Plumbing

Plumbing Services in Toledo & Maumee, OH

Plumbing is your house's circulatory system, running unseen behind the walls and under the floorboards, carrying water to and fro. Whether it's a leaky pipe, a gas line leaking, a sump pump not working, a faucet that's dripping, a water heater not heating your water, a drain not draining, or a flooded basement, Alternative Plumbing Plus Inc. is your answer.
WE ARE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc. in Toledo, OH, can handle installation, repair, and maintenance for all of your residential and commercial plumbing needs. Whether you have an old home in need of service or a facility in need of plumbing upgrades, we have the experience and equipment to get the job done right.

Plumbing has become more of a specialty service with PEX piping being used in most homes and offices. You need a trusted plumbing contractor who is familiar with all types of equipment and systems. Alternative Plumbing uses the best products for your repair or installation service.

Our goal is not just to fix the problem; we aim to keep your maintenance costs down over time.
A plumber working in Maumee, OH

Water Services

WATER SERVICES IS OUR SPECIALTY!

Every company specializes in something. Alternative Plumbing Plus has been dominating the market in Water Service installations, replacements, and repairs since the early '50's when our founder Al Schuster first started installing and replacing them with a very primitive form of underground boring. Since then, Alternative Plumbing Plus has been on the cutting edge of technology regarding the installation of this vital utility.  
Typical Residential Water Service Connection — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.
We have the capabilities to bore them in with water systems, hydraulic push systems, air mole systems, pipe splitting systems, and by directional drilling. Each year Alternative Plumbing Plus is involved with 500-800 water main related emergency service calls. Since we are the areas' experts, not only have our customer's enjoyed our superb services, but other local plumbers have entrusted us to solve these problems for their clients as well.
Whether it's a short 20 foot residential 3/4" line replacement or it's a demanding 1000 foot bore underneath buildings, driveways, or parking lots pulling back 4" product, you'll be making the right choice to allow Alternative Plumbing Plus to handle your project.
Re-Pipes — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.

Repipes - Partial & Full

Plenty of problems within a home can lead to the need for new water lines. Problems that arise such as slab leaks, pinhole leaks, and low water pressure are all signs that water re-piping will need to be done. When that time comes around, you’re going to need the pros at Alternative Plumbing Plus.

Whole House Repipes - Full or Partial

New water lines can help improve the quality of water as well as the water pressure inside the home. You’ll be amazed at the difference, as showering will take on a whole new level of pleasure!
Galvanized water lines have a tendency to corrode over time. This often leads to a buildup of rust and debris within the water lines making them basically useless. Water lines are a critical part of any home and without working ones, they aren’t of any value.

If you suffer from leaky water lines or even low water pressure, it may be time to have those older pipes looked at. Our experts have years of experience in dealing with this problem.

Call us for an estimate to replace some or all of your water distribution system. Today most repipes are done using PEX, plastic water lines, that will not rust or corrode the way the old fashioned, once used galvanized water lines do. We come to your home and give you an estimate. 

New water lines will:
  • Rid your home of rusted and corroded pipes
  • Improve your water pressure
  • Improve the cleanliness of your water
  • Increase the value of your home
 
Call us today for an estimate!

Kitchen

Your Kitchen Is Your Command Center  

In generations past, time spent working together in the kitchen traditionally was the opportunity for mothers and daughters to talk about all things great and small. There was time to discuss everything from questions about life when the mother was growing up to the best way to finish the latest homework project. Times have changed and now the whole family can spend this quality time in the kitchen. If you feel like you never have enough time to connect with your children, this is a great way to make a little more time together.

Many parents have also noticed that the best time to get kids to talk about something that is on their minds is when there is some other activity going on. Wouldn't it be nice to set aside some time on a regular basis to allow this type of exchange to happen? Working together in the kitchen is an ideal setting for fostering such important moments together.

Kitchens are an important place in our homes! Call us to update your kitchen to make it an even nicer place to be!

