About Archie’s Plumbing

Archie's Plumbing offers Residential plumbing services, Commercial plumbing services, Drain cleaning services, Trenchless pipe bursting services, Slab leak repairs, Water heater installations and repairs, Drain cleaning, Camera inspections, Residential, Commercial, Trenchless Pipe Bursting, SIPP Lining, residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, New construction plumbing, Plumbing remodeling, Plumbing repairs, and Water heater and boiler installations and repairs in Billings, Laurel, MT Billings, MT Billings & Laurel, MT.

Call (406) 598-8820. Email api.contracting23@gmail.com. Contact us now to request a free estimate on your plumbing project.

How to judge plumbing work

Most plumbing emergencies are the visible end of a slow problem: a supply line that has been weeping behind drywall, a water heater whose anode rod gave up years ago, or a drain line that has been narrowing with scale. The value of a good plumber is largely in catching the slow version before it becomes the loud one.

Water pressure, pipe material and water chemistry interact more than most homeowners expect. Hard water shortens fixture life; pressure above roughly 80 psi stresses every joint in a house. Asking what a plumber measures — not just what they replace — is a fair way to judge one.

Common service intervals for household plumbing (general maintenance guidance, not a service promise)
Component	Typical service interval	Why it matters
Water heater flush	Annually	Sediment reduces efficiency and shortens tank life
Anode rod check	2–4 years	A spent rod moves corrosion to the tank itself
Supply hoses (washer)	Replace every 5 years	Burst hoses are a leading cause of water damage
Main shutoff exercise	Annually	A seized valve turns a small leak into a large one
Drain line inspection	As symptoms appear	Slow drains often precede a full blockage

What customers say

We had a plumbing emergency and needed help quickly. As a property management company, we usually have our go-to plumbers, but they were booked out, so I gave Archie’s a call. From the time I called to the time the job was completed was only about an hour and a half, and they were able to get everything working again! The staff and plumber were fantastic to work with. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they were professional, responsive, and efficient. We will definitely be using them again!
Amy Mullaney

We made an appointment, which was easy, they were quick and very helpful when they arrived. I cannot recommend Archie's high enough. They are great and I will be calling them the next time we need plumbing help.
Oliver Nordlund

Archies has been great to work with. They are a great example of why we do our best to support local family businesses. Calls are returned promptly and they are flexible with payment plans when needed. We will continue to recommend and use them in the future.
Anneva Uphaus

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By the Archie’s Plumbing team · Last updated 2026-09-01

Reference: US EPA WaterSense — household leaks