Connelly Plumbing has served Hendersonville and the surrounding Sumner County area since 2012, handling everything from a dripping faucet to a burst pipe in the middle of the night. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across the area, and we keep same-day and emergency appointments available because plumbing problems rarely wait for a convenient time. Whether you need a water heater replaced, a sewer line cleared, or a full repipe, we show up ready to work. We live here. We plumb here. We stand behind our work.
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Some homes need a full repipe. Others just need one faucet fixed. Whatever the job turns out to be, we handle it completely, and we handle it correctly. Our work covers drain cleaning and clog removal, leak detection and repair, water heater service, toilet and faucet and fixture installation, sewer and main line service, garbage disposals, repiping, water pressure and shutoff valve repair, and emergency response for situations that cannot wait.
We focus on the plumbing done right the first time, which means fewer callbacks, fewer surprises, and a system that holds up after we leave. One call brings a plumber to your door.
A slow drain or a backed-up sink is more than an inconvenience. Left alone, a partial clog becomes a full blockage, and a full blockage can back up into other fixtures. When we arrive, we assess the drain, identify where the restriction is, and clear it completely. For stubborn buildup or recurring clogs in main lines, we use hydro jet drain cleaning to scour the pipe walls and restore full flow. We handle clogged sinks, bathtub drains, floor drains, and main drain cleaning for both residential and commercial properties.
Water leaks are not always obvious. A hidden leak inside a wall or under a slab can cause significant damage before anyone notices the signs. Work performed by licensed plumbers means we bring the right diagnostic approach to find the source accurately, without tearing out more than necessary. We handle water leak detection, pipe leak repair, water line leak repair, and burst pipe repair. If you see a wet spot, a spike in your water bill, or hear running water when nothing is on, call us before the damage spreads. We'll find it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
No hot water is one of the most disruptive plumbing problems a household or business can face. We keep same-day appointments available for water heater calls because we know it affects your whole day. We service and replace both tank and tankless water heater systems, diagnose heating element and thermostat failures, and handle full water heater replacement when a unit has reached the end of its life. If your water heater is not working, call us and we will get it sorted out quickly.
A running toilet wastes more water than most people realize, and a leaky faucet compounds the problem. We handle toilet repair and replacement, faucet repair and installation, kitchen and bathroom fixture work, shower and bathtub installation, and garbage disposal installation and repair. Whether you are updating fixtures during a remodel or dealing with something that stopped working unexpectedly, we carry the parts and the experience to get it done in a single visit most of the time.
A sewer backup or main line clog is a serious problem that affects every drain in the building. We handle sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, main line clog repair, sewer backup service, main water line repair, and water line replacement. We work on the line from your home to the point of connection and address the problem at the source. We'll have your drains running again in no time.
Low water pressure can point to a failing pressure reducing valve, a partially closed shutoff valve, or corroded pipes that are restricting flow throughout the home. We handle shutoff valve replacement, pressure reducing valve repair, and whole-house repipe when the existing pipe material has reached the end of its service life. Galvanized pipe replacement with PEX or copper is a common job in older Hendersonville homes, and we do it cleanly and thoroughly.
A burst pipe, a water heater that stopped working overnight, or a drain backing up before a busy morning all demand a fast response. We keep same-day scheduling available and respond to after-hours and weekend emergency calls because urgent plumbing problems do not follow a standard business schedule. We handle emergency pipe repair, emergency water heater repair, emergency leak repair, and emergency drain cleaning. You can count on prompt response, even for last-minute plumbing calls.
No guesswork. No shortcuts. No bill-day surprises.
When you call, you know what the job involves and what it will cost before we start. Call (615) 392-6951 for a quote.
We've plumbed this area long enough to know what works, and what tends to go wrong. Hendersonville sits in a four-season climate that brings heavy seasonal rainfall, mature tree canopy in established neighborhoods, and a mix of older homes with aging infrastructure and newer construction on varying soil conditions. That combination creates a specific set of plumbing demands that come up regularly across Sumner County. The three services below reflect what we see most often and what local homes genuinely need.
Basements and crawl spaces in the Hendersonville area are vulnerable to water intrusion during heavy rain events, and Tennessee gets its share of them. A sump pump collects groundwater before it reaches the living space and discharges it safely away from the foundation. We install new sump pumps, replace units that have failed or aged out, and service existing systems to make sure they are ready before the next storm. If you have a wet basement or a crawl space that takes on water seasonally, a properly installed sump pump is one of the most practical investments you can make in your home.
