A & R Plumbing has been the go-to plumber for Sun Prairie, WI homeowners and businesses since 2002. Whether you have a slow drain that needs clearing today or a burst pipe that needs fixing right now, we pick up the phone and get there fast. Same-day appointments are available, and we take emergency calls around the clock. Good workmanship. Good pricing. Good plumbers. Call (608) 941-9789 for a quote.
We've handled everything from a dripping faucet to a full repipe, and we bring the same care to every job in between. Drain cleaning, leak repair, water heaters, toilets, faucets, fixtures, sewer lines, garbage disposals, water pressure issues, shutoff valves, and full repiping projects are all part of what we do every day. Homeowners, landlords, property managers, and business owners all call us when something goes wrong, and we show up ready to work.
Every job we take on is code-compliant plumbing on every job, because cutting corners today means callbacks tomorrow and we do not do callbacks. Whether you need a single fixture swapped out or a full plumbing overhaul, we treat your property with respect and leave it better than we found it. We'll make your plumbing sound again.
A slow drain is an early warning. A fully blocked drain is a problem that backs up into your home or business and makes a mess. We clear slow drains, clogged sinks, clogged shower and bathtub drains, and main line clogs using drain snake service for everyday blockages and hydro jet drain cleaning for stubborn buildup that snaking alone will not touch.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of the pipe clean, which is especially useful in older homes and rental properties where grease, scale, and debris have built up over years. We also handle commercial drain cleaning for restaurants, offices, and multi-unit buildings where a blocked drain costs real money every hour it sits unresolved.
Plumbing problems don't wait, and neither do we, especially when a hidden leak is quietly soaking into a wall or floor. We locate and repair pipe leaks, water line leaks, and sewer backups, including leaks that are not visible from the surface. Hidden leak detection is one of the more valuable services we offer, because the water damage that builds up behind a wall can far outpace the cost of the repair itself.
We handle water line repair and replacement, burst pipe emergencies, and all the supporting work that goes with it: water shutoff valve repair and replacement, pressure reducing valve service, and low water pressure repair. We stand behind every pipe and fixture we touch, which means the fix holds and you are not calling us back for the same problem twice. We'll find it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Getting your plumbing problem handled starts with a quick call, and that is especially true when you wake up to no hot water. A cold shower or a water heater that is leaking onto the floor is not something you want to sit on. We diagnose and repair tank and tankless water heaters, replace units that have reached the end of their service life, and perform water heater flush service to extend the life of a unit that is still working but running less efficiently than it should.
When a water heater is leaking, making strange noises, or simply not keeping up with demand, we will tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the smarter investment. We install commercial water heaters as well, so businesses and multi-unit properties are covered. Domestic hot water for your showers, sinks, dishwasher, and laundry is what we focus on, and we keep it flowing.
Some homes need a full repipe. Others just need one faucet fixed. Either way, we handle it the same way: show up on time, do the work right, and leave the space clean. Toilet repair and replacement covers running toilets, leaky toilets, and clogged toilets that a plunger cannot clear. Faucet repair and installation covers dripping faucets, kitchen faucet installation, bathroom faucet replacement, and new sink installation for kitchens and baths.
We also repair and replace garbage disposals, which tend to fail at the worst possible moments, and we service outdoor faucets and hose bibs. A frost-free hose bib installation is a smart upgrade for any Wisconsin home, cutting the risk of a frozen outdoor line when temperatures drop hard. We make the repair and leave it tidy.
The sewer line running from your home to the municipal connection handles everything that goes down every drain and toilet in the house. When it backs up, the whole plumbing system backs up with it. We handle sewer line repair and replacement, sewer line inspection, sewer backup repair, and main sewer line cleaning. Tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer line failure in established neighborhoods, and we remove roots and restore flow.
Where the situation calls for it, we use trenchless sewer repair methods that minimize disruption to your yard and landscaping. The goal is the plumbing done right the first time, with a repair that holds for years rather than a temporary fix that brings you back to the same problem next season.
There is a point where repeated spot repairs on aging pipe stop making financial sense. When the same section of pipe is failing over and over, or when a home-wide inspection reveals corroded, galvanized, or otherwise compromised piping throughout the house, a full repipe is the right answer. We perform whole house repipes in copper and PEX, both of which are proven materials that meet code and hold up for decades.
PEX repiping is a popular choice in existing homes because it is flexible, durable, and easier to route through finished walls. Copper repiping remains the standard in many applications and carries a long service life when installed correctly. We walk you through the options and the costs before any work begins. Let us handle the plumbing and the permits.
