Some plumbing calls get planned out a week in advance. A new sink going in before the bathroom remodel wraps up, a water heater that has been making noise for a while and finally needs to come out, a washing machine connection that was never quite right. Those calls are straightforward to schedule, and we handle them the same way we handle everything else: show up, scope the job, explain what it involves, and get it done. Kelley's Plumbing Contractor serves Unionville and the surrounding area for exactly that kind of work.
The other kind of call starts at six in the morning, or at ten on a Sunday night, when something has gone wrong and it cannot wait. A pipe that has let go. No hot water when there should be. A drain backing up into a fixture that has never backed up before. We take those calls too, every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, and same-day service is available when the situation is urgent. One call brings a plumber to your door.
Unionville is a town where a lot of the housing stock has some age on it. Older homes carry plumbing that has been repaired in pieces over the years, and the result is sometimes a mix of materials and connections that creates its own problems. Newer construction has its own set of issues: fixtures installed to a budget, shutoff valves that were never quite right, water heaters that are undersized for the household. We work across all of it.
Installing a new sink or vanity sounds like a straightforward swap, but the plumbing side involves more than it looks. Supply connections need to be the right size and properly supported. The drain has to be set at the right height to flow correctly. If the shutoff valves under the cabinet are old or corroded, this is the right time to replace them. We handle the full connection so the fixture works the way it should from the first use.
A shutoff valve that will not fully close is a problem you do not notice until you need it. When a fixture is leaking or needs to come out, a valve that is stuck or corroded means the water cannot be isolated without cutting the supply to the whole house. We replace shutoff and isolation valves on individual fixtures and on main supply lines, and we confirm the valve seats and seals correctly before we leave.
Appliance connections are easy to overlook until they fail. A washing machine hose that has been in place for years, a dishwasher drain that was never connected to the right point in the drain line, a supply fitting that was hand-tightened and left that way. We handle new connections for appliances being installed for the first time and check existing connections when something is not draining or filling the way it should.
A water heater that stops producing hot water, or produces it inconsistently, usually has a diagnosable cause. A failed heating element, sediment buildup that has reduced capacity, a thermostat that is out of range, or a unit that has simply reached the end of its service life. We diagnose the cause first and explain what the repair involves before any work is scheduled. When replacement makes more sense than repair, we walk through the options, including tankless water heater installation for households that want hot water on demand without a storage tank.
A disposal that hums but will not spin, leaks at the base, or trips its reset button repeatedly is usually repairable. When it is not, replacement is a clean job that takes less time than most people expect. We install and replace disposals and confirm the drain connection is clear and sealed before the job is done.
Water heater work covers a wide range. A repair on a unit that is otherwise in good shape, a full replacement when the tank has corroded or the repair cost does not make sense, or a new tankless installation when the household wants to move away from a storage tank entirely. We handle all of it, and emergency water heater repair is available during our service hours so the problem does not stretch into another cold morning. We'll handle the pipes so you don't have to.
The hardest part of a plumbing problem is knowing when to call, and for a lot of people in Unionville the answer is later than it should be. A slow drain that has been slow for months. A faucet that drips but not badly enough to feel urgent. A water heater that is recovering slowly but still recovering. Those problems do not fix themselves, and most of them get more expensive the longer they sit.
For urgent calls, same-day service is available when the schedule allows. We are open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, which covers most of the window when a plumbing problem becomes impossible to ignore. When you call, you describe what is happening and we confirm what can be arranged. The appointment window is set on the call so you know what to expect.
For tenants and rental properties, we work around access and occupancy. A landlord coordinating a repair at a property where a tenant is home during the day, or a business that needs the work done before opening, gets the same scheduling conversation. Tell us the constraint when you call and we will work around it. We pick up the phone and get it handled.
You get a price on the call, before anything is scheduled. That price is based on what you describe, and it covers what the job involves at that point. What can move a quote is what the fault actually turns out to be once the plumber is on-site, and what has to come apart to reach it. A drain blockage that turns out to be further down the line than the description suggested. A water heater repair that reveals a tank that has been corroding from the inside. When the scope changes, we communicate that before proceeding. Nothing is added to the job without your knowledge first.
The price also reflects the kind of job it is. A shutoff valve replacement on an accessible fitting is a different scope from a shutoff that is buried behind a finished wall. A water heater swap in an open utility room is a different job from one in a crawl space with limited clearance. Ask what the price covers when you call and you get a straight answer. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how every job runs.
Not every plumbing call is the same, even when the problem sounds similar. The kind of housing and premises in Unionville produces different situations, and the work divides up accordingly.
Some calls start with a symptom and no clear cause. Low water pressure throughout the house. A drain that backs up only sometimes. A water bill that has gone up without any obvious reason. Water pressure diagnostics, hidden leak detection, and drain inspection are all part of fault finding, and the repair follows once the cause is confirmed. We explain what we found before any work starts.
