
Plumbing & Irrigation in Akron, OH
Compare 25 plumbing & irrigation contractors near you in Akron and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.7/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.
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Buddy’s Plumbing Excellence
5.01+ year onlineRoberts Lawn Sprinkler Services
5.0~20 years onlineSummit City Irrigation Experts
5.0~4 years onlineJennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
4.9~28 years onlineMr. Rooter Plumbing of Akron
4.930+ years onlinePlumbing 911, Inc.
4.917½+ years onlineRoto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9~29 years onlineUnique Plumbing & Drain, Inc.
4.98½+ years onlineAll Out Plumbing Service
4.811½+ years onlineDye Plumbing
4.8~8 years onlineJ&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
4.8~14 years onlineWilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.821½+ years onlineBig Tom's Plumbing & Drain Inc.
4.73½+ years onlineH. Jack's Plumbing and Heating Akron
4.726 years onlinePlumbing 911, Inc
4.717½+ years onlineSuperior Drainage
4.721½+ years onlineHeart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric
4.63½+ years onlineNaragon Irrigation Co
4.618½+ years onlinePapa Micks Plumbing
4.629+ years onlineAgosta Plumbing, Inc.
4.321+ years onlineJeff The Plumber
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Plumbing & Irrigation in Akron, OH
Akron plumbing and irrigation contractors in this directory cover central Akron, Highland Square, West Hill, and surrounding Summit County. Most Akron residential plumbing repairs run $200-$600 for typical service calls (faucet replacement, drain clearing, water-heater swap). Whole-home repipe with PEX in older homes runs $8,000-$22,000.
Akron Public Utilities covers municipal water. Many older Akron homes have galvanized pipes that should be replaced before scaling and corrosion cause leaks. Irrigation systems require backflow-prevention devices per Ohio code.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I repipe my older Akron home?
- Galvanized pipe homes (pre-1960) often benefit from PEX repipe — cost $8,000-$22,000 depending on home size. Reduces leak risk and improves water pressure significantly.
- Do I need a backflow preventer for irrigation?
- Yes — Ohio code requires a reduced-pressure backflow preventer (RPBP) on any irrigation system tied to municipal water. Annual testing is required ($75-$150).
- What's typical for water-heater replacement?
- Standard 50-gallon tank: $1,200-$2,200 installed. Tankless: $3,500-$6,500 installed. Heat-pump water heaters: $3,000-$5,000 (qualify for 30% federal ITC up to $2,000).
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