Another year is coming to a close – and it has been amazing thanks to you, our wonderful customers.  Whether you have been loyal to us for years or decided to give us a try this year, I would like to personally thank you for your support. We are a local company with deep roots in Indianapolis and are proud to provide quality, honest plumbing services.

I would also like to thank our awesome staff for their hard work this year serving customers as well as participating in ongoing training. Their contributions are among the reasons for our consistent growth in metro Indianapolis. As a reward to our staff for their hard work, our office will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to allow our staff to rest and spend time with their families.  There will be no emergency services on these days.

As we embark on the next few weeks of holiday celebrations, please take a moment to know the location of the water shutoff valve in your home in case of a water emergency. If you need assistance locating your water shutoff valve, please call our office.

Again, thank you for choosing water’s boss to keep water in place in your home or business.

Happy holidays!

Lance Smith
Owner, L.D. Smith Plumbing

When buying a home, we often consider location, style, and yard size, but what about plumbing? The last thing any homeowner wants is to purchase a home and find out later that thousands of dollars in repairs are needed to fix plumbing issues. This is especially important when shopping for an older home. Having a licensed plumber inspect the home prior to purchase could help with decision-making if you are struggling between multiple choices and empower you in negotiations as you finalize an offer.

Lance Smith, owner of L.D. Smith Plumbing, explains more about the value of a plumbing inspection before signing on the dotted line to buy a new home.

Are you looking to buy a new home in Indianapolis? Request an appointment with L.D. Smith Plumbing to inspect plumbing in your potential new home

Most homeowners will experience a clogged drain. There's just no way around it. Some simple fixes could address the issue. Often a licensed plumber is needed for a permanent solution. Lance Smith, owner of L.D. Smith Plumbing, explained some of the reasons why drains get clogged during a recent visit to Life.Style.Live! He also detailed how plumbers attack the problem. Watch here.

Call us today to request an appointment to clear your main drain for $83. Guaranteed to work or it's free.

Do you hear gurgling sounds coming from your drain, or experience water moving slowly out of your shower or bathtub? These are signs of a drain issue that needs immediate attention. Lance Smith, owner of L.D. Smith Plumbing, visited Indy Now Live to discuss what the issue could be and how to fix it. Watch the video here.

For $83, our plumbing heroes will clear your main drain line to get water moving properly again – or it’s FREE. Request an appointment or call our team for more details - 317.927.7186

Winter is here. As temperatures dip, the greater the possibility for frozen pipes. Lance recently appeared on Life.Style.Live! to share tips to keep your home protected.

See Lance's entire interview here.

When outside temperatures hit below 20 degrees, pipes become vulnerable to freezing. Left unprotected, pipes can burst as they thaw and cause significant damage to your property such as flooding. Lance's tips are:

1. Insulate your pipes

Exposed pipes in basements, crawl spaces and attics are susceptible to freezing if there’s no heat source in those areas. Items to use are pipe insulation and to make sure that area has a heat source.  It’s also a good idea to check these pipes periodically to ensure pipes are still covered. 

2. Seal cracks

Seal cracks near pipes where there are openings to allow cold air can also reduce the possibility of freezing pipes. Most of these openings can be found near dryer vents and electrical wiring, and crawl space vents.  Caulk or insulation works to seal these openings, as well as expandable spray foam.

3. Let faucets drip

When freezing temperatures are expected, turn on your water faucet to a drip. Constantly keeping a small flow in the line will greatly reduce the chances of the line freezing.

4. IMPORTANT: Know the location of your water shutoff.

If pipes are frozen, you want to know the location of your main shutoff to turn the water off right away.  Also, I would recommend turning off the main shutoff when away from the home for long periods of time.

Winter in Indianapolis can be unpredictable. The experts at L.D. Smith Plumbing are available to solve everyday plumbing problems including frozen pipes. Request an appointment for your plumbing repair.

To all my loyal customers:

Ten years has come so fast.  I can’t believe it was just yesterday that I was in a tiny, one-car garage near Butler University, not knowing how I was going to make my mortgage payment the next month.  I started on this journey probably a little sooner than I should have but felt a change was needed in the industry and simply couldn’t wait any longer.

 Many of you have been with me from the beginning despite our small size and relatively unknown name in the Indianapolis area. From the very beginning, you trusted us with the large "dirty” jobs and remain loyal customers today.  For my newer customers, I am so grateful to you as well for giving us a chance, and I don’t think you will be disappointed that you did.  I look forward to still having you and thanking you 10 years from now.

 As this journey is only about halfway there in my overall vision, thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart, for choosing L.D. Smith Plumbing to handle your plumbing needs. Thank you for trusting us to provide quality service at a fair price without the gimmicks.  Your support has enabled both myself and my employees to achieve our goals and the company to continue to grow into a wonderful workplace.  Without you….NONE of this would be possible.

Sincerely,

Lance, owner of L.D. Smith Plumbing, explains how sewer and basement sump pumps work and a few reasons why they STOP working. Watch the video here. 

One of the most overlooked steps in protecting your home is turning off your main water shut-off valve. It’s important to turn off this valve any time you are on vacation or away from home for an extended period of time. This step could save you thousands of dollars in property damage if there’s an unexpected leak in supply lines. 

Here’s a great article from The Spruce about finding the location of your water shut-off valve. 

If you need further assistance in locating your water shut-off valve, please contact L.D. Smith Plumbing. As a subscriber to our Plumbing Protection Plan, our plumbers check the water main shut-off valve during annual maintenance checks.