Wisconsin winters are serious, and the Dane County water table rises hard every spring. The combination of deep cold and seasonal snowmelt makes a handful of plumbing services especially important for homes and properties in this area.
Sub-freezing temperatures are not unusual in Sun Prairie, and any pipe that runs through an unheated space, an exterior wall, or an uninsulated crawl space is at risk when the cold sets in hard. A frozen pipe can burst without warning, sending water into walls, floors, and finished spaces in a hurry. When that happens, the first step is shutting off the water supply and calling us. We respond to pipe burst emergencies as quickly as we can get there, assess the damage, and make the repair. The faster a burst pipe is addressed, the less secondary damage follows.
Spring thaw in Dane County moves a lot of water, and basements in this area bear the brunt of it. A sump pump is the last line of defense against water intrusion when the ground is saturated and the water table is high. We install, repair, and replace sump pumps for homes and properties throughout the area. If your existing pump is running constantly, cycling oddly, or simply old enough that failure is a real risk, it is worth having us take a look before the next thaw season arrives.
The best frozen pipe repair is the one you never need. Before temperatures drop, we insulate exposed pipes in basements, garages, and crawl spaces and winterize outdoor lines and hose bibs so they are not carrying standing water into a hard freeze. Older Sun Prairie homes in particular often have exposed plumbing that was never insulated when the house was built. A winterization visit is a straightforward, affordable way to reduce the risk of a burst pipe emergency in January.
Cost is a fair question and we answer it directly. Call us, describe the problem, and we will give you a quote before any work begins. No surprise charges after the job is done, no vague estimates that balloon when we show up. We keep you posted from the first call until the water's flowing again.
Same-day appointments are available for most plumbing work, and we take emergency calls after hours, on weekends, and whenever a plumbing problem decides to happen at an inconvenient time. Landlords, rental property owners, and property managers know that a plumbing problem in an occupied unit needs fast attention, and we treat those calls with the same urgency as a homeowner emergency. Commercial accounts are welcome. Schedule it. We fix it. You're flowing.
We've handled everything from a dripping faucet to a full repipe, and we have been doing it in this community since 2002. That is over two decades of showing up for Sun Prairie homeowners, landlords, and businesses, learning the neighborhoods, and building a reputation one job at a time. We are locally owned and personally accountable, which means a real local person who knows this area answers when you call.
Work performed by licensed plumbers is the standard on every job we take on, from a toilet swap to a whole-house repipe. We serve Sun Prairie and the surrounding communities across Dane County, including Windsor, DeForest, Marshall, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, and Madison. If you are in the area and need a plumber, we are the team to call.
Yes, same-day appointments are available for most plumbing work. Call (608) 941-9789 early in the day and we will do our best to get a plumber to you before the end of the day. Emergency calls are taken around the clock, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
We take emergency calls every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. If a burst pipe, a major leak, or a water heater failure happens during those hours, call us and we will respond as quickly as we can get there. We treat urgent calls with the same standard of care as any scheduled job.
Yes, we are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Plumbing problems do not follow a Monday-through-Friday schedule, and neither do we. Weekend appointments are available for both scheduled work and urgent calls.
We give you a clear estimate before any work begins, and we do not add to the scope without talking to you first. If we open a wall or access a line and find something unexpected, we explain what we found and what it will cost before we proceed. There are no surprise charges at the end of the job.
A brief description of what you are seeing or experiencing is usually enough to get started. Tell us where the problem is, how long it has been happening, and whether anything has changed recently, like a new noise, a drop in water pressure, or a wet spot that appeared suddenly. The more detail you can share, the more useful the estimate we can give you over the phone.
The most common cost drivers are access difficulty, the age and condition of existing pipes, and scope changes discovered once work is underway. Older homes in the Sun Prairie area sometimes have pipe runs in tight spaces or materials that complicate a repair. We walk you through any changes before we proceed so you are never surprised.
We serve Sun Prairie and the surrounding Dane County communities, including DeForest, Windsor, Marshall, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, and Madison. Call us at (608) 941-9789 and let us know your location, and we will confirm whether a travel charge applies before you commit to anything.
