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Plumbers in the Quad Cities

Compare local plumbers serving Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline and surrounding Quad Cities communities.

Plumbing problems don't wait for business hours — a burst supply line on a sub-zero January night or a backed-up basement drain during a spring storm both need a fast, competent response. The Quad Cities' older homes mean aging galvanized and early copper supply lines, cast iron waste stacks, and clay sewer mains that haven't aged gracefully. The plumbers listed here serve all five cities and handle everything from leak repair and fixture swaps to water heater replacement and sewer line work.

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Bath Fitter

Davenport, IA

4.6 (217 Google reviews)

Crawford Company

Rock Island, IL

4.5 (218 Google reviews)

FOPS

Davenport, IA

5.0 (12 Google reviews)

Tappendorf Plumbing

Davenport, IA

4.2 (22 Google reviews)

M L Jackson Quality Plumbing Inc

Milan, IL — service area

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

Kale Plumbing Co

Rock Island, IL

4.3 (6 Google reviews)

All Drain

Milan, IL

4.3 (63 Google reviews)

Budget Drain & Sewer Cleaning

Rock Island, IL — service area

4.2 (20 Google reviews)

Always Plumbing

Davenport, IA

3.1 (21 Google reviews)

C J Now Plumbing

Rock Island, IL

3.3 (24 Google reviews)
1.6 (25 Google reviews)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What plumbing problems are most common in older Quad Cities homes?

Galvanized steel supply lines corroding from the inside, cast iron waste pipes cracking or rusting through, and clay sewer mains invaded by tree roots are the big three in pre-1970 homes here. You'll usually notice discolored water, slow drains, or recurring backups first. A plumber with a sewer camera can show you exactly where a clay main has failed and whether a spot repair or full replacement is the better fix.

Do I need a licensed plumber, or can I do small repairs myself?

Minor tasks like replacing a faucet aerator, swapping a showerhead, or tightening a supply line are reasonable DIY. Anything involving soldering, drain lines behind a wall, the main water shutoff, or gas lines should go to a licensed plumber — both Iowa and Illinois regulate plumbing work and require proper permitting and inspection for most replacements. A botched DIY repair that floods a finished basement costs far more than the plumber would have.

Tank vs. tankless water heater — which makes sense here?

Tank water heaters are simpler, cheaper up front, and still the majority choice in the Quad Cities. Tankless units save energy and never run out of hot water, but they cost more to install, often need a gas line upgrade, and can struggle to keep up in hard-winter inlet temperatures unless sized correctly. If your current tank is over 12 years old and you have a large household, a tankless retrofit is worth pricing out.

How can I prevent frozen pipes during a Quad Cities cold snap?

Insulate any pipes in unheated crawl spaces, attics, and exterior walls, disconnect and drain outdoor hoses before the first hard freeze, and on the coldest nights let a trickle run from the farthest faucet from the water main. If a pipe freezes, shut off the main and call a plumber before it bursts — never use an open flame to thaw one. Knowing where your main shutoff is ahead of time saves thousands in a real emergency.

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