Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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24/7 Local Plumbers
Plumbers in Columbus, OH
In business since 1993, now with a local office on West Goodale Boulevard. Our line is open 24/7 for homeowners in Columbus and across Central Ohio. Upfront pricing on every job.
- Serving homeowners 30+ years
- Local office on W. Goodale Blvd
- 4.7 stars · 5,669+ Google reviews across all locations
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Columbus
Our plumbers handle everything from a clogged drain to a full sewer line repair. Pick a service to see how we handle it in Columbus.
Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
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Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
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Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
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Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
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On West Goodale Boulevard
Our Columbus Office
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, close to Grandview Heights. From there, our plumbers cover the city’s older neighborhoods and the suburbs around them. We’ve been in business since 1993, and our phone line is open 24/7.
J. Blanton Plumbing, Columbus1387 W. Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Columbus Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities We Serve
Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
Local Knowledge
What Columbus Homes Need From a Plumber
The median home in Columbus was built in 1980, but the city’s older neighborhoods go back much further. About 1 in 4 homes were built before 1960, and about 1 in 8 before 1940. Add hard water and Central Ohio winters, and the same few problems keep showing up.
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Older Neighborhoods, Clay Sewer Lines
In older Columbus homes, the sewer line from the house to the street is usually clay pipe. Over time it cracks, and tree roots grow in through the joints. In Columbus, that line belongs to the homeowner, so the repair is yours to handle. Slow drains and gurgling are the early signs. A camera inspection shows what’s going on before you decide on a sewer repair.
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Heavy Rain and Basement Backups
When it rains hard, water gets into the sanitary sewer through cracked sewer lines and leaky joints. The pipes weren’t built to carry rainwater, so they fill up, and sewage can back up into basements. A backflow valve stops sewage from coming up through floor drains, and a sump pump with a battery backup keeps running when the power goes out.
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Hard Water and Your Water Heater
In 2025, Columbus water averaged between 98 and 125 milligrams per liter of hardness, depending on which treatment plant serves your neighborhood. Those minerals settle in your water heater as sediment, which makes it work harder and wear out sooner. Flushing and servicing your water heater helps, and a water filtration system can cut down on buildup.
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Central Ohio Freezes and Burst Pipes
Central Ohio winters swing between thaws and hard freezes. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and the line that feeds your outdoor spigot freeze first, and a split pipe often starts leaking once it thaws. Know where your main shut-off valve is, and call us 24/7 if a pipe bursts.
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Why Columbus Homeowners Choose J. Blanton
The most common complaint about plumbing companies is simple: you called a plumber and got a salesman. Here’s how we work instead.
Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Our plumber explains the problem in plain English first. When it’s a drain or sewer issue, we can run a camera down the line so you see what we see. Then you decide.
A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
We give you a flat-rate price before we touch anything. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
We Treat an Emergency Like One
Our phone line is open around the clock, including weekends and holidays. When water is coming into your basement, we work to get a plumber to your home as soon as we can.
Meet J. Blanton
Big Enough to Get the Job Done, Small Enough to Care
We’ve grown a lot since 1993, but the way we work hasn’t changed. Here’s a closer look at who we are.
What Our Customers Say
Real Columbus Reviews
4.9 stars from 90+ Google reviews for our Columbus office.
★★★★★
“Super professional and quick, didn’t leave any mess behind which I really appreciated since I barely had time to be home for the appointment. Called J Blanton Plumbing for a clogged drain at my house in Hilliard and they had it cleared out faster than I expected, definitely calling them again next time something comes up.”
★★★★★
“Jarrod Grimm was verv professional and able to answer all our questions. The camera technology leaves all the guesswork out of what is going on in the drains. Great service. I would recommend J Blanton Plumbing”
★★★★★
“Called them out on a Saturday morning after our sump pump died and we were panicking about the basement flooding here in German Village, and J. Blanton Plumbing had someone out same-day to replace it. The tech was clean, careful with our floors, and explained everything before starting the work - couldn’t ask for better service.”
Common Questions
Plumbing Questions From Columbus Homeowners
It depends on the job.
It depends on the job. The main factors are what’s wrong, how hard it is to reach, the parts or materials needed and the age of your plumbing. An older home with clay sewer pipe can take more work to repair the right way. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.
Yes. We diagnose the problem first, explain what we found and give you a flat-rate price before we touch anything.
Yes. We diagnose the problem first, explain what we found and give you a flat-rate price before we touch anything. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays.
Call us any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Our Goodale Boulevard office keeps our plumbers close to Columbus, and we treat emergencies as a priority. Arrival times depend on the day, but we’ll get a plumber to you as soon as we can.
Moderately to hard. In 2025, Columbus water averaged between 98 and 125 milligrams per liter of hardness (roughly 6 to 7 grains per gallon), depending on which treatment plant serves your area.
Moderately to hard. In 2025, Columbus water averaged between 98 and 125 milligrams per liter of hardness (roughly 6 to 7 grains per gallon), depending on which treatment plant serves your area. That’s enough to leave scale on faucets and sediment in water heaters over time. Flushing your water heater helps, and a water filtration system can cut down on buildup.
In Columbus, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer line that runs from the house to the city sewer.
In Columbus, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer line that runs from the house to the city sewer. In older homes that line is often clay pipe, which can crack or fill with roots. A camera inspection shows its condition so you can fix small problems before they turn into a backup.
It can be. About 1 in 4 Columbus homes were built before 1960.
It can be. About 1 in 4 Columbus homes were built before 1960. Homes from those years often have clay sewer pipe, cast iron drains or galvanized water lines, and all of them wear out with age. Age alone doesn’t mean something is wrong. An inspection tells you where your system stands, so you can plan repairs instead of reacting to a leak.
Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and cracks.
Start with three things: a backflow valve on your sewer line, a sump pump with a battery backup, and a regular check of your sewer line for roots and cracks. For homes with repeat backups, an overhead sewer system lifts basement wastewater above the level where backups happen. We can look at your setup and tell you which option makes sense for your home.
Along with Columbus, our office serves Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more across Central Ohio.
Along with Columbus, our office serves Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more across Central Ohio. Our phone line is open 24/7 for all of them.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems in Columbus start small, like roots in an old clay sewer line or sediment building up in a water heater. The No Drip Club brings a plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so issues get caught early.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
Ready When You Are
Your Columbus Plumber, Day or Night
Small leaks and slow drains don’t fix themselves. Call us early, and we’ll keep a small problem from turning into a big one.