Emergency Plumbing and Leak Detection in Indianapolis
When Water Is Where It
Shouldn't Be, Call Us
A burst pipe, an active leak behind a wall, or water coming up through your floor — these situations can’t wait for a scheduled appointment. We offer same-day emergency plumbing and leak detection for residential and commercial customers across Southside Indianapolis during our business hours. Call (317) 517-9348 and we’ll get to you as fast as we can.
Plumbing Services We Handle Every Day
Water
Heaters
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Water
Quality
Softeners, whole-house filtration, and reverse osmosis systems for Central Indiana’s hard water.
General Plumbing Repairs
Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, fixture stops, main shut-offs, and everyday leaks — done right the first time.
Gas
Lines
Licensed gas line repair and installation for stoves, water heaters, dryers, and more.
Remodels
Bathroom & kitchen remodeling plumbing rough-ins, fixture upgrades & light remodels.
Sump
Pumps
Install, repair, and battery backup systems to keep basements and crawlspaces dry.
Commercial Plumbing
Licensed commercial work for small businesses and property managers across Marion and Johnson Counties.
Plumbing Inspections
Water
Heaters
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Water
Quality
Softeners, whole-house filtration, and reverse osmosis systems for Central Indiana’s hard water.
General Plumbing Repairs
Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, fixture stops, main shut-offs, and everyday leaks — done right the first time.
Gas
Lines
Licensed gas line repair and installation for stoves, water heaters, dryers, and more.
Remodels
Bathroom & kitchen remodeling plumbing rough-ins, fixture upgrades & light remodels.
Sump
Pumps
Install, repair, and battery backup systems to keep basements and crawlspaces dry.
Commercial Plumbing
Licensed commercial work for small businesses and property managers across Marion and Johnson Counties.
Plumbing Inspections
hOW CAN WE HELP?
Fast Response When Your Home Needs It
Plumbing emergencies don’t announce themselves in advance. A pipe bursts behind a wall, the ceiling starts dripping, or you come home to standing water in the basement. These situations cause damage by the hour, and the longer water sits, the worse it gets. The EPA estimates that 10% of homes have leaks severe enough to waste 90 gallons or more per day, and many of those leaks are hidden behind walls or under floors where you can’t see them.
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We’re based in Franklin Township, which puts us within 15 to 25 minutes of most Southside Indianapolis neighborhoods during business hours. When you call with an emergency, we prioritize getting to you the same day. We bring leak detection equipment, common repair materials, and the experience to assess the situation quickly — diagnose, stop the water, and fix the source.
Built on Workmanship, Not Hard Sells
Three Decades of Experience
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Repair-First, Always
If a repair will solve the problem, we'll tell you — even when a replacement would pay us more.
Reasonable Upfront Pricing
Clear options for your budget, no pressure, and free second opinions on quoted projects.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Every repair and install is backed by a workmanship guarantee that matters when it counts.
Signs You Have a Plumbing Emergency
Water Gushing From a Pipe, Fixture, or WallÂ
If water is actively spraying or flowing in a place it shouldn’t be, this is the most urgent situation. A supply line failure can release hundreds of gallons in a short period; the damage compounds with every minute.
- Immediate step: Shut off your main water supply valve before calling us. In most Indianapolis homes, it's near the water meter or where the main line enters the house.
Ceiling Dripping or Walls Showing Water Stains
Water stains or active dripping from your ceiling usually mean a pipe, fitting, or fixture above is leaking. If you see bulging drywall or paint, there’s likely water pooling behind it. Don’t poke through it yourself, as it can release a large volume of trapped water at once.Â
- Immediate step: Place a bucket under the drip, shut off water to the area if possible, and call us for a same-day assessment.
Water Rising From Floor or Foundation
- Immediate step: Keep people and belongings away from the area. Call us. We'll bring detection equipment to locate the source.
