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“Scott Rasmussen, owner of Right Way Plumbing saved our bacon/house!!! We were building a new house in Fruit Heights this year and our original plumber was not up to par. …”
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Salt Lake City's Licensed Plumber, Available Now

Right Way Plumbing is the plumber Salt Lake City residents call for everything from emergency pipe repairs and drain cleaning to water heater installs and fixture repair. If you're trying to find an affordable, reliable plumber in Salt Lake City without calling a dozen numbers or waiting days for a callback, Scott Rasmussen picks up the phone. That's the short answer. The longer answer is 140 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, 24/7 availability every day of the week, and a flat commitment to honest pricing on every call.

Salt Lake City's housing stock runs the full spectrum, from century-old Avenues bungalows with original supply lines to postwar neighborhoods with aging galvanized pipes and brand-new construction on the west side. A lot of homes were built well before modern plumbing codes, and that history shows up in service calls. Salt Lake City water is also genuinely hard, ranging from roughly 7.9 to over 33 grains per gallon depending on the source, which accelerates scale buildup in water heaters and shortens the life of fixtures faster than most homeowners expect. Right Way Plumbing serves Salt Lake City from its base in Davis County, and Scott knows what to look for in both older and newer homes across the valley.

What Salt Lake City Plumbing Actually Costs

No guessing, no invented ranges, just what drives the number on your bill.

The most common question we hear is some version of: 'How much will this cost?' Honestly, any plumber who quotes you a flat price without seeing the job is guessing, and that guess usually favors them, not you. What drives the cost of a plumbing call in Salt Lake City is the age of the home, how accessible the problem is, what parts are needed, and whether a permit is required. Salt Lake City Building Services issues permits for water heater replacements, fixture additions, and any alteration to existing plumbing, and that process includes three inspections: Underground/Slab, Rough-In, and Final. Factor that in before comparing quotes. What you won't get from Right Way Plumbing is a low estimate on the phone and a higher number on the invoice. Scott prices honestly from the diagnosis, explains what he found and what it'll take to fix it, and you decide from there. Call (801) 821-3149 and get a straight answer.
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SLC Services

Plumbing Services We Cover in Salt Lake City

From the Avenues to the west side, these are the calls we take every week.

Drain Cleaning

Slow drains and full blockages in Salt Lake City homes are a regular occurrence, especially in older homes with cast iron or clay lines. We clear the clog and tell you what caused it.

Water Heater Repair and Installation

SLC's hard water is rough on water heaters. Scale builds up fast, tanks fail early, and efficiency drops before the unit quits. We diagnose, repair, and install traditional and tankless units.

Leak Repair

A slow leak under a sink or behind a wall doesn't wait. Salt Lake City's expansive clay soil shifts seasonally, and that movement stresses supply lines. We find the source and stop it.

Water Softener Installation

With hardness levels that can exceed 33 grains per gallon, a water softener isn't a luxury in Salt Lake City. It's the most practical way to protect fixtures, water heaters, and supply lines.

Toilet and Fixture Work

Running toilets, failed flappers, wobbly bases, cracked tanks. We handle fixture installation and repair on any toilet or bathroom fixture, new or vintage.

Pipe Replacement

Homes in the Avenues and older Salt Lake City neighborhoods often have original galvanized or lead-joint supply lines. When it's time to replace the pipe, we do it without gutting the house.

Old Homes

Older Salt Lake City Homes Have Specific Plumbing Risks

A meaningful share of Salt Lake City's residential housing was built before 1940, and the Avenues neighborhood alone contains homes dating to the 1880s. That history creates a specific set of plumbing problems you won't find in newer builds. Galvanized steel pipes corrode from the inside out. You can't see it until flow drops significantly or a fitting finally gives. Original drain lines in homes this old were often clay or cast iron, and both are susceptible to root intrusion and joint failure over decades. Salt Lake City's clay-heavy soil compounds the problem: it swells when wet and contracts when dry, and that seasonal movement puts lateral stress on buried lines. We don't alarm homeowners unnecessarily. If a targeted repair handles the problem, that's what we recommend. We won't push a full pipe replacement when a section repair is the right call. But in a home built in 1920, it's worth knowing what you're working with before something fails unexpectedly.
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How Salt Lake City's Hard Water Affects Your Plumbing

This is what's actually happening inside your pipes and water heater.

