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Active Plumbing has provided pipe & fixture services to Summerlin and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley since 1991. License #0047021. Fully insured.
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Pipe and fixture work in The Trails covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow testing, and new construction and ADU plumbing.
Pipe & Fixture Services in The TrailsPipe and fixture work in The Ridges covers whole-house repiping, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, and backflow testing on custom estates that operate at a different scale than a standard tract home.
Pipe & Fixture Services in The RidgesPipe and fixture work in Summerlin West covers fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow prevention, and new construction and ADU plumbing.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Summerlin WestPipe and fixture work in Sun City Summerlin covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing for accessibility upgrades, and backflow testing for irrigation systems.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Sun City SummerlinPipe and fixture work in Belvedere covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, and backflow prevention for the 78 single-family homes William Lyon Homes built here in 2000 and 2001.
Pipe & Fixture Services in BelvederePipe and fixture work in Capri at The Vistas covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow testing, and new construction and ADU plumbing.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Capri At The VistasPipe and fixture work in Mountain Trails covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, and remodel plumbing for a neighborhood built largely in the 1990s inside The Trails village.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Mountain TrailsPipe and fixture services in Summerlin North cover whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow testing, and new construction and ADU plumbing.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Summerlin NorthPipe and fixture work in Summerlin South covers whole-house repiping, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow prevention, and new construction and ADU plumbing.
Pipe & Fixture Services in Summerlin SouthPipe and fixture work in Talaverde covers whole-house repiping, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, and backflow testing.
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Plumbing for Summerlin, the 22,500-acre master-planned community against the Spring Mountains, from Sun City Summerlin homes built from 1989 to new Summerlin West builds.
Active Plumbing serves every Summerlin ZIP code, from 89128 and 89134 to 89138, 89144, 89145 and 89166, along Summerlin Parkway (State Route 613) between the CC 215 Beltway and US 95. The work changes with the village. In Sun City Summerlin, water heaters are often on a second or third replacement and original angle stops are past their life. In The Hills, Summerlin North and The Arbors, the questions are copper pinhole leaks and whether polybutylene is present. Santa Barbara in The Hills South, from about 1997, sits inside the Kitec window. In Summerlin South and Summerlin West, original water heaters reaching first replacement and builder fixtures are the usual calls. Custom estates in The Ridges get access arranged in advance. Because Summerlin North and Summerlin West are in the City of Las Vegas and Summerlin South is unincorporated Clark County, permits go to the building department for your address.
Pipe and fixture work in Summerlin covers whole-house repipes, fixture installation and repair, remodel plumbing, backflow testing, and new construction and ADU plumbing. What makes this work different here is the age spread across the villages: a Sun City Summerlin home from 1989 and a Summerlin West home from 2020 present entirely different pipe materials, permit jurisdictions and scope. Identifying what is behind the walls before quoting, and confirming whether the address falls under the City of Las Vegas or unincorporated Clark County, shapes every job from a simple fixture swap to a full repipe.
A whole-house repipe in Summerlin North or The Hills may involve copper that is now old enough for pinhole leaks on hot lines, while Santa Barbara in The Hills South, built around 1997, falls inside the Kitec window. The Ridges and Summerlin West are newer copper and PEX construction. Confirming the pipe material on site before any repipe conversation is the first step, because the material decides the scope, the routing and the written price.
Valley water runs about 280 parts per million, roughly 16 grains per gallon. That hardness deposits scale inside mixing valve cartridges, aerators and showerheads throughout Summerlin homes. Fixture repair here often means cleaning or replacing a cartridge clogged by mineral buildup rather than a failed seal alone. Homes without a softener or scale-reduction system tend to see this pattern repeat, so the repair visit is also a useful time to assess whether a treatment system would reduce the frequency.
Bathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing requires a permit, and in Summerlin the issuing department depends on the address. Summerlin North and Summerlin West fall under the City of Las Vegas building department, while Summerlin South is unincorporated Clark County. Filing with the wrong department delays rough-in inspection and can hold up the rest of a remodel. We confirm the jurisdiction for the address before pulling any permit so the inspection sequence stays on schedule.
Summerlin West is still building, and homeowners adding a casita or ADU there are tying into relatively new water service and sewer laterals. The questions are whether the existing service size can carry a second dwelling and whether the sewer lateral has capacity and grade. Caliche hardpan in the trench makes excavation slower and more expensive than in softer ground, and poorly compacted backfill can pull underground lines out of grade over time.
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Valley water at about 280 parts per million deposits scale on the test cocks and check valve seats inside backflow assemblies. When a certified tester arrives for the required annual test, a fouled test cock may not open cleanly, causing a failed result. The assembly then needs repair and a retest before certification can be left on site, adding time and cost to what owners expect to be a routine visit.