Unexplained Jump in Your Water BillÂ
If your water bill increases significantly without a change in usage, a hidden leak is the most likely cause. These leaks can run for weeks or months behind walls, under slabs, or in crawl spaces before they produce visible signs.Â
- Immediate step: Check your water meter while all fixtures are off. If the meter is still moving, you have an active leak. Call us for leak detection.
You Hear Water Running Behind Walls or Under FloorsÂ
If you can hear water flowing when every faucet, toilet, and appliance in the house is off, water is escaping somewhere in your system. This is often the first clue of a hidden pipe failure that hasn’t broken through a surface yet.Â
- Immediate step: Don't ignore it. Turn off the main water supply and call us. Finding the leak early can prevent a much larger problem.
Emergency and Leak Detection Services We Provide
Pipe Repair and Replacement
Burst pipes, cracked supply lines, failed connections, and corroded sections. We repair or replace the damaged section to stop the water and restore your system. If the pipe needs to be rerouted or replaced entirely, we'll explain why and quote the full scope before proceeding.
Leak Detection and Location
Not all leaks are visible. We use professional detection methods to locate leaks behind walls, under slabs, in crawl spaces, and within your supply and drain lines. Finding the exact location of a hidden leak means we can fix it with minimal disruption to your home.
Slab Leak Diagnosis and Repair
Slab leaks occur in the supply or drain lines running beneath your concrete foundation. Signs include warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water, and unexplained moisture. We locate the leak and determine whether a direct repair or a reroute is the better solution for your home.
Automatic Shut-Off Valve and Leak Detection System Installation
For homeowners who want proactive protection, we install automatic main water shut-off valves with built-in leak detection. These systems monitor your water flow and shut off the supply automatically if they detect a pipe failure or abnormal usage, protecting your home even when you're not there.
Why Fast Response Matters
Every Hour Matters for Water Damage
Water damage gets worse with time, not better. According to industry restoration standards, mold can begin developing within 24 to 48 hours of sustained moisture exposure. Drywall, insulation, flooring, and structural wood all absorb water quickly. The faster we stop the source, the less damage your home sustains.
Find the Leak Without Tearing Open Walls
Professional leak detection pinpoints where the problem is before we cut into anything. That means less disruption to your home and a faster, more targeted repair. Guessing wrong means unnecessary holes in your walls and wasted time.
We're Already Close to You
Our Franklin Township home base puts us within 10 to 25 minutes of most Southside Indianapolis neighborhoods during business hours. We prioritize emergency calls over routine appointments because we understand that active water damage can't sit in a queue.
Clear Thinking When You Need It Most
Emergencies are stressful, and that's when some companies push expensive solutions you don't need. We assess the situation calmly, explain what's happening in plain language, and give you options. If a targeted repair solves the problem, that's what we recommend, not a full repipe you don't need today.
What to Expect During an Emergency Call
When you call with an emergency, we treat it differently from a standard appointment. Here’s how the process works.
Step 1: Call Us and Describe What You See
Call (317) 517-9348 and tell us what's happening. We may walk you through shutting off your main water supply over the phone to stop active water flow before we arrive. This one step can prevent thousands of gallons of additional damage.
Step 2: We Arrive and Assess
We get to your home as quickly as our schedule allows during business hours (Monday–Friday 7 am–7 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 pm). We assess the situation, locate the source of the problem, and determine whether it's an active failure, a hidden leak, or a drain issue.
Step 3: Stop the Water and Fix the Source
Priority one is always stopping the water. Once the leak is controlled, we diagnose the underlying cause and quote the repair. If the repair is straightforward, we complete it on the same visit. If it requires a larger scope of work like repiping or a slab reroute, we'll schedule that as a follow-up and make sure your home is stable in the meantime. Financing is available through Wisetack for larger repair or replacement projects.
After Hours
If you call outside of business hours, leave a message. We return calls within 30 minutes of our next business window and can schedule a first-thing-in-the-morning visit. In the meantime, shut off your main water supply to prevent further damage.
