Home Services in Memphis

Most Memphis plumbers charge $130–$400 for standard jobs like leak repairs or drain cleaning. Emergency or after-hours calls typically add $75–$125. Water heater replacement runs $700–$1,800 depending on the unit.

Tennessee requires contractors to be licensed through the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors for projects exceeding $25,000. For smaller jobs, verify that pros carry general liability insurance. You can check licenses at tn.gov/commerce. Home improvement contractors in Memphis also need a Shelby County business license.

Schedule AC maintenance in early spring (March–April) before the humid summer hits. Memphis summers bring 90°F+ temps with high humidity, so HVAC systems work overtime. Fall is ideal for furnace and heat pump checks before winter.

Memphis sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, causing foundation movement. Heavy rains followed by dry spells create cycles that crack foundations. Most Memphis homes should have a foundation inspection every 3–5 years, especially older homes in Midtown and East Memphis.

Memphis's warm, humid climate makes it a high-risk area for subterranean termites. Get an annual termite inspection ($75–$150), maintain a preventive treatment plan ($200–$500/year), keep mulch and wood debris away from your foundation, and fix any moisture issues in crawl spaces. Most Tennessee home sales require a termite inspection letter.