Joe's Plumbing Inc.

What Joe's Plumbing Inc. does

Joe's Plumbing, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned plumbing service contractor headquartered in Harwood Heights, Illinois, serving the broader Chicagoland area. The firm operates as a direct-to-consumer local service business, offering residential and commercial plumbing across repair, installation, sewer and drain, leak detection, water heater, water treatment, and fixture categories. The website (plumberjoechicago.com) functions as the primary customer acquisition surface, with an online appointment request form and a direct phone line as the main contact mechanisms; service hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The business delivers services on-site at customer locations through licensed technicians, with no app, no API, and no disclosed proprietary technology platform. The notable technical capability is sewer camera inspection, used to diagnose line damage from tree roots or other encroachments. The company is licensed and insured in both Chicago and Illinois, and the founder, Joe, is described as having over 20 years of residential and commercial experience. The firm reports 58 employees (per firmographic data, not officially disclosed by the company), operates as a corporation under Illinois jurisdiction, and was founded in 2004.

Revenue is generated on a one-time, quote-based model with upfront pricing as a stated differentiator; no subscription, contract, or recurring revenue streams are disclosed. There is no evidence of institutional investment, parent company, M&A activity, partnerships, patents, or formal certifications. The customer base is split between residential homeowners (primary) and commercial clients (secondary), with the latter including new-construction and rehabilitation projects coordinated with general contractors. Marketing is limited to the company website and direct phone contact, with no social media presence.

Name

Joe's Plumbing Inc.

Legal name

Joe's Plumbing, Inc.

Website

https://plumberjoechicago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Joe's Plumbing Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned plumbing service contractor based in Harwood Heights, Illinois. It delivers residential and commercial plumbing repair, installation, sewer, drain, and water treatment services to customers throughout the Chicagoland area via direct phone and online appointment requests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Plumbing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAAAA

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Plumbing Installation & Repair

SECONDARYIMAIABAB

Plumbing Installation, Service & Repair

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Building Maintenance & Repair (MEP/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

SECONDARYHSAOABAA

Drain Cleaning (Residential)

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Inspection & Repair

SECONDARYHSAGAAAC

Minor Plumbing Repairs (Leaks, Faucets, Toilets, Drains)

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/General Handyman & Minor Repairs

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Drain cleaning services
• Sewer line repair
• Plumbing installation services
• Leak detection repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Harwood Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: One-time service revenue from plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance services. Services include sewer repair, drain cleaning, leak repairs, fixture installation, water heater services, and water treatment system maintenance. Pricing appears to be quote-based with upfront pricing mentioned as a key value differentiator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Joe's Plumbing Inc. provides residential and commercial plumbing services in the Chicagoland area, including repair and replacement of faucets, toilets, and kitchen sinks; installation of new piping systems, fixtures, and plumbing roughs and trims; sewer rodding and camera inspection; drain cleaning and unclogging; leak identification and repair; water heater installation and repair; water treatment system maintenance; and garbage disposal services. Services are delivered on-site Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM under an upfront, quote-based pricing model.

Product overview

Joe's Plumbing Inc. is a residential and commercial plumbing service provider serving the Chicagoland area. The company offers a comprehensive suite of plumbing services as a single unified service offering, including repair services (faucets, toilets, kitchen sinks), installation services (piping systems, fixtures), sewer repair and cleaning with camera inspection, drain cleaning and repairs, leak repairs, and water treatment system services. The company positions itself as offering "big picture solutions" rather than just quick fixes, with a focus on both visible fixtures and hidden infrastructure behind walls, under floors, and in basements. Services are delivered through licensed and insured professionals available for appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Repair Services Plumbing repair and replacement services for residential and commercial customers, covering faucets, toilets, kitchen sinks, and general plumbing fixtures. Available Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Plumbing Installation Services New piping system installations and plumbing fixture replacement, including plumbing roughs and trims for residential and commercial new construction and rehabilitation projects. Coordinated with general contractors to meet schedule and code requirements.
• Sewer Repair and Cleaning Sewer rodding and camera inspection service to inspect sewer lines for damage from tree roots and other encroachments, available to residential and commercial customers in the Chicagoland area.
• Drain Cleaning and Repairs Drain cleaning and unclogging service including debris removal, drain condition check, and refitting.
• Leak Repair Services Leak identification and repair on plumbing fixtures, with assessment of equipment age and condition.
• Water Heater Installation and Repair Installation and repair services for water heaters in residential and commercial settings.
• Water Treatment System Service Maintenance, repair, and replacement services for water purification and treatment systems.
• Garbage Disposal Service Installation and repair services for residential and commercial garbage disposals.

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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Others

• Angi (formerly Angie's List / HomeAdvisor): Lead generation and home services marketplace that connects homeowners with local plumbers and other contractors. Indirect relationship to Joe's Plumbing as a potential customer acquisition channel rather than a service competitor.
• ServiceTitan: Software platform serving plumbing, HVAC, and other home service businesses with scheduling, dispatch, CRM, and field operations tools. Adjacent ecosystem enabler for plumbing contractors like Joe's Plumbing, though not a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Len The Plumber: Mid-Atlantic focused residential plumbing, drain, and sewer service company operating across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and DC. Comparable operating model (local plumbing services, sewer camera inspection, water heaters) but geographically distinct from Joe's Plumbing.

Direct peers

• 1-800-PLUMBER + Air: National residential plumbing, drain, heating, and air conditioning service franchise serving homeowners. Comparable service mix and customer acquisition model focused on local presence and inbound phone leads.
• Roto-Rooter: Largest North American plumbing and drain cleaning service franchise, offering residential and commercial plumbing repair, sewer and drain cleaning, and water damage restoration. Direct competitor to Joe's Plumbing in the residential service category with national brand recognition and 24/7 availability.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise under the Clockwork Home Services umbrella, providing residential plumbing repair, installation, and emergency services. Directly comparable to Joe's Plumbing in scope (residential and light commercial) and customer profile.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly franchise brand offering residential and commercial plumbing services including drain cleaning, water heater repair, and plumbing installation. Closely comparable service mix and customer segments to Joe's Plumbing, with franchise-driven local presence.

Broad incumbents

• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large multi-service home services provider under American Residential Properties, offering plumbing, heating, cooling, and drain services across multiple U.S. markets. Broader and better capitalized than Joe's Plumbing, but operates in overlapping residential and commercial service categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joes-plumbing-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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