Established in 1961, B & W Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc is a family owned and operated business. A full service plumbing and heating company serving Central Indiana, we are located in historic Speedway, Indiana. Our management staff, with years of experience in plumbing, heating and cooling, and systems engineering offers our clients innovative and practical solutions for projects both large and small. Inside our Big Black Trucks is a team of licensed plumbers, registered apprentices and certified heating and air conditioning technicians with the skills to handle even the most complex project. Call 317-243-3581 to find out what is really inside the Big Black Truck!
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Services we offer
Plumbing,heating cooling and drains, repair, replacement and remodel for residential and commercial
Description of Work: Repaired leak from water heater pipe
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Ron D.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
They arrive quickly, call ahead of time, wear booties, clean up and always have a good attitude.
Description of Work: I have used B&W for at least 10 years. They've installed my furnace/AC, annual service contract, several misc plumbing projects, etc. One of their business cards says "There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider only price are this man's lawful prey." John Ruskin So you know up front they won't be the cheapest. But that's OK if they can back it up. And so far for me they have.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Steven H.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Clogged main prevented Thanksgiving gathering at my home, I called B&W the day after and within 90 minutes I had a plumber at my door. He listened to my request, and completed a thorough job in 2 hours. Good job Michael, and thanks for Angie's List.
Description of Work: Clogged main prevented Thanksgiving gathering at my home, I called B&W the day after and within 90 minutes I had a plumber at my door. He listened to my request, and completed a thorough job in 2 hours. Good job Michael, and thanks for Angie's List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Jessica G.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Overall it went superbly. The woman who fielded my call to B & W Plumbing was pleasant and professional, patiently asking me questions to determine the nature of the problem we were dealing with. I assumed they would be able to help me next week, if I was lucky. They helped me two hours later. Plumber Dave was very efficient, pleasant, and honest. (I asked him about another plumbing issue, he gave me straight forward information.) He also gave me information about what I could do to avoid the current problem in the future. I really could not ask for better service.
Description of Work: I called B & W Plumbing because of a drainage issue. Every time I used my washing machine, located in the basement, water would come up through the floor drain. B & W Plumbing solved the problem. Plumber Dave used a snake tool to clear out blockage in the pipe leading down from the kitchen sink with the garbage disposal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Mary G.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Plumber Dave is our favorite plumber at B & W and we always ask for him by name. When I called to schedule an appointment for that week, he was available to come out that same day! Dave is very friendly and punctual and he always explains what the process is so I feel like I learn something every time he comes to do work at the house. The toilet had not been flushing properly for several weeks and I diagnosed it as a clogged pipe. Dave quickly diagnosed it as a problem with how quickly water entered the toilet and showed me how to tell if that was the problem and how to fix it in the future.
Description of Work: Toilet was not flushing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$131
Nick B.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
I called first thing in the morning and within an 45 minutes someone was able to come out and repair my sink in under a half hour. The representative was professional and helpful in explaining what the problem was and how he was going to repair. The cost was high, but he did apply the $25.00 coupon without a physical coupon which I appreciated. I have called on B&W in the past and would continue to use their reliable service.
Description of Work: I had a major lead under my bathroom sink. It ended up being portion of the pipe leading from the external drain to the elbow pipe. The plastic connector was cracked. A replacement piece was required and they also cleared the drain that was blocked into the wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
BARBARA E.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The job went well, and took about an hour. The repair cost of $327 seemed excessive for an outside faucet and one hour of labor; however, it's been a few weeks and apparently the work was done well, the plumber was conscientious in terms of good 'after job clean up' and always putting on dirt-protective-shoe-covering as he entered the home.