FAUCET

We're experienced faucet repair plumbers. Were you aware that a leaky faucet can lose up to 2000 gallons of water annually? Leaky faucet repair is one of the most common kitchen repairs within a home. Leaks begin as faucets age and the seals begin to deteriorate. Whether you need a repair or a new installation, our dependable technicians will take care of whatever is needed.

SINKS

Prepping for spaghetti night. Bathing the baby. Watering the plants. It should come as no surprise that you spend more active time in the kitchen than any other room in the house. And from selecting a finish to starting the installation, there are plenty of things for you to consider when choosing your next kitchen sink & faucet. Rest assured, we can handle the installation for you.

GARBAGE DISPOSALS

The InSinkErator brand garbage disposals that we supply and install are the best-selling brand in the world. They have been making kitchens clean, hygienic and environmentally responsible for over 70 years. Garbage disposals make life easier and better.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Aren't What They Used To Be

Today's bathrooms feature a wide array of shower and tub options, including sophisticated showerheads, spa-like water jets, and faucet designs, along with many water-saving options.

Alternative Plumbing's plumbing specialists are masters of all tub and shower repair services:
  • Bathtub and shower repair and installation
  • Water pressure issues
  • Faucet repair and replacement
  • Showerhead repair and replacement
  • Leaky pipes and fixtures
  • Clogged drains
  • Shower and tub retrofitting
Lav Sinks & Faucets

Find a beautiful bathroom sink to complete your next project, whether you're just swapping out your sink or doing a complete remodel. Our experienced plumbers can handle the complete installation for you.
Bath Tubs & Showers

Choose from elegant tile looks with easy-care, the care advantage of solid surface, or smooth durable versatile acrylic inserts that are easy to maintain.
Toilets / Water Closets
  • Comfort Height
  • One-Piece
  • Two-Piece
  • Elongated
  • Compact-Elongated
  • Round-Front
  • Touchless
  • Water-Saving
  • Toilet Seats
  • Elongated
  • Round-Front
  • Bidet Seats
  • Quiet-Close
  • Nightlight

Hot Water Heaters

We Supply, Install and Repair Hot Water Heaters
If you require a new hot water heater or if you are experiencing any kind of hot water problems,
Alternative Plumbing can take care of it for you, residential or commercial, no matter what the problem is! We exclusively install Bradford White hot water tanks because we believe they're the best!
WHY CHOOSE BRADFORD WHITE?
PREMIUM PRODUCT - Bradford White water heaters are manufactured with high-quality materials and premium components, but you won’t have to pay a premium price. You’ll have a great water heater at a very competitive price when you choose Bradford White.
MADE IN AMERICA - Bradford White's manufacturing plant is in Middleville, MI. When you support Bradford White with your purchase decision, you’re helping to create more jobs for the American worker. We believe that’s something you can feel good about – getting a premium product for your home that’s made in America.
Bradford White Heaters — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.
PROVEN QUALITY - At Bradford White, they constantly examine, analyze, and improve every product they make in order to continually deliver the highest quality possible. This ongoing improvement means you’ll get a water heater that is built to take the daily rigors of operation and provide you with many years of reliable, trouble-free service. That’s why they say every one of their water heaters is “Built to be the Best.”
SIX YEAR WARRANTY - Is peace of mind important to you? Then you’ll appreciate how Bradford White stands behind their products by giving you a standard six-year limited warranty on both tank and parts. We know their water heaters are the best there are. That's why they provide you with this extra measure of protection.
OUR SERVICES:
  • New hot water heater installation
  • Leaking hot water
  • Not enough hot water
  • Hot water is too hot
  • Discolored water
  • Relocation of water heater
  • Removal of water heater
  • tankless water heater
Water Heater Mandate — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.
URGENT NOTICE!
New official regulations from The Department of Energy will drive up the cost of water heaters by at least 30%.

New Government Energy Efficiency Standards will force manufacturers of gas and electric water heaters to increase their efficiency by April 15th, 2015.

