Bud's Plumbing Service Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

ANGIE'S LIST SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER IN 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017! Nip It In The Bud with Bud's Plumbing! Serving the Tri-State since 1920, we will provide free trip charge during regular business hours, We also provide a written estimate before work begins so you know exactly how much your cost will be before we begin the work. Call Bud's today for all of your plumbing needs. Ask about our Angie's List Discount.

Business highlights

104 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing repairs & replacement, water line, pilot lights, gas lines, drain cleaning, new sinks, boiler, pipe, gas leak detection, drain line, ice maker connection, heating, water heater, faucet, heat system inspection & startup.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$25 off

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6117 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
10%
3
3%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.1
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 117 reviews

Patrick B.
06/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
excellent ! Representative was on site within an hour of my requesting service. All concerns were addressed. Options were discussed and pricing was reasonable. Service was quick and the problem solved.
Description of Work: drain backing up in kitchen and laundry room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$320

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
[Member Name Removed], thank you for the 5 star review. We really appreciate your business!

Kelley L.
12/2022
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Bud’s Plumbing on an after hours service call. I was told the additional charge was $299 & that was the only itemized amount on the invoice for after hours. After installation, paying the invoice, & discussing the cost with the owner, it is still unclear how much the after hours service fee actually was. Bud’s refuses to discuss any numbers or apply any logic to the invoice & pricing. My original invoice was $3,173. After the fact, I was made aware that Alstadt Plumbing charges $1,695 & Sims Plumbing charges $1,575. The same parts at Lowe’s (AO Smith 40 gallon gas water heater, Flextrol expansion tank, & 3/4 pressure reducing valve) cost $634. Bud’s charges $1,648 for the same parts, over a 260% markup. The owner was shocked I could come up with what I was charged for material cost, after explaining that sales tax is charged on materials, he couldn’t & wouldn’t discuss this with me. The technician that came out set the new water heater on the water logged, sinking plywood & left at 9:45pm knowing I was having restoration done. Restoration 1 ripped out the water heater at 8:30am the next morning. Bud’s refuses to tell me the cost to reset the water heater because they are billing it to Restoration. A week later after fighting this battle I received a $750 credit. Which I’m sure is just going to be reflected back on the invoice to Restoration 1.
Description of Work: Hot water heater replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,173

Ted S.
08/2022
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were good company. People liked them.
Description of Work: They did plumbing maintenance.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed], for the 4-stars. We appreciate your business.

Rich D.
11/2020
4.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Very happy with the work. The charge for weekend work is usurious. My no for hire again is because the charge for weekend is exorbitant.
Description of Work: Clear kitchen drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Michael C.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I've worked with this company commercially and personally great service all around. I do question the validity of the one star posts.
Description of Work: We are happy to recommend them to friends and colleagues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Sarah C.
05/2020
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Called a friend seeking help installing a hand held shower head. He recommended Bud’s Plumbing. I called late in the day and wasn’t expecting anyone until next week for installation. I was elated to learn that they could install the same evening. The technician, Tyler, was prompt, professional, courteous and helpful. I knew the brand of shower head I had but unsure if it could be duplicated. Tyler found the perfect shower head and picked it out himself. I love it!!! It matches the bath fixtures perfectly. He even had it installed in under 10 minutes!!! I will definitely be using Bud’s Plumbing for all of my future plumbing needs!!
Description of Work: Replace Shower Head

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$319

Katharina M.
04/2020
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
very fast and kind, very professional and streamlined
Description of Work: seal an open pipe
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lorrie S.
08/2019
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went okay, but I thought Angie's list was a service where you could compare prices for similar work. I found myself immediately set up with an appointment with a plumber of whom I had no knowledge, nor how much the job was going to cost. This is misleading on your advertisements as I thought you were given a choice of professionals with an estimate of what the cost would be. One statement that annoyed me was "Plumbing ain't cheap" The work was satisfactory but I bought very highly I will use your services again, nor will I recommend them to my friends. Lorrie Springer
Description of Work: Diverter valve for shower head

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$653

Keith B.
10/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excessively overpriced.(By Hundreds of dollars) Called JE Shekell instead
Description of Work: Replace outdoor faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$200

Melinda C.
11/2017
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technician showed up, assessed the problem and advised the cost would be over $500. Since the leaks in both tubs were bad, we agreed as they needed to be fixed quickly. The tech did not have the needed parts in stock so he left to go get the appropriate part. When he returned he began work and was at our home approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. When he left there was still a slight drip which he stated was normal. After a droid of 2 months the leak progressively got worse to the point it was when we first called. Their work is only warranted for 30 days so we decided to call someone else to fix the problem. The other plumber fixed the problem for under $200 and we have not had any further problems and zero drips.
Description of Work: Repair of leaking faucets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for this review. We welcome feedback when our service is not up to par with your expectations. Our office is looking into this and will contact you soon.

