A running toilet, a dripping faucet, a leaking pipe behind the wall, a garbage disposal that hums but will not spin: these problems get worse the longer they sit. Southbound Plumbing handles the full range of residential and commercial plumbing repairs and installations across Huntsville and Madison County.
A plumbing problem in your home rarely shows up at a convenient time. Toilets run all night and spike the water bill. Faucets drip and stain the porcelain. Pipes leak inside walls before anyone notices. Disposals jam in the middle of dinner prep.
Here is what you do: call Southbound Plumbing or fill out the form. A licensed Alabama master plumber will diagnose the issue, walk you through repair versus replace, and quote the job in writing before any work starts. No hourly meter, no dispatch fee, no upsell on parts you do not need.
Running, leaking, rocking, or not flushing right.
A toilet that runs nonstop wastes thousands of gallons a month. A toilet that rocks usually has a failed wax ring or a broken flange underneath, and water has been seeping into the subfloor every flush. A toilet that will not flush properly often comes down to a worn flapper, a misadjusted fill valve, or a partial clog in the trapway.
We handle minor tank rebuilds (flapper, fill valve, flush lever), major rebuilds (full internal kit), wax ring and flange repair, full toilet replacement, and water supply line replacement. For older Huntsville homes with corroded cast iron flanges, we install a new 4-inch no-caulk flange so the next reset holds. New toilet installs include haul-away of the old unit and a flow test before we leave.
Drips, low pressure, broken sprayers, and full replacements.
A dripping faucet is almost always a worn cartridge, O-ring, or seat. The repair is straightforward when parts are available for the brand. On older or discontinued faucets, replacement often makes more sense than chasing parts that are no longer manufactured.
We rebuild kitchen and bathroom faucets, replace aerators and sprayer heads, swap out angle stops and supply tubes, and install new faucets when the existing fixture is past saving. Tub and shower work includes diverter installation, valve cartridge replacement, new shower arms and heads, and full waste and overflow assemblies on tubs. We carry common cartridges for Delta, Moen, Kohler, and Price Pfister on the truck.
Sinks, drains, supply lines, and everything under the cabinet.
The kitchen sink takes more abuse than any other plumbing fixture in the house. Hot water, grease, food particles, dish soap, and constant use wear out traps, basket strainers, and supply lines faster than people expect. A slow leak under the sink can rot out a cabinet base in months before anyone notices.
We replace basket strainers and tail pieces, P-traps, end-outlet and center-outlet waste assemblies, angle stops, and supply tubes. New kitchen faucet installs, sink installs (drop-in, undermount, or apron-front), ice maker line installation and replacement, and dishwasher hookups round out the kitchen work we do most weeks in Huntsville homes.
Sinks, tubs, showers, fixtures, and supply work.
Bathroom plumbing covers a lot of ground: sink faucets, pop-up drain assemblies, P-traps, toilet supplies, shower valves, tub waste and overflow, diverters, shower arms, and pedestal or wall-hung sink installs. Older Huntsville bathrooms (Downtown, Five Points, Blossomwood) often have galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains that need careful handling, because aggressive work on aged pipe can crack a fitting two feet away.
We install wall-hung, countertop, pedestal, and wheelchair-accessible sinks, full faucet sets with pop-up assemblies, new shower arms and heads, tub waste and overflow assemblies, and shower diverters. Every job is quoted as a flat rate before we start, including parts.
Jammed, leaking, humming, or completely dead.
A garbage disposal that hums without spinning is usually jammed, and the reset breaker on the bottom of the unit has tripped. Sometimes a quarter-turn with an allen wrench in the bottom port frees it. Sometimes the motor is gone and the unit needs to be replaced.
We unjam disposals and reset the breaker, replace failed units with the same horsepower or an upgrade, install new disposals where none existed (which means electrical and drain modifications under the sink), and remove disposals when a customer wants a straight drain back. Most replacement disposals carry a manufacturer warranty, and we walk you through the options before the truck rolls.