These changes will increase consumer prices significantly based on research/development costs, high-priced materials and installation due to the increased diameter of the units.
If your water heater is over ten years old, it's time to change it! Please do not wait; the newly manufactured units will cost much more after April 15th.

You can also choose to upgrade to a tankless water heater. You'll save money because it only heats the water when you open your faucet rather than constantly heating and storing heated water.

Call to be added to the list of people that will beat the April 15th deadline!
Tankless Water Heaters
Whether you stepped into your shower and were rudely awakened by ice-cold water, or you are tired of your utility bills climbing and are interested in a more efficient water heater, a tankless water heater may be exactly what you are looking for. Tankless water heaters only heat water when the faucet for hot water is turned on. They use on average about 30 to 50% less energy than tank water heaters. This saves you money on your utility bills that can add up fast.  

With a tankless water heater, there’s no more fighting with the family over who used all of the hot water and no more waiting to run your dishwasher or washing machine until after everyone has showered!
Tankless Water Heaters — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.
With endless hot water, family and home life become less stressful, especially when you save money over the long-term. If you opt to have a traditional tank water heater, there are some advantages here too. Tank water heaters have been the standard for decades and are less expensive than tankless models. 

Ask us for details on a tankless water heater today!

Traditional tank water heaters

less cost upfront, more costly over the long term

Tankless water heaters

more costly upfront, less costly over the long term

Backflow Preventers and Testing

Backflow Prevention Devices or RPZ's  

A Reduced Pressure Zone device...... also known as an RPZ or RPZ valve, is a type of backflow prevention device used to protect water supplies from contamination. RPZ's may also be known as reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices or reduced pressure zone assemblies.  

Alternative Plumbing is certified by the State of Ohio to install Backflow Preventers, perform the annual testing, and provide annual certifications that are required by the State of Ohio.
WHAT IS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER?
A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow.

In water supply systems, water is usually maintained at a significant pressure to enable water to flow from the tap, shower, etc. When pressure fails or is reduced, as may happen if a water main bursts, pipes freeze or there is an unexpectedly high demand on the water system, then such reduced pressure in the pipe may allow contaminated water from the ground, from storage or from other sources to be drawn up into the system.
WHO NEEDS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER?
Just about every property that isn’t residential housing needs backflow testing, for example:
  • Botanic gardens
  • Car and plant-washing facilities
  • Caravan parks
  • Clubhouses for sports
  • Daycare centers and kindergartens
  • Dry-cleaners and laundries
  • Hospitals and funeral parlors
  • Hotels
  • Medical and dental surgeries
  • Motels and unit complexes
  • Pest control and water-carrying vehicles
  • Restaurants
  • Schools
  • Shops
  • Vehicle-repair workshops
WHO NEEDS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER?
Just about every property that isn’t residential housing needs backflow testing, for example:
INSTALLATION, TESTING & RECERTIFICATION
Alternative Plumbing is backflow prevention accredited and is fully licensed plumbers. Simply call us, and we will book you in. Once we have done the backflow installation and testing, we will send the completed inspection report to the local authorities and give you a copy for your records.

The State of Ohio requires Backflow Prevention Devices to be tested and recertified annually. The backflow testing we provide ensures the device is operating correctly. If your device fails the testing, several problems may occur:
  • The device may not prevent contamination from entering the drinkable water supply.
  • There may be leaking and wastewater causing an excess water bill.
  • You may notice reduced water pressure supplying your property.

Frozen Lines

We Can Thaw Them and Repair Them

A frozen pipe generally occurs to plumbing that is not in a heated space when winter temperatures fall below freezing. When exposed to below freezing temps, the water turns into ice, and the pipe expands until it breaks a small slit into the copper or will shatter plastic. It does not matter what material your pipes are made of, be it copper, steel, or plastic, pipes are not designed to withstand the pressure of freezing water.

