Plumber in Knoxville, TN.
Hard Knox Plumbing is a Knoxville company — our shop is at 3414 Henson Rd C, and our trucks are in Bearden, Fountain City, Halls, Powell, Karns, and South Knoxville every single day. Water heaters, drains, water lines, fixtures, and filtration, all handled by our own licensed technicians.
No dispatcher, no franchise, no drive in from out of county. When you call, you reach a plumber who lives here — and for most Knoxville addresses we're on your street in under twenty minutes.
Plumbing in Knoxville
A Knoxville plumber who actually lives in Knoxville.
Knoxville's housing runs the full spread — 1920s bungalows in Old North and Fourth & Gill, mid-century ranches across Bearden and Fountain City, 1970s–90s subdivisions in West Hills, Halls, and Powell, and brand-new construction out toward Karns and Hardin Valley. Each era brings its own plumbing: galvanized and cast iron in the older stock, polybutylene in a surprising number of 80s and 90s homes, and PEX and copper in anything recent.
What every Knoxville home shares is the water. Our supply is limestone-fed and hard, so scale in water heaters, film on fixtures, and sediment in tank bottoms are the most common things we deal with citywide — regardless of how old the house is.
We work the whole city and the county around it: North Knoxville and Fountain City, West Knoxville along Kingston Pike, South Knoxville across the river, East Knoxville, and out to Halls, Powell, and Karns. If you have a Knoxville address, you're a short drive from our shop.
- Bearden, West Hills, Sequoyah Hills, and the Kingston Pike corridor
- Fountain City, Old North, Fourth & Gill, and North Knoxville
- Halls, Powell, and Karns in north and northwest Knox County
- South Knoxville, East Knoxville, and everything in between
Our home base. 3414 Henson Rd C sits just off I-640 and Western Avenue — central to every part of the city, which is why Knoxville is our fastest response area.
Common in Knoxville Homes
What we get called for in Knoxville.
Hard water and scale
Knoxville water is hard. Scale shortens water heater life and clogs fixtures — a softener or whole-home filtration system stops it at the source.
Aging supply lines
Galvanized steel in pre-1960s homes and polybutylene in many 80s–90s builds both fail with age. We repair what can be repaired and repipe what can't.
Old sewer and drain lines
Cast iron and clay drains in older neighborhoods crack, sag, and let roots in. Camera inspection tells us exactly what's going on before we quote anything.
Water heater replacements
The single most common Knoxville call. Same-day tank replacement, or a tankless upgrade if your home has the gas service for it.
What We Do Here
Full residential plumbing service in Knoxville.
The same licensed technicians, the same flat-rate pricing, the same warranty — on every job in the city and out to the edge of our 25-mile radius.
Tankless Water Heaters
Endless hot water, lower energy bills, and a 20+ year lifespan.
Standard Water Heaters
Repair or same-day replacement of traditional tank heaters, sized right.
Drain Repair & Clearing
Slow or clogged drains cleared fast — and fixed so they stay clear.
Water Line Repairs
Wet spots in the yard or a jumping water bill? We locate and fix the line.
Fixture Repair & Replacement
Faucets, toilets, sinks, and disposals repaired or upgraded cleanly.
Water Filtration Systems
Softer, cleaner water at every tap — and less scale in your pipes.
New Construction Plumbing
Full rough-in and trim-out for custom homes, additions, and remodels.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, no water, sewage backups — a real person answers 24/7.
Common Questions
Knoxville plumbing questions, answered.
Which parts of Knoxville do you serve?
All of it — North, South, East, and West Knoxville, plus Fountain City, Bearden, Halls, Powell, Karns, and the rest of Knox County. Our shop is at 3414 Henson Rd C, so every Knoxville address is well inside our 25-mile service radius.
How fast can you get to a Knoxville emergency?
Knoxville is our fastest response area. Our shop sits just off I-640 near Western Avenue, so most city addresses are a fifteen-to-twenty-minute drive. For a burst pipe, no water, or a sewage backup, call 865.765.8946 and we dispatch immediately — any hour, any day.
Is Knoxville water hard?
Yes. Knoxville's supply comes from limestone-influenced sources, so hardness is a fact of life here. It shows up as scale in water heaters, spotting on glass, and sediment in tanks. A whole-home softener or filtration system is the durable fix, and we test your water before recommending anything.
Do you pull permits for plumbing work in Knoxville?
Yes. We pull the required permits and coordinate inspections with the City of Knoxville or Knox County as the job requires — water heater replacements, repiping, gas piping, sewer work, and new construction all get done properly and on the record.
My Knoxville home has polybutylene or galvanized pipe. What should I do?
Both are common here and both fail with age. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside and chokes off water pressure; polybutylene becomes brittle and splits without warning. We'll inspect what you have, repair isolated problems, and give you a firm price for a full repipe if that's the right call — no pressure either way.
Are you actually based in Knoxville?
Yes. Hard Knox Plumbing was founded in Knoxville in 2023 by Danny Ferris and Jarrett Mohn, and our shop, our trucks, and our whole team are here. When you call, you're talking to a Knoxville company — not a call center or a franchise.
What Knoxville homeowners say.
“My cost was exactly what he told me over the phone. He was on time, cleaned up after the repair and was very courteous. Hard Knox Plumbing will always be my first call.”
“As I expected, my call was answered by someone who actually knew what my problem was. Danny was able to work me in today.”
“It was an amazing service. They were on time, on budget and great to work with. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, and a reasonable price.”
Getting To You
Knoxville isn't a service area for us. It's home.
Hard Knox Plumbing is locally owned by Danny Ferris and Jarrett Mohn and operates out of 3414 Henson Rd C, Knoxville, TN 37921. The whole city is our backyard — Bearden to Fountain City, Halls to South Knoxville — and it is where our trucks spend most of every day.
Call 865.765.8946 — a real person answers 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nearby
Other communities we serve.
Farragut, TN
Newer homes and custom construction west along Kingston Pike.
Plumber in Farragut →Hardin Valley, TN
New construction and fast growth in northwest Knox County.
Plumber in Hardin Valley →Oak Ridge, TN
Historic 1940s housing and modern builds northwest of the city.
Plumber in Oak Ridge →Knoxville emergency?
We answer 24/7, and we're already in town.
Burst pipe, sewage backup, or no water at your Knoxville home? Call now — a Hard Knox plumber picks up any hour of any day.