Leaks, pinholes, frozen breaks, and full repipes.
A pinhole leak in a copper supply line is the kind of thing that sounds small until water is dripping through a ceiling. Galvanized supply lines in older Huntsville homes corrode from the inside out, restricting flow and eventually breaking through. Frozen burst pipes in unconditioned spaces (crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls) show up every January in this part of Alabama.
We repair active leaks on copper, PEX, CPVC, and galvanized lines, cut out and replace damaged pipe sections, and run full or partial repipes when the existing system is past patching. Inside-wall leaks get located, opened, repaired, and capped. We coordinate with drywall finishers when the cleanup needs more than a simple patch.
High water pressure damages fixtures, appliances, and pipe joints.
Most Huntsville homes need a pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the main water service. City water pressure can run high enough to shorten the life of faucet cartridges, toilet fill valves, washing machine hoses, and water heater tanks. A failed or missing PRV is a hidden cost driver, because fixtures keep failing and no one connects it back to the pressure.
We install new PRVs on water services that do not have one, replace failed PRVs, and pressure-test the system after install to confirm the regulator is holding the line at code-required residential pressure (typically 60 to 80 psi). Thermal expansion tank installation often pairs with PRV work, because a closed-loop system needs somewhere for heated water to expand.
Basement flooding, sewage backups, and pump failures.
A sump pump runs for years without anyone thinking about it, until it fails during the storm that needed it most. A sewage ejector pump in a basement bathroom or laundry room handles waste water from fixtures below the main sewer line. When either fails, you find out fast.
We install new sump pumps with check valves, replace failed sump pumps, install and repair heavy-duty effluent pumps (for laundry, sinks, and showers below grade), and replace or repair sewage grinder pumps in residential and commercial applications. Pump work in flooded basements does not include pumping the water out, but we coordinate with restoration companies when that is the right call.
Frozen, broken, leaking, or stuck spigots.
A leaking hose bibb on the outside of the house often means the valve stem is shot, and the leak is coming from behind the wall where the bibb threads into the supply line. Frost-free bibbs that froze and split need to be cut out and replaced. Older non-frost-free bibbs in Huntsville homes are worth upgrading at replacement time, because the next freeze that catches a hose left attached will do the same damage again.
We replace standard and frost-free hose bibbs on the exterior of the home, replace the short section of supply line behind the bibb when needed, and install new hose bibbs where none exist. Job includes a leak test at full pressure before we leave.
Hoses, valves, and full laundry box installation.
Washing machine hoses are one of the most common causes of catastrophic home water damage. A hose that fails while the homeowner is at work can dump hundreds of gallons before anyone shuts the valve. Hoses are inexpensive to replace and worth swapping every five to seven years even if they look fine from the outside.
Washing machine hoses are one of the most common causes of catastrophic home water damage. A hose that fails while the homeowner is at work can dump hundreds of gallons before anyone shuts the valve. Hoses are inexpensive to replace and worth swapping every five to seven years even if they look fine from the outside.
Request your free estimate today and we’ll help get your plumbing back on track.
Call us. A licensed Alabama master plumber will come out, diagnose what is happening, and quote the repair in writing before any work begins. Free estimate, no hourly meter, no sales pitch. Priority response for Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and Big Cove.
We stand behind our toilet work in writing.
Toilet clog clearing: 7-day residential warranty, 1-day commercial. If the same clog comes back inside that window, we return and clear it at no charge.
Toilet remove and reset: 90-day residential warranty, 30-day commercial, covering the seal and the reset itself.
Clogs caused by root intrusion, collapsed pipe, or other underlying line issues are not covered by clog warranties because the real fix is further down the line. We will tell you that on the first visit, with a free estimate for any repair work, before anything starts.
When your drain backs up on a Saturday night, the last thing you need is a plumber dispatched from the other side of Monte Sano with a $150 service fee tacked on before they pick up a wrench. Southbound Plumbing is the locally owned drain cleaning service for Huntsville and the surrounding east-side communities. A licensed Alabama master plumber answers the phone, gives you a flat-rate quote, and shows up the same day.
