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title: "Plumbing & HVAC in Clive, IA"
description: "Plumbing & HVAC in Clive, IA. Sump pumps near Walnut Creek, water heaters, leak repair, furnace and AC service. 24/7 emergencies: (515) 494-5483."
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# Plumbing & HVAC in Clive, IA

Clive stretches from older east-side neighborhoods near Windsor Heights to newer homes on the Dallas County side, with the Greenbelt and Walnut Creek winding through the middle. That mix means one call is a walkout basement taking on water near the creek and the next is an upstairs bedroom that won't cool down in July.

**Des Moines Plumbing & HVAC** · (515) 494-5483 (24/7 emergency; standard hours Mon–Sat 7am–7pm) · Polk County & Central Iowa

## Why Clive homeowners call us

- Walkout and daylight basements along the Greenbelt lean hard on one sump pump. We replace tired pumps, fix check valves and add battery backups before the spring rains test them.
- A leaking water heater in a finished lower level ruins carpet and drywall fast. We install drain pans, leak sensors and automatic shut-off valves along with the tank.
- Two-story homes often run hot upstairs in summer. We check ductwork, returns and balancing before recommending a bigger AC.
- Homes on both the Polk and Dallas County sides of Clive get the same mobile service and an upfront written quote before any work starts.

## Plumbing & HVAC in Clive: what we see

Clive packs a lot of different houses into a small city. The east side, closer to Windsor Heights, has the older homes. Neighborhoods get newer as you head west, and the newest sit on the Dallas County side. The Greenbelt and Walnut Creek run right through the middle, and that creek shapes a lot of the plumbing calls we get here.

### Walnut Creek, walkouts and sump pumps

The Greenbelt is a big reason people choose Clive. The tradeoff is low ground and a high water table after heavy spring rain. Walkout and daylight basements near the creek depend on their sump pumps, and we regularly find pumps that have been short-cycling for years, check valves that stopped checking, and discharge lines that freeze solid in a January cold snap and send water back to the pit. If the pit is already overflowing, call our [emergency line](https://des-moines-plumbing-hvac.b-daniels.workers.dev/services/emergency/).

### Finished lower levels and water heaters

A lot of Clive basements are finished living space, and the water heater often sits in a closet right next to the carpet. When an aging tank starts to weep, the damage spreads before anyone notices. We replace the tank, add a drain pan, and can install leak sensors with an automatic shut-off valve. Our [leak repair](https://des-moines-plumbing-hvac.b-daniels.workers.dev/services/leak-repair/) page covers how we track down slow leaks you can't see yet.

### Hot upstairs bedrooms

A common Clive complaint is a cool main floor and an upstairs that bakes in July. Often the AC isn't too small. The ducts and returns just can't move enough air upstairs. We check airflow first, then put repair or replacement options in writing. See [AC repair](https://des-moines-plumbing-hvac.b-daniels.workers.dev/services/ac-repair/).

Call (515) 494-5483. We come to you anywhere in 50325, and emergency calls are answered 24/7.

## Neighborhoods we serve in Clive

Clive Greenbelt and Walnut Creek corridor · Older east-side neighborhoods near Windsor Heights · 86th Street corridor · Lions Park and Wildwood Drive area · Hickman Road area along the Urbandale border · University Avenue area along the West Des Moines border · Newer homes on the Dallas County side

ZIP codes: 50325