Central Arkansas runs on plumbing that has seen some things. Across four counties (Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, Faulkner) a 1920s Hillcrest bungalow, a 1970s Benton ranch, a 2000s Cabot two-story, and a brand-new Chenal build can all sit within a 45-minute drive of each other, each with its own plumbing personality and its own failure modes.

The through-lines hold the whole region together. Expansive clay soil south of the river shifts slab foundations and opens bellies in sewer laterals. Hard water runs region-wide and eats water heaters, fixtures, and appliance valves faster than most homeowners expect. Hard freeze events split exterior pipes, hose bibbs, and crawl-space plumbing every few winters. And out on the rural edges, septic tanks and well systems are still the everyday reality. We work all of it, across both of our locations.

Housing eras are the other thing that defines this market. A plumber here has to be fluent in 1920s Hillcrest galvanized and cast iron, 1970s Benton ranch copper, 1990s Cabot polybutylene-era retrofits, 2000s PEX tract homes, and brand-new Chenal builds with tankless units and manifold systems. There is no single "Central Arkansas house." That's why our trucks carry camera gear, jetting equipment, and repiping stock: the diagnosis changes by the decade the house was built.

Plumbing across the four counties

Pulaski County is the split personality. The historic core (Hillcrest, Argenta, the older Little Rock streets) runs on cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines that are decades past their design life: corroded shut from the inside, bellied at every joint, with roots working into the laterals. The west side and the newer suburbs run PEX manifolds and tankless heaters on slab foundations. One county, two completely different jobs, plus the Arkansas River corridor keeping sump pumps busy.

Saline County is where we planted our first flag, and the clay here is the real troublemaker. Benton and Bryant keep growing, so we see everything from mid-century ranch homes with aging copper and cast iron to new subdivisions going up fast on shifting soil. Slab leaks and cracked sewer laterals are the signature calls. Which is why we run a camera before we dig, and why trenchless pipe bursting beats a trench through your driveway most days.

Lonoke County tilts suburban and rural at the same time. Cabot and the Jacksonville side are full of 90s and 2000s builds hitting the age where water heaters give up and supply lines start showing wear. Step outside city limits and you're in septic country, we run septic services and the well-adjacent plumbing that comes with them.

Faulkner County centers on Conway, a town that keeps outgrowing its own infrastructure. Freeze events hit crawl-space plumbing hard here, and the neighborhoods built during the last three growth booms are now old enough for water line repairs, repipes, and heater replacements.

Our two locations

Two shops so nobody waits on a truck driving in from the far side of the metro. Same crew standards, same pricing, whichever door you knock on.

Saline County / Benton

267 Oilwell Rd, Traskwood, AR 72167

(501) 317-0637: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, 24/7 emergency

Dispatches Benton, Bryant, Haskell, Traskwood, and the Saline County side.

West Little Rock

10121 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227

(501) 710-3838: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, 24/7 emergency

Dispatches Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot, Conway, and the Pulaski / Lonoke / Faulkner side.

Services we run across Central Arkansas

Full menu at both shops: 24/7 emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, water heater repair, water heater installation, tankless water heater installation, leak detection and repair, sewer line repair with camera inspection and trenchless pipe bursting, slab leak repair, whole-house repiping in PEX or copper, gas line services, hydro jetting, backflow testing, water softener installation, water line repair and replacement, garbage disposal repair and installation, faucet and fixture repair, toilet repair and installation, kitchen plumbing, bathroom remodel plumbing, septic services, and sump pumps: plus full commercial plumbing for businesses across the region.

Why Central Arkansas trusts Cogan Plumbing

Licensed and insured, family-owned, and run by Josh Roberts: Arkansas Master Plumber, license MP6055. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 stars, and in 2026 we were voted Best Plumber in the Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas and named an AY Magazine Best of 2026 Honoree. That's not wall decoration. It's what happens when the tech shows up on time, quotes the price before starting, and stands behind the work after.

On pricing: most residential repairs run $150–$500. Everything is upfront flat-rate, and there is no overtime charge: nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, the number is the number. Same-day appointments are standard, and a person answers the phone.

Central Arkansas plumbing FAQs

What does a typical plumbing visit cost?

Most residential repairs land between $150 and $500. You get an upfront flat-rate quote before any work starts, and there's no overtime charge: day, night, or weekend, quoted is quoted.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing?

Yes, out of both shops. Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water in January: call either number and an on-call tech responds.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Owner Josh Roberts holds Arkansas Master Plumber license MP6055, and the company is fully insured.

What areas do you serve?

The four-county Central Arkansas region: Pulaski, Saline, Lonoke, and Faulkner. Including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Cabot, Conway, Benton, Bryant, Haskell, and Traskwood.

Which location should I call?

Saline County / Benton side: call (501) 317-0637 and the Traskwood shop dispatches. Everywhere else in Central Arkansas: call (501) 710-3838 and West Little Rock dispatches. Either way you get the same crew, same pricing, same warranty on the work.

Do you handle septic systems and commercial work?

Yes to both. Septic services on the rural edges of the region, and full commercial plumbing for businesses across all four counties.

Call the shop nearest you

Saline County / Benton side: Call (501) 317-0637

Little Rock metro and everywhere else: Call (501) 710-3838