Plumbing FAQ for Missoula, MT Homeowners

Yes. Warrior Elite Plumbing holds a Master Plumber license issued by the state of Montana. A Master Plumber license is the highest credential a plumber can earn — it requires passing a rigorous state exam and documenting years of verified field experience. Every job we complete in Missoula and surrounding communities is performed under that license.

Warrior Elite Plumbing is owned and operated by a U.S. military veteran with over 12 years of plumbing experience. Veteran ownership means the business runs on the same values instilled in service — accountability, precision, and follow-through. When we commit to a job, we show up on time, do the work right, and stand behind it.

Warrior Elite Plumbing has been serving the Missoula, MT area since 2013 — more than 12 years of licensed plumbing work in Montana homes and light commercial properties. That track record means we have worked on the pipe systems, water heater brands, and boiler configurations most common in this region.

Pricing depends on the scope of the job. Straightforward repairs are typically quoted as a flat rate after diagnosis. Larger projects — remodels, system installs, boiler replacements — are quoted by the job once we have assessed the work. We do not guess at prices over the phone without understanding what the job actually requires.

Yes. For any job beyond a minor repair, we provide a written estimate before work starts. You will know what the job costs before we pick up a tool. If conditions on site reveal something that changes the scope — like deteriorated pipe behind a wall — we tell you before we proceed, not after.

The main cost drivers are labor time, materials, and job complexity. Older homes with non-standard pipe sizes or limited access points take longer. Jobs that require permits add a permit fee. Emergency calls outside normal business hours may carry an after-hours rate. We explain every line item before you approve the work.

We offer estimates on larger project work — remodels, boiler installs, water heater replacements. Simple service calls involve a diagnostic visit to assess the problem accurately; the cost of that visit is applied toward the repair. We do not quote prices blindly without seeing the job — doing so would not serve you well.

Warrior Elite Plumbing serves Missoula, Frenchtown, Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, East Missoula, Clinton, Arlee, Bonner, and Lavina, MT. Our shop is based on Alexander Road in Frenchtown — within a short drive of every community in the Bitterroot and Rattlesnake valleys. If you are unsure whether your address falls in our service area, call us at (406) 239-9626.

We operate Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. We are closed Saturday and Sunday. If you have an urgent need outside those hours, call (406) 239-9626 and leave a message — we monitor messages and will respond as quickly as we are able given current job load and availability.

Scheduling varies with demand. The best way to find out current availability is to call (406) 239-9626 or submit the contact form. We make every effort to fit urgent work into the schedule ahead of routine maintenance — describe the situation when you call and we will give you an honest timeline.

Call (406) 239-9626 Monday through Friday, 8AM–5PM, or email alan@warriormt.com. You can also submit the contact form on our Contact page. We respond to all form submissions within one business day. For the fastest response on an active problem, the phone is always the best option.

Yes. General plumbing repair is a core part of what we do — leaks, clogs, fixture replacements, pipe repairs, pressure problems, and similar residential and light commercial work across the Missoula area. Remodeling is an extension of that plumbing expertise, not a replacement for it. We handle both types of work.

Yes. We service all standard water heater types — tank-style gas and electric units — for repair, maintenance, and full replacement. If your water heater is failing, losing efficiency, or past its service life, we can diagnose the problem and recommend whether repair or replacement is the better investment for your situation.

Yes. We repair and install boiler systems for residential and light commercial properties in the Missoula area. Montana winters make a functioning boiler a critical system — we treat boiler calls with the urgency they deserve. Both repair work on existing systems and full new installations are within our scope.

Yes. We handle the full plumbing scope of bathroom and kitchen remodels — rough-in work, fixture installation, drain and supply connections, and final inspection-ready tie-ins. Having a licensed Master Plumber manage the plumbing side of a remodel means no subcontractor coordination problems and a single point of accountability for the plumbing work.

We are a licensed plumbing company, not a general contractor. We do not handle electrical, HVAC, tile, carpentry, or non-plumbing remodeling work. If your project needs those trades alongside plumbing, you will need to coordinate those contractors separately. We focus exclusively on plumbing — and we do it at the Master Plumber level.