Every plumbing repair and installation is performed or directly supervised by an Alabama-licensed master plumber with seven years of experience. That matters for code-required work like PRV installation, gas connections, repipes, and anything that gets inspected. A licensed master plumber on the job protects your home, your homeowner's insurance, and the resale value of the property.
You see the price in writing before any wrench turns. If the job changes mid-repair, we stop and re-quote before continuing. No hourly meter that runs while we look for parts on the truck. No surprise add-ons at the end.
Most plumbing repair calls in Huntsville get a same-day slot. East-side neighbors in Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads typically get a two-hour window. We answer the phone seven days a week, including weekends.
When you call Southbound, a real person answers. No 1-800 routing, no national call center. We know older Huntsville homes (Downtown, Five Points, Blossomwood) and newer construction across Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, Madison, and Providence.
Active leaks, burst pipes, sewage backups, and water heater failures do not wait for business hours. When you need an emergency plumber in Huntsville outside of business hours, we still answer. Free estimates even on emergency calls, with the same flat-rate pricing in writing before any work starts.
Most plumbing repair calls get a same-day slot. Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and Big Cove typically get a two-hour window because we are based on the east side of Monte Sano.
Toilet repair pricing depends on the issue. A minor tank rebuild is a different job than replacing a broken flange or resetting a toilet on a new wax ring. Every toilet repair gets a flat-rate quote in writing before any work starts. Estimates are free.
Faucet repair varies by brand, age, and whether the parts are still manufactured. A cartridge swap on a modern Delta or Moen is straightforward. An older or discontinued faucet sometimes makes more sense to replace than repair. We quote both options and you choose.
If the disposal is under 5 years old and the issue is a jam or a tripped breaker, repair is almost always the answer. If the unit is leaking from the housing, has a failed motor, or is older than 10 years, replacement usually makes more sense. We tell you both numbers and let you decide.
Common signs include unexplained spikes in the water bill, damp spots or stains on drywall, the sound of running water when nothing is on, warm spots on the floor (hot water line leaks), and a musty smell from a wall cavity. If you suspect a leak, shut off the main and call us.
No. Estimates are free, including on emergency calls. We do not charge a dispatch fee just to look at the job.
Yes. Alabama master plumber license MP4724. Every job is performed or directly supervised by a licensed master plumber.
Yes. Restaurants, office buildings, retail, and multi-tenant properties across Huntsville and Madison County. Commercial work includes flushometer repair and replacement, urinal service, commercial faucet and sink work, and commercial pipe repair.
Sewage backing up into a bathtub is a plumbing emergency. It means the main sewer line is fully blocked, and waste from the rest of the house has nowhere to go except up through the lowest-elevation drain, which is usually the bathtub or a basement floor drain. Stop using water immediately. Do not flush toilets, run the dishwasher, or run the washing machine. Call Southbound at (256) ANY-CLOG. We provide emergency drain cleaning across Huntsville. We will cable the main line through the cleanout, the roof vent, or a pulled toilet to clear the blockage and get water moving the right direction again. If we find evidence of a collapsed pipe or major root intrusion, we will tell you straight before doing more work.
Southbound Plumbing covers the greater Huntsville metro for residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation. We work on older homes near Downtown Huntsville, Five Points, and Blossomwood, newer construction across Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and Madison, and commercial properties in Research Park office complexes and restaurants across the metro. Wherever you are in an older home or a newer build, a licensed Alabama master plumber will be at your door the same day in most cases.
A licensed Alabama master plumber is one call away. Same-day plumbing repair across Huntsville, with priority response for Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Roads, and Big Cove.
Leaky pipe? Broken toilet? Garbage disposal jammed? Tell us what is happening and a licensed master plumber will call you back the same day with a flat-rate quote. Free estimate. No upsell.
