Poor John's Plumbing has been serving Gladstone & North KC homeowners for 35+ years. Licensed in MO, flat-rate pricing, and honest work you can count on.
Gladstone and North Kansas City are practically our backyard — our office is in Parkville just minutes away. We serve Gladstone, North KC, and the surrounding areas including Pleasant Valley and Riverside.
Gladstone and North Kansas City are established northland communities with primarily mid-century housing stock. Homes in Gladstone were largely built in the 1950s through 1970s, which puts their plumbing systems squarely in the 50-70 year age range. Cast iron drain lines, older copper supply systems, and clay tile sewer laterals are common in this area. Many Gladstone homeowners are dealing with slow drains, occasional sewer backups, and aging water heaters that have never been replaced.
North Kansas City, adjacent to the Missouri River and the industrial corridor, contains a mix of older residential properties and converted structures. NKC residents share the same hard water profile as the rest of the northland metro. Gladstone's mature tree canopy — particularly in the older established neighborhoods near North Oak Trafficway — contributes to root intrusion in sewer lines, one of the most common calls we get from this area.
Do you serve both Gladstone and North Kansas City?
Yes — both communities are within our primary northland service area. Call (816) 455-5420.
What are the most common plumbing issues in Gladstone?
Aging cast iron drain lines, root intrusion in sewer laterals, and water heater replacement are most common. The 1950s-70s housing stock is hitting end-of-life on many plumbing systems.
Do you handle sewer camera inspection in Gladstone?
Yes. Camera inspection for $200 lets us see exactly what's causing sewer line problems before recommending a repair.
My Gladstone home has slow drains throughout — what does that mean?
Multiple slow drains simultaneously usually indicates a main sewer line issue rather than individual clogs. Could be root intrusion, a belly in the line, or buildup in the main lateral. A camera inspection is the best next step.
Clogged drains cleared fast with flat-rate pricing. Kitchen, bath, floor drains.
See Drain Cleaning →Tank and tankless repair or replacement. All brands, same-day service available.
See Water Heater Services →Camera inspection, root removal, trenchless repair. We find it and fix it right.
See Sewer Repair →Running toilets, clogs, full replacements. Flat-rate, no surprises.
See Toilet Services →Installation, repair, and replacement. Keep your basement dry year-round.
See Sump Pump Services →Dripping faucets, low pressure, full replacements. All brands and styles.
See Faucet Services →Main water line repair and replacement. Fast response, experienced crew.
See Water Service →Interior drain line repair and replacement. Camera inspection included.
See Internal Drain →We've been plumbing Kansas City since 1988 — long before most of our competitors existed. In that time we've built a reputation on one simple principle: be honest with customers, charge a fair price, and stand behind our work.
We post our prices online at poorjohns.com/prices so you know what you're paying before we show up. No hourly rates that balloon once we're in your home. No service charge just to pull in the driveway. Just flat-rate pricing and honest work.
With 391 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and a BBB A+ rating, Gladstone & North KC homeowners trust us — and we don't take that lightly.
Flat-rate pricing. No service charge. Licensed in MO.