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🚨 Plumbing Emergency? We're On It.

Burst Pipe? No Hot Water? Flooding?

A licensed Golden Rule plumber can be at your Des Moines home today. Upfront pricing. No surprises. Trusted by 8,000+ neighbors.

⚡ Same-Day Plumbing Repair
Trip Charge: $72 Applied toward your repair · waived for Gold Club members
No Surprises UPFRONT PRICING
Speed Same-Day Most calls today
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✓ Live Dispatcher · ✓ Written Quote Before Work · ✓ Licensed W-2 Plumbers
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26+ YearsServing Des Moines
BBB A+Accredited
Licensed & InsuredLicense #2655
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We Repair Every Plumbing Emergency in Des Moines

If it leaks, drips, floods, backs up, or refuses to heat — we fix it. Tap your problem to call our dispatcher right now.

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Burst or Frozen Pipe Leak · flooding · pipe repair
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No Hot Water Water heater repair / replace
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Sump Pump Failure Basement flooding · backup
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Toilet Overflow Clog · running · won't flush
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Clogged Drain Sink · shower · main line
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Sewage Backup Main line · sewer cleanout
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Leak Detection Hidden leak · slab leak
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Faucet / Disposal Drips · grinding · jammed
How Fast We Can Get There

Live Dispatch. Real Plumbers. On The Way.

When you call, you talk to a real Des Moines dispatcher — not a robo-tree. Most urgent calls are out the door same-day.

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Same-Day Service

Most urgent calls in the metro are dispatched the day you book. We'll text you a 30-minute arrival window so you know exactly when help is coming.

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Open 7 Days a Week

Mon–Fri 7am–7pm. Sat & Sun 8am–4:30pm. After-hours emergency dispatch available — call to confirm availability for your situation.

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Fully Stocked Trucks

Our plumbers roll with the parts to fix it on the spot — water heaters, pumps, fittings, fixtures. One trip, one fix, most of the time.

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Stop The Damage While You Wait

Do These 4 Things Before The Plumber Arrives

If water is actively flowing, every minute counts. Here's what to do — and what NOT to do — until our truck pulls up.

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Shut Off the Water

Find your home's main water shutoff (usually basement, near the meter, or where the line enters the house). Turn it clockwise to close.

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Kill Power if Flooded

If water is near outlets, appliances, or the panel, flip the breaker for that area at the electrical panel. Do not stand in standing water.

3

Move Valuables

Shift rugs, electronics, important paperwork, and boxes off the floor. Use towels or buckets to slow the spread.

4

Photograph Everything

Take photos and video before cleanup. Insurance will want documentation of the damage and the source.

How It Works

Three Steps. No Surprises.

Call, get a written quote, get the fix. We don't start any work until you approve the price.

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Call or Book Online

A live Des Moines dispatcher takes your info, gives you the next available arrival window, and texts you a confirmation.

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Plumber Arrives & Diagnoses

A licensed Golden Rule plumber inspects the issue, then gives you a written, itemized price before any work begins.

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Approve · Fix · Done

You approve the quote, we fix it the same visit when possible, and we leave the area cleaner than we found it.

Why Des Moines Calls Golden Rule First

What You Get With Golden Rule vs. The Other Guys

Golden Rule

  • Live dispatcher — no robo-tree
  • Same-day service on most urgent calls
  • $72 trip charge applied toward repair
  • Written, itemized quote before work begins
  • Licensed W-2 plumbers (not subcontractors)
  • Background-checked, uniformed technicians
  • Trucks stocked for one-trip fixes
  • 26+ years in Des Moines, BBB A+ accredited
  • 8,000+ 5-star Des Moines reviews

The Other Guys

  • Phone tree, voicemail, callbacks tomorrow
  • "Earliest we can come is next week"
  • Trip charge AND a separate diagnostic fee
  • Verbal estimate, then surprise add-ons
  • Subcontracted "partner" plumbers
  • Strangers in your home with no background check
  • "Have to come back tomorrow with the part"
  • "We've been in business since…" claims
  • 3-star reviews and unanswered complaints
No-Surprise Promise

Written Quote Before Any Work. Period.

You'll never get hit with a surprise charge. Our plumber diagnoses the issue, gives you a written, itemized price, and waits for your "go." If you decide not to proceed, all you've paid is the $72 trip charge. That's it.

✓Upfront Pricing
✓Trip Charge Applied to Repair
✓Licensed & Insured
✓Clean Workmanship
From Your Neighbors

8,000+ Des Moines Homeowners Trust Golden Rule

Average rating: 4.9 ★ across Google & Facebook

★★★★★

"Pipe burst at 6:30 in the morning and water was everywhere. Called Golden Rule and a real person picked up right away. Plumber was at the door in under two hours, gave us a written price before he started, and had everything fixed by lunch. Total lifesaver."

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Sarah P.West Des Moines, IA
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"Sump pump quit during a thunderstorm. Two other companies told me Monday. Golden Rule had a tech out the same evening, replaced the pump, and tested it before he left. Honest pricing, no upsell, no nonsense. They've earned a customer for life."

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Dan T.Ankeny, IA
✓ Google
Questions?

Frequently Asked

Do you really offer same-day plumbing service?
Yes. Most urgent calls in the Des Moines metro are dispatched same-day. Call (515) 310-1425 and a live dispatcher will give you the next available arrival window and text you a confirmation.
How much does a service call cost?
There's a $72 trip charge to dispatch a licensed Golden Rule plumber. The trip charge is applied toward your repair if you choose to proceed. Gold Club members never pay a trip charge. Payment is due at the time of service.
Are you available after hours and on weekends?
We have technicians on call seven days a week. Weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday 8am–4:30pm. After-hours emergency dispatch is available — call (515) 310-1425 to confirm availability for your situation.
Will I get a price before any work starts?
Yes. After diagnosing the issue, the plumber will give you a written, itemized price. No work begins until you approve. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no high-pressure sales.
Are your plumbers licensed?
Every Golden Rule plumber is a licensed, W-2 technician — never a subcontractor. License #2655. All technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and drive marked Golden Rule trucks.
What should I do while I wait for the plumber?
If water is actively running, shut off the main water valve. If water is near outlets, kill power to that area at the breaker. Move valuables off the floor and photograph the damage for insurance. Our dispatcher can walk you through the steps when you call.
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
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904 NE Main Street, Grimes, IA 50111 · License #2655
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(515) 310-1425 · goldenrulephc.com
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$72 trip charge applied toward repair if you proceed. Gold Club members never pay a trip charge. Payment due at time of service. Same-day service subject to dispatcher availability.
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