Plumbing for Kanawha City homes, from MacCorkle Avenue to the hillsides
Kanawha City stretches along MacCorkle Avenue on the south side of the Kanawha River and is home to CAMC Memorial Hospital and the University of Charleston. Developers began laying it out in the 1890s and it became part of Charleston in 1929, so the neighborhood mixes early-1900s houses near the river with mid-century ranches and newer builds farther out.
That range of ages means a wide range of plumbing. We'll find original cast-iron drains in one house and PEX in the house next door. Low, flat lots close to the river also tend to see more basement water and sewer backups after heavy rain than homes up on the hill.
Common Plumbing Issues in Kanawha City
- Basement water near the river. Flat lots on the river plain are prone to wet basements, which makes a working sump pump important.
- Aging cast-iron drains. Older homes may still have original cast-iron drain lines that rust and scale inside over time, slowing drains.
- Sewer backups in heavy rain. Low-lying fixtures, like basement floor drains, are the first to back up when the main line is overloaded or partly blocked.
- Water heater replacements. Many mid-century homes are on their second or third water heater, often tucked into a tight basement or utility closet.
Whatever the job, our licensed plumbers explain what they find, and you approve the price before any work begins. Our team also works nearby in Oakridge, Greenbrier, East End.