20+ Years
Serving KC Metro
Plumbing, Heating & AC
Service & Repair
Prairie Village, KS
Family, Women & Veteran Owned • Serving Johnson County Since 2003
We Exceed Expectations
Full Nelson has served Johnson County families since 2003. Prairie Village sits about fifteen minutes north of our Leawood office at 4901 W. 136th Street, which keeps our response times short when a water heater fails or a furnace quits on a January morning.
Prairie Village is one of the most densely built residential cities in the metro. The 2020 census counted 22,957 residents and 10,619 housing units inside 6.21 square miles, an average of 1,709.7 housing units per square mile. Almost all of that housing went up in a single concentrated period. The city was platted in 1941 and incorporated in 1951, and real estate developer J.C. Nichols built it out to turn farmland into suburban housing for soldiers returning home from the war. Our technicians work in these homes constantly and know what to expect behind the walls. Learn more about our company.
- Family, Women & Veteran Owned
- Licensed & Insured Technicians
- Serving the Area Since 2003
Expert Plumbers
Plumbing Services in Prairie Village, KS
Because Nichols built entire subdivisions to a consistent specification, plumbing problems in Prairie Village tend to repeat from house to house along the same street. Homes in Corinth Hills, Somerset Hills, Prairie Hills and the surrounding subdivisions share the same supply piping, the same drain materials, and the same original sewer lateral routing. Those systems are now 70 to 85 years old. Galvanized steel supply lines corrode from the inside and choke water pressure. Original cast iron drain stacks scale and crack at the hubs. Full Nelson’s licensed plumbers diagnose these systems based on what the era actually used rather than guessing.
Licensed & Insured
All work guaranteed
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Drain Cleaning
Prairie Village has one of the most mature tree canopies in Johnson County, planted when the subdivisions were new and now eighty years into root growth. Those roots find the joints in clay tile and cast iron laterals and work their way in. A drain that backs up every spring is usually a root problem, not a grease problem. Full Nelson provides drain cleaning services that clear the current blockage and identify what caused it, so you are not calling again in six months.
For more serious issues, we offer:
- Drain cleaning
- Rooter services
- Clogged sinks
- Showers
- Floor drains
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Sewer Repair and Replacement
The sewer lateral running from a Prairie Village house to the main in the street was almost certainly installed between 1941 and 1955. Clay tile and cast iron were standard then, and both have now outlived their expected service life. Camera inspection tells us whether we are looking at a single offset joint, root intrusion at several points, or a line that has bellied and needs replacing. Full Nelson shows you the video footage and explains your sewer repair options before any work starts.
Our services include:
- Sewer line repair and installation
- Sewer video inspection
- Trenchless excavation using pipe bursting technology
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Sump Pumps and Battery Backup Systems
Prairie Village sits at roughly 1,043 feet of elevation on ground that drains toward Brush Creek and Indian Creek. Most homes here have full basements, and many of those basements are finished. A sump pump failure during a summer thunderstorm damages flooring, drywall and mechanical equipment in a single night. Full Nelson installs sump pumps and battery backup systems that keep discharging when storm winds take the power down.
Our services include:
- Sump pumps
- Battery backup systems
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Gas Leaks and Gas Repairs
Natural gas heats nearly every home in Prairie Village and feeds water heaters, ranges, dryers and outdoor grills. Homes built in the 1940s and 1950s often still carry sections of original black iron gas piping, and threaded joints loosen as the house settles over decades. If you smell the rotten egg odor of natural gas, hear hissing near an appliance, or see grass dying in a line across the yard, call immediately. Full Nelson locates the leak, repairs it, and pressure tests the system before we leave.
Our services include:
- Gas leak detection
- Gas leak repair
- Gas line testing
- Gas line installation
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Toilet Repairs and Replacements
Original bathrooms in Nichols-era homes were small, and many have been remodeled once or twice since. That history matters, because a toilet that clogs repeatedly often points to a drain line that was rerouted during a remodel without correcting the slope or venting. Full Nelson diagnoses the actual cause rather than replacing a fixture that was never the problem. When replacement is the right call, we install water-efficient models that flush better than what they replace.
