Lohmeyer Plumbing

What Lohmeyer Plumbing does

Lohmeyer Plumbing is a family-owned plumbing services business founded in 1936 in Columbus, Indiana, currently in its fourth generation of family ownership. The company serves residential and small commercial customers in Columbus and approximately ten surrounding Indiana communities including Hope, Edinburgh, Taylorsville, Franklin, Nashville, Elizabethtown, Hartsville, Jonesville, Waymansville, and Seymour. Its service portfolio spans general plumbing repair (faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, gas lines), drain and sewer work (cleaning, video camera pipe inspection up to 200 feet, root treatment), water heater installation and service (Bradford White and Navien tankless systems), water quality (softeners, filtration, well pumps), pump services (sump, grinder, sewage), bath and kitchen remodeling, backflow testing, and seasonal services such as winterization and irrigation maintenance.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer service model with upfront project pricing, two-hour arrival windows, and same-day service when possible. Marketing is driven primarily by community reputation, word-of-mouth, and 90 years of local brand equity, supplemented by a company blog, Facebook and Instagram presence, and earned media coverage in The Republic newspaper. Customer touchpoints include phone (812-379-4876), email, and online scheduling, with online bill pay and Green Sky consumer financing available to support larger ticket jobs such as remodels and water heater replacements. The company holds multiple Indiana state certifications (Plumbing Contractor License PC11300058, backflow testing, DNR pump installer, and factory certifications for Navien, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, and Wirsbo) and is a member of the Indiana PHCC and Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership transitioned in October 2023 with the retirement of third-generation owner Joe Lohmeyer after 47 years; ownership and operations are now led by Betsy Elwert (fourth-generation owner) and David Dietrich. The company is privately held with no external investors, no parent entity, and no disclosed funding rounds. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, comprising licensed plumbers, apprentices, and office staff, and the company operates from a single headquarters at 4555 Progress Drive, Columbus, Indiana.

Name

Lohmeyer Plumbing

Legal name

Lohmeyer Plumbing

Website

https://lohmeyerplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lohmeyer Plumbing is a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing services company founded in 1936 in Columbus, Indiana. It serves residential and small commercial customers across Columbus and roughly ten surrounding Indiana communities with repair, drain and sewer, water heater, water quality, pump, remodeling, and backflow services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Minor Plumbing Repairs (Leaks, Faucets, Toilets, Drains) (HSAGAAAC), Emergency Sump Pump Repair & Basement Flooding Response (HSAOAMAG), Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair) (HSAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Drain and sewer cleaning
• Water heater installation
• Bathroom remodeling plumbing
• Backflow testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services Revenue: Lohmeyer Plumbing generates revenue through providing plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance services to residential and commercial customers. Services include faucet repair, water heater services, drain cleaning, sewer line work, water softeners, bathroom/kitchen remodels, and more. Pricing is based on upfront pricing model with costs reflecting time, expertise, tools, licensing, insurance, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lohmeyer Plumbing is a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing contractor providing residential and commercial plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance services in Columbus, Indiana and surrounding communities. Their offerings span general plumbing repairs (faucets, toilets, disposals), drain and sewer cleaning and camera inspection, water heater installation and service (Bradford White and Navien), water quality solutions (softeners, filtration, well pumps), pump services, certified backflow testing, gas line work, pipe inspection, lawn irrigation maintenance, and bath/kitchen remodeling.

Product overview

Lohmeyer Plumbing offers a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial plumbing services centered around a unified service model. The core offerings include general plumbing repairs (faucets, toilets, garbage disposals), drain and sewer services (cleaning, camera inspection, root treatments), water heater services (Bradford White traditional tanks and Navien tankless systems), water quality solutions (softeners, filtration, well pumps), pump services (sump, grinder, sewage), and bath/kitchen remodeling. Additional services encompass backflow testing and certification, gas line work, pipe inspections using video camera technology, lawn irrigation system maintenance, and seasonal services like winterization. The company also provides financing options through Green Sky and online bill payment for customer convenience. As a plumbing service company, no software product or platform architecture exists—all offerings are professional service-based.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Services
• Drain and Sewer Services
• Water Heater Services
• Water Quality Services
• Pump Services
• Bath and Kitchen Remodeling
• Seasonal and Outdoor Plumbing Services
• Backflow Testing
• Pipe Inspection Services
• Gas Line Services
• Lawn Irrigation Services
• Financing Options

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Indiana PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLohmeyer Plumbing is a member of the Indiana PHCC, attending leadership summits and networking with others in the trades. The company values the organization for growth opportunities and industry standards.
• Columbus Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, participating in community events and ribbon cuttings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• HomeServe USA: Home repair services and warranty provider partnering with municipalities and utilities to offer plumbing and electrical coverage. Not a direct competitor to Lohmeyer's service delivery, but a related ecosystem player that influences how customers access and pay for plumbing repairs.
• Angi (formerly Angie's List): Home services marketplace that connects homeowners with local plumbers and contractors. Not a service provider itself, but a key channel influencing customer acquisition for plumbers like Lohmeyer and a potential aggregator threat as it expands into direct services.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise network for disaster restoration including water damage mitigation, often the downstream partner when plumbing failures occur. Adjacent to Lohmeyer's sump pump and sewer line work — comparable customer base but different service scope.
• Ace Hardware: Hardware retail cooperative with plumbing parts and fixtures alongside installation services in many stores. Comparable to Lohmeyer in serving residential plumbing needs (parts, fixtures, basic installation) but competing primarily on retail rather than licensed contracting services.

Broad incumbents

• 1-800-Plumber + Air: Franchised residential plumbing and HVAC service brand offering the same upfront pricing and same-day service model as Lohmeyer, but with national marketing infrastructure and multi-trade capabilities.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing, drain cleaning, and water damage restoration franchise with strong brand recognition. Comparable to Lohmeyer as a direct-to-consumer plumbing services provider, but operates at national scale with franchised locations and significant marketing infrastructure.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise emphasizing punctuality, upfront pricing, and licensed technicians — directly mirroring Lohmeyer's value proposition. Operates as a franchised network covering broad U.S. geographies.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large national HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services provider operating across many U.S. markets. Comparable to Lohmeyer in core plumbing offerings (drain cleaning, water heaters, sewer) but operates at enterprise scale under a multi-brand portfolio.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly-owned plumbing franchise offering residential and commercial plumbing services. Comparable to Lohmeyer in core service offering (repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, sewer) but operates through a national franchise model across hundreds of territories.

Regional players

• Len The Plumber: Mid-Atlantic regional plumbing services company offering similar residential repair, drain cleaning, water heater, and sewer services. Comparable in business model and customer focus to Lohmeyer, but operates across a different U.S. geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LohmeyerPlumbing
• Instagraminstagram.com/lohmeyerplumbing
• Xx.com/lohmeyerplumb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lohmeyer-plumbing-llc

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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