Description of Work: B & W Plumbing replaced the broken water valve on my outside faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$327
Elliott S.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Doing dishes Friday night, all of a sudden I was out of hot water. I venture into the basement to check the water heater, only to find water flowing out of the top of the heater and pouring down the side. The supply shutoff to the water heater would not function, so I needed to turn off the whole house water to stop the spewing from the water heater. I called a plumbing company (that I had used several times previously) Friday night and left a message. Saturday morning at 8:30 am, I had not heard from them so I called again. The response: "sorry, we can't help you with that until Monday"....I didn't want to wait two days for hot water! Then it was time to call B & W Plumbing, whom I had used in some rental property repairs previously. From the initial contact through the end of the job, I was very impressed with my treatment. The very nice lady on the phone asked a few questions about what kind of water heater I had, access to it, etc. She said: "we'll get you done this afternoon" Around 12:30 or 1:00 pm I received a call from "Plumber Dave" of B & W Plumbing. He arrived a short time later, removed the old water heater, installed a new water heater and new supply shut-off per my request. Dave worked quickly and efficiently, and we had hot water Saturday afternoon....not Monday. I would certainly use B & W again....Plumber Dave was the best!
Description of Work: New 50 gallon water heater installed, along with a new shutoff valve above the water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
RICHARD W.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Went great. took 1-1/2 days and all work was done very well, clean up was good. Happy with the work.
Description of Work: installation of power vent water heater, replaced sections of leaking water lines, replaced section of drain pipe, replaced washer hose faucets, installed drain connection for washing machine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Danielle H.
10/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The price is for one half of a one year service contract (furnace cleaning and check in fall, AC cleaning and check in spring). I believe that the price is a little high compared to bigger (national) HVAC companies, but I am comfortable with the quality of service provided. David Black arrived at the expected time, with a prior phone call alerting me to his getting on the road. He was polite, clean, and wore booties in the house. Mr. Black performed a full check of our high efficiency furnace, cleaning the furnace burners and flame sensor, and cleaning out the blower compartment and filter rack. He also flushed out the drainage tube and replaced the filter. He checked that the furnace heated properly. He also cleaned and checked that the humidifier worked properly, and he cleaned his work area. Mr. Black is one of the few HVAC service persons who did not disparage other service persons' work or my heating/AC purchases. He did not try to sell me something, which I very much appreciated. I was very happy with his service.
Description of Work: Fall furnace cleaning and check.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
GINNY H.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
is 60 yr. old house ready to sell
Description of Work: I was thrilled to get this all taken care of [and, darn! I ve lost the gentleman s name!] A week or so I d had a plimber come out from one of your list s other companies. No work was done by him, but as far as we went i wrote him a favorable report. However the first company told me about me a bunch of problems...hole in galvanized water pipe in crawl space, trap on washing machine not up to code, could nt diconnect ice machine [i forget why] Never tried to free up clogged machine drain. A Huge quote to remedy all this. So, when b and w came and totally solved my immediate 3 problems,could nt fint the hole in the pipe and said he was nt aware of code problems for the trap I was thrilled to pay the $330 only. I m budget watching, trying to get this 60 yr. old house ready to sell, so I was extreemly relieved! GREAT JOB, NICE MAN! I d use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
ALAN S.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
I called for an appointment the next day, was scheduled approx 9-11 am. Received a call at 8:30 that plumber would be arriving around 9, and he was on time. He quickly sized up the problem and gave me an estimate of what it would cost. The shutoff valve from the wall to toilet was bad, and also the fill valve inside the tank was going bad, so he replaced both. With my Angie's Lists coupon for $25 off, the price was right on target. So overall experience was very good, work done quickly and on time as promised, plumber was knowledgeable, clean and professional.
Description of Work: Had a toilet that was not refilling the tank after flushing. It got slower and slower to fill, finally stopped filling at all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
VANESSA L.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called ~9:30 am with a toilet leaking at the base and was told someone could come out after 3 pm. Just prior to 3, the plumber called letting me know he was about 30 minutes out and he arrived as promised. He was very personable and professional and let us know up front it would be $200 just to pull the toilet but that it could be more depending on the problem. Thankfully, it was just a worn seal and the job totaled $207.89, less the $25 Angie's List coupon. We are very satisfied customers who can now flush freely.
