What PlumbingSupply.com does

PlumbingSupply.com is a privately held, US-based e-commerce retailer of residential and commercial plumbing supplies, founded in 1995 in Chico, California. The company operates direct-to-consumer through its own website with no physical retail locations, ships nationwide via UPS, FedEx, USPS (and freight for large items), and emphasizes same-day shipping on in-stock orders processed by 7pm EST Monday-Friday. It carries a broad catalog spanning kitchen and bathroom fixtures (faucets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilet seats), repair parts (toilet, faucet, garbage disposer, water heater), pipe and fittings across brass, PVC, CPVC, copper, and push-fit categories, plus pumps, water heaters, water filters, drains, and commercial/ADA/medical-grade plumbing products. Sub-brands include John Guest Speedfit and SharkBite push-fit fittings; the company also holds national parts dealer status for Waste King (BoneCrusher), Sinkmaster, and Whirlaway garbage disposers.

The business runs on a self-serve, product-led GTM motion with no minimum order requirement, unit-level pricing with volume discounts at the 10/20/50+ unit tier, and an A-Z catalog structure backed by an extensive educational content library (plumbing dictionary, DIY tutorials, brand-specific repair part finders, and a toilet model identification cross-reference). Customer testimonials emphasize responsiveness and the ability to source hard-to-find replacement parts in small quantities — the company's central differentiator versus mass-market home improvement channels.

The revenue model is a one-time e-commerce product sale across residential and commercial segments, with primary customers being DIY homeowners seeking hard-to-find repair parts. The firm has no disclosed funding, no public revenue figure, an 11-50 employee footprint, and an unaugmented e-commerce technology stack. The company has maintained continuous operation for 31 years and positions itself as a pioneer of the online plumbing supply category.

Name

PlumbingSupply.com

Legal name

PlumbingSupply.com

Website

https://plumbingsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PlumbingSupply.com is a privately held US e-commerce retailer founded in 1995 that sells residential and commercial plumbing supplies — including fixtures, pipe fittings, pumps, water filters, and repair parts — to DIY homeowners and small trade buyers via its own website with same-day shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Supplies Retail

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing Fixtures (Faucets, Sinks & Bath Fixtures) (IMADALAA), Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK), Sinks & Water Filtration/Dispensers Showrooms (CRAIAFAE)

Keywords

• Plumbing supplies retail
• Pipe fittings distribution
• Toilet repair parts
• Commercial plumbing fixtures
• Online plumbing e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce retail of plumbing supplies. Products sold include fixtures, fittings, repair parts, tools, and related plumbing materials. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with volume discount pricing for larger orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PlumbingSupply.com is an online retailer of residential and commercial plumbing products, selling faucets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilet seats, toilet repair parts, garbage disposers, pipe fittings (brass, PVC, CPVC, copper, push-fit), PEX tubing, pumps, water heaters, water filters, drains, plumbing tools, ADA-compliant products, and flood prevention systems. The company is the national parts dealer for Waste King, Sinkmaster, and Whirlaway garbage disposers and carries John Guest Speedfit and SharkBite push-fit fitting lines. Orders are shipped nationwide with same-day fulfillment for in-stock items ordered by 7pm EST on business days, with no minimum order requirement.