Mature trees are part of what makes older Sumner County neighborhoods appealing, but their root systems actively seek out moisture, and sewer lines are a reliable source of it. Roots find small cracks or joint gaps in the line, work their way inside, and grow until they cause a blockage or damage the pipe wall. We clear root intrusions, repair affected line segments, and replace sections where the damage has gone too far. If your drains are slow across the whole house or you are seeing recurring backups, a root intrusion in the main sewer line is a likely cause.
Water hardness varies across the Hendersonville area, and homes with harder water see the effects over time: scale buildup inside pipes, reduced efficiency in water heaters, shortened fixture life, and spots on dishes and glass. A water softener addresses all of that by treating the water before it reaches your fixtures and appliances. We handle full water softener installation, connect the unit to your existing plumbing, and make sure it is set up correctly for your household's water supply. The result is cleaner water and less wear on everything the water touches.
Property managers trust us to keep their buildings running, and we take that seriously. A plumbing problem in a rental unit or a commercial space affects tenants, customers, and revenue, not just a single household. We work with homeowners on everyday repairs and upgrades, with landlords and property managers on multi-unit buildings and rental properties, and with business owners on commercial drain cleaning, commercial water heater installation, and commercial leak repair. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, which matters especially in occupied spaces where the work needs to happen without creating a bigger mess than the original problem. Reach out and a plumber will follow up.
If you're not sure your water pressure is where it should be, or you have a leak you cannot locate, or you are trying to figure out whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense, the first step is a straight conversation about what the job involves and what it will cost. We give you that information before work begins, not after. No hidden fees, no vague estimates that balloon once we are on site.
Our approach is simple: the plumbing done right the first time costs less in the long run than a patch job that fails in six months. When you call, you reach the people who actually show up. That accountability runs through every quote and every job we take on.
Over the years, we've seen every kind of pipe and fixture this region has to offer, from galvanized lines in mid-century homes to modern PEX systems in newer builds. Our primary service area is Hendersonville, and we regularly work throughout Sumner County including Gallatin, White House, Goodlettsville, Millersville, Portland, and Cottontown. If you are in the area and need a plumber, we can get someone out to you. We'll find it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Locate your main water shutoff and turn it off immediately to stop the flow. Then call us at (615) 392-6951 and we will get a plumber out to you the same day. We handle burst pipe repair and emergency leak response across Hendersonville and Sumner County, and we know how to move quickly without cutting corners on the repair.
When every fixture is draining slowly or backing up at the same time, the problem is almost always in the main sewer line rather than an individual drain. Turn off water use in the house to avoid making the backup worse and call us right away. We will inspect and clear the main line and let you know what caused the blockage before we leave.
Call us at (615) 392-6951 and describe what you are dealing with. We will ask a few straightforward questions about the situation, and in most cases we can give you a clear sense of what the job involves and what it will cost before anyone comes out. For anything that requires a look before we can quote accurately, we will tell you that upfront.
When we arrive, we assess the problem, explain what we found in plain language, and give you a price before any work begins. The work itself, cleanup, and a test of the repair before we leave are all part of the job. We do not charge you for work we have not discussed and agreed on.
We give you a clear quote before we start any work, so you know the number going in. Payment is due when the job is complete. We do not add fees after the fact, and if something unexpected comes up once we are into the job, we stop and talk to you before we go any further.
Generally, no. The price reflects the work involved, the materials needed, and how accessible the problem is, not the square footage of the house. A simple faucet replacement costs the same whether the house is 900 square feet or 2,900 square feet. We price the job, not the home.
The most common factors are limited access to the problem area, older pipe materials that complicate the repair, and damage that turns out to be more extensive than it appeared from the outside. We look for those things during our assessment and factor them into the quote before we start, so you are not surprised when the job is done.
It helps to know where the problem is, how long it has been going on, and whether you have noticed anything related, like a spike in your water bill or water stains on a wall or ceiling. If you have photos, those can be useful. The more clearly you can describe the situation, the more accurately we can give you a sense of what is involved.
For routine repairs and installations, we can usually get out within a day or two. For same-day service, call us as early in the day as possible and we will do our best to fit you in. Emergency calls are handled outside the normal schedule, and we are available for those every day.
For most standard repairs and installations, no deposit is required. For larger jobs like a whole-house repipe or a significant sewer line replacement, we may discuss a deposit arrangement when we go over the quote. We will be clear about that before any work begins.