Our services include:
- Toilet repairs & replacements
- Flapper replacements
- Toilet rebuilds
- Water-efficient toilets
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Faucets and Shower Valves
Shower valves that will not hold a steady temperature usually have worn cartridges, and in older Prairie Village homes the valve body itself is often obsolete with no replacement parts available. Full Nelson carries parts for current manufacturers and can tell you quickly whether a valve is serviceable or needs to be replaced. We handle faucet and shower valve work in kitchens and bathrooms and can match existing finishes.
Our services include:
- Kitchen faucets
- Bathroom faucets
- Shower valves
- Tub fixtures
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Water Filtration
Prairie Village receives municipal water from WaterOne, which serves most of Johnson County. WaterOne softens at the treatment plant and delivers water at roughly 83 parts per million, about 4.8 grains per gallon. That is moderately hard rather than severely hard, and it is considerably softer than what neighboring systems deliver. Chlorine taste and sediment picked up in the distribution system still reach the tap. Full Nelson tests your water and recommends filtration based on measured results, not assumptions.
Our services include:
- Whole-home water filtration systems
- Water quality assessment
- Filtration solutions
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Water Softeners
At 4.8 grains per gallon, Prairie Village water still deposits scale in water heaters and leaves spotting on glass over time, though the rate is slower than in cities drawing harder supply. Whether a softener makes financial sense here depends on your household size, your water usage, and the equipment you are protecting. Full Nelson measures hardness at your tap and gives you an honest answer rather than selling a softener to every house we enter.
Our services include:
- Water softeners
- Water softener installation
- Water softener service
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Well Pumps and Well Tanks
A small number of properties on the fringes of Johnson County still draw from private wells rather than municipal supply. When a submersible pump fails or a pressure tank bladder ruptures, the entire house loses water. Full Nelson diagnoses well system problems and replaces pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches and related components.
Our services include:
- Well pumps & Well tanks
- Low water pressure issues
- Short cycling
- Pump failure
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Excavation Services Prairie Village, KS
Prairie Village lots were landscaped seventy years ago and the results are mature. Established trees, stone retaining walls and long-settled turf are expensive to restore once a trench crosses them. Full Nelson provides excavation services when the work genuinely requires digging, and recommends trenchless methods whenever site conditions allow.
Licensed & Insured
All work guaranteed
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Water Main Line Repair and Replacement
The water service line from the meter to the house carries every gallon the household uses. Lines installed in the Nichols era corrode, and roots from the same trees that shade the yard press against them. Warning signs include a wet patch that never dries, pressure that has dropped throughout the house, or a water bill that jumped without a change in habits. Full Nelson locates the fault and completes water main line repair or replacement.
We offer:
- Water main line repair
- Water main line replacement
- Restoring water service
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Sewer Line Repair and Replacement
Clay tile and cast iron sewer lines installed in the 1940s and 1950s are now past the 50 to 70 year window they were built to serve. When camera inspection shows damage too extensive for spot repair, full replacement is the practical answer. Full Nelson handles sewer line excavation and installs modern materials rated for decades of service.
Our services include:
- Sewer line repair
- Sewer line replacement
- Video inspection
- Recommending a solution
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Septic Tank Repair and Replacement
Properties outside municipal sewer service rely on septic tanks to treat household wastewater. Slow drains throughout the house, gurgling in the pipes, sewage odor outdoors or saturated ground over the tank all point to a system needing attention. Full Nelson inspects septic systems and completes the repairs needed to restore function.
Our services include:
- Septic tank repair
- Septic tank replacement
- System inspection
- Identifying issues
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Septic Lateral Field Repair and Replacement
The lateral field disperses treated effluent into the surrounding soil. When distribution lines clog with biomat, crush under vehicle traffic, or fail from age, wastewater surfaces in the yard or backs up into the house. Full Nelson evaluates lateral field damage and performs repair or replacement.
Our services include:
- Septic lateral field repair
- Septic lateral field replacement
- System assessment
- Restoring proper drainage
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Trenchless Sewer Repair and Replacement
Traditional sewer replacement means a trench across the full length of the yard. In Prairie Village that trench typically crosses eighty-year-old landscaping, mature root systems and often a driveway. Trenchless methods confine excavation to access pits at each end of the damaged run. Full Nelson evaluates whether trenchless work is viable for your property and explains the tradeoffs honestly.