Pipes that freeze first are usually located near outside walls that are exposed to the colder temperatures than pipes located throughout the middle of the structure. Some examples include outdoor hose faucets, pool lines, outdoor and indoor sprinkler systems, and other supply lines located in attics, basements, crawl spaces, garages, etc. Pipes in attics, crawl spaces & unheated rooms are particularly susceptible to freezing.

Usually, a frozen pipe is not often obvious because it is behind walls or in a crawl space leading into the home, such as from an outside faucet. The flooding usually is caught much later after the damage has been done. An uncontrolled water leak from a broken pipe creates extensive flooding and water damage of carpeting, drywall, baseboards, and furniture.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY WATER LINES FREEZE?

The sooner the problem is recognized, the better the chance that damage will be minimized. If frozen pipes do occur, we can thaw them. We thaw the pipes safely using electric thawing machines (for metal pipes only) so that there is no damage to walls or ceilings from an open flame.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY WATER LINES FREEZE & BREAK?

If a water pipe bursts, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve (usually at the water meter or where the mainline enters the house); leave the faucet(s) open until repairs are completed; Call Alternative Plumbing, and we will send a qualified technician to fix the pipe.

WHERE ARE MY SHUTOFF VALVES?

There are two major shutoff valves - the first is generally located outside near the property line normally housed by a cylinder with a cap on it called the curb box. The other major valve is located in your home next to the water meter. Other valves may be near plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets. We can check those valves at your meter and replace it if necessary so they work when you need them to!

Many Ohio and Michigan residents go on vacation during the coldest months of the year. If there is an extended power failure or a furnace breakdown, a frozen pipe can appear very quickly. Without anyone at home, the water damage and clean up after the disaster can be quite extensive. If you are leaving your home during winter for an extended period and want to turn down your heat, ask us about winterizing your home. Winterizing your home will provide you the peace of mind of no unpleasant disasters upon your return. Please go to our Winterization page for more information.

It is ALWAYS best to get those lines thawed as soon as possible. Call us immediately before they split and cause thousands in damage!

Winterization

Keep Your Vacant Properties Safe
Why risk water lines freezing and bursting in vacant, unheated homes and buildings during Winter that all too often result in thousands of dollars of extensive water damage to walls, ceilings, floors, and contents while creating opportunities for dangerous mold growth. 

Keeping the heat on but turned down is often not enough to prevent freeze-ups either. If a home will be vacant over the winter, or maybe you're a snowbird going South for a few months, winterizing the home ensures the water lines will not freeze and burst. We offer standard and maximum winterization services that will protect a home or building. Call us today for details!
DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU...
Generally, when a pipe that feeds a certain fixture such as a shower, sink or toilet freezes, you will no longer be able to get water through that fixture. This would be the case if the pipe is frozen solid. When water freezes within a pipe, the volume of the water expands, causing the pipes to break at a weak point. This may not be noticed immediately. The pipes may thaw from the inside out with the pipe actually breaking only when the full water pressure is restored.

In times of tragedy such as frozen burst pipes and water damage, it is imperative to take action immediately. Whether you have a broken pipe in your kitchen sink or a large commercial property, quick action steps will help to reduce water damage and save your valuables. Our experienced team is always ready to make those critical repairs.

Inspections - Home Plumbing Inspections

Prior to buying a home, it pays to have its plumbing inspected by a reputable company. Home inspectors don't usually have in-depth knowledge about plumbing. Some plumbing issues can be extremely expensive to repair, so it pays to have a home's plumbing inspected by a reputable contractor.  

We regularly perform visible plumbing inspections for residential and commercial customers. You can count on our experience, knowledge, and expertise for a useful report that will alert you to potential problems. With a visible plumbing inspection, you can get the peace of mind you need before buying a home.

