Tulsa’s water comes mainly from lakes in northeast Oklahoma and is relatively soft compared with much of the state. Ice storms and hard freezes burst exposed pipes, and the Arkansas River and local creeks have a history of flooding, which affects low-lying properties.
Housing & construction
1920s–1940s homes in Maple Ridge, Brookside and other midtown neighborhoods, postwar ranches, and newer suburbs on slabs.
Plumbing services in Tulsa
Sewer Line Repair in Tulsa
Root-filled clay
Tulsa sewer line repair →
Pipe Repair in Tulsa
Freeze points
Tulsa pipe repair →Also common in Tulsa: drain cleaning, water heater repair.
What makes Tulsa plumbing different
Historic housing
1920s–40s homes have aging galvanized, cast iron and clay systems.
Mature tree roots
Roots invade older clay laterals.
Clay soils
Soil movement stresses slabs and pipes.
Ice storms
Exposed pipes burst during hard freezes.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Tulsa
- WinterInsulate exposed pipes before ice storms.
- Spring stormsHeavy rain tests laterals and drainage.
Plumbing emergency in Tulsa?
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
- Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
- For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Tulsa plumbing questions
Is Tulsa water hard?
Tulsa’s lake-sourced water is relatively soft compared with much of Oklahoma; check the city’s report.
Why do older Tulsa homes have sewer root problems?
Clay laterals under mature trees crack and fill with roots.
Do Tulsa pipes freeze?
Yes, during ice storms and hard freezes.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Tulsa, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Sand Springs, Sapulpa.
