Plumber in Martinsville, IN – Leaks, Drains & Water Heaters

Martinsville, Indiana is the Morgan County seat, built around a courthouse square whose courthouse dates to before the Civil War. The town once called itself the City of Mineral Water for the artesian wells that drew visitors to its sanitariums for decades, and it is still known for the goldfish ponds of Grassyfork Fisheries. Today I-69 runs along the edge of town, and the houses range from older homes near the square to newer ones on the outskirts.

Older houses near downtown often carry older plumbing: galvanized supply lines that narrow with rust, cast-iron drain stacks and sewer laterals that roots have found their way into. Low pressure at one faucet, rusty water after a trip away, or a basement floor drain that backs up on laundry day are typical signs. A plumber can tell you whether a short section can be replaced or whether a longer run is near the end of its life.

Martinsville also sits near the White River, and heavy rain is when basements and crawl spaces get tested. If your home has a sump pump, pour a bucket of water into the pit now and then to make sure it switches on. If it hums but does not pump, or the basement is already taking on water, unplug it only from a dry spot and call.