Description of Work: Removed toilet, replaced wax seal and reset toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
DOUGLAS B.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing, wells
+ 0 more
Very professional and punctual. Price was $800 less than Mr Plumber (Metzeler's). Job completed in 2hours. Could not have been more satisfied, will use again. Glad I received multiple quotes for the job.
Description of Work: Install main sump pump backup sump pump & battery.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650
Cheryl G.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
These folks definitely could have given me the run around, been short, or simply passed on the work without any further guidance. They didn't do any of that, instead handling my call professionally and being a big help in resolving my problem - even though there was nothing "in it" for them. I really appreciated their assistance when I was feeling pretty stressed out. Big thumbs up. I'll be keeping their number in case I have any future plumbing difficulties.
Description of Work: Phoned these folks based on their great Angie's List reviews because I had a suspected leak in my water line between the main line and my house. The initial woman who answered the phone, after hearing my issue, put me on hold briefly to patch me through to one of their plumbers who kindly listened to my situation, identified that this was not work they did, and very helpfully recommended an excavation company for my problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael H.
08/2012
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Within in an hour of calling the B&W dispatch on Friday afternoon, the repairman arrived; he was professional and courteous. The entire job took about 2.5 hours and it was difficult to access via the cellar and crawl space in my historic house. Because of the issues in accessing the copper pipes underneath the house, there was bit extra charge of about $125 for extra labor. In total, the bill (materials and labor) totaled a whopping $477.65 (not including the $25 Angie's List coupon). I think it is a bit pricey but was impressed with the promptness, service and professionalism of B&W. I would use B&W again but would get quotes from other companies and negotiate the price if it is not an urgent need
Description of Work: The rod in my outdoor spigot was broken and the entire spigot needed replaced since it was very old. I called B&W based upon the number of good reviews and the A rating on Angie's list. The repairman replaced the outdoor spigot and copper piping in the crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Donna A.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
Services were performed at our rental home in Indiana. Both times the company was responsive. We felt that the price for the water heater was a bit high compared to what we are used to in Illinois, but all companies in Indiana were high. The water heater install went well and so did the faucet. We bought the warranty, which we felt was a good value. The installer was professional and prompt. The AC service went well too. With the heat, the air was not keeping up. The service guy said the AC was dirty so he cleaned it. Our tenant reports that the AC works better now. We bought the 2 visit program so we can have them check the furnace. We felt that the 2 visit program was an excellent value.
Description of Work: We have used B*W twice.1. New water heater and new facet2. AC check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
DAVID M.
08/2012
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
Work began at 9:30am on trying to drain the old system, which was clogged. Needed to hang some plywood to mount the new system as studs were not in the best spots. New system went in with all of new gas and water runs moved to accommodate the unit. Testing of the new fittings showed a small leak in the stove gas line at the fitting, which they replaced. Vent was run through the garage to the outside with everything nicely placed. Work finished up around 6:00pm and we have had endless hot water since. They even took the time to show us how to use and maintain the system. We are thrilled with the work.
Description of Work: Called for an estimate on a Monday to see about changing our tank water heater to a tankless system. Doug came out that afternoon and gave an estimate and provided explanations on everything that had to be done (especially the new vent that had to be added for the system). He gave a quote on the work and they were available on Thursday to get the work done. We agreed and they came out on Thursday for the one day job. Even with the problems involved (old water heater wouldn't drain, found a small gas leak), everything was installed, cleanup and ready to go in one day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,765
SHARON G.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The service call went smoothly. Around 5:30 PM I called B&W Plumbing for HELP. I could not get our main bathroom toilet unplugged with our plunger. B&W said they could have a service man at our house after 8:00 PM. We were in agreement. The B&W service man called at 8:00 PM to tell us he was on his way to our home. Plumber Dave arrived around 8:45 PM... he said he drove from Greenwood. He quickly assessed the situation in the bathroom, tried his special bulb plunger without success, so he brought in the Snake & found something was plugging up the toilet. After about 4-5 tries with the Snake to toilet was unplugged. We have no idea what plugged it up. Plumber Dave said it had to be some object, like a pen or comb, but none of these objects are used in this bathroom. We remain puzzled. Plumber Dave went outside to the sewer drain pipe, took off the cap & said flush the toilet to make sure the flow is good into the sewer. I did and the flow was excellent. Problem solved, thanks to Plumber Dave. He did tell us that if this happens again, be prepared to replace the toilet, as it is nearly an antique toilet & it may get broken if they have to remove it from its seat during the next repair. Hopefully that will not happen again for a long while, as this has never happened before to this extent. He did suggest doing courtesy flushes more often. Thanks again Plumber Dave.