  1. Scale builds in your water heater

    At hardness levels Salt Lake City regularly hits, calcium carbonate settles at the bottom of the tank. It insulates the heating element, forces the unit to work harder, and cuts years off the expected lifespan.

  2. Fixtures and aerators clog faster

    Mineral deposits restrict flow in faucet aerators, showerheads, and supply valves. What looks like a water pressure problem is often just scale buildup in a fitting that costs a few dollars to replace.

  3. Tankless units need more frequent flushing

    A tankless water heater is more efficient than a tank unit, but hard water requires annual descaling to keep the heat exchanger clear. Skip it and the unit fails early.

  4. A softener protects everything downstream

    Treating the water at entry reduces scale buildup across every fixture and appliance. In Salt Lake City's hard water environment, a water softener installation is one of the few plumbing upgrades that pays for itself.

How to Tell If Your Plumbing Problem Is a Real Emergency

Most people underreact to the ones that matter and overreact to the ones that don't.

  1. Stop the water first

    Any active leak you can't contain gets the main shut-off turned off immediately. Every Salt Lake City home has one. Know where it is before you need it.

  2. Classify the problem honestly

    Sewage backup, a burst pipe, no hot water in freezing temps, or a leak you can't stop are true emergencies. A slow drain or a running toilet is not, even though it's annoying. We handle both, 24/7.

  3. Call Right Way Plumbing

    We answer any hour. (801) 821-3149. No routing, no voicemail maze. Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you exactly what to do next.

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4.9140 verified Google reviews
Best experience with a plumber we have ever had. So polite and knowledgeable, came even before he was expected. Was super fast, and even hauled out the old dishwasher and garbage disposal for us so we didn’t have to worry about doing that ourselves! Highly highly recommend and I’m saving the contact info for any future plumbing needs! We are a lifelong customer now!
Justice WorksJustice WorksOct 2026 · Google
Scott with Right Way Plumbing was absolutely fantastic! He was at my house within an hour of my initial call, which was incredibly impressive! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. He quickly diagnosed the problem with our water heater and took care of everything in a timely manner. You can tell he really knows his stuff and takes pride in his work. It’s refreshing to find someone who provides such outstanding customer service. I highly recommend Scott and Right Way Plumbing!
Ty HarrisonTy HarrisonOct 2026 · Google
Scott with Right Way Plumbing is always my go to. He does exactly what he says, shows up on time and is incredibly knowledgeable. It is very clear how experienced Scott is and I have complete trust in recommending him to my clients .. both Buyers and Sellers. Scott is fair and honest and his first concern is aways to take care of his clients.
Shelly RussonShelly RussonOct 2026 · Google
Scott does fantastic plumbing work! He is fair with his pricing and honest. We have used him to check out water heaters, pipes, toilets, the works. We use him on many of the properties we manage. Great guy!
Brooklyn FitzgeraldBrooklyn FitzgeraldOct 2026 · Google
Scott and Right Way Plumbing are phenomenal. They always do a good job and have tons of experience. We run a property management company and use him on a lot of our homes. We recommend him every day of the week.
Joseph FitzgeraldJoseph FitzgeraldOct 2026 · Google
Scott was great! He worked on our tankless water heater and had it fixed in a little over an hour. Kept me informed the entire time and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend 😊
Kim ClineKim ClineOct 2026 · Google
Scott was timely, transparent, reasonably priced, and very clean. I highly recommend Right Way Plumbing!!
Maren HansenMaren HansenOct 2026 · Google
I am so grateful for my plumber of many years, Scott Rasmussen of Right Way Plumbing! Every experience has been exceptional and at a very reasonable & fair price! He is professional, very knowledgeable, punctual, honest & respectful of my home. Scott takes the time to explain everything clearly, completes the work efficiently, with great expertise & attention to detail. The quality of his workmanship is outstanding. It's wonderful to have a trusted plumber who takes such pride in his work and genuinely cares about doing the job right. If you are looking for a plumber who is honest, skilled, very knowledgeable with exceptional troubleshooting abilities that can resolve your issues, I highly recommend & completely trust Right Way Plumbing!
Susan FrigmSusan FrigmSep 2026 · Google
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Plumbing Permits in Salt Lake City: What Requires One