Our services include:
- Trenchless sewer repair
- Trenchless sewer replacement
- Pipe bursting
- Pipe lining
- Installing new pipes
Fast & Reliable
Water Heater Services Prairie Village, KS
Nichols-era homes were built with utility spaces sized for the equipment of the 1940s and 1950s. Modern water heaters are taller and have different venting requirements, which makes replacement in a tight basement corner or a hallway closet more involved than a straight swap. Full Nelson handles water heater repair and installation for every system type and gives you clear pricing before beginning.
Gas Water Heater Repair and Replacement
Gas water heaters heat faster and cost less to run than electric models in most Prairie Village homes. Pilot assemblies that will not stay lit, failed thermocouples, and sediment that causes rumbling at the bottom of the tank are the common failures. Full Nelson services all major brands and installs replacement gas units sized to actual household demand.
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Service Available
Electric Water Heater Repair and Replacement
Electric water heaters serve homes where extending gas is impractical, including some converted spaces and additions. Upper and lower heating elements burn out, thermostats drift, and tank interiors corrode until they leak. Full Nelson diagnoses the fault and tells you whether repair or replacement is the better use of your money.
Tankless Water Heater Repair and Replacement
Tankless units heat on demand and remove the standby loss of keeping forty or fifty gallons hot around the clock. They also free up floor space, which matters in the compact utility areas common in this housing stock. Tankless heat exchangers need periodic descaling. Full Nelson services tankless systems from all manufacturers and installs new units.
Hybrid Water Heater Repair and Replacement
Hybrid water heaters pull heat from surrounding air and move it into the tank, using far less electricity than resistance elements. They work best in spaces that stay above 40 degrees year-round, which describes most Prairie Village basements. Full Nelson installs and services hybrid systems and will tell you if your utility space is a poor fit.
Stay Comfortable Year-Round
Heating Services
Prairie Village, KS
Kansas winters bring ice storms and extended cold snaps that push heating equipment hard. Full Nelson acquired a 25-year Kansas City HVAC company in 2019, adding decades of heating experience to our plumbing foundation.
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Furnace Repair, Installation, and Maintenance
Gas furnaces heat almost every home in Prairie Village. Many of these houses were originally built with gravity furnaces and converted to forced air later, which means the ductwork was adapted rather than designed, and airflow is often uneven between the first and second floors. Full Nelson provides furnace repair for all makes and models and, when replacement makes sense, sizes equipment to the house rather than to the old unit’s nameplate.
Our services include:
- Furnace repair & replacement
- Furnace installation
- Furnace maintenance
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Heat Pump Repair, Installation, and Maintenance
Heat pumps move heat rather than generating it and handle both heating and cooling from one outdoor unit. Cold-climate models hold efficiency well below freezing, which has made them a realistic option in this climate. Full Nelson provides heat pump service for all brands and installs systems specified for our regional conditions.
Our services include:
- Heat pump repair and replacement
- Heat pump installation
- Heat pump service
- Heating system maintenance
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Filters, Humidifiers, UV Lights, and Indoor Air Quality
Heated winter air loses moisture quickly. Indoor humidity below 30 percent causes static shocks, dry skin and irritated sinuses, and it opens gaps in the hardwood floors common throughout this housing stock. Full Nelson installs whole-home humidifiers, high-efficiency filters and UV light systems that treat air as it circulates.
Our services include:
- Improving indoor air quality
- High-efficiency filters
- Humidifiers
- UV lights
- UV light installation in ductwork
Breathe Easier
Air Conditioning Services
Prairie Village, KS
Summer afternoons in Johnson County run into the 90s with humidity that makes it feel hotter. Full Nelson provides air conditioning services throughout Prairie Village and the surrounding communities.
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Air Conditioning Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance
An air conditioner that runs constantly without cooling is wasting electricity and wearing out parts. Refrigerant leaks cut capacity, dirty coils block heat transfer, and failing capacitors make compressors work against themselves. Full Nelson technicians diagnose accurately and complete AC repairs that fix the actual fault.
