You’ll receive a clear, exact price before any work begins.
If your repair fails during the current season, we’ll come back and fix it at no additional cost.
We treat your home with care and ensure your property is fully protected while we work.
Ann Arbor's Plumber for Older Homes, Urgent Repairs, and Everything Between
Ann Arbor's housing inventory skews significantly older than most Metro Detroit communities. The neighborhoods closest to the University of Michigan campus, Burns Park, Kerrytown, and the Old West Side, contain homes built in the early 20th century that have been continuously occupied, updated in pieces, and handed between owners without ever receiving a full plumbing overhaul. Cast iron drain lines, galvanized supply runs, and compression fittings that predate modern standards are all present in active use throughout these neighborhoods.
Mrs. Michael provides plumbing repair and installation in Ann Arbor with the transparency this city's homeowners expect. Written price before work starts. Property protected throughout. A repair guarantee that backs every job we complete.
Our Services:
- Bathtub & Shower Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Plumber
- Plumbing Repair
- Pressure Tank Repair & Installation
- Sewer Line Inspection
- Sewer Line Repair
- Sump Pump Installation & Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation & Repair
- Toilet Repair & Installation
- Water Heater Repair
- Water Heater Replacement & Installation
- Water Softener Installation
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Plumbing Repairs We Handle Throughout Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor's age-diverse housing means the plumbing repairs we handle here span more than a century of materials and methods. Galvanized pipe corrosion causing pressure loss and discolored water is a recurring finding in older in-town neighborhoods. Failing wax seals and deteriorated toilet flanges are common in homes where original bathroom fixtures have never been touched. Drain line root intrusion is a specific challenge in the tree-heavy neighborhoods east of downtown where mature root systems have had decades to find their way into cast iron joints. These are the repairs Ann Arbor homeowners call us for most frequently:
- Galvanized pipe replacement or repair
- Drain line clog and root intrusion clearing
- Toilet flange and wax seal replacement
- Faucet and fixture leak repair
- Burst or split pipe repair
- Water heater repair and replacement
- Sump pump failure and replacement
Every repair call starts with an accurate diagnostic, a written price, and work that does not begin until you approve it.
Plumbing Installation Services for Ann Arbor Homes
Ann Arbor homeowners renovate and update their properties at a high rate, and plumbing installations in this city often involve working within the constraints of historic construction that was never designed for modern fixtures or appliance configurations. Mrs. Michael installs new fixtures, replacement supply lines, water heaters, water softeners, and whole-home shut-off upgrades throughout Ann Arbor for both renovation projects and straightforward appliance replacements.
Tankless water heater installations have grown steadily in Ann Arbor's older housing stock as homeowners look for options that eliminate the space and efficiency costs of a traditional tank unit in an already-constrained basement. We handle those installations alongside standard tank replacements and help homeowners understand which option fits their home's existing infrastructure before committing to either.
Full-Scope Plumbing Services in Ann Arbor
Mrs. Michael provides complete residential plumbing services throughout Ann Arbor for all system types, home ages, and project scales. Our licensed plumbers work on everything from single-fixture repairs in older Kerrytown bungalows to full bathroom reconfigurations in renovated Burns Park colonials. Here is what our Ann Arbor plumbing service covers:
- Emergency leak and burst pipe response
- Drain cleaning and video inspection
- Water heater repair and installation
- Sump pump service
- Fixture and faucet installation
- Supply line and shut-off valve replacement
- Water softener installation
- Toilet repair and replacement
- Pipe inspection and leak detection
Written price before every job, property protection throughout, and a guarantee that backs our work after we leave.
A Plumbing Call in Ann Arbor's Water Hill Neighborhood
Earlier this year we received a call from a homeowner named James in Ann Arbor’s Water Hill neighborhood. His 1930s colonial had developed a slow drain in the upstairs bathroom that had been gradually worsening over several months before it backed up completely on a Saturday morning. He had tried a drain snake from a hardware store without results before calling us.
Our plumber ran a camera inspection of the line and found a partial root intrusion at a cast iron joint approximately twelve feet from the stack, combined with a soap and debris accumulation that the roots had been trapping over time. James had a written price for the hydro-jet clearing and root treatment before any work began. The line was cleared and treated, and the camera confirmed clean flow before we left. He mentioned the slow drain had been dismissed as a quirk of the old house for too long. It was not a quirk. It was a blockage that needed the right tool to clear properly.
Why Ann Arbor Homeowners Choose Mrs. Michael
Ann Arbor homeowners are informed, practical, and do not have patience for vague answers or inflated invoices. We built our service process around those expectations. Here is what every call includes:
- Written exact price before any work starts
- Repair guarantee on every job
- Full property protection throughout the visit
- 24/7 emergency availability
- Honest findings explained in plain language
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on cast iron and galvanized plumbing in older Ann Arbor homes?
Yes. Older Ann Arbor homes with cast iron drain lines and galvanized supply pipes are a regular part of our work. We assess what is there accurately and explain the full picture before recommending any repair or replacement.
What causes slow drains in Ann Arbor's tree-dense older neighborhoods?
Root intrusion is the most common cause in homes with mature trees and older cast iron drain lines. Roots enter through joints and accumulate debris over time until flow is significantly reduced or blocked. A camera inspection identifies the location and extent before any clearing work begins.
Can you install a tankless water heater in an older Ann Arbor home with original plumbing?
Yes, though older homes sometimes require supply line upgrades or gas line modifications to properly support a tankless unit. We assess the existing infrastructure during the estimate and include any required modifications in the written price before installation begins.
How do I shut off water to my entire Ann Arbor home in an emergency?
The main shut-off valve is typically located where the supply line enters the home, often in the basement near the front foundation wall. In older Ann Arbor homes, that valve may be decades old and may not close fully. A whole-home shut-off valve replacement is one of the most practical plumbing investments an older-home owner can make.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing in Ann Arbor for burst pipes or active leaks?
Yes. We offer around-the-clock emergency plumbing service throughout Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Call us directly for the fastest response to urgent situations.