Durbin Plumbing has been providing Louisville's residential and commercial plumbing services for more than 30 years, with dedication to service, reliability and affordability. Our plumbers are salaried, not commissioned, so they don't try to run up your bill. Likewise, we focus on "service and repair", not "service and replace", rather than making more money on parts.
We want to be your first and only call for plumbing services, from repair and replacement of water heaters, toilets and sump pumps, to running toilets, leaky faucets, clogged drains, etc.
We want to be your first and only call for plumbing services, from repair and replacement of water heaters, toilets and sump pumps, to running toilets, leaky faucets, clogged drains, etc.
Services
Doug Durbin has been a plumber in Louisville for 35 years, and he has co-owned/operated Durbin Plumbing with his wife, Tina, since 1985. Together, Doug and Tina focus on providing the highest standard of residential and commercial plumbing services to be found in Louisville, and at affordable prices that come with the experience it takes to quickly get a job done right.
Durbin Plumbing offers 30+ years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing services in Louisville, KY, which means we've seen it, can repair it, replace it, or newly install it in less time (at lower costs) than most of our competition. Local, Louisville plumbing experience means we know the neighborhoods.
Reviews (14)
Tara Yarber
Feb 10, 2022
Anthony V.
Dec 07, 2021
They were sent to my house by a home warranty company. I asked if they were vaccinated, and the lead guy said he wasn't, so I asked him to wear a mask. He took a mask I offered and put it over his mouth. When I asked him to cover his nose, he refused. When I said then he'd have to leave my house, he did. Absolutely no concept of what it means to be in a service industry or to be a guest in someone's home.
Kevin Brunyate
Oct 10, 2021
I called Durbin to schedule a hot water heater replacement that went out in my rental property. First, they said right away, let me rearrange the schedule so that we can get this done today. I already had relief that they were willing to do it that day. I had a technician call me and talk me through what was happening. Long story short he told me to check the reset button on the heater and that it just tripped the overload.
He asked the right questions and diagnosed it over the phone. As soon as I pushed that button I heard the heater kick back on! I then jumped on the phone to call Durbin and thank them for the help, free of charge I might add. This is what I look for in contracting work. I can tell this company cares and does work just by how they helped me over the phone.
I would like to add I called two other (larger) companies for the same work. One said they couldn't make it out until late next week and the other came out, looked at it, and said yeah it's broken then also said they can't get to it till next week. I was put at ease as soon as I called Durbin. I will recommend them to whoever needs a plumber and will use them from here on out.
He asked the right questions and diagnosed it over the phone. As soon as I pushed that button I heard the heater kick back on! I then jumped on the phone to call Durbin and thank them for the help, free of charge I might add. This is what I look for in contracting work. I can tell this company cares and does work just by how they helped me over the phone.
I would like to add I called two other (larger) companies for the same work. One said they couldn't make it out until late next week and the other came out, looked at it, and said yeah it's broken then also said they can't get to it till next week. I was put at ease as soon as I called Durbin. I will recommend them to whoever needs a plumber and will use them from here on out.
Katie Cremeans
Jun 13, 2021
We called Durbin Plumbing because we had a leak in our outside waterline. They were quick to respond and honest with their feedback. They let us know, over the phone, they needed to come look at the job first before scheduling us and possibly wasting our time. There were quick to send someone out. They weren't able to do the job for us but were honest with us about it and referred us to another company.
I would highly recommend Durbin Plumbing because of their honesty and quick response, two things that are hard to find in the plumbing industry. I'll definitely call them again with any other plumbing needs. Great local family owned honest company!
I would highly recommend Durbin Plumbing because of their honesty and quick response, two things that are hard to find in the plumbing industry. I'll definitely call them again with any other plumbing needs. Great local family owned honest company!
Shelly Fada
Mar 11, 2021
We have used Durbin a couple times now and they are so responsive and today was just a call about a 20 year old toilet that was leaking and Josh was so good, we knew we needed a new toilet and he got it installed today instead of us having to wait! He was quick and clean, great job! Call Durbin for your plumbing needs! Service: Toilet installation
Bill Wolfe
Feb 01, 2021
I have used Durban plumbing for years, until my home warranty service wouldn't work with them anymore. But after four incompetent plumbers failed to fix my problem over a week-long period, and I was out 100 dollars for their non-service, I called Durbin and paid out of pocket. They were at my home the next business day and had my problem fixed in 15 minutes. Now I'm changing home warranty service providers to one that will work with durbin. Reliable, courteous, efficient, and timely-- they are a plumbing company you can trust.
