A pipe that starts dripping on a Thursday night, a water heater that stops producing hot water before the weekend, a drain that backs up and will not clear with anything from the hardware store - these are the calls that push people to search for a plumber. The biggest worry is usually the same: will somebody actually show up, will they tell me what it costs before they start, and will the fix hold. Those are fair questions, and they have straightforward answers.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing repair and installation in Millington and the surrounding area. We cover drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater repair and replacement, sewer line service, fixture installation, repiping, and emergency calls. The price is confirmed on the phone before anything is scheduled, and we are available every day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Call (901) 256-5365 to get a quote.
Most plumbing problems do not arrive at a convenient time. We take short-notice and urgent calls every day within our operating hours, and we scope the job on the phone so you know what to expect before anyone arrives. When you call, you reach someone who knows the trade and can work through the situation with you, confirm what the repair involves, and give you the price before the visit is booked.
For planned work, scheduling ahead gives you more control over timing. A water heater that is running but showing signs of wear, a faucet that drips but has not failed, or a sewer line that drains slowly but has not backed up yet are all jobs worth booking before they become emergencies. We confirm availability and scope on the call, and the appointment is set from there.
Rental properties, small businesses, and homes with children or pets all have the same need: the work gets done without the day falling apart around it. We work through what access looks like on the call, coordinate with whoever will be on-site, and confirm the scope. Working here means getting your plumbing right the first visit, and that includes leaving the property in order when the job is finished.
Millington sits at the northern edge of Shelby County, and the properties we serve in this area range from tightly spaced subdivisions to larger lots with older construction and more ground between the house and the road. A property on a long run from the main, a home with a private well and pressure tank, or a structure with an addition that was plumbed without a drawing all present their own diagnostic picture.
Private well systems require a different approach to water pressure diagnostics than a municipal supply. Pressure tank failures, pump-related issues, and supply line problems all show up as low pressure, and telling them apart takes more than a visual check. We work through the supply side of the system to find where the pressure is dropping and what is causing it.
Older construction on outlying properties often means original piping that has never been replaced. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside out over decades, reducing flow and eventually failing at the joints. Polybutylene lines, common in homes built from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, become brittle at the fittings and can fail without much warning. When a repair turns up the same pipe material in multiple locations, we talk through whether a targeted fix or a broader repipe makes more sense for that property.
A faucet that drips steadily wastes more water than most people expect, and the loss shows up on the bill before it shows up as a visible problem. The cause is usually a worn cartridge, a deteriorated seat washer, or a corroded valve stem. Seized faucets, where the handle no longer turns or turns without changing the flow, are a different failure but come from the same kind of wear. We repair and replace both, and the job is not finished until the shutoff valves at the fixture have been checked to confirm they are still sealing properly.
A standard drain snake clears a clog by punching through it. Hydro jetting clears it by removing it. A high-pressure water stream scours the inside wall of the pipe, breaking up grease, scale, and accumulated debris and flushing it out of the line. This matters most on kitchen drain runs where grease has layered up over years, and on main lines where a recurring blockage suggests the clog is more buildup than a single obstruction. We use a camera inspection to confirm the line is clear after the work, not just assume it.
A new sink or vanity involves more than swapping the fixture. Supply line connections, drain assembly, shutoff valve condition, and the fit between the new fixture and the existing rough-in all need to be right. A drain that is slightly out of position or a supply line that is the wrong length creates a leak that may not show up immediately. We handle the full installation, confirm the connections are sealed, and run the fixture before the job is closed.
No hot water, a tank that takes longer than it used to recover, a unit that leaks at the base, or a tankless system throwing an error code are all reasons to call. We diagnose the unit first, because the right fix depends on what is actually failing. Element and thermostat issues, sediment buildup, and pressure relief valve failures are all repairable. When the tank itself is corroded or the unit has been repaired repeatedly, replacement is the more practical path. We handle both tank and tankless installations and confirm the unit is producing correctly before the job is done.
When temperatures across the region drop sharply, pipes in uninsulated spaces, crawl spaces, and exterior walls are the first to freeze. A frozen pipe that has not yet burst can often be thawed and left intact. One that has split or cracked at the freeze point needs to be repaired or replaced before water is restored to that line. We assess the affected section, thaw it where possible, and repair any damage before the water is turned back on. If the pipe ran through a vulnerable location, we talk through what makes it more likely to freeze again.
The price is based on what the job actually involves, and you get it on the phone before anything is scheduled. We ask about the symptom, the location of the problem, and what the access looks like, and from that we can scope the repair and give you the rate. The scope and the price are settled on the call, before anyone arrives.
Two things move a quote once the work is underway. The first is what the pipe or fixture looks like once it is opened. A supply line that looks like a single leak from the outside can turn out to be corroded along a longer run, and the repair scope changes accordingly. The second is access. A leak behind a finished wall takes more work to reach than one under an open crawl space. We explain any change in scope before we proceed, so the number at the end is not a different number than the one you were given at the start.
