet and toilet replacement, water heater service, shutoff valve work, and garbage disposal installation. Larger jobs like repiping or sewer line replacement are scoped on the first visit and scheduled from there. We tell you on the call what to expect before anyone comes out.
Call (475) 426-2879 and describe the job. We ask a few questions to understand the scope, give you a price, and confirm what it covers before anything is scheduled. There is no obligation to book before you hear the number.
That pattern almost always points to the main sewer line rather than an individual fixture. Shut off water use in the home if the backup is severe, and call us right away. A main line backup can worsen quickly if water continues to run. Same-day service is often available for situations like this.
Turn off the water supply to the fixture first. For a toilet, the shutoff valve is typically behind and below the tank. If you cannot locate the fixture shutoff, turn off the main water supply to the home. Then call us so we can assess the situation and get a plumber out.
Payment is due when the job is complete. Before any work starts, you get the price confirmed so you know what you are agreeing to. We do not start work until you have heard the number and decided to schedule.
For non-urgent work, same-day or next-day appointments are often available. For larger projects like repiping or sewer line replacement, a little more lead time helps, but we can usually get an assessment scheduled quickly. Call and we will tell you the earliest available time.
Clear a path to the fixture, water heater, or area where the problem is. If the main shutoff or access panel is behind stored items, move those ahead of time. Knowing where your main water shutoff is located is also helpful in case it needs to be closed during the repair.
Call us ahead of the visit and we will work out the access arrangement. A lockbox code, a key left with a neighbor, or access through a property manager are all common setups. We confirm the plan before the visit so there is no confusion when the plumber arrives.
We confirm the appointment details before the visit, including access arrangements. If access falls through, we will contact you to reschedule rather than leaving the job incomplete. Setting up access in advance is the easiest way to avoid any delay.
JMK Plumbing & Heating is available every day from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM for residential and commercial plumbing throughout Stamford and Fairfield County. Whether it is a drain that stopped moving, a water heater that stopped heating, a sewer line that needs replacing, or a basement sump pump that is not keeping up, call (475) 426-2879 for a quote. We cover the full scope of plumbing repair and installation, and we get to work once you know the price and decide to schedule.
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You schedule it. We fix it. Simple as that.
Every home and property in Stamford has its own plumbing history, and the work that comes up most often reflects the age of the housing stock, the climate, and how the systems have been maintained over time. The table below covers the full range of what we handle, from a straightforward drain cleaning to a whole-home repipe, so you can find the service that fits your situation and call for a quote. Work is performed by licensed plumbers on every job. If you have a question that the table does not answer, the FAQs below cover the specifics.
| Type of Job | What the Job Covers | Recommended For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement | tank water heater service, tankless unit installation, sediment flush and maintenance, no-hot-water diagnosis | Homes with no hot water or an aging unit | Tankless units are a practical choice in older Stamford homes where mechanical space is limited. We walk you through the options and price the job before scheduling. |
| Emergency Plumbing | burst pipe response, major active leak control, sewer backup service, no-hot-water urgent calls | Any situation where water is flowing where it should not be | We are open every day from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM. If water is actively flowing, shut off the main supply if you can and call immediately. |
| Sump Pump & Basement Drainage | sump pump installation and replacement, failed pump service, basement drainage assessment, pre-season system check | Basements that have taken on water or homes with aging or failed sump pumps | Connecticut's spring thaw and nor'easter seasons put real pressure on basement drainage. A pump that fails during a storm can turn into a much larger problem in a matter of hours. |
| Frozen Pipe Repair | frozen pipe thawing, burst pipe repair after freeze, vulnerable pipe assessment, supply restoration | Homes with no water flow during or after a cold snap | Stamford winters regularly push temperatures below freezing. Pipes in unheated spaces, crawl spaces, and exterior walls are the most common points of failure. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation | faucet repair and replacement, outdoor hose bib service, fixture installation for remodels, supply and drain connections | Dripping faucets, remodel projects, or fixture upgrades | We protect floors and finishes while we work, which matters when the job is in a finished bathroom or a recently renovated kitchen. |
| Cast-Iron Drain Stack Replacement | deteriorated stack removal, modern drain stack installation, multi-story drain system repair, fixture reconnection | Older multi-story homes with cracking, rusting, or leaking cast-iron drain stacks | Cast-iron drain stacks in Stamford's older housing stock can crack and corrode over decades. A failing stack affects every fixture tied to it, so replacement is a whole-system fix. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | sink, tub, and shower drains, floor drain clearing, main line cleaning, root intrusion removal | Slow or stopped drains at any fixture | Recurring clogs in older Stamford homes often point to buildup deeper in the line, not just at the fixture. We find the blockage and tell you what we found. |
| Lead Service Line Replacement | lead service line identification, full line replacement, connection to city main, interior lead pipe removal | Older Stamford homes where the original service line has not been replaced | Many homes built before the 1980s in this area still have lead service lines. Replacement is the only way to eliminate lead as a source of contamination at the tap. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | flapper and fill valve replacement, wax ring and seal repair, full toilet replacement, running or leaking toilet diagnosis | Running, leaking, or loose toilets in any bathroom | A running toilet can add a significant amount to a water bill over a single billing cycle. Most repairs are completed in a single visit. |
| Garbage Disposal Service | disposal repair, full unit replacement, new disposal installation, flange and seal repair | Disposals that hum, leak, or have stopped working | If a disposal is repairable, we repair it. If replacement makes more sense given the age and condition, we tell you that before any work starts. |
| Water Softener Installation | softener unit installation, supply line connection, bypass valve setup, existing softener replacement | Homes with hard water causing scale buildup on fixtures and in appliances | Hard water shortens the life of water heaters and leaves buildup on faucets and fixtures. We install the supply connections and integrate the softener into the existing plumbing. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair | pressure regulator diagnosis and replacement, shutoff valve replacement, supply line restriction clearing, whole-home pressure assessment | Low pressure throughout the home or valves that will not close | Shutoff valves that have not been turned in years are a common issue in older Fairfield County homes. A valve that will not close in an emergency is a real problem. |
| Sewer Line Replacement | cast-iron and clay pipe replacement, root intrusion remediation, collapsed or offset joint repair, line replacement to connection point | Sewer lines with confirmed damage, repeated backups, or significant root intrusion | Mature trees along Stamford streets and yards make root intrusion into sewer laterals a recurring issue. When camera footage shows significant damage, replacement is often the right call. |
| Leak Detection & Repair | supply line leak location, pipe repair and replacement, pressure testing after repair, wall and hidden leak diagnosis | Visible or suspected leaks anywhere in the home | The repair is pressure-tested before the job is called done. If the source is behind a wall, we locate it before opening anything. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | sewer line cleaning, camera inspection, main line clog clearing, line condition assessment | Backups affecting multiple fixtures or recurring slow drains throughout the home | A camera inspection is the most accurate way to understand what is happening in the line before recommending repair or replacement. |
| Whole-Home Repiping | galvanized pipe replacement, modern material installation, full supply system repipe, pressure and flow restoration | Older homes with rust-colored water, recurring leaks, or dropping pressure room to room | Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside out. When pinhole leaks keep coming back at multiple points, repiping is often more cost-effective than continued patching. |
Call (475) 426-2879 to get a price on any of the services above, and we will walk you through exactly what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
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