Salt Lake City Building Services requires permits for water heater replacements, new fixture installations, and most alterations to existing plumbing systems. That's not a formality. A permitted water heater replacement goes through three inspections, and an unpermitted install can create problems when you sell the home or file an insurance claim. Right Way Plumbing handles permitted work correctly. We don't cut corners to save a step, and we won't tell you a permit isn't required when it is. If you've had work done previously that should have been permitted and wasn't, that's worth knowing before it becomes your problem. Ask us about it on the call.
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The Salt Lake Valley Cities We Cover

Right Way Plumbing serves Salt Lake City and the surrounding communities. If you're not sure whether we come to you, call and ask.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find an affordable plumber in Salt Lake City without getting burned?
The cheapest quote on the phone usually isn't the cheapest job. Plumbers who low-ball estimates and adjust the number once they're inside your home are common in Salt Lake City. What actually predicts a fair price is transparency: does the plumber explain what they found, what it takes to fix it, and what it costs before starting work? Scott Rasmussen has built Right Way Plumbing's reputation in the Salt Lake valley on exactly that. Check the 140 Google reviews for specifics. Then call (801) 821-3149 and see how the conversation goes.
What's a typical call-out charge for a plumber in Salt Lake City?
Call-out fees vary widely across Salt Lake City plumbers, and some companies charge one even if the job is straightforward. What drives the total cost is the nature of the problem, access, parts required, and whether Salt Lake City Building Services requires a permit for the work. Every job is different. Contact Right Way Plumbing at (801) 821-3149 for an honest assessment of what your specific situation will involve.
Does Salt Lake City require a permit to replace a water heater?
Yes. Salt Lake City Building Services requires a permit for water heater replacements. The permitted process includes three inspections: Underground/Slab, Rough-In, and Final. Skipping the permit might save an hour on the front end, but it creates real problems when you sell the home or if an insurance claim involves the unit. Right Way Plumbing handles permitted water heater work correctly.
How does Salt Lake City's hard water affect how long a water heater lasts?
Salt Lake City's water hardness can exceed 33 grains per gallon, which is classified as very hard. That level of mineral content causes calcium carbonate to settle at the bottom of a tank water heater, reducing efficiency and accelerating wear on the heating element. A tank that might last its full expected lifespan in a soft-water market can fail noticeably earlier in Salt Lake City without regular maintenance. A water softener at the point of entry significantly extends the life of the water heater and every fixture downstream.
What should I do if I have a plumbing emergency in Salt Lake City on a weekend or holiday?
Call Right Way Plumbing at (801) 821-3149. We answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Before we arrive, shut off the main water supply to stop active flooding. Know where your shut-off is before you need it. Scott responds quickly. Call (801) 821-3149 and he'll tell you what to expect. We don't route emergency calls to an answering service.
Are the old pipes in Salt Lake City Avenues homes a problem worth addressing proactively?
Homes in the Avenues were built primarily between 1880 and 1930, and original galvanized supply lines in homes that old corrode from the inside, restricting flow and eventually failing. It's worth having older pipes assessed if you notice pressure drops, discolored water, or persistent leaks at fittings. That said, not every older home needs full repiping. If a targeted repair handles the problem, that's the right call. Contact Right Way Plumbing and we'll tell you what you're actually dealing with.
How does Salt Lake City's freeze depth affect exterior plumbing?
The frost line along the Wasatch Front is approximately 36 inches deep. Any outdoor supply line, irrigation stub, or hose bib supply that isn't buried below that depth or properly winterized is at real risk of freezing in a hard Utah winter. A frozen pipe that bursts inside a wall can cause significant damage before you notice it. We handle hose bib replacement and outdoor plumbing winterization across the Salt Lake City area.

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