Plumber in Overbrook

Overbrook at a glance

Overbrook is a city in Osage County south of Topeka, with 1,005 people at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1886 when two local men each donated 30 acres toward building a town.

What that means for your plumbing

Homes in towns this size are often older, with original cast iron drains and galvanized supply lines that have been repaired piece by piece. When one part fails, the next often isn't far behind, so it's worth asking the plumber about the rest of the line. See sewer line repair.

On the Santa Fe Trail

The Santa Fe Trail passed through the Overbrook area, and wagon ruts can still be seen in and around the city. Overbrook is about 20 miles south of Topeka, so many residents drive to the city for work and shopping. That distance is worth keeping in mind when something fails: shutting off the water quickly and knowing which valve does what can save a lot of damage before help arrives.

Named after Pennsylvania

Overbrook took its name from Overbrook, Pennsylvania, hometown of a railroad construction engineer who worked on the line. Like many Kansas railroad towns, it grew with a grid of streets and modest homes close to the tracks. Many of these houses have basements or crawl spaces, and the water heater is often down there next to the floor drain. A leaking tank in a basement can go unnoticed for days. Check yours twice a year; see water heaters.