Our services include:
- Air Conditioning Repair & Replacement
- Air Conditioning Installation & Maintenance
- Refrigerant leaks
- Compressor problems
- Electrical failures
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Mini Split Repair, Replacement, and Installation
Nichols-era homes were built before central air, and second-floor bedrooms in these houses are frequently several degrees warmer than the rest of the home because the retrofitted ductwork never delivered enough air upstairs. Mini splits solve that without opening walls, and they work equally well for finished attics, sunrooms and detached garages.
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Filters, Dehumidifiers, UV Lights, and Indoor Air Quality
Summer humidity here promotes mold growth and makes rooms feel muggy even while the air conditioner runs. Whole-home dehumidifiers remove moisture more effectively than an air conditioner alone. Combined with upgraded filtration and UV treatment, they make a measurable difference in older homes with finished basements.
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Duct Services
Ductwork in converted gravity-furnace homes leaks at seams and connections that were never sealed to modern standards. That leakage wastes conditioned air into crawl spaces and basements and creates the hot and cold rooms homeowners here describe. Full Nelson provides duct cleaning and duct sealing.
- Power When You Need It
Generator Installation
Prairie Village, KS
The tree canopy that makes Prairie Village streets attractive also makes them vulnerable. Ice loading and summer straight-line winds bring limbs down onto service lines every year, and outages here are often localized and slow to restore because crews have to clear vegetation first. A standby generator starts automatically within seconds and keeps the refrigerator, HVAC system, sump pump and lights running until utility crews finish.
Whole-Home Standby Generators
- Whole-Home Standby Generators
- Automatic startup during power outages
- Keeps lights, HVAC, and appliances running
- Protects against storm-related outages
Full Nelson sizes generators to your home’s actual electrical load and handles the full installation, including the automatic transfer switch and the natural gas connection.
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Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning
Prairie Village, KS
Prairie Village retail sits in walkable centers rather than strip corridors, including Corinth Square, which opened in 1955 and remains the city’s landmark shopping district, and the Prairie Village Shops. Restaurants, salons, medical offices and specialty retail in these centers need climate control and refrigeration that hold up through the business day. Full Nelson provides commercial HVAC services and commercial plumbing.
Commercial HVAC
Installation, Repair & Maintenance
Walk-In Coolers
Service and Repair
Freezers
Commercial Freezer Service
Refrigeration
Maintenance Programs
24/7 Emergency Service
Prairie Village, KS
A supply line that lets go at 3 AM or a furnace that quits during an ice storm cannot wait for business hours.
Full Nelson provides true 24/7 emergency service. When you call, a real person answers and dispatches a technician to your Prairie Village home. We respond day or night, weekends and holidays included.
The Full Nelson Difference
Why Prairie Village Homeowners Choose Full Nelson
Nearly 10,000 customers across the Kansas City metro use Full Nelson for plumbing and HVAC work.
Straightforward Communication
Our technicians explain what they find and present options without sales pressure. You understand what a repair involves and what it costs before we begin. No surprises when the invoice arrives.
Trained, Certified Technicians
Every team member receives ongoing training on current equipment and techniques. The technician in your home has the skills to complete the work correctly the first time.
True Local Ownership
Shawn and Heather started Full Nelson in 2003 and still own it today. We answer to our neighbors, not a corporate office in another state.
We Stand Behind Our Work
Full Nelson guarantees every job. If something is not right, we come back and make it right.
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Total Home Care Club
Join our Total Home Care Club for scheduled maintenance and member benefits. Regular service keeps systems running efficiently, catches problems before they become emergencies, and extends equipment life.
Member Benefits
- 10% member rate discount
- 24/7 guaranteed service
- Plumbing & drain checkups
- Priority scheduling
- Seasonal Maintenance
- Promotional Discounts
Regular maintenance = fewer breakdowns + lower energy bills
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Leawood Office
4901 W. 136th Street
Leawood, KS 66224
Kansas City Office
8525 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66112
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Johnson County & Beyond
Our Kansas City Metro Service Areas
Full Nelson serves all Overland Park neighborhoods and surrounding Johnson County communities.