Bud's Plumbing & Repair Service

★★★☆☆ 2.8 / 5 (28)
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: 1230 E Michigan St, Evansville, IN 47711
: (812) 618-9638
: https://www.budsplumbing.com

Company Overview

Choosing the right plumber in Evansville doesn't have to be difficult, especially when you have a reputable service at your fingertips. Since 1920, Bud's Plumbing & Repair Service has been a family-owned establishment committed to a dedication to quality craftsmanship. By focusing on top-notch service, we ensure you get all the advantages at no extra cost. We conduct weekly training to better assist you and elevate your experience. Our thorough inspections help us pinpoint problems and provide effective, long-lasting solutions. Trust us with your plumbing issues and gain a sense of security you choose us.

We are a three-generation family-owned plumbing service. We proudly serve our local community. Our families live, work, and participate in local schools and churches. As a business, we support various local charities and have been involved with Habitat for Humanity for several years.

My career at Bud's Plumbing began in 1976. I was with U.S. ""Bud"" Grant until 1991, when I became the owner. I find joy in going to work each day, mentoring new apprentices in the plumbing trade. I enjoy helping customers make informed choices, creating estimates, and facing the challenges of running a business. I have been happily married for 37 years and have 8 grandchildren. Our family enjoys camping, biking, hiking, and taking walks with our dog, Maziey.

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Faucet installation
  • Faucet repair
  • Garbage disposal repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • Hydro-jetting
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower installation
  • Shower repair
  • Sink installation
  • Sink repair
  • Toilet installation
  • Toilet repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe installation
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:Open 24 hours
Tue:Open 24 hours
Wed:Open 24 hours
Thu:Open 24 hours
Fri:Open 24 hours
Sat:Open 24 hours
Sun:Open 24 hours

Recommended Customer Reviews

Deborah B.
★★☆☆☆

Buds did a good job on my commode leak but they where extremely too high I would not recommend this business unless you are rich seriously!

Larry M.
★★★★★

Our hot water heater went out on Good Friday. We called Bud's and they gave us an estimate and replaced the heater that same day. The technicians, Mike and Gage, did an outstanding job and stayed until 7:00 that evening. I will definitely use them again.

Emily S.
★★★★☆

Bud's has been a great option for us the last few times we've had a plumbing need. We needed to have sump pump replaced in our basement and they came out within a day. The technician wore shoe covers which we appreciated since we have light colored carpet. We had to turn the water off to our toilet and when turned, the valve developed a small leak and they came out within an hour of calling and made a small adjustment to it and solved the leak. They gave us an option should want to replace it if the leak represented itself but didn't even charge us for the call to come out and make that quick fix. Granted, he was here maybe 15 minutes, but he classified it as an estimate for repair on the full valve and they don't charge for estimates. The tech was super friendly and helpful. I'd like to work with them on a bigger project before I consider 5 stars, but we've been pleased the two times we've needed them- especially because of their quick response time.

Matt A.
★☆☆☆☆

Called on a Sunday, was explained about service call. Was told a certain price for call. Guy did a 30min job tops, got a bill for over$500. After checking around, found that they are way overpriced. I will definitely call somewhere else in the future.

Robert C.
★★☆☆☆

I had Bud's install some gas line for me in the past and was happy with their service at that time. I recently contacted them for an estimate to repair a cracked water main. They came out the same day I called and told me that the line should not be repaired due to age and potential future problems. Unfortunately, their estimate to replace the line was far more than I could afford. So...I contacted several other companies for estimates and gave the job to another plumbing service because their estimate to replace the line was less than half what Bud's quoted. :(

Joe M.
★★★★☆

Bud's has installed two tankless water heaters, natural gas line, faucets, and water supply lines. Their work is professional, warranted, on time and friendly. They are expensive, but quality doesn't come cheap.

Judy A.
★☆☆☆☆

Called on a Tuesday to have someone take a look at replacing main sewer line in yard and was told someone would be out the next day. No one ever called or showed up, so I called Thursday to find out why. I was told, again, someone would be out that evening, and again, a no-show no-call. For a company who was voted in the area for excellent service, this is bad representation. I definitely will not be using them for any work in the future, and would NOT recommend this business to anyone.

G R.
★☆☆☆☆

They kept their word and showed up as promised but man they were so so expensive! Their price was 3 to 4 times and from the competitors pricing. I got two other quotes and so glad that I did not move forward with this company because it was way too expensive, out of my budget. I did appreciate that they came out and took a glance at what I had.

Trula I.
★★★★★

Used them a few times, fast service. Had Ace plumbing under contract with my home warranty come out. What a joke Ace didn't see a large crack in my pipe. Didnt look at my clogged shower drain. Note I had 2 different issues. Ace was unsure of when he could snake a drain. Who shows up without equipment? Called Buds plumbing came out fixed my drain issue. Contracted to fix cracked pipe. Every time I have used Buds I get fast, professional service. Problem is fixed with a warranty. And CHEAPER than other in my area. Win win

B B.
★★★★★

I've used Bud's for personal and business and have always gotten great service and the guys always are well groomed, very informative about the whole process and make sure I understand what they're doing, the cost and the time involved. I fully believe in the service industry you get what you pay for and I've always gotten top quality work from them, the majority of the time it's been the same day I've called as well. I'll continue to use them.

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