Gene Phillips Plumbing
Company Overview
Since 1979, Gene Phillips Plumbing is a one-man operation where I take care of everything myself! 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. Rest assured, A Gene Phillips Plumbing will resolve your plumbing challenges quickly and effectively, with me handling all the work myself. Besides my industry know-how and trustworthiness, I am committed to delivering fair and clear pricing for every task. I am proud to provide high-quality workmanship, treating every project as if it were my own home, and you are my friendly neighbor, with exceptional and reliable service. My direct experience and true concern for resolving the issue, rather than just earning money, differentiate my service from the rest. My dad launched this business in 1950, and his four sons have upheld the tradition, with my brothers moving to different parts of the country. I chose to stay with my father, working together until his passing in 2015, and I have carried on his legacy and philosophy - to do the work as you would want it done for yourself... and... to treat customers justly and as friends in need. I crawled under houses with my dad, Clyde Phillips - a southern farm boy, when I was just 10, bringing him melted lead in a ladle to pour and hammer into sockets to connect cast iron sewer pipes. My dad learned from my grandfather, who invented his own tools and techniques on the farm back in Georgia. I grew up with my three brothers, all helping 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. I got my contractor's license in 1979 and began the business ""down valley"" in Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage. We worked side by side until he turned 77! He passed away at 87, just last year. His favorite saying was always, ""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 did a great job installing two kitchen faucets and two garbage disposals (along with matching hardware) -- replacing rather precariously installed predecessors. Immaculate work from a master plumber -- highly recommended.

Gene did some plumbing work for me in spring of 2020. Very friendly and an excellent plumber. We had some issues with some equipment I had supplied that became faulty a year later. Gene, being the stand up guy that he is, took care of the issue. Can't say enough about him. Old fashioned honest service. Thank you Gene!

Quick response which helped us out in a difficult situation. Our prior firm left us in a lurch and we needed to get a number of issues resolved without much time before our larger renovation project would be delayed. Gene helped take care of a number of small but essential projects. Gene was efficient and provided useful advice on various plumbing related issues. Will utilize his services in the future.

Look no further for a plumber in the desert area. Gene is a great guy with integrity. He came over due to a water pressure problem and he checked everything out and said to call the water company to rule out the water meter being the problem. (BTW he was right). He absolutely would not accept payment for a service call. We will definitely be calling Gene for any future problems.

Sometimes it's just too good to be true: I needed a plumber bc the outside water regulator and pipe etc was leaking. I just n couldn't believe he was available on such short notice! He called when he was on his way, and came within the time frame he said. He ran into some problems that were unanticipated, but not.a problem for him! Work area was left clean,.auchnd he had to come back 3 hours later because of the unanticipated problem (glue had to dry on a pipe below the surface that a major company performed the same fix a few years back---but did a shoddy job). Again, Gene was on time! Really nice, integrity, meticulous, when I told him he didn't have to do something-- he said--"" I'm doing this as the way I would want it done for myself"" . THANK YOU, GENE! Hopefully the pictures show up: the 1st 2 are the before, the second two are his work.

Gene is the guy to call if you have plumbing or gas line issues. Gene is friendly, on time, doesn't overcharge, and gets the work done right. He worked on some gas lines for outdoor bbq, as well as indoor plumbing needs. The overall reviews attest to the fact that this is a neighborly buy who does great work. Highly recommend him.

This guy is so nice!!! I called for a quote and he explained to me what to do in order to save some money... and it worked! Definitely will be calling him next time I need a plumber and recommending him to my friends!

Gene to the rescue again! Toilet leaking left Gene a message and he was out to the house first thing! Also broken valve so I could not shut off the water.... All done! Great to find an honest, efficient plumber as I am new to the desert...

Bought an older home recently in the area. Had a couple plumbing issues - a couple faucets outside that had nothing coming out and a running toilet. Called Gene to come out and take a look. He fixed everything up and I couldn't be happier! I'd definitely refer him to someone in need of a plumber. He'll be my ""go to"" guy for future plumbing needs. Thanks Gene

Our kitchen faucet broke last night, so I called Gene Phillips Plumbing. He guided us on what kind of faucet to buy and went out of his way to squeeze us in the same day after our Home Depot run. We ended up replacing two old faucets and Gene was in and out in less than 2 hours. Very courteous and very fair priced. I would highly recommend Gene Phillips Plumbing and will call again next time we need a plumber!