Related Services
Repiping
If your emergency was caused by aging or deteriorating pipes, a whole-house repipe may be the long-term solution that prevents the next failure.
Sump Pump Services
Basement flooding is sometimes a sump pump failure, not a pipe burst. If your sump pump didn't keep up, we can repair or replace it.
Plumbing Inspections
After an emergency, a whole-house plumbing inspection can identify other vulnerabilities in your system before they become the next problem.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
If you want to work with an honest plumber who will execute the job with excellence, then you need to come to Parkhurst Family Plumbing! We had a major water leak and they got us in contact with a company that would help us with the insurance process while working quickly to help resolve the plumbing issues. We have had him install our kitchen sink four years ago, install a dish washer, install some toilets, replace the outside water spigot after it was leaking, reinstall the garbage disposal, fix the burst pipe (which required getting in the slab) and also fix a bad installation of a pipe in our bathroom by the home builders 20 years ago. He does an outstanding job and will be honest through the process. He’s also come out after hours and all times of the day and NOT charged an arm and a leg. Thanks, Larry! I should have left a review a long time ago — he can do it all!
February 9, 2026
I contacted Larry around 11am because the installers for our new stove said we needed to have a licensed plumber come out and change our stoves gas line. Larry came out later the same day and had everything fixed and even helped install our new stove for us. I highly recommend reaching out to him if you find yourself in need with your plumbing because he really saved my sanity by being here so fast and helping us.
October 15, 2025
Save thousands and use Parkhurst. The big dogs in town will rob you blind!! Apples to Apples quote proves that. One of the few honest business left in Indianapolis. I will 100% use them in the future.
February 25, 2026
We had a new experience in our home last night. We used the master tub, only to come downstairs and find an absurd amount of water coming from around the air vent in the kitchen ceiling! I immediately called Larry, and he was able to come over bright and early this morning to check the problem. Larry quickly found the issue: come to find out, we had a crack in the overflow catch! Larry was able to get it fixed and did a great patch in the wall, too! We’ve never had a plumbing issue before this, but if we ever do again, we definitely know who to call!
January 4, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS WATER: WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN IT?
Indianapolis tap water runs 12 to 25 grains per gallon — anything above 7 is considered hard, according to Citizens Energy Group. That mineral load is why water heaters, fixtures, and appliances wear out early across the Southside.
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25
GPG
Three systems, three different jobs.
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Water softener
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Whole-house filter
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Reverse osmosis
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Proudly Serving Indianapolis and the Southside
From our shop in Franklin Township, we cover the full south side of the city and into both Marion and Johnson Counties, about a thirty-mile radius across Central Indiana.
Cities We Serve
Not on the list? Call us — if you’re within our service radius, we’ll make it work.
Emergency Plumbing Questions
How fast can you get to me in an emergency?
During business hours, we prioritize emergency calls and can typically arrive within 30 to 60 minutes for Southside Indianapolis locations. Our Franklin Township home base puts us within 10 to 25 minutes of most neighborhoods we serve.
What should I do while I wait for the plumber?
Shut off your main water supply valve. This is the single most effective thing you can do to limit damage. If you don’t know where your shut-off valve is, we can help you locate it over the phone when you call.
Do you offer after-hours emergency service?
Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. If you call outside those hours, leave a message, and we’ll return your call within 30 minutes of our next business window. Shutting off your main water supply will protect your home until we can get there.
How much does emergency plumbing cost?
It depends on the type of repair. We provide a quote after assessing the situation, even during emergencies. Our standard diagnostic fee applies, and it’s waived if you proceed with the repair. No surprise charges.
Can you detect leaks behind walls and under slabs?
Yes. We use professional leak detection equipment to locate hidden leaks without unnecessary demolition. Slab leaks, in-wall supply line failures, and hidden drain issues can all be located and diagnosed before we determine the right repair approach.
Ready for an Honest Plumber?
We’re here when you need us — with clear options, reasonable pricing, and work we stand behind.