Older homes sometimes reach a point where the right answer is not another repair but a replacement. Corroded galvanized pipe that has narrowed from the inside and cannot be cleaned back to full flow. A water heater that has been patched more than once and is past the point of reliable repair. A shutoff valve that has been exercised so many times it no longer seats properly. Replacement work is scoped on-site, and the service page carries the full breakdown of what each type of replacement involves.
Remodels, additions, and appliance upgrades all involve plumbing work that is scheduled in advance. New fixture connections, supply and drain rough-in for a bathroom that is being reconfigured, a water softener connected to the main supply line to address the mineral content that is common in parts of Union County. Planned installation work is coordinated around the broader project so the plumbing does not hold anything else up. We'll sort the plumbing and clean up after.
Some properties in the Unionville area sit outside the denser residential streets, on larger lots or at the end of longer private drives. Those properties often have their own plumbing characteristics. A private well with a pressure tank that needs to be checked when pressure drops. A long supply run from the meter to the house that adds its own diagnostic step when there is a pressure problem. Outbuildings and additions that were connected to the main supply at different times and with different materials.
We work on these properties the same way we work on any other. The job takes whatever access it takes, and the diagnostic step accounts for the full run of the supply or drain line rather than just the fixture end. If the property has a private supply, tell us when you call so we can plan the visit correctly.
We serve Unionville and the communities around it throughout Union County. That includes Fairview, Monroe, Hemby Bridge, Lake Park, and Wingate, as well as the rural and outlying addresses that fall between them. Whether the call comes from a property inside Unionville or from a neighboring community, the coverage is the same and the scheduling conversation is the same.
Union County spans a mix of housing types and ages, and the plumbing work reflects that range. Sewer line service for neighborhoods with mature tree canopy and aging pipe. Sump pump installation for properties where clay soil and heavy rain push water toward the foundation. Water softener connections where mineral content is a known issue. Experienced plumbers on every callout, wherever in the area the job is located. One call. One plumber. One fair price.
Plenty of Unionville jobs start with a look at the drain service page.
Call us. We want to know when something we fixed is not holding, and we will come back to assess what happened. A repair that fails quickly usually points to something that was not visible during the initial visit, and understanding that is part of getting it right.
That depends on how the billing is set up when you call. Property managers and landlords who coordinate multiple addresses can discuss how they want invoicing handled at the time of booking. Call (980) 364-2879 and we will work out an arrangement that makes record-keeping straightforward for your situation.
Unionville has a mix of older homes and newer construction, and the two present different situations. Older properties may have a combination of pipe materials from different repair eras, and fault finding sometimes involves tracing a system that was modified more than once. Newer homes are more uniform but can have fixture connections or shutoff valves that were installed to a minimum standard. We account for what we find on-site rather than assuming the system matches what the property's age would suggest.
Not necessarily. We assess what is accessible when we arrive and determine what needs to come off to reach the pipe. If you know a pipe run is behind a panel or a built-in cabinet, mentioning that when you call helps us plan the visit. In most cases, we handle what needs to be opened as part of the job.
Any leak that is actively wetting a floor, wall, or ceiling, or that you cannot stop with a shutoff valve, should be treated as urgent. A slow drip at a compression fitting under a sink is different from water coming through a ceiling or a pipe that has split. We are available every day from 9 AM to 9 PM, so an evening call does not have to wait until morning.
Let us know that it is a rental and whether a tenant will be present during the visit. That helps us plan the appointment around access and occupancy so the repair does not require the tenant to rearrange their day unnecessarily. Landlords and property managers coordinating work remotely can stay off-site while we handle the job, and we communicate what we found and what was done so you have a clear record of the repair.
Yes. We serve Unionville and the surrounding area, including properties outside the denser residential streets and addresses that fall between Unionville, Fairview, Monroe, Hemby Bridge, Lake Park, and Wingate. If your address is in Union County and you are not sure whether it falls within our coverage, call (980) 364-2879 and we will confirm before anything is scheduled.
The plumbing work itself follows the same process, but food service properties often have heavier grease buildup in drain lines and may have code requirements around grease traps and interceptors. We approach the drain work the same way, with the scope reflecting what the line actually needs. Any code-related questions specific to a food service facility are worth confirming with the local authority before work begins.
Work beneath a shared driveway involves both the plumbing repair and any surface or structural considerations that come with digging in a shared space. We handle the pipe work. Questions about access rights or surface restoration in a shared area are worth clarifying with the neighboring property owner or a property manager before the job begins. Call us to discuss what the repair involves and we will walk through the scope.
A repair that holds briefly and then fails again usually means the underlying cause was not fully addressed. A drain that clears but backs up again often has a blockage further down the line. A pipe fitting that stops leaking and then weeps again may have a crack beyond the visible joint. We look past the symptom to find what is actually driving the problem.