Adding a casita or ADU in Summerlin West or other newer villages requires trenching to tie into the existing sewer lateral and water service. Caliche hardpan is common across the valley and makes excavation slower and more expensive than in softer ground. Poorly compacted backfill after the trench is filled can also settle under the pipe over time and pull underground lines out of grade, creating low spots that trap waste.
Summerlin spans two jurisdictions. Filing a bathroom or kitchen remodel permit with the City of Las Vegas when the address is in unincorporated Clark County, or vice versa, means the application goes to the wrong counter. The error surfaces only when inspection is requested, stalling rough-in sign-off and holding up tile, cabinet and countertop work that cannot proceed until the plumbing inspection is passed.
Bathroom and kitchen remodels in Summerlin North and The Hills that open walls to the studs sometimes expose supply lines in worse condition than expected. Copper at this age can show pinhole corrosion on hot lines, and some homes in that era have polybutylene that was not previously identified. Discovering this mid-remodel changes the scope and the permit, so the written price needs to account for what may be found once walls are open.
Local Tips
If your Summerlin home was built between 1995 and 2007, ask a plumber to identify the fitting material at the water heater before scheduling any remodel rough-in. Kitec fittings restrict flow as they age and are worth confirming before walls close up again.
Schedule your annual backflow preventer test before the irrigation season starts. If scale has fouled a test cock or check valve over the winter, you want time to repair and retest before the watering season, not during it.
For a Summerlin South remodel, confirm your address is in unincorporated Clark County before the permit application is submitted. Filing with the City of Las Vegas by mistake delays the inspection sequence and can stall the rest of your renovation.
If you are adding an ADU or casita in Summerlin West, ask whether the existing water service size and sewer lateral grade can support a second dwelling before finalizing the design. Upsizing at the underground stage is far less costly than revisiting it after the slab is poured.
Hard water deposits scale inside mixing valve cartridges and aerators throughout Summerlin. After a fixture repair, clean or replace the aerator screen on nearby faucets at the same visit to restore full flow and extend the time before the next service call.
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The age-restricted Del Webb community of roughly 7,700 homes, developed from 1989 with its own community association, golf courses and recreation centers. It is the oldest part of Summerlin, so water heater replacement and worn angle stops are frequent work.
The second oldest village, an original early 1990s development on the eastern side around the golf corridors. Copper here is at pinhole-leak age, and polybutylene is worth checking for in homes of that era.
Home to Belvedere, 78 homes by William Lyon Homes built in 2000 and 2001 at Anasazi and Town Center Drive in 89144, and Cottonwood Terrace, Pulte townhomes completed in 2001 in 89145. Both fall inside the Kitec window.
Development began in 2000, with Capri in the early to mid 2000s and Talaverde, about 83 single-story homes by Woodside built in 2003 and 2004 in 89138. Supply material should be identified before any repipe decision.
The guard-gated luxury village from the early 2000s, with custom estates on elevated lots around Bear's Best. Work here is custom, and access is arranged in advance.
The newest part of Summerlin, built from the late 2010s against the Spring Mountains and still building. Copper and PEX homes here see original water heaters reaching first replacement and pressure regulators never adjusted since handover.
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Nevada State Contractors Board license #0047021, verifiable at nvcontractorsboard.com.
A family plumbing business serving the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin included, led by owner Edward Schmitt. Some owners are US military veterans.
Technicians arrive in 30 to 60 minutes anywhere in the valley, day or night, with common repair parts on the truck.
You see the price in writing before any work begins, and the company is insured with warranties on parts and labor.
What we offer in Summerlin
Whole-house repipe across the Las Vegas Valley. Failing polybutylene, Kitec, galvanized or worn copper supply lines replaced with PEX or copper to the local code.
Learn moreFixture installation and repair in the Las Vegas Valley. Faucets, toilets, shower valves, sinks, disposals and appliance hookups, fixed or replaced.
Learn moreBathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing in the Las Vegas Valley. Relocated drains and supplies, shower conversions, rough-in, inspection and finish work.
Learn moreBackflow testing, repair and installation in the Las Vegas Valley. Certified annual tests for irrigation, commercial and multifamily assemblies.
Learn moreNew construction and ADU plumbing across the Las Vegas Valley. Underground, rough-in and trim for new homes, casitas and accessory units, built to the local code.
Learn moreA 1980s home with gray polybutylene supply lines has had two fitting leaks in a year and the owner is done with spot repairs.
An older home near downtown has galvanized lines delivering rusty water and weak pressure at every tap.
A home inspection before a sale flagged Kitec at the water heater and the buyer wants it addressed.
Kitchen faucet dripping and crusted with scale - the cartridge is replaced, or a new faucet is installed with new supply lines if the body is worn.
Toilet running all night - the flapper and fill valve are replaced and the shutoff valve is swapped if it no longer closes.
Shower that swings between hot and cold - the mixing valve cartridge is cleaned of scale or replaced so it holds temperature again.
