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Licensed · Insured · Twenty-four years on the trade

Plumbing for the Homes that Already Lived a Hundred Years.

Vintage-home plumbing, fixture restoration, period-correct repipes, modern bathroom remodels for older homes, and 24/7 emergency response.

Emergency Service Leak DetectionDrain CleaningWater HeaterSewer Line
Plumbing Emergencies

Water Where It Shouldn't Be? Call Now.

Call and tell us what you see.
Burst pipes, sewer backups and dead water heaters get worse by the hour. Shut the water off at the main, then call.
  • Burst Pipe or Active Leak

    Shut the main valve first, then call. Every minute of running water is more to dry out.
  • Sewer Backup

    Wastewater coming back up a drain or toilet means a main-line clog. Stop running water in the house, then call.
  • No Hot Water

    Check the breaker or the pilot light first. If neither is the answer, call with the heater's age and type.

What We Do

Plumbing Repairs and Installations

Five services. The first three are where Copper is different from the average shop.

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No. 01 OF 05

Cast-Iron and Galvanized Repair

Older Cincinnati homes still run on cast iron and galvanized steel. We repair, splice, and replace selectively to extend the life of the system you have.

from $175

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No. 02 OF 05

Whole-Home Repipe

Replacing galvanized or polybutylene with PEX or copper. Done in phases to minimize disruption to the household. Permitted and inspected.

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No. 03 OF 05

Period Fixture Restoration

Refurbishing and re-finishing original clawfoot tubs, pedestal sinks, brass fixtures, and antique water closets. We replace internals while keeping the visible finish original.

from $295

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No. 04 OF 05

Bathroom Remodels for Older Homes

Full bathroom renovations in homes from the 1880s through the 1940s. We adapt modern code requirements to the existing structure without gutting the character.

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No. 05 OF 05

Standard Plumbing and Emergency

Drains, water heaters, fixture replacement, and 24/7 emergency response. Modern homes are part of our schedule too.

from $125

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Know Your Shutoffs

Don't know where your water shutoff is?

When a pipe bursts, the first minute matters. Here are the three shutoffs every homeowner should be able to find in the dark.

  1. Main Water Shutoff

    Usually at the meter near the street, or where the main line enters the home. One quarter-turn stops all water.
  2. Water Heater Shutoff

    A cold-water valve on top of the tank (or a flexible line into the tankless unit). Closes off heater supply without killing the rest of the home.
  3. Sink and Fixture Stops

    Small angle valves under each sink, behind each toilet, and behind the washer. Lets you isolate one fixture without losing whole-home water.

Septic Or Sewer?

We Work On Both.

We handle the line from your house to wherever it ends, whether your waste runs to a municipal main or a backyard tank.

Municipal Sewer

Sewer Line to the Main

Hydro-jetting, camera inspection, trenchless repair, and full sewer line replacement when the cast iron or clay finally gives up.
  • Camera inspection of main line
  • Hydro-jet root and grease clearing
  • Trenchless repair and pipe bursting
  • Cleanout install for future access
Septic System

Tank, Drain Field, and Lines

Septic-line clearing, riser installs, drain-field troubleshooting, and routine pump-out coordination with licensed septic haulers.
  • Septic line snaking and jetting
  • Riser and lid replacement
  • Drain-field flooding diagnosis
  • Pump-out coordination and access

How It Works

Four Simple Steps

What happens between your call and the last tool going back in the truck.

STAGE 01

Book Your Visit

Call us or schedule online. Describe the issue and we will get a plumber out to you.

STAGE 02

Inspect & Quote

We diagnose the problem on-site and walk you through your options and the price.

STAGE 03

Do the Repair

We do the work you approved and keep the floors and cabinets covered while we do it.

STAGE 04

Checked Before We Leave

We test the work and clean up before we go.

Service Area

Where We Work

We work in the towns listed here. If yours isn't on the list, call and ask.

Cincinnati Hyde Park Mount Adams Clifton Northside Oakley Mariemont Covington (KY)
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What Homeowners Say

Recent reviews from the older Cincinnati neighborhoods.

★ 5.0 198 Google Reviews

★ 5.0 Google Reviews
★★★★★

"1912 home with original cast-iron stack and a leak that two other shops told me required a full demo of the wall. Copper opened a single panel, repaired the spot, and the wall is back together in two days. Saved thousands and the period plaster."

P., Hyde Park

★★★★★

"Whole-home repipe in a 1923 four-square. Done in phases over three weeks so we never lost the kitchen for more than a day. Plumbing inspector said it was the cleanest re-pipe he had seen all year. Worth every dollar."

S., Clifton

★★★★★

"Restored the original 1908 clawfoot tub. They re-glazed the porcelain, replaced the internals, fixed the cold-side valve, and the tub looks museum-grade. Better than what a new one would have given us."

M., Mount Adams

★★★★★

"Burst pipe on a Sunday night in a 1925 home. Copper had a technician here in 80 minutes who actually knew how to fix the old system. Billed at the regular rate. No after-hours surcharge. Reliable, respectful, professional."

K., Mariemont

FAQ

Questions? We've Got Answers.

Everything you need to know before booking a plumber.

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REF.SHEET FAQ.SPEC / 05 ENTRIES
Q.01 / 05

What kind of homes do you specialize in?

A.01
Homes built before 1940 with original or partial original plumbing. We repair cast iron, replace galvanized, restore fixtures, and remodel bathrooms in homes that still have their character.
Q.02 / 05

Do you do modern homes too?

A.02
Yes. About half our work is on newer homes. The vintage specialty is what makes us different, but the everyday plumbing is part of what keeps us in business.
Q.03 / 05

Do you charge for after-hours calls?

A.03
No. The published rate applies every hour, every day. No overtime, no weekend, no holiday surcharges.
Q.04 / 05

Will you preserve the original fixtures?

A.04
Yes, whenever the original can be made safe and functional. We refurbish in-house. If the fixture cannot be saved, we will tell you and recommend a period-appropriate replacement.
Q.05 / 05

Are you licensed?

A.05
Yes. Ohio-licensed master plumber, fully bonded and insured. Member of the Cincinnati Preservation Association.
END / FAQ.SPEC
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