A residential plumber works on everything that carries water into, through, and out of a house — supply lines, drains, waste and vent piping, water heaters, fixtures, sump pumps, and septic. That work splits roughly three ways: emergencies that cannot wait, repairs that can be scheduled, and planned replacement of equipment reaching the end of its life.
Eck has covered all three across South Central Kansas since 2004, on city water and on rural systems with private wells and septic. Pick the service you need below, or call and describe what the house is doing.
Trusted Plumbing Installation and Repair Services
From Hutchinson to Salina, Eck Services provides expert plumbing solutions across South Central Kansas.
Our Plumbing Services
| Service | What it Covers |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Repair | Leaks, burst and frozen pipes, low water pressure, slab leaks, repiping |
| Drain Cleaning | Slow drains, main line clears, hydro-jetting, camera inspection |
| Sewer Line Repair | Root intrusion, joint separation, and open-trench repair or replacement |
| Trenchless Sewer Repair | Lining and pipe bursting without excavating the yard |
| Fixture Installation | Toilets, faucets, showers, and garbage disposals |
| Water Heaters | Tank repair, replacement, and flushing |
| Tankless Water Heaters | Installation, descaling, and repair |
| Sump Pumps | Repair, replacement, float and check valve faults |
| Septic Systems | Pumping, inspection, and repair |
| Emergency Plumbing | Active leaks, burst pipes, sewage backups, and no water |
Hard Water and What It Does to Your Plumbing
Water across South Central Kansas carries elevated dissolved calcium and magnesium. Over years those minerals precipitate inside pipes, water heaters, valves, and fixtures, and they are one of the largest drivers of plumbing wear in this region.
Wichita’s municipal supply measures hardness in grains per gallon (gpg). In 2026 the Wichita's water quality report showed a range of 14 to 20 gbg, a "very hard" classification by the United States Coast Guard.
Scale builds on the bottom of the water heater tank and around the elements, shortening tank life. Aerators and showerheads clog, which homeowners frequently mistake for a whole-house pressure problem. Faucet cartridges and valve seats wear faster, and dishwashers and washing machines lose efficiency and fail earlier. Annual water heater flushing, periodic aerator cleaning, and a properly sized softener address most of it. Worth knowing: declining pressure is far more often years of accumulated scale than a failing pipe.
One Company, Three Trades
Eck holds Kansas mechanical, electrical, and plumbing licenses. That means when we're replacing a water heater or sump pump, the electrical, and mechanical work can all be handled by the same team.
If a water heater replacement reveals a circuit that needs attention, we can address it during the same visit instead of sending you to coordinate with a second contractor.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Most people call describing a symptom rather than a service — water where it should not be, a drain that keeps backing up, no hot water. Describe what the house is doing and we will route it. A recurring backup and a one-off clog look identical from the sink but need very different work.
For ongoing upkeep, our maintenance plans cover plumbing alongside HVAC and electrical, and financing is available on larger work such as repiping and sewer line replacement. Commercial plumbing is handled by a separate team.
Plumbing Service Across Our Kansas Service Area
Seven branch locations, each staffed with local technicians and stocked service vehicles. Choose your city for local scheduling and response times.
Wichita · Hutchinson · Salina · Pratt · Kingman · Anthony · Medicine Lodge
Communities We Also Serve
Andover · Augusta · Bel Aire · Cheney · Derby · El Dorado · Goddard · Haysville · Maize · Newton · Park City · Rose Hill · South Hutchinson · Valley Center — and surrounding communities across Sedgwick, Reno, Pratt, Kingman, Barber, and Saline counties.
Don’t see your town? Call — we likely serve it. See our full service area map.
Why Kansas Homeowners Choose Eck Services
Serving South Central Kansas since 2004. Kansas Plumbing License #09852, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, and named to the Inc. 5000 in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
- Locally owned, not a private-equity roll-up
- City water and rural systems, including private wells and septic
- Stocked trucks at all seven branches
- Permitted and inspected wherever the jurisdiction requires it
Don’t Say What the Heck, Call Eck!
Schedule plumbing service online or call your nearest branch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fixture installation and repair; water heater service, replacement, and tankless installation; drain work including cabling, hydro-jetting, and camera inspection; sewer line repair and replacement, both open-trench and trenchless; gas line repair and installation; whole-home repiping in copper or PEX; sump pumps; septic pumping, inspection, and repair; water main and shut-off valve work; and emergency plumbing. Every technician is licensed, bonded, and insured.
Four things, in order. Verify the state plumbing license with the licensing board rather than taking the advertisement at face value. Ask for a current certificate of insurance showing general liability and workers’ compensation. Get the scope in writing before work starts. And ask about the warranty on both parts and labor — a year on labor is the industry standard, and a contractor who will not put it in writing is telling you something. Online reviews help with sorting, but license, insurance, and a written scope matter more than any star rating.
Yes. We hold a Kansas Water Well License and a Septic System Pumping License alongside our plumbing license, and we work throughout rural South Central Kansas where properties are on private systems rather than city water and sewer.
Yes. Active leaks, burst pipes, sewage backups, and no-water calls are dispatched as priority. If water is running where it should not be, shut off the main before calling — it is usually where the supply enters the house, on a basement wall, in a crawlspace, in the garage, or near the water heater.