Connelly Plumbing has been doing this work in Hendersonville and across Sumner County since 2012. Same-day availability, honest pricing, and local accountability are not talking points for us; they are how we have kept customers calling us back for over a decade. Honest quotes. Code-compliant work. Reliable water.
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We handle plumbing work of every size across Hendersonville and Sumner County, from a single dripping faucet to a full sewer line replacement. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you decide your next step. If you do not see your situation listed or you want to talk through what a job actually involves, call us and we will give you a straight answer before any work begins.
| Service | Scope of Work | Typical Situations | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leak Detection & Repair | hidden wall and slab leakswater line leak repairburst pipe repairdiagnostic assessment | anyone seeing unexplained water stains, a rising water bill, or hearing running water with nothing on | Work is performed by licensed plumbers using targeted diagnostic methods, so we open only what we need to open rather than tearing out large sections. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | clogged sinks and tubsfloor drain clearinghydro jet cleaningmain drain cleaning | homes or businesses with slow, blocked, or recurring drain problems | Hydro jetting scours pipe walls and clears buildup that a standard snake leaves behind, reducing how often the same drain clogs again. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair | pressure reducing valve repairshutoff valve replacementlow pressure diagnosiswhole-home pressure assessment | homes with noticeably weak flow, pressure that has dropped recently, or a shutoff valve that no longer closes fully | Low pressure can point to a failing valve, corroded pipes, or a supply issue. We diagnose the cause before recommending a fix. |
| Emergency Plumbing | burst pipe repairemergency leak responseafter-hours water heater serviceemergency drain clearing | any plumbing situation that cannot wait until the next business day | We keep same-day and after-hours scheduling available every day because urgent plumbing problems do not follow a standard business schedule. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | sewer line repair and replacementmain line clog clearingsewer backup responsewater line replacement | any situation where multiple drains are slow or backing up at the same time | When every fixture in the building drains slowly, the problem is almost always in the main sewer line rather than an individual drain. |
| Sump Pump Installation | new sump pump installationfailed unit replacementexisting system servicedischarge line setup | basements and crawl spaces that take on water during heavy rain events | Tennessee gets significant seasonal rainfall, and a properly installed sump pump is one of the most practical investments a Hendersonville homeowner can make before storm season. |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement | tank and tankless systemsheating element and thermostat diagnosisfull unit replacementsame-day service | households or businesses with no hot water, inconsistent temperatures, or an aging unit | Same-day appointments are available for water heater calls because losing hot water affects the whole household from the moment it happens. |
| Water Softener Installation | full softener installationconnection to existing plumbingsystem setup and calibrationhard water problem assessment | homes with scale buildup, shortened fixture life, or spots on dishes and glass | Softer water reduces wear on pipes, water heaters, and fixtures over time, which means the system pays for itself through longer equipment life. |
| Tree-Root Sewer Line Service | root intrusion clearingaffected line segment repairpipe section replacementrecurring backup diagnosis | older neighborhoods with mature trees and slow or backing-up drains across the whole house | Roots find small cracks or joint gaps in sewer lines and grow until they cause a blockage. Clearing the intrusion and repairing the entry point stops the cycle. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | running toilet repairtoilet replacementflapper and fill valve servicenew toilet installation | homeowners dealing with a constantly running, rocking, or leaking toilet | A running toilet can waste thousands of gallons a month. Most repairs are completed in a single visit with parts we carry on the truck. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation | faucet repair and replacementkitchen and bathroom fixturesshower and tub installationgarbage disposal installation | remodels, fixture upgrades, or any faucet that drips, leaks, or has stopped working | We handle both the plumbing connection and the finish work so fixtures are installed correctly and look right when we leave. |
| Whole-Home Repiping | galvanized pipe replacementPEX and copper repipingaging infrastructure assessmentfull-system repipe | older homes with corroded, leaking, or flow-restricting pipe throughout the house | Galvanized pipe replacement with PEX or copper is a common job in mid-century Hendersonville homes. We do it cleanly and thoroughly so the result holds for decades. |
How do I know if my water heater needs to be replaced rather than repaired?
Age is the first indicator. Most tank water heaters last 10 to 15 years, and once a unit is past that range, repair costs often outpace the value of keeping it running. Other signs include rust-colored water at the hot tap, a unit that takes much longer to recover than it used to, visible corrosion around the tank or connections, or a unit that has needed multiple repairs in a short period. We assess the unit when we arrive and give you a clear recommendation before any work begins.
What causes drains to keep clogging even after they have been cleared?
