Remodels
Bathrooms and kitchens, from a new sink and faucet to the whole room. In older homes we replace rusted metal pipe with new.
Plumbing repair, remodels and new construction in Springfield, Missouri.
A local, licensed and insured plumbing company for homes and businesses across the 417. When you call, our own office picks up.
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Calls go to our own office, not an answering service.
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One of our service vans, back doors open.
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Faucet work at a kitchen sink.
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Yankton Sothern, owner, at the pipe vise.
- Licensed and insuredHomes and businesses
- Since 2018Started by Yankton Sothern
- Repair, remodel, new buildsSmall fixes to big projects
- Backflow testingLicensed to test backflow preventers
Services
New construction, remodels and repairs, for homes and businesses. From the smallest service call to commercial bids.
Repairs
The everyday calls. We look at what's going on, explain your options and fix it.
- Leaking faucets, valves and supply lines
- Outside faucets, repaired or replaced
- Running or leaking toilets
- Clogged drains and garbage disposals
- Sewer lines and clean-outs
- Water main repairs
- Water heaters: upkeep, repair and replacement
- Low water pressure
- Shower valves and tubs
- Refrigerator water valves
New construction
Plumbing for new homes and buildings, worked out from the plans and seen through from start to finish.
Commercial
Restrooms, showers, sinks and kitchens in commercial buildings, plus service calls when something breaks.
Licensed to test backflow preventers.
Fix it yourself, or call us?
Some plumbing problems are a quick fix with a few basic tools. Some are not. These lists come from the tips we post on our Facebook page.
“My refrigerator was leaking from the water valve, when I called, Angela talked me through a couple of things to try to stop the leak on my own… I love that!”
Sinks and faucets
From our post, July 2026
Often a DIY fix
- The faucet drips after it's turned off
- A leak at the P-trap under the sink
- A visible gap where water can escape
Call us when
- The faucet won't stop running
- Water leaks from beneath the cabinets or through the floor
- Water keeps flowing after you shut off the valve
Toilets
From our post, June 2026
Often a DIY fix
- Water keeps running into the bowl, without overflowing
- Weak or incomplete flushes
- A broken handle
Call us when
- Water leaks from beneath the toilet
- You see cracks, especially if water is leaking
- Repairs never seem to solve the problem
Water heaters
From our post, April 2026
Things you can do at home
- Flush the tank once a year to clear out sediment
- Check the pressure relief valve now and then so it's not stuck
- Set the thermostat to 120°F. Safe and energy efficient.
- Look around the unit for puddles or moisture
- Replace the anode rod every 3 to 5 years
Call us when
- You hear popping, rumbling or banging
- Water smells like rotten eggs or comes out rusty
- The pilot light keeps going out
- The tank or a connection is leaking
- There's no hot water, or it won't stop scalding
- The unit is 10+ years old and acting up
Garbage disposals
From our post, July 2023
Often a DIY fix
“No potato peels!”
Yankton's own garbage disposal warning. “They are the worst.”
Call us when
It backs up after a bunch of stuff went down it. It happens.
“I had a sink full of dirty dishwater and a very clogged garbage disposal. Sothern came out the same day and the repair was affordable.”
Not sure which side your problem is on? Call and ask.
Call (417) 865-3480Recent work
Photos from our Facebook page. Tap a photo to see it larger.
What customers say
5.0
53 reviews on Google
100% recommend on Facebook (27)
100% recommend on Facebook (27)
A second opinion
“I called Sothern Plumbing for a second opinion after receiving an outrageous quote from another company (part of which was to install a clean-out access point to the main sewer line). What Sothern told me was that a lot of the work that the original company was proposing was not necessary. They also found a spot where a clean-out access was, it had just been covered up over time and needed to protrude out of the ground further (something the first company never saw on their camera). Sothern helped put in a clean out access for a quarter of the price of what the other company was proposing. Ben and Garrett were great to work with. I appreciate the way that Sothern does business - with honesty and integrity.”
Our reply: “Thanks for the great review! We are happy we were able to help you out and save some money!”
“These guys are fantastic. They did the work efficiently and at a fraction of the cost that other plumbers quoted me.”
“…make sure i didn't have to replace a line. Kind, thorough and knowledgeable. Plus, the price was more than fair.”
“When Ben arrived and I told them the problem, he got right to work evaluating the situation and determining the parts he would need to buy to fix them both. After he made a supply run and installed the new parts, he disassembled the faulty parts and showed me exactly why they leaked.”
“Got me in two days ahead of schedule showed up and stayed 2 hours past quitting time to get our drains flowing again. Reasonable rates, and stellar service. Could not recommend more.”
“I needed a section of my water main replaced. Evan, provided great communication, was prompt, courteous, and professional. He completed the repair in a timely fashion and the work performed was top notch.”
“The scheduling was easy and the receptionist was kind and helpful. The technician was professional and went above and beyond to figure out our issue, give me several options to fix it quickly, and even came in early before I had to be at work.”
“Best value in town! Very customer-oriented and friendly while offering excellent, highly qualified service. Angela is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and we have had great customer service from Evan and Ben every time!”
“…Benjamin arriving earlier than expected and getting our sewer pipe flowing again within an hour, for making my first time needing a plumber such a pleasant and safe experience.”
About Sothern Plumbing
“Yankton started Sothern Plumbing 8 years ago to make sure that his standards for a plumbing company could be met by his own team.”
From our Facebook page, March 2026
When you call, you're not calling a big corporation or an answering service, and you're not seeing a different repair team every time. In reviews, customers mention Angela in the office and Ben, Evan and Garrett on the job.
- Owner
- Yankton Sothern
- Started
- 2018
- Licensing
- Licensed and insured
- Office
- 1841 N Newton Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Service area
Springfield and the surrounding areas in Southwest Missouri.
Get a quote
Tell us what's going on and where. The form opens an email to us with your details filled in. Or call during office hours.
(417) 865-3480 yankton@sothern-plumbing.com| Monday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |