OUR SERVICES

Water Heater Repair & Replacement

A water heater leaking at the tank cannot be repaired. A slow leak means it is time to replace within a few days, a fast leak means you need immediate water heater replacement services. Our water heater replacement service includes the new water heater unit, all hardware, supply lines, gas connector, installation by an experienced plumber, old water heater removal and haul away.

Tankless Water Heater Repair & Replacement

There are many tankless water heater manufacturers and models on the market. While the price of a tankless unit may not seem too expensive when just looking at the cost of the tankless unit, please be aware that they can be complex and costly to install because they often require alterations or modifications to gas lines, electrical and venting. Residential units are sized based on the number of bathrooms the tankless water heater needs to serve. As with any product, the larger the unit the more costly.

Garbage Disposal Repair and Replacement

It can be very annoying when your garbage disposal goes out, and it usually happens when guests are visiting! First Response Plumbing can repair and replace any brand of garbage disposal, keeping you (and your guests) happy. There are varities of Garbage Disposals based on capacity, usage, and components.

Drain Cleaning / Clogged Drains

First Response Plumbing provides residential and commercial sewer drain services including drain cleaning, unclogging, camera inspection, and pipe repair for kitchen drains, shower and sink drains, toilets and toilet drains, laundry drains, main lines, and outside area drains.

Toilet Repair & Replacement

While toilets often outlast most other plumbing fixtures in the home, they do fail and may need to be repaired or replaced. We know that a working toilet is essential to a happy home or office so we stock parts on our vans for common toilet brands and part replacements.

Common toilet calls we get include:

• Toilet runs continuously
• Water leaks from the floor when toilet is flushed
• Water level in toilet tank or toilet bowl is low or will not fill all the way
• Toilet is difficult to flush or will not flush at all

Sump Pump Replacement &

Basement Flood Prevention

Replacing or upgrading old sump pumps to prevent basement flooding is something every homeowner in the Indianapolis area should be aware of. After all, your finished basement is the real hang-out area in your home. You’ve spent literally thousands of dollars and countless hours in building your genuine Man Cave or family gathering place. The last thing you need is a tidal pool of groundwater or sewage back up ruining the fun. Central Indiana has experienced more than its fair share of flooding in the past 10 years and we've seen dozens of great basements damaged by faulty sump pumps.

Call First Response for a free inspection and analysis.

Shower Faucet Repair & Replacement

Need a new shower valve but don’t want the inconvenience or cost of drywall repair?



Our experienced plumbers will slowly cut a larger hole in the front of your tiled or fiberglass shower so we can access your plumbing and perform the installation from the front. A slightly larger size shower faceplate will be used to cover the additional opening.

Kitchen Faucet Repair & Replacement

The kitchen faucet is one of the most important plumbing devices in a home. That’s why First Response Plumbing specializes in faucet Installations all across Indianapolis because we know Indy likes to cook! 

The kitchen faucet is used for prepping meals, washing fresh vegetables, cleaning up messes, and so much more!  It’s important to have the proper kitchen faucet function, especially when you have a house full of guests.

Bathroom Faucet Repair & Replacement

If your faucet is in good condition overall, replacing internal cartridges, springs and o-rings may be all you need to stop it from leaking and get it working like new. We make same day repair possible because we stock sink and shower faucet parts in our vans for common brands we see installed in the areas we service. This includes manufacturer brands such as Moen, Delta, Price Pfister and Koehler.​

Water Softener Repair & Replacement

The water around here is anything but soft. We can help. Today's high-efficiency water softeners not only protect your expensive water-carrying appliances, they provide excellent tasting drinking water as well. Once we've installed a new water softener at your home, you'll immediately notice softer skin, more manageable hair, and no more calcium buildups around your faucets.

Shower Valve Replacement

Your shower has a lot of intricate parts that make everything work at the twist of a knob or pull of a handle. Sometimes those parts wear out before the style goes out. Simply replacing the valve behind the wall is the best way to go and First Response Plumbing has expertise in exactly this area.

Water Leak Detection & Repair Services

A water leak in the home is a serious plumbing matter that requires immediate attention by a licensed plumbing company. How soon the cause of the water leak is detected and corrected could be the difference between minor to significant home restoration damage and repairs. Some water leak symptoms are obvious and cannot be ignored, while more subtle leaks can be overlooked because homeowners are not aware of the signs that reveal an invisible water leak may be present.

Sewer Repair / Replacement

Having problems with the drains that run outside your house and carry waste water to either a septic or city sewer is one of the most costly repairs a homeowner has to make. We understand this, which is why we have invested in the best equipment. whether your drains need to a sewer scope with our high tech camera that can send you video footage of the inside of your drains, all the way to the Kubota excavator we use to dig up and repair/replace sewer systems.