Recurring clogs usually mean the original clearing did not address the underlying buildup, or that the pipe itself has a problem such as a partial collapse, root intrusion, or significant grease and scale accumulation along the walls. A standard drain snake removes the immediate blockage but leaves residue behind. Hydro jetting scours the interior of the pipe and clears that buildup completely, which is why it tends to produce longer-lasting results on drains that keep coming back.
How do you find a hidden leak without tearing out walls or floors?
We start by narrowing down the location using pressure testing and by listening for the sound of running water in areas where nothing should be flowing. From there we use targeted methods to identify the source as precisely as possible before we open anything. The goal is to access only what we need to access. Work is performed by licensed plumbers who have done this enough times to know where leaks typically hide in the kinds of homes we see across Sumner County.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
We keep same-day scheduling open and respond to after-hours and weekend calls because plumbing problems do not wait for a convenient time. When you call, you reach the people who actually show up.
When does a whole-house repipe make more sense than continuing to repair individual pipes?
When repairs are happening frequently, when water pressure has declined throughout the house rather than at a single fixture, or when galvanized pipe is corroding from the inside and affecting water quality, a full repipe is usually the more cost-effective path. Patching individual sections of a pipe system that is failing throughout tends to produce a cycle of repairs rather than a lasting fix. We will tell you honestly whether a targeted repair or a full repipe makes more sense for your situation.
What are the signs that a sewer or main line has a serious problem?
The most reliable sign is that multiple drains in the house are slow or backing up at the same time. A single slow drain is usually a localized clog. When the problem shows up at the toilet, the tub, and the sink all at once, the blockage or damage is in the main line. Other signs include gurgling sounds from drains when water runs elsewhere in the house, sewage odors indoors or in the yard, and wet patches in the lawn over the line's path. Any of these warrants a call.
How do tree roots get into a sewer line and what does the repair involve?
Roots follow moisture, and sewer lines are a consistent source of it. They find small cracks or gaps at pipe joints, work their way inside, and grow until they cause a blockage or damage the pipe wall. In established Sumner County neighborhoods with mature tree canopy, this is one of the more common causes of recurring sewer backups. We clear the intrusion, assess the condition of the pipe, and repair or replace the affected section depending on how much damage the roots have caused.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We give you a clear price before any work begins and we do not add charges after the fact. If the scope changes once we are into the job, we stop and talk to you before we go any further.
What is the difference between a tank and a tankless water heater?
A tank water heater stores a set volume of hot water and keeps it ready around the clock. A tankless unit heats water on demand as it flows through the system, which means it does not run out in the same way but does require enough flow rate to keep up with simultaneous demand. Tankless units tend to have a longer service life and lower standby energy use, while tank units are generally simpler and less expensive to install. We can walk you through which fits your household's usage and your existing setup when you call.
What causes low water pressure throughout the house?
The most common causes are a failing or incorrectly set pressure reducing valve, a partially closed main shutoff valve, corroded or scaled pipes restricting flow, or a supply issue at the meter. Low pressure at a single fixture usually points to a localized problem like a clogged aerator or a partially closed fixture valve. Pressure that is low throughout the whole house points to something upstream. We diagnose the cause before recommending a fix so you are not paying to replace a valve when the real problem is somewhere else.
Experienced With Older and Newer Homes
We work on mid-century homes with aging galvanized pipe and newer builds with modern PEX systems, and we bring the right approach to each. The Hendersonville area has both, and we have seen what each one needs.
Do I need to be home when the plumber comes out?
For most jobs, yes. We need to assess the problem, explain what we find, and get your approval before any work begins. If you are scheduling a job for a rental property or a commercial space and someone else will be on site to provide access, that works as long as they have the authority to approve the work. Let us know the situation when you call and we will figure out the right approach.
How does your pricing work and when do I pay?
We give you a clear quote before any work begins so you know the number going in. If something unexpected comes up once we are into the job, we stop and talk to you before going any further. Payment is due when the job is complete. We do not add fees after the fact, and we do not give vague estimates that change once we are on site.
What should I do if my sump pump stops working during a storm?
If the pump has power but is not running, check whether the float switch is stuck or the discharge line is blocked. If the unit is simply not responding, the motor may have failed. In either case, the priority is getting water out of the space before it reaches finished areas or the electrical panel. Call us and we will get someone out to assess it. We keep same-day availability for situations like this because a failed sump pump during a heavy rain event is not something that can wait.
Call (615) 392-6951 and we will talk through what your job involves, what it will cost, and when we can get someone out to you.
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