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We confirm the supply material, check pressure and leak history, and map how lines can be routed through the house.
You get a written price covering PEX or copper and wall openings, and we file the permit with the building department for your address.
New lines run from the main shutoff to each fixture, with water restored at the end of each working day where possible.
The new system is pressure tested and inspected before walls close, then fixtures are reconnected and checked.
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Real reviews from Summerlin-area customers we've served.
A slab cleanout was buried under a paver patio with no marker. They located it, set a traffic-rated lid, and mapped it. We were in Mountain Trails, Summerlin. The next clog will not require a treasure hunt.
Ike X.
Mountain Trails, Summerlin
Google review, August 2026
The courtyard fire pit gas key leaked at the valve body. A listed fire-feature valve and a sediment trap in the box. That call was from Mountain Trails. The pit lights and the key no longer smells.
Hana W.
Mountain Trails, Summerlin
Google review, October 2025
A bathroom fan was ducted into a wet wall and condensed into the stack. They rerouted the fan and sealed the plumbing chase. We were in Summerlin North. The stack is a stack again, not a dripper.
Gus V.
Summerlin North
Yelp review, April 2025
A whole-house repipe typically runs $4,000 to $15,000 in the Las Vegas Valley. That is a typical range, not a quote. Home size, fixture count, stories, routing and PEX versus copper all affect it, and Active Plumbing gives you a written price on site before work starts.
Yes. The permit goes through the building department for your address: the City of Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, or Clark County for unincorporated areas like Paradise, Spring Valley and Enterprise. An unpermitted repipe can cause trouble when you sell, and permitted work must be done by a licensed contractor.
Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board, and any license is verifiable at nvcontractorsboard.com. Active Plumbing holds license #0047021, has served the valley since 1991, and has a 4.9 Google rating with more than 880 reviews. Ask for the number and check it before you hire.
It depends on the pipe, not just the leak count. Polybutylene and corroded galvanized tend to fail throughout the house, so spot repairs keep coming. A single pinhole in otherwise sound copper is usually a repair. We identify the material and show you what we find.
Build era is a guide. Pre-1960s homes in the historic core often have galvanized steel, many 1970s to early 1990s homes have polybutylene, some late 1990s and 2000s homes have Kitec, copper spans the middle decades, and newer homes mostly have PEX. We always confirm on site.
Both are approved under the local plumbing code. PEX is flexible, needs fewer fittings and usually fewer wall openings, and costs less in labor. Copper is rigid and long proven, and some owners prefer it. We can price both so you can compare.
Most homes take a few days depending on size, layout and access. Water is off for part of each working day, and we restore it at the end of the day wherever the layout allows. Ask any contractor whether wall patching is included so quotes compare fairly.
Valley water is about 280 parts per million, roughly 16 grains per gallon, which is very hard. Scale builds in valves, fixtures and water heaters regardless of pipe material, so a softener or scale-reduction system is worth considering alongside a repipe.
The answer depends on what is failing. A single dripping faucet or running toilet is a fixture repair. Recurring leaks at multiple points, rust-colored water, or weak pressure throughout the house point to the supply lines themselves. Homes in the early Summerlin North villages and The Hills are at the age where copper develops pinhole leaks, and homes from 1995 to 2007 may have Kitec fittings that restrict flow before they visibly leak. We identify the material on site before recommending anything.
Yes. Valley water at about 280 parts per million deposits scale on test cocks and internal check valve seats inside backflow assemblies. A tester may find a test cock that no longer opens cleanly or a check valve that does not seat fully because of mineral buildup. The Southern Nevada Amendments require backflow assemblies to be tested by a certified tester at installation and at least annually after that, with certification left on site. Scale buildup is one reason assemblies fail a test and need repair before recertification.
Bathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing typically runs $800 to $3,500 in the Las Vegas Valley. That is a typical valley range, not a quote. Moving drains through a slab, replacing old piping discovered during a gut remodel, or adding fixtures pushes a job toward the upper end. A like-for-like layout with no drain relocation costs less. You get a written price before work starts.
Typical Las Vegas Valley ranges are $150 to $300 for slab leak detection and $500 to $3,000 for slab leak repair. These are typical valley ranges, not a quote. If detection finds multiple problem areas or the pipe material is the underlying issue, a whole-house repipe may be a better answer than repeated spot repairs. A whole-house repipe typically runs $4,000 to $15,000 in the Las Vegas Valley. You get a written price before work starts either way.
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Address:3580 Polaris Ave #17, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103Phone:(702) 438-3357Hours:Open 24/7Email:service@activeplumbinginc.comActive Plumbing is Las Vegas-based and open 24/7 for residential and commercial plumbing across Las Vegas Valley. We handle Emergency Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Services, Water Heater Services, Water Treatment, Gas Line Services, Pipe & Fixture Services and Sewage & Waste Services, with warranties on parts and labor.
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