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. With over 35 years of expertise, I focus on troubleshooting, leak repairs, and servicing or replacing water heaters, toilets, disposals, faucets, water lines, and piping. I understand that plumbing problems can be a hassle and inconvenient. 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 hands-on experience and sincere desire to solve the problem, rather than just make a profit, distinguish my service from others. 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 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 spent my childhood with my three brothers, assisting my dad on Saturdays while our friends enjoyed the park! We learned out of necessity. However, as we matured, we felt proud to work beside him and make him proud. I obtained my contractor's license in 1979 and launched 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. His favorite phrase 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

Great service and very professional to work with! Gene confirmed, arrived on time and was efficient. He dealt with unforeseen problems well and explained the work as he was went along. Would highly recommend!

So I just bought a place in the desert and needed a plumber to troubleshoot my hot water issues and didn't want to get ripped off, so I went to good ole Yelp to see who is a good, legit plumber. Gene came up first. I read the reviews and gave him a call first thing in the AM. Gene came out exactly when he said he would and did a lot of troubleshooting to find the problem. He fixed the problem, the price was reasonable and then I even gave him an additional job for installing a water filter system. Gene is definitely a guy worth writing a Yelp review for because he is one of the few good ""independent"" guys left out there.

I took a chance seeing the $50 deal for $25. When I called, Gene answered and offered to come within 2 hours, which was really great as I was in a hurry to reconnect a vent tube that had fallen off the water heater and the gas company turned the water heater off! No hot water until fixed! My impression on the phone was that he was pricey quoting $110 for labor per hour & $20 for travel. But I was desperate so I said come on over. He turned out to be very friendly and efficient. He had to add a new elbow part as the original vent was defective & too short to begin with. Then he helped me (for free he made clear he is not an appliance person) to replace & connect water valves on my washer that had been sitting around for months. He even checked to make sure lines was secure & no leaks before he left. I told him at the end that I wanted to use the $50 coupon. He was fine with that and when I told him I intended to Yelp afterwards, he gave me an additional discount. I think the discount was in part due to how fast he had accomplished everything. So $75 out the door total, the safety issue resolved AND now my washing machine runs hot water! Perfect!

Seriously! If you are checking reviews on Yelp trying to decide on a plumber to call....stop! Just do yourself a big favor and call Gene Phillips! Gene is the best! The most knowledgable, skilled, thorough and HONEST contractor we have ever found. Of course we are hoping that we don't ever have plumbing problems again.....but if we do, we wouldn't call anyone but Gene!

We had a problem with our shower, first plumber we called never showed! Called Gene Phillips, listen to my problem, said he would call me at a certain time and he was prompt with call back. Showed up on time, was friendly, very efficient. No mess no fuss, he was great and very professional. Very satisfied customer!! Won't hesitate to use again.

Had a leak in the wall behind the bathroom. Had 2 other plumbers come out and could not find the leak.
Called Gene who was very busy came bye to check and find the leak in 10 minutes. He set a time to finish everything and fix another problem with a toilet.So happy I found a wonderful plumber in Palm Desert. Great Job!

Showed up in less than an hour with the right part to fix my Moen shower faucet. Finished the work quickly and charged a very reasonable price. It couldn't have been better.

Called Gene to fix a bad Kitchen faucet. He shows up early. Has parts with him. Clearly wants to do the job right. Gene is like his Dad was- A Professional, responsible and knowledgable person in his trade. He is well kept, considerate and has fair pricing. If you need any plumbing service from a person with high business ethics, then I highly recommend Gene Phillips- a family taught pro!

I've used Gene for my plumbing needs for years. It's important for me to have someone who answers the phone personally! I like dealing with he owner. Gene always gives me an honest evaluation with options to solve my problems. His pricing is more than fair & he never misses an appointment. Thank God there are still a few Reliable, Hard Working Men like Gene around! You'll be glad you called!

I have worked with a lot of plumbers in the valley for many years. I Have used several different plumbing companies, however after having Gene as my plumber, for my home and business I will never call any other again. Gene is always on time, does neat work, and offers different solutions in efforts to save me money. My home built in the late 70's needs a lot maintenance & repairs, I always feel confident Gene will provide a fair, honest, & professional service. It is always nice to see him arrive with his smile and caring assistance when I have plumbing problems!
Gene has worked very hard and efficiently & gave me the best job in a bad situation that was beyond compare to the other plumbers (who were only interested in making money off of me). I guarantee there is no better plumbing company available.