Gene Phillips Plumbing
Company Overview
Established in 1979, Gene Phillips Plumbing is a locally-owned venture where I personally manage all the work! Being a local ""one-man shop"" in Palm Desert, California, I can often provide same-day service. I bring more than 35 years of experience, specializing in troubleshooting, leak repairs, and the replacement or servicing of water heaters, toilets, disposals, faucets, water lines, and piping. I know that plumbing troubles can be annoying and disruptive. But you can be confident that A Gene Phillips Plumbing will tackle your plumbing issues promptly and efficiently, with all work done by me personally. In addition to my knowledge and dependability, I strive to offer honest and reasonable rates for all projects. I take pride in delivering top-notch workmanship, treating each job as if it were my own home, and you are my valued neighbor, with attentive and trustworthy service. My direct experience and true concern for resolving the issue, rather than just earning money, differentiate my service from the rest. This business was founded by my dad in 1950, and his four sons have carried on the tradition, with my brothers branching out to various areas. I remained with my father, working alongside him until his passing in 2015, and I have continued his work and philosophy - to perform the work as you would wish it done for yourself... and... to treat customers fairly and as friends in need. At the age of 10, I worked under houses with my dad, Clyde Phillips - a southern farm boy, bringing him melted lead in a ladle to pour and hammer into sockets for joining cast iron sewer pipes. My dad learned from my grandfather, who invented his own tools and techniques on the farm back in Georgia. I was raised with my three brothers, all working with my dad on Saturdays while our friends played at the park! We learned because we had no choice. But as we grew older, we took pride in working alongside him and making him proud. In 1979, I earned my contractor's license and started the business ""down valley"" in Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. We collaborated until he reached 77! At 87, my dad passed away just last year. He often said, ""It's A Wonderful Life!""
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- 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: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sat: | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Gene took our call the same morning our seasonal renters contacted us about the lack of hot water. He put us 2nd in line for an appt that day, called with the bad news and shortly had steaming water flowing for our renters. Great communications, with photos I might add, and great work ethic as a master plumber.
Thanks Gene....yours a permanent fixture in our rolodex!

Gene came out within a few hours. He did a thorough job and we will reccomend him to our friends. Gene is now ""our plumer."" Thanks, Gene.

We needed to replace our water heater which was a 15 year old Bradford White 75 gallon unit. We called several companies and the prices were all comparable. But when we called,we spoke directly with Gene who was by far he most knowledgeable and comprehensive in his information. All his questions were relevant and he gave us a competitive price in advance he showed up on time and the job was done quickly and professionally. It required more material to properly place the water heater and replace the circulating pump but he only charged us the price he quoted. He left our garage cleaner than he found it! There was an immediate significant improvement in our hot water system. Friendly, professional service from a Master certified plumber. I will never call anyone else.

Amazing! We had a water leak and Gene immediately fit us into his schedule the same day. He quickly discovered ALL of the THREE places where water was leaking. He went on and beyond what I think any other company would do to solve our problems. And...Gene is a really, really nice person. We are so happy we called him!!!

Fabulous plumber, on time super reliable and very professional! Always honest and easy to work with. Highly recommend him !!

Very reliable and honest! You can call him and if he doesn't answer, he will call you back the same day. I appreciate his hard work. Thank you Gene!

Fast, efficient and fair. Thank you Gene!

Came back to town and no hot water. I called Gene at 9:30 a.m and he was here and had everything up and running by noon. Reasonable prices and a really nice man. Highly recommended!!! Anymore plumbing problems and I will call Gene without hesitation.

Gene Phillips is the best plumber in the Valley. He is very conscientious and professional. He gives you his honest opinion and helps you understand the details before starting a job. Gene is a master plumber.
Maria D.
Indian Wells

After calling two well known plumbers that I've used before and explaining to them that I botched what I thought was a simple copper line repair and that my entire house was without water , the response I got from both was we're booked for two days! That's when I called Gene Phillips Plumbing, he too was booked! However he must have heard the desperation in my voice and told me he would somehow find a way to get to me that day! He showed up earlier than expected and fixed the problem and got my water back on. I definitely found myself a new plumber! He's the best!
S.S. Rancho Mirage