Planned work, like a water heater replacement or a fixture update, is easier to price precisely because the scope is known before the visit. Emergency work is scoped on the call as thoroughly as the information allows. Either way, the price is confirmed before we start.
Call (901) 256-5365 and ask what the work runs.
Water follows the path of least resistance, which means the stain on a ceiling, the wet spot on a floor, or the discoloration on a wall is almost never directly below or above the actual leak. A pipe that is losing water inside a wall may travel along a joist for several feet before it drips onto a surface you can see. Finding the source means working back from the damage, not cutting into the nearest section of drywall.
We use pressure testing and electronic leak detection to locate the source without unnecessary demolition. Pressure testing isolates sections of the supply system to identify where the loss is occurring. Electronic detection picks up the acoustic signature of water moving under pressure through a pipe or slab. Together, they narrow the location before anything is opened.
A supply line running beneath a concrete slab can develop a pinhole or crack that is invisible from above. The signs are indirect: a water bill that climbs without explanation, warm spots on the floor over a hot water line, or persistent moisture at the base of an interior wall. Slab leak detection is a specific process, and locating the source accurately before any concrete is cut is what keeps the repair contained. We locate the leak first, then walk through the repair scope and the options for reaching the line before any work is quoted.
We serve Millington and the surrounding communities throughout northern Shelby County and into the neighboring area. The towns we cover include Bartlett, Lakeland, Munford, Atoka, and Randolph. Whether the property is inside the town or further out toward the county line, call us and we will confirm coverage for your address.
We handle residential and commercial plumbing across the full service area, from a single-family home to a multi-unit rental property. Shelby County covers a wide range of housing stock and lot sizes, and we work across all of it. The full list of services we offer is on the services page.
For coverage questions or to get a quote, call (901) 256-5365.
A single slow drain that has not affected any other fixture in the house usually points to a blockage in that fixture's branch line, often at the trap or just past it. When multiple fixtures drain slowly at the same time, or when flushing one fixture causes another to gurgle or back up, the problem is typically in the main line. We work through the diagnostic on the call to help you determine which it is before the visit is scheduled.
Yes, though access and the method depend on the layout and the depth of the line. We assess the situation and explain what the repair involves before anything is quoted. If the location creates complications, such as needing to coordinate with a neighbor or a property manager, we discuss that as part of the scope.
It can, particularly for sewer and main water line work. A longer run from the house to the city connection means more pipe to inspect and, if there is a problem, more ground to cover. Properties on larger lots may also have supply lines routed through areas that are harder to access. We scope the job based on what you describe on the call and confirm what access looks like before the visit, so the approach is matched to the actual property rather than a generic assumption.
Not unless you have an active burst or a major leak that cannot be controlled. In that case, shutting off the main supply before we arrive is the right move and we will confirm the location of the shutoff on the call if you are not sure where it is. For routine repairs, we handle the shutoff as part of the job.
Homes built before the mid-1990s in this area often have galvanized steel or polybutylene supply lines, both of which degrade over time and lead to recurring leaks and pressure loss. Older drain lines can accumulate decades of buildup that a standard snake will not fully clear. Fixture shutoff valves in older homes frequently seize in the open position, which means they cannot be closed when a repair actually needs them to. A plumber who looks at the whole system during a visit can flag these before they become the next emergency.
Planned work is easier to schedule on your terms than emergency repairs. If you have a water heater that is close to the end of its life, a fixture update you have been putting off, or a sewer line that has been slow for a season, calling now means you pick the date rather than taking whatever is open after an urgent call pushes everything back.
Call (901) 256-5365 to schedule.
We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Cordova Plumbing Company will confirm the scope, the price, and the date on the call.
View our list of communities. Just as close, we take plumbing work in: Bartlett, Munford, Atoka, Lakeland, Marion.
From a backed-up kitchen drain to a full-home repipe, we handle the complete range of residential and commercial plumbing work across Millington and Shelby County. Each service below covers what the job involves, who it fits, and what is worth knowing before you call. The price is set out on the call before anything is scheduled, so you go in with a clear picture of the work and the cost.
| Service | Scope of Work | Typical Situations | Things to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Repair & Installation | Flapper, fill valve, and flush mechanism repairFull toilet replacementWax ring and supply line service | Running, leaking, or non-flushing toilets in any residential or commercial setting | A toilet that runs continuously can add meaningfully to a monthly water bill, and the fix is usually straightforward. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | Main sewer line clearing and inspectionRoot intrusion removalLine repair and replacement | Properties with slow drains throughout the house, sewage odor, or recurring backups | Gurgling from multiple fixtures at once is a reliable sign the problem is in the main line rather than a single branch drain. |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular | Tank and tankless unit diagnosisElement, thermostat, and valve repairFull unit replacement with sizing discussion | Households with no hot water, inconsistent temperature, or an aging unit | Sediment buildup is a common cause of reduced output and shorter unit life, and it is worth addressing before the tank itself fails. |
Call (901) 256-5365 and we will walk through the work, explain what it covers, and give you the price before anything is scheduled.
(901) 256-5365