Philip F.
09/2017
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
They came when they said they would, and did a job that passed inspection at a price much lower than the other quote I had obtained.
Description of Work: Replace pipes connecting to a new water meter.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas A.
08/2017
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Called after hours, but service fee was too much to pay for after hours (198), but on call person recommended waiting until Monday and could get on schedule early. Received call 7:30 am Monday that they could come out 8:15-9 am. They came and solved issue very quick. Was pleased with service
Description of Work: Main sewage line was clogged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your business and the nice review.

Bryan R.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No leak was found. Very professional and thorough.
Description of Work: Spike in water bill. Needed diagnosis.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you for the nice review. We appreciate your business with Bud's Plumbing.

Randy H.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with what they did. I'm pretty sure that was $80 something dollars, but I don't remember. They were very responsive when we had a need they usually showed up that day. They did the job, cleaned up after themselves and were very good to work with.
Description of Work: They replaced wax rings on two of my toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you for the A rating. We appreciate your business.

Ella C.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were booked when we called them in the morning, but by afternoon Matt was here. Really knowledgeable, professional, nice guy. He explained that the old water heater hadn't really been installed correctly for a garage, something we had wondered about. He put the new water heater up on a metal stand, which is the proper way to do it. We will definitely call them for future work.
Description of Work: Our old hot water heater finally went, with water all over the garage floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from Bud's Plumbing Service Inc
Thank you for the nice review and the A rating. We appreciate your business.

Sue B.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Same day service. Friendly and knowledgeable installer. Old unit removed.
Description of Work: Water heater replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Josh H.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
They came out quickly and ended up replacing the hot water heater for a price we were very pleased with. They got done so quickly we had them do a series of smaller jobs we had been meaning to take care of.
Description of Work: Initially we called them because our hot water wasn't hot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Amy H.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent. Leland and Colin were amazing. Leland even went beyond the scope of the job and reinstalled our dishwasher when he noticed it wasn't installed correctly in the first place by the original homeowners. They repiped the bathroom and basement without having to cut into the ceiling or walls. I was very happy with their service!
Description of Work: Repiping of bathroom and drain pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,118

Joe M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great very respectful and professional
Description of Work: Replaced hot water heater and old water lines

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well, I thought it was a little pricey,, but I did not get estimates from anyone else to compare to, as we needed the toilets replaced quickly and efficiently as we were open for business. All went very well, with no complaints. The installers were very professional, and cleaned up after themselves.
Description of Work: Replaced 3 commercial toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,958

Donald M.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They found a section of drain pipe in the yard that was broken & they replaced it.
Description of Work: Drain was not working for washer, tub etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Susan W.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Great same day service with our new water heater and faucet. They were prompt and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend them!!
Description of Work: New water heater and kitchen faucet not working correctly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Chaze P.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. The techican was very professional and provided great service.
Description of Work: Installation of pipes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Bettye M.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We were pleased with The overall outcome of all the above jobs. We felt the price (can't remember it) was reasonable even though we obtained no further estimates. We had problems with the faucet, but found that Buds was very willing to fix and they did. All three jobs were done at different times, the water heater being the last one. I think we used Buds in the years 2014 and 2015. The workers were knowledgeable, courteous and cleaned up their mess. The Company President was very attentive to our complaint and worked hard to fix it for us.
Description of Work: Bathtub faucets and gas water heater. Also main drain in basement area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dennis O.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Bud's Plumbing was very professional and friendly. The people in the office were responsive professional and nice. I had an emergency situation and they had a tech out in no time. He got the job done in an hour and a half and it was great. I would definitely use a company like this if I was still a construction project manager.
Description of Work: Serviced two toilets; a bathtub; and put in a new garbage disposal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Contact information

400 E Illinois St, Evansville, IN 47711

http://www.budsplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
M7312
Trade License Locale
Kentucky
Trade License Authority
Kentucky: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Excavating,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Septic Systems

FAQ

Bud's Plumbing Service Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Bud's Plumbing Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Bud's Plumbing Service Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Bud's Plumbing Service Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bud's Plumbing Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bud's Plumbing Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bud's Plumbing Service Inc offers warranties.
Bud's Plumbing Service Inc offers the following services: Plumbing repairs & replacement, water line, pilot lights, gas lines, drain cleaning, new sinks, boiler, pipe, gas leak detection, drain line, ice maker connection, heating, water heater, faucet, heat system inspection & startup.

Contact information

400 E Illinois St, Evansville, IN 47711

http://www.budsplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day