Description of Work: I could not get our main bathroom toilet unplugged with our plunger. I contacted B&W Plumbing, they said they could have a service man at our house after 8:00 PM. We were in agreement. Plumber Dave arrived & assessed the situation in the bathroom, tried his special bulb plunger without success, so he brought in the Snake & found something was plugging up the toilet. After about 4-5 tries with the Snake, the toilet was unplugged. Plumber Dave went outside to the sewer drain pipe, took off the cap & said flush the toilet to make sure the flow is good into the sewer. I did and the flow was excellent. Problem solved, thanks to Plumber Dave.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$131
Linda M.
07/2012
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
We’ve been a customer of B & W Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Co over 20 years and they were the first phone call that I made when we discovered the pool of water in the basement. I’ve worked with them and they are dependable and did a great job.
Description of Work: B & W Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Co Inc replaced our water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
MICHAEL S.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
B&W called when the plumber was en route. He arrived on time and diagnosed the problem as a cracked drain pipe. Unfortunately, he had to make an access hole in the downstairs ceiling to get to the drain. He put tarps down and thoroughly cleaned the mess up when he was finished. Overall, the work was performed quickly and completely.
Description of Work: There was a leak coming from the upstairs shower stall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
Valerie J.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
It was the first time I had used them. They were very responsive and courteous. They did a really great job.
Description of Work: They fixed two toilets and replaced a kitchen faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
ALLAN D.
06/2012
5.0
gas leak repair
+ -1 more
Simply stated, they did everything right. Though not inexpensive, price doesn't seem unreasonable given promptness, time spent and quality of work. Final cost under estimate. This all began when the owner of the company, Beth, answered the phone. A highly satisfactory experience from start to finish.
Description of Work: First person checked out the problem and explained it in full to me and gave me an estimate. Removed and replaced gas pipe from meter to grill.....most underground, requiring digging and special tape wrapping. Added shut off valve. Removed fallen bush and replaced ground cover.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
HOWARD F.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
We were incredibly pleased with Scott. He was professional and thoroughly understood the mechanics of the problem and the solution. The service was quick, easy, thorough and Scott was very friendly and explained what he was doin at ecery step.
Description of Work: Scott arrived earlier than anticipated, which was appreciated. He removed the panel from the heat pump and immediately diagnosed the problem as a faulty capacitor which he replaced. Also, he noticed that a mouse had gotten into the wiring area and had started stripping the insulation off a number of wires. Scott used electrical tape over the bare strips of wire. He then checked the coolant pressure after replacing the control panel and gently hosed the heat pump elements to clean them. Scott suggested that the unit be similarly hosed down 2 - 3 times during the course of each summer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$157
JESSICA J.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called on Monday and a plumber was scheduled to come the following morning. The plumber arrived at the time scheduled and gave me a quote for replacing 3 different valves. I ended up just having him replace the valve between the inside of my house to our outdoor spigot (spelling ?). The 2 other valves will need to be replaced eventually but he said it was not necessary to replace them right away. He gave me a written quote before beginning any work and cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: We needed several valves replaced.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
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Air Duct Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Electrical
FAQ
B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc offers warranties.
B & W Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Co Inc offers the following services: Plumbing,heating cooling and drains, repair, replacement and remodel for residential and commercial