A dripping faucet and a full repipe are two different problems, but they come from the same place: something in the plumbing has stopped working the way it should. We handle both ends of that range for homes and properties across Greece. Whether the call is about a toilet that runs all night, a water heater that gave out over the weekend, or supply lines throughout a house that have been narrowing for years, we take the job seriously from the first call through the final test. We serve Greece and the surrounding towns, and we are open every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
The work here covers everything from a single fixture to the full system behind it. Homeowners call when something breaks or starts leaking. Property managers call when a tenant reports a backup and the unit needs to turn around fast. Businesses call when a drain in a commercial kitchen has stopped keeping up or a water heater serving multiple fixtures has failed. Whatever the situation, the scope and the price get confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled.
Not every plumbing problem announces itself. Some show up as a slow drain that keeps coming back. Others sit behind a wall until the stain appears. The sections below cover the situations we see most often and what the work actually involves.
A toilet that keeps running after the flush, or one that refills on its own without being used, is wasting water and usually points to a worn flapper or a failing fill valve. Left alone, it adds up on the water bill faster than most people expect. A toilet that rocks at the base or shows water around the floor is a different issue, one that involves the seal below the fixture and can cause damage to the subfloor if it is not caught early. We repair and replace both, and we confirm the fix is holding before we leave.
A drain that clears and then clogs again within a few weeks is telling you something. A standard clog that sits close to the fixture is one thing. A blockage that returns after cleaning points to a buildup further down the line, root intrusion in the main run, or a pipe that has partially collapsed and is catching debris every time. We look at what is driving the pattern rather than clearing it and walking away. Where hydro jetting or a camera inspection is what the situation calls for, we say so on the call.
When a sewer or drain line under the yard has cracked, collapsed, or been invaded by roots, the repair does not always mean digging up the full run. Trenchless methods let us repair or reline the damaged section from access points at each end, which reduces the disruption to the yard and the time the line is out of service. We assess the line with a camera before recommending the approach, so the repair is matched to what the pipe actually needs.
Older homes in the area often have galvanized steel supply lines that have been corroding from the inside for decades. The first sign is usually brown water in the morning, followed by reduced pressure, and eventually a string of small leaks in the same run. Polybutylene pipe, installed widely in the 1980s and early 1990s, has a different failure pattern: it becomes brittle over time and can split without warning. When either material is present, the practical question is not whether to replace it but how much of the system needs to come out. We assess the pipe condition and explain what the replacement involves before any work starts.
An outdoor faucet that drips after the season ends, or one that froze and cracked during a hard winter, is a straightforward repair. A frost-free hose bib installed in the right location eliminates one of the most common sources of cold-weather pipe damage in this region. For irrigation connections and outdoor supply lines, we handle the shutoff valve, the backflow prevention fitting, and the connection to the supply side. Winterizing outdoor lines before temperatures drop is simpler and less expensive than dealing with a burst pipe after the fact.
Low water pressure throughout a house is often a supply line problem rather than a municipal one. Galvanized pipe that has narrowed internally from mineral buildup restricts flow the same way a clogged artery does, and it gets worse gradually until the pressure drop becomes noticeable. We test the pressure at multiple points to isolate where the restriction sits, then confirm whether the fix is a valve, a section of pipe, or a more extensive replacement. Shutoff valves that have seized or are no longer holding properly get replaced as part of the same visit when the situation calls for it.
This one does not come up often in a region where most homes sit on basements rather than slabs, but when it does, it matters. A supply line running under a concrete floor that develops a leak is hard to locate without the right equipment. We use pressure testing and electronic detection to find the source before anything is opened up, keeping the repair targeted and the disruption limited.
Hearing a drip but can't find where it's coming from? The visible damage is almost never where the water entered the wall. A stain on a ceiling two rooms away from the bathroom above it, a soft spot in flooring that has no pipe running underneath, a musty smell in a room that stays dry: these are the signs of a leak that has been traveling before it showed itself.
We use pressure testing and electronic leak detection to locate the source without opening up walls at random. The affected section of pipe gets confirmed before any repair work begins. That matters because a repair made at the wrong location leaves the real source untouched, and the damage continues.
Once the leak is found, the repair is matched to the pipe material and the extent of the damage. A pinhole in a short copper run is a different job from a corroded galvanized section that has been weeping behind a wall for months. We explain what we found and what the repair involves before we proceed.
We are open every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, which covers the calls that come in after work, on weekends, and on the days when something fails at an inconvenient time. Routine appointments get scheduled at a time that works for the household or the property. For situations that cannot wait, including burst pipes, active leaks, and no-hot-water calls, the call is treated as urgent and scheduling moves to the front of the queue.
For rental properties and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around the situation as much as the job allows. A commercial drain cleaning in a kitchen that opens at noon is a different scheduling conversation than a residential water heater replacement. We talk through the timing on the call and confirm what is available before anything is booked.
With a local shop, your questions go straight to the people doing the work. When you call about a plumbing problem in Greece, the call is answered by someone who knows the trade and can scope the job from what you describe. You do not need to know the cause before you call. Describe what you are seeing or hearing and we will work through what it points to.
Quick response. Clean work. Tidy finish.
Plumbing something in properly involves more than the fitting itself. A dishwasher connection that is not secured at the supply side and the drain side is a slow leak waiting to happen. A refrigerator ice maker line run in the wrong material can fail at the compression fitting years later with no warning. A new toilet installed without a properly seated wax ring will rock, and the leak at the base will damage the floor before it becomes visible.
We handle fixture installation and appliance connections for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and utility spaces. That covers the supply line, the shutoff valve, the drain connection, and the test run before the visit is done. Water filtration and softener installation falls into the same category: the supply side connection, the drain for the backwash line, and confirming that the system is flowing correctly before we leave.
