Poor John's Plumbing has been serving Kansas City, MO homeowners for 35+ years. Licensed in MO, flat-rate pricing, and honest work you can count on.
Poor John's Plumbing has been serving Kansas City, MO homeowners since 1988 — over 35 years of plumbing the city we call home. We serve all of KCMO including the Northland, Midtown, Brookside, Waldo, Westport, and everything in between.
Kansas City, MO's plumbing landscape is shaped by its history. The city's older neighborhoods — Brookside, Waldo, Westport, Hyde Park, and the urban core — contain homes built in the early 1900s through mid-century, many with original cast iron drain lines, galvanized water supply pipes, and clay tile sewer laterals that are now 70-100 years old. These systems are reaching end of life and require experienced hands. The Northland — North Kansas City, Gladstone, Parkville, and newer developments north of the river — is newer construction but has its own challenges: expansive clay soils that shift water lines, and rapid growth that strains municipal infrastructure.
KCMO water comes from the Missouri River and is treated by the city's water system. It's moderately hard, which accelerates scale buildup inside water heaters, faucet cartridges, and supply lines over time. Homeowners with older fixtures often notice reduced flow and efficiency as mineral deposits accumulate. Annual water heater flushing and periodic faucet aerator cleaning helps extend fixture life significantly in this water environment.
Do you serve all of Kansas City, MO?
Yes — we serve all of KCMO including the Northland, Midtown, Brookside, Waldo, Westport, Hyde Park, Raytown, and surrounding areas. Both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro.
How much does a plumber cost in Kansas City, MO?
Poor John's uses flat-rate pricing posted online — no hourly rates. Common jobs range from $165 for a flapper replacement to $1,800–$1,950 for a water heater replacement. See our full prices page before you call.
Do you charge a service fee or trip charge in KCMO?
No. Poor John's does not charge a service fee, trip charge, or diagnostic fee to come to your home. You only pay for work performed.
How quickly can you get to Kansas City, MO?
We offer same-day service when our schedule allows. For urgent issues like no hot water or a major leak, call us directly and we'll get you on the schedule as fast as possible.
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, Kansas City, MO homeowners trust us — and we don't take that lightly.
Flat-rate pricing. No service charge. Licensed in MO.