Product overview

PlumbingSupply.com is an e-commerce plumbing supply retailer offering a comprehensive catalog of residential and commercial plumbing products. Founded in 1995, the company operates with no minimum order requirements and same-day shipping for in-stock orders. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including kitchen and bathroom fixtures (faucets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilet seats), repair parts (toilet repair parts, garbage disposer parts, faucet repair parts), pipe and fittings (brass, PVC, CPVC, copper, push-fit fittings), water heaters (tankless and repair parts), pumps, water filters, and commercial plumbing products. The company carries sub-brands including John Guest Speedfit and SharkBite push-fit fittings for easy connection without soldering. As a national parts dealer for Waste King, Sinkmaster, and Whirlaway garbage disposers, they specialize in hard-to-find plumbing parts. The business model emphasizes no minimum orders, same-day shipping, and customer service, positioning them as a pioneer in online plumbing supply since 1995.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Faucets Residential kitchen faucets in various styles and finishes for kitchen plumbing installations and remodels.
• Bathroom Faucets Bathroom faucets including centerset, widespread, and mini-widespread styles for residential and commercial lavatory sinks.
• Toilet Seats Standard, elongated, and bidet toilet seats in multiple colors and materials for residential and commercial bathrooms.
• Toilet Repair Parts Flappers, fill valves, flush valves, tank lids, and brand-specific replacement parts for American Standard, Kohler, Toto, Briggs, Caroma, Crane, Delta, Eljer, Gerber, Mansfield, Porcher, and Universal Rundle toilets.
• Garbage Disposers Garbage disposers and replacement parts; national parts dealer for Waste King (BoneCrusher), Sinkmaster, and Whirlaway disposer brands.
• Pipe Fittings Comprehensive line of brass IPS, chrome-plated brass, brass compression, brass flare, standard PVC, PVC compression, CPVC, copper, and copper press fittings for residential and commercial plumbing.
• PEX Pipe & Tubing Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe and tubing for residential and commercial plumbing installations.
• John Guest Speedfit Push-Fit Fittings Push-to-connect quick fittings for Copper, CPVC, and PEX connections using Superseal technology; reusable and repositionable, rated up to 174 psi at 68°F and 203°F at 87 psi; compliant with the 2014 Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
• SharkBite Push-Fit Fittings Push-fit fittings and valves by SharkBite requiring no soldering, clamps, unions, or glue; made from DZR brass, approved for underground and behind-wall use without access panels, ANSI/NSF-61 certified for low lead, rated up to 200 psi and 200°F, connecting hard copper Type M, L, or K, CPVC, PEX, and PE-RT pipe.
• Soft Copper Tubing (Refrigeration Grade) Type L refrigeration-grade soft copper tubing available in sizes from 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch OD, sold per foot or in 50-foot rolls with dehydrated sealed packaging.
• Pumps Sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps, and pump controllers for residential and commercial water management applications.
• Water Heaters Tankless water heaters and traditional water heater repair parts including elements and anode rods.
• Water Filters Point-of-use drinking water filters and whole-house water filtration systems.
• Commercial Bathroom Products Commercial faucets, urinals, stainless steel toilets, flush valves and flushometers, hand dryers, and ADA-compliant restroom accessories for commercial facilities.
• Commercial Kitchen Products Commercial faucets, prep tables, work stations, racks and carts, and grease traps and interceptors for foodservice operations.
• Plumbing Tools Plumbing tools including tubing cutters and drain cleaning equipment used for plumbing installation and repair work.
• Flood Prevention Products Flood prevention systems and flood alarms designed to protect properties from water damage.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waste King (BoneCrusher)coreOthersDesignated as the National parts dealer for Waste King (BoneCrusher), Sinkmaster, and Whirlaway garbage disposers. This exclusive/national dealer status positions PlumbingSupply.com as a primary source for repair parts for these disposer brands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WinSupply: Plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies wholesale distributor serving contractors and resellers. Comparable product category though primarily B2B model rather than DIY retail.
• SupplyHouse.com: Online retailer of plumbing, heating, and HVAC supplies serving both DIY consumers and trade customers. The closest direct competitor to PlumbingSupply.com in product category, target customer, and pure-play e-commerce model.
• McMaster-Carr: Direct-to-customer online catalog retailer of industrial, plumbing, and maintenance supplies. Comparable e-commerce-first model with extensive SKUs, fast shipping, and an emphasis on professionals and serious DIYers.
• Hajoca Corporation: Largest privately held U.S. distributor of plumbing, heating, and cooling supplies serving contractors. Strongly comparable product category with deep plumbing distribution niche.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Online marketplace with significant plumbing and home improvement assortment and Prime same-day delivery. Increasingly competitive for hard-to-find plumbing parts, structurally threatening niche retailers like PlumbingSupply.com.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. distributor of plumbing supplies with both trade and Ferguson Home (retail) channels. Comparable product category though predominantly B2B/wholesale versus PlumbingSupply.com's consumer-driven model.
• Home Depot: Largest U.S. home improvement retailer with extensive plumbing aisles and a growing online catalog. Major competitive overlap in fixtures, fittings, and repair parts, with unmatched scale and same-day delivery infrastructure.
• Lowe's: Second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer with strong plumbing assortment and online ordering. Competes for the same DIY homeowner customer with a broader home-improvement focus and MyLowe's Rewards loyalty program.
• Grainger: Major MRO distributor with substantial plumbing supplies offering. Comparable product category though broader industrial focus and primarily B2B-oriented procurement model.
• Ace Hardware: Hardware cooperative retailer with neighborhood store locations plus online ordering. Overlaps with PlumbingSupply.com in DIY plumbing parts and repair categories with a physical-first retail model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PlumbingSupply

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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