It depends on the work. A faucet replacement or a toilet swap usually takes an hour or two. A water heater replacement or a main line clog can take a half day. A full repipe is a multi-day project. We will give you a realistic time estimate when we quote the job so you can plan around it.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Many homes in the Sun Prairie area were built decades ago, and aging galvanized, cast iron, or other older pipe materials are something we deal with on a routine basis. We assess what is there, explain your options, and recommend the repair or replacement approach that makes the most sense for the condition of the system.
A drain that clogs repeatedly usually has an underlying cause that a simple snaking does not address. It could be a buildup of grease or scale inside the pipe, a partial root intrusion, or a pipe that has collapsed or shifted over time. We can inspect the line and recommend a more permanent fix, whether that is hydro jetting, a pipe repair, or a section replacement.
Just call us at (608) 941-9789 and we will find a new time that works. We understand that schedules change, and rescheduling is straightforward. We ask that you give us as much notice as you can so we can fill the slot with another customer who needs service.
A & R Plumbing handles drain cleaning, leak repair, water heater service, sewer line work, repiping, frozen pipe emergencies, sump pump installation, and every other plumbing need that comes up for homes and businesses in Sun Prairie and across Dane County. Good workmanship. Good pricing. Good plumbers. Call (608) 941-9789 for a quote. Same-day and emergency appointments are available, so do not wait on a problem that is only going to get worse.
From a clogged drain to a burst pipe in January, we handle the full range of plumbing work that Sun Prairie homes and businesses need. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you decide what to do next. Call us at (608) 941-9789 and we will give you a straight quote before any work begins.
| Type of Job | What's Included | Typical Situations | Things to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sump Pump Installation |
| Dane County homes with basements that take on water during spring thaw or heavy rain | A pump that runs constantly or cycles oddly is worth inspecting before the next thaw season, not after |
| Sewer & Main Line Service |
| homes with slow drains throughout the house or a history of backups | Tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer line failure in established neighborhoods |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair |
| homes with noticeably weak flow or valves that no longer close fully | A failing shutoff valve is a liability; if yours will not close in an emergency, it is worth replacing before you need it |
| Garbage Disposal Service |
| homeowners with a disposal that has stopped working, jammed, or started leaking | Disposals tend to fail at the worst moments; we usually carry common replacement units on the truck |
| Leak Detection & Repair |
| homeowners who suspect a leak but cannot locate it | Water damage behind a wall builds fast; finding the leak early almost always costs less than waiting |
| Toilet Repair & Installation |
| homeowners and landlords dealing with a toilet that wastes water or will not clear | A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons a month; the fix is usually straightforward |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal |
| slow or fully blocked drains in homes, rentals, and commercial buildings | Hydro jetting scours the pipe wall clean and is the right call when snaking keeps the clog coming back |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement |
| anyone with no hot water, a leaking unit, or a heater that is not keeping up with demand | We tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the smarter investment for your situation |
| Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair |
| any Sun Prairie home that loses water or springs a leak during or after a hard freeze | The faster a burst pipe is addressed, the less secondary water damage follows; call us as soon as you shut off the supply |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation |
| anyone upgrading fixtures or dealing with a drip that will not stop | We handle supply line connections and shutoff valves as part of the install so the job is complete when we leave |
| Pipe Insulation & Winterization |
| homeowners who want to avoid a burst pipe emergency before winter sets in | Older Sun Prairie homes often have uninsulated pipe runs that were never addressed when the house was built |
| Emergency Plumbing |
| any plumbing situation that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment | We take emergency calls every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM and respond as quickly as we can get there |
How do I know if my water heater needs to be repaired or replaced?
Age is the first factor. A tank water heater that is more than ten to twelve years old and showing problems is usually a better candidate for replacement than repair. Signs that lean toward replacement include rusty or discolored water, a unit that leaks from the tank body, or one that simply cannot keep up with your household demand no matter how it is adjusted. A repair makes more sense when the unit is younger and the problem is a component like a heating element, a thermostat, or a pressure relief valve. We will give you an honest read on which direction makes financial sense before any work begins.
What causes drains to keep clogging even after they have been cleared?
A drain that clogs repeatedly usually has an underlying cause that a standard snaking does not fix. Inside the pipe, grease and soap scum build up on the walls over time, narrowing the opening until almost anything causes a blockage. In sewer and main lines, partial root intrusion or a pipe that has shifted or partially collapsed will keep causing backups until the structural problem is addressed. Hydro jetting clears the pipe wall rather than just punching a hole through the clog, which is why it tends to produce longer-lasting results than snaking alone on problem drains.
What is the difference between tank and tankless water heaters?