Plumbing repairs that require opening a wall or floor are focused on the pipe work itself. Restoring the drywall, tile, or flooring after the pipe is repaired is typically handled separately by a contractor who specializes in that finish work. We make the opening as targeted as possible to keep that restoration scope small.
Most plumbing problems that get ignored do not stabilize. They get slower, louder, more expensive, or they fail completely at the worst possible time. Kelley's Plumbing Contractor is available every day from 9 AM to 9 PM for repair, replacement, and installation across Unionville and Union County. Call (980) 364-2879 for a quote and let the call be the point it stops getting worse.
Take a look at our full coverage area. We also serve nearby: Monroe, Stallings, Mint Hill.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial plumbing work across Unionville and Union County, from a single dripping faucet to a whole-home repipe. The table below covers what we do, who each service is built for, and a practical note to help you decide when to call. If you have questions about a specific situation, the fastest answer is a phone call.
| Service | What It Covers | Recommended For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree-Root Sewer Line Service | root obstruction clearing, line damage assessment, trenchless repair or replacement options | Established properties with mature trees and recurring slow drains or backups | Catching root intrusion early keeps the repair scope manageable. Ignoring it long enough usually turns a clearing into a line replacement. |
| Faucet and Fixture Installation | kitchen and bathroom faucet repair and replacement, showerhead and tub fixture work, garbage disposal installation | Dripping faucets, fixture upgrades, and remodel or renovation installs | We handle rough-in work when the layout is changing, not just swap-outs on existing connections. |
| Whole-Home Repiping | full pipe replacement, targeted section replacement, water line repair and installation | Older homes with corroded pipe, pinhole leaks, or discolored water at multiple fixtures | We walk through the scope and timeline before any pipe is cut so you know what the project involves from the start. |
| Sewer and Main Line Service | main sewer line clearing, backup diagnosis, line repair and replacement | Sewage backups, gurgling drains throughout the home, or odors at multiple fixtures | We speak to the line running from the structure to the city connection. Camera inspection confirms where damage or blockage is located. |
| Leak Detection and Repair | hidden pipe and fitting leaks, under-slab leak location, burst pipe repair | Unexplained water bill spikes or visible moisture without a clear source | We use diagnostic methods that limit unnecessary demolition before any pipe is opened. |
| Drain Cleaning and Clog Removal | kitchen and bathroom drain clearing, main line blockages, hydro jetting for heavy buildup | Slow drains, standing water, or recurring backups anywhere in the home | Recurring clogs in the same drain often point to a deeper line issue worth investigating while we are already there. |
| Toilet Repair and Installation | running toilet repair, flapper and fill valve replacement, full toilet replacement and rough-in | Toilets that run constantly, flush weakly, rock at the base, or need full replacement | A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons a day, so early repair keeps utility bills in check. |
| Sump Pump Installation | sump pump sizing and installation, discharge line routing, system function testing | Homes with basements or crawl spaces in areas prone to water accumulation after heavy rain | Union County's clay soils shed water slowly. A correctly sized pump with a well-routed discharge line makes a real difference after a significant storm. |
| Water Softener Installation | supply line connection, bypass valve installation, drain line for regeneration cycle | Homes with scale buildup in fixtures, shortened appliance life, or hard water complaints | Water hardness in the Union County area is enough of a concern that softeners are a regular request, particularly in newer construction. |
| Slab Leak Detection and Repair | under-slab leak location, targeted slab access, pipe repair or reroute | Warm spots on the floor, water sounds with no fixture running, or unexplained pressure loss | Locating the leak precisely before opening the slab limits the area that needs to be cut and restored. |
| Well Pump Service | well pump diagnosis, pressure tank inspection, pump repair or replacement | Properties on private well water with pressure loss, air in the lines, or no water at all | Loss of pressure or intermittent flow on a well system often points to the pump, the pressure tank, or the line between them. |
| Water Heater Repair and ReplacementMost Popular | tank and tankless unit service, failed component diagnosis, full unit replacement and installation | No hot water, lukewarm output, or a unit making noise or leaking at the base | If repair cost approaches the price of a new unit, we walk you through both options before scheduling anything. |
| Emergency Plumbing | burst pipe response, major active leak control, same-day urgent callouts | Any situation where water is actively flowing where it should not be | We are available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM. Turn off the main shutoff if water is flowing freely and call right away. |
| Water Pressure and Shutoff Valve Repair | pressure reducing valve adjustment or replacement, shutoff valve replacement, whole-home pressure diagnostics | Low pressure at every fixture or a shutoff valve that will not close fully | Low pressure throughout the house, rather than at one fixture, usually points to a systemic cause we can trace on-site. |
Every plumbing situation is a little different, so call us at (980) 364-2879 and we will talk through what you are seeing, what the job involves, and what it will cost before anything is scheduled.
(980) 364-2879