Drains that run clear. Faucets that don't drip. Pipes that hold.
Older homes carry plumbing decisions made under different codes, with different materials, and sometimes without drawings that match what is actually in the walls. A fitting that made sense in 1965 may not connect cleanly to anything sold today. A pipe run that was added during a renovation may not follow the path anyone would expect.
Working on older properties means accounting for what is there rather than assuming a standard layout. We assess the existing system before recommending a repair approach, because a fix that works on modern PEX or copper may need a different method on galvanized or cast iron. Fittings that no longer have a direct match get addressed with the right transition hardware rather than a workaround that creates a new problem.
We take pride in the plumbing work we leave behind, and that includes the work done inside walls and under floors where nobody will see it.
The price is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. What the job involves, what has to come apart to reach the problem, and what the fault turns out to be are the things that determine the final figure. A drain cleaning that turns out to be a main line issue is a different scope than a fixture clog. A water heater replacement that requires a gas line adjustment is a different job than a straight swap on an existing connection.
We do not quote a price before we understand the situation, and we do not start work before the price is agreed. If the scope changes once we are on the job, we explain what changed and confirm the updated plan before continuing. You get a straight answer when you ask what the visit covers.
Call (585) 822-8289 for a quote.
The scope and the price are settled on the call, and nothing is booked until you know what you are getting.
Local work. Sound pipes. Costs set out on the call.
We serve Greece and the communities nearby, including North Gates, Gates, Spencerport, Ogden, and Rochester. Monroe County properties of every type fall within our service area, from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings to commercial spaces. If you are in the area and need plumbing work, we cover it. If you are comparing options, the plumbing services page puts them side by side.
It depends on the scope and the layout of the property. A partial repipe that affects one bathroom or one section of supply line can often be done with minimal disruption to the rest of the building. A full repipe typically requires the water to be off for portions of the work, which affects everyone in the building. We discuss the schedule and the impact on tenants before anything is booked.
A meter that continues to move when every fixture and appliance in the building is off almost always indicates a leak somewhere in the supply system. The leak may be at a fixture, inside a wall, under a floor, or on the line between the meter and the house. Call us and we will walk through the next steps, including pressure testing to locate the source.
Galvanized steel supply lines are the most common issue in older properties here. They corrode from the inside over time, which shows up first as discolored water and reduced pressure, and eventually as a series of small leaks in the same run. Older drain lines made from cast iron can also develop cracks or joint failures that cause persistent odors or slow drainage. We assess what is present before recommending a repair approach.
Most homes in this area sit on basements rather than slabs, and spring snowmelt combined with heavy rain can move a significant amount of water into a basement in a short time. A sump pump is a practical installation for most basement properties in the region, not just those that have already flooded. If the existing pump is undersized, worn out, or was installed without a proper check valve, it may not keep up when the ground is saturated. We size and install the pump to match the space and the drainage situation.
When work is complete, documentation can be discussed on the call when the job is being arranged. Let us know at the time of booking that you need a record of the work for the property file, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Shut the water off at the nearest working valve, which is usually the main shutoff where the supply line enters the house. That stops the flow and limits the damage while you wait for the visit. We are open every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, including weekends, and we treat burst pipe calls as urgent work.
Call (585) 822-8289 as soon as the valve is closed and we will get the visit on the schedule.
The access points differ, but the plumbing work is the same. A basement gives more direct access to the main supply line, the drain stack, and the water heater. A crawl space requires more care to navigate but does not change what the repair involves. We confirm the access situation on the call so we know what to expect before we arrive.
A sudden pressure drop across multiple fixtures usually points to a problem on the supply side: a partially closed main shutoff, a failing pressure regulator, or a break in the supply line. A gradual drop over time more often indicates internal corrosion narrowing the pipe. Either way, we can identify the cause on the visit and confirm the fix before anything is replaced.
Plumbing problems in Greece do not wait for a convenient time, and neither do we. Whether you need a drain cleared, a water heater replaced, a burst pipe repaired, or a full repipe scoped and scheduled, the call reaches someone who can talk through the job and get it on the calendar. We cover Greece, North Gates, Gates, Spencerport, Ogden, Rochester, and the surrounding Monroe County area.
Call Irondequoit Plumbing Company at (585) 822-8289 and we will confirm the scope and the price before anything is booked.
Drain and sewer work nearby: North Gates, Gates, Rochester, Ogden, Parma.
Every call starts with a plain description of what the job involves and what it will cost before anything is scheduled. We handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing work across Greece and Monroe County, from a dripping faucet to a failed sewer line. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits, and a practical note worth knowing before you call.
| Service | What It Covers | When to Call | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sump Pump Installation | Pit and drainage assessment, Pump sizing and installation, Discharge line routing, Float and cycle testing | Monroe County basements vulnerable to spring snowmelt or heavy rain | An undersized pit or a discharge line routed back toward the foundation undermines even a properly sized pump. We assess both before installation begins. |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular | Tank and tankless unit diagnosis, Component repair, Full unit replacement, Water and gas line connection | Anyone with no hot water, lukewarm output, or a leaking tank | We assess the unit before recommending repair or replacement. Installation covers the full connection and a test run before we leave the property. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | Main line cleaning and clearing, Camera inspection, Root intrusion and collapse repair, Sewer line replacement | Properties with gurgling drains, sewage backup, or slow fixtures throughout the building | Camera inspection shows what is happening inside the pipe before we decide on a repair. We explain the scope and the process before anything is dug. |
Call (585) 822-8289 to go over what the job involves and get the price before anything is scheduled.
(585) 822-8289