A tank water heater stores a set volume of hot water and keeps it ready around the clock. It is a proven, lower-cost option upfront and works well for most households. A tankless unit heats water on demand as it flows through the unit, which means you are not paying to keep a tank warm when no one is using hot water. Tankless units cost more to install but can lower energy use over time and eliminate the risk of a tank failure flooding your utility space. We install and service both types and can walk you through which fits your household size, usage pattern, and budget.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
We take same-day appointments for most plumbing work and emergency calls every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. When something goes wrong at an inconvenient time, we are reachable and we respond.
What are the signs of a sewer or main line problem?
The clearest sign is multiple drains backing up at the same time. When a clog is in a single fixture, only that fixture is affected. When the main line is blocked or damaged, slow drainage and backups show up throughout the house at once. Other signs include gurgling sounds from drains when water is running elsewhere in the home, sewage odors inside or around the foundation, and wet or unusually green patches in the yard over the sewer line path. Tree root intrusion is a common cause in established neighborhoods, and we handle root removal and line repair as part of our sewer service.
What should I do if a pipe bursts in my home?
The first step is to shut off the water supply to the house at the main shutoff valve. That stops the flow and limits how much water enters the building. Then call us. We respond to burst pipe emergencies as quickly as we can get there, assess the damage, and make the repair. The faster the pipe is fixed and the space is dried out, the less secondary damage you are dealing with afterward. If you are not sure where your main shutoff is, it is worth locating it now before you need it in a hurry.
How are hidden leaks found without tearing up the whole house?
We start with the symptoms: unexplained increases in your water bill, damp spots on walls or ceilings, the sound of running water when nothing is on, or low pressure with no obvious cause. From there we use a combination of pressure testing, visual inspection, and, where needed, listening equipment to narrow down the location before any opening up happens. The goal is to access the pipe at the point of failure rather than opening large sections of wall or floor. Once we find it, we repair it and test the system before we leave.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We give you a clear price before any work begins and do not add to the scope without talking to you first. What we quote is what you pay, and if something unexpected comes up we explain it before we proceed.
Is the plumbing work permitted and inspected to code?
Yes. We pull the permits required by the city or municipality for the work being done, and the job meets code on every project we take on. Permitted work protects you as the property owner because it creates a record of the repair and ensures the work was inspected to the standard required by local building codes. If you are selling the home or refinancing, unpermitted plumbing work can become a problem. We handle the permitting side so you do not have to.
What causes low water pressure throughout the house?
Low pressure that affects the whole house rather than a single fixture usually points to one of a few causes: a partially closed or failing shutoff valve, a pressure reducing valve that needs adjustment or replacement, mineral buildup inside older pipes that has narrowed the flow, or a leak somewhere in the supply line that is bleeding off pressure before it reaches the fixtures. We diagnose where the pressure is being lost and repair the component responsible. If aging pipes are the underlying cause, we will tell you what a repipe would involve and what it would cost.
Work Performed by Licensed Plumbers
Every job we take on, from a single fixture swap to a whole-house repipe, is handled by licensed plumbers who know the code and stand behind the work they do.
Do I need to be home when the plumber arrives?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the area where the work is happening, and in many cases we will have questions or need decisions made as the job progresses. If you are a landlord or property manager who cannot be on site, having a tenant or building contact present who can let us in and reach you by phone is usually enough. We will keep you informed at each step so decisions do not stall the work.
How do estimates and pricing work?
Call us, describe what you are seeing, and we give you a quote before any work begins. We do not add to the scope without talking to you first. If we open a wall or access a line and find something unexpected, we explain what we found and what it will cost before we proceed. There are no charges added at the end of the job that were not discussed beforehand. For larger projects like repiping or sewer line replacement, we walk you through the full scope and cost before a single pipe is touched.
When should I call a plumber instead of trying to fix it myself?
A plunger is a reasonable first try on a clogged toilet or a slow sink drain. Beyond that, most plumbing repairs are worth a call. Work that involves cutting into supply lines, replacing shutoff valves, repairing or replacing a water heater, clearing a main line, or anything inside a wall or under a slab carries real risk of making a manageable problem worse if the repair is not done correctly. Permitted work also requires a licensed plumber in most jurisdictions. If you are unsure, call us and describe what you are dealing with. We will tell you honestly whether it is something you can handle or whether you need us on site.
Every plumbing situation is a little different, so call us at (608) 941-9789 and we will give you a straight answer and a real quote for your specific job.
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