Before buying a home, it pays to have its plumbing inspected by a reputable company. Home inspectors don't usually have in-depth knowledge about plumbing. Some plumbing issues can be extremely expensive to repair, so it pays to have a home's plumbing inspected by a reputable contractor.  
Be Alerted to Problems Quickly

It pays to know just what you're getting when buying a home. Nothing is more frustrating than learning about a costly plumbing problem. After completing a visible plumbing inspection, we will generate a useful and informative report. The report will outline any potential issues that have been discovered. In some cases, possible repairs and replacements may be suggested. The report will give you a clear idea about whether you will be in for any major plumbing-related expenses after buying a house. This information will help you be a more informed buyer.

Contact us for a Visible Plumbing Inspection.

When purchasing a house, you shouldn't leave anything to chance. What appears to be normal to you can signal a major problem to a trained professional. We have been in business since 1929. We have the skill, knowledge, and experience that is needed to perform effective visible plumbing inspections. You can rely on us to perform these inspections promptly and thoroughly. If problems are found, we will be happy to develop solutions for you as well. If you're ready to get started, contact Alternative Plumbing Plus today!

Portable Restroom Rental

The Comfort Inn

For family-oriented events, this wheelchair accessible unit, although not ADA compliant, is an excellent choice because its spacious interior that accommodates parents who accompany children to the restroom. These units get rave reviews from parents who appreciate the extra room for tending to toddlers or changing diapers. 
 
ADA Compliant/Wheelchair Accessible

We offer ADA Compliant Wheelchair Accessible portable restrooms. In many situations, the wheelchair/ handicap accessible restrooms will meet the needs of your guests even better. The interior has enough space to turn 360, so wheelchairs have enough space to turn around within the unit.

The Standard

Whether it's a portable restroom for your backyard party, a deluxe unit for an extravagant wedding, a large scale special event or regatta, a sports field, or at a park for the Summer, we can handle it with ease, which means one less thing for you to worry about.

Portable Restroom Rental

( for a day - a week - a month - or a season)
Everybody jokes about it, nobody wants to deal with it and only one company takes care of your business (so to speak) like it was their own…and that’s us! 

It’s always a good idea to rent a portable restroom and maintain good sanitary conditions to make all your outdoor events a grand success. 

We can make sure that your portable restroom requirements are met with the right unit, at the right time at the right price. We’re just the right company and we’ll take care of the rest!

Portable Toilets are a great option for areas where a temporary restroom is needed including construction sites, farmer’s markets, concert venues, and many other outdoor locations. Constructed of heavy-duty polyethylene, portable restrooms are specially designed to withstand heavy use at public events. Regardless of how big or small of an outdoor event you’re looking to supply outdoor portable toilets, call us!
Great for families too!

For family-oriented events, the Wheelchair/Handicap Accessible portable restrooms are an excellent choice because their spacious interior accommodates parents who accompany children to the restroom.

These units are ideal for community gatherings such as fairs, festivals, regattas and parades; as these units get rave reviews from parents and caregivers who appreciate the extra room for tending to toddlers or changing diapers.

Hand Washing

This two-person hand washstand has two 30-fluid ounce soap dispensers, a 1,000-sheet paper towel capacity and 22 gallons of fresh water with visual water levels, allowing for 1408 pumps of water. The used water tank has a capacity of 24 gallons. It also has handy built-in lift handles for ease of movement to just the right location.
ADA Compliant Hand Washing

This ADA Compliant SaniStand is design certified to meet and exceed ADA requirements, making it easily accessible by all patrons. It's the most convenient way yet to keep hands clean... even when water is not available!

The SaniStand with Alcohol-Free Antiseptic Foam kills 99% of germs on hands, including E. coli and salmonella. The SaniStand Foam Dispenser with four dispensing units provides enough alcohol-free foam to sanitize the hands of over 5,300 individuals. Foam spreads to cover hands and kill germs, and there's no waste to discard. The foam push pad is ADA compliant requiring one hand and less than 5 lbs. of pressure to dispense. Large view window monitors sanitizer levels.  
ADA Compliant Hand Washing — Toledo, OH — Alternative Plumbing Plus, Inc.

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