Angella H.
Dec 24, 2020
We have used Durbin Plumbing multiple times over the last couple of years for a variety of issues. The company is responsive and very professional. They explain the problem in layman terms and how best to fix it. Prices are reasonable. Today they replaced our water heater. In and out within 1.5hrs. We highly recommend them and we will continue to call them for any plumbing issues that pop up.
Jeff Elder
Nov 26, 2020
Diane Young
May 03, 2020
I had a major issue with a sewer line backing up into my garage. They were incredibly fast with getting that issue fixed. While they were here, we discovered another leak in my garage and were able to quickly fix that as well. Scott and Josh were the plumbers who worked at my house and they were so friendly and patient with not only my questions, but the questions of my 4 year old who now wants to be a plumber when he grows up! Would absolutely recommend Durbin Plumbing for any plumbing issue!
Dan Stewart
Feb 27, 2019
A couple of weeks ago, I noticed my hot water was not working right. As a new homeowner, I contacted my warranty company which directed me to Durbin Plumbing. I was a little nervous after I read some reviews, but when I finally met Doug and the gentlemen that were tasked with my repairs, I felt like I was in good hands. They received my call on Thursday, came out to diagnose the issue on Friday and contacted my warranty company and received approval for my repair early that next week.
When the repair didn't go as expected, they apologized for the inconvenience and made sure to come back the next business day to finish everything. I'm happy to report that even with having to deal with my home warranty, they were able to resolve the issue rather quickly (less than 7 business days), and they were willing to work with my work schedule to find a time that worked for everyone.
To address some other reviews, the gentlemen that serviced my water heater were very personable, and I enjoyed talking to them while they were in my condo. Doug was also kind and straight forward. Thank you, Durbin Plumbing. I'll keep you on my list for the future!
When the repair didn't go as expected, they apologized for the inconvenience and made sure to come back the next business day to finish everything. I'm happy to report that even with having to deal with my home warranty, they were able to resolve the issue rather quickly (less than 7 business days), and they were willing to work with my work schedule to find a time that worked for everyone.
To address some other reviews, the gentlemen that serviced my water heater were very personable, and I enjoyed talking to them while they were in my condo. Doug was also kind and straight forward. Thank you, Durbin Plumbing. I'll keep you on my list for the future!
Kristi M.
Sep 20, 2018
Kristen C.
Jul 12, 2018
Shelley M.
Mar 11, 2017
Huh, I could have sworn that I reviewed Durbin Plumbing before, but I must have written it as a draft or some such thing because they do good work and I wouldn't want to overlook them. I have owned an older home for about 8 years. I've had Durbin Plumbing out for various jobs over the years, no repeats of course on their work, but different sections of the house.
Water heater install, exactly at quoted price even though it was a more complicated job than expected AND their price was at or less than that of other companies. Replaced a deteriorating T-pipe joint and reconnected everything to it-- hourly rate was fair, work was clean and neat, pipe connections all tight, and they left the old pipe joint for me to see why it went wrong because I like to learn that kind of thing (corroded in on itself after 50-60 years). Replaced washing machine hook-ups that started leaking.
I called on a weekend and even though it wasn't an "emergency" thing and I didn't want/need an emergency call-out like one might need for a gushing leak, they were out promptly at the start of the week which was darn near close to right away. Basically, good work at good prices from a company that honors commitments and won't try to up-sell you.
Water heater install, exactly at quoted price even though it was a more complicated job than expected AND their price was at or less than that of other companies. Replaced a deteriorating T-pipe joint and reconnected everything to it-- hourly rate was fair, work was clean and neat, pipe connections all tight, and they left the old pipe joint for me to see why it went wrong because I like to learn that kind of thing (corroded in on itself after 50-60 years). Replaced washing machine hook-ups that started leaking.
I called on a weekend and even though it wasn't an "emergency" thing and I didn't want/need an emergency call-out like one might need for a gushing leak, they were out promptly at the start of the week which was darn near close to right away. Basically, good work at good prices from a company that honors commitments and won't try to up-sell you.
Robin F.
May 12, 2016