Apex Plumbing

What Apex Plumbing does

Apex Plumbing is a Tampa, Florida-based residential and commercial plumbing services provider founded in 2018, operating across the Tampa Bay region with offices in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg and a service footprint spanning more than 100 Florida cities. Its core offerings include 24/7 emergency plumbing, sewer and drain services (including trenchless pipelining, hydro-jet drain cleaning, and HD camera inspections), water heater installation and repair (tank, tankless, gas, electric), water treatment systems (filtration and softening), bathroom remodeling, and gas leak repair. The company also distributes LeakSecure, a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled smart water protection system offering 24/7 leak detection with automatic shutoff. Technology is centered on advanced diagnostic and pipe-restoration methods — notably epoxy pipelining that extends pipe life by 60-80 years — rather than software or AI platforms.

The business model combines transactional one-time service fees for repairs and installations, recurring revenue through Apex Care and Apex Advantage maintenance memberships, hardware sales of water treatment equipment and LeakSecure systems, and project-based bathroom remodeling revenue. Pricing varies by scope; water softener installations typically run $1,500-$2,500, with free estimates and complimentary HD camera inspections offered on all service calls to drive acquisition. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via 24/7 phone dispatch, online booking, and on-site service, supported by local SEO, Google Business presence, third-party review platforms (BBB A+, Angi, Thumbtack), and promotional coupons. Customer mix skews toward residential homeowners, with smaller commercial and property manager segments.

In April 2026, Apex entered a strategic partnership with Panther Service Group (PSG), a newly formed private equity-backed platform backed by Pearl Street Capital Partners and Graycliff Partners, with Apex as PSG's inaugural portfolio company. The partnership consolidates Apex with affiliated brands Garrett Plumbing, Mason Air Conditioning and Heating, and Green Light Electric Services under the PSG umbrella, creating a multi-trade home services platform serving the Tampa Bay region. Joe Pinkert remains President of Apex Plumbing, indicating continuity of operating leadership following the transaction.

Name

Apex Plumbing

Legal name

Apex Plumbing

Website

https://apexdoyourplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apex Plumbing is a Tampa Bay-based residential and commercial plumbing services provider offering 24/7 emergency repairs, drain and sewer work, water heater services, pipelining, water treatment, and the LeakSecure smart water monitor, serving homeowners and commercial properties across 100+ Florida communities under the PE-backed Panther Service Group platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drain & Sewer Pipe Descaling (HSAOABAJ), Kitchen Plumbing & Fixture Installation (HSAPAAAF)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Emergency plumbing repair
• Drain and sewer services
• Water heater installation
• Trenchless pipe restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: One-time service fees for plumbing repairs, installations, and emergency services including drain cleaning, water heater services, leak detection, gas repairs, and fixture installations. Revenue is transactional per service call.
2. Maintenance Programs: Recurring revenue through Apex Care plumbing maintenance program and Apex Advantage Program membership, providing ongoing service agreements and priority scheduling for subscribers.
3. Water Treatment Systems: Sale and installation of water filtration systems, water softeners, and related water treatment equipment with associated maintenance services.
4. Bathroom Remodeling: Bathroom fixture installation, shower/tub replacement, and remodeling services including custom bathtub installations and conversions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apex Plumbing is a residential and commercial plumbing service provider in the Tampa Bay area offering 24/7 emergency plumbing, water heater installation/repair, drain and sewer services, water treatment systems (filtration and softeners), bathroom remodeling, and gas leak repair. The company employs advanced diagnostic and repair technologies including trenchless pipelining, HD sewer camera inspections, hydro jetting, and the LeakSecure smart water protection system.

Product overview

Apex Plumbing is a residential and commercial plumbing service provider offering a comprehensive suite of plumbing services in the Tampa Bay area. The company's core offerings include emergency plumbing (24/7 availability), water treatment solutions (water filtration and water softeners), bathroom remodeling and new construction services, and specialized leak detection services. The company also offers the LeakSecure Smart Water Protection add-on product—a smart home water monitoring and automatic shutoff system. Water heater services cover installation, repair, and replacement for tank-style, tankless, gas, and electric models. Sewer and drain services include pipelining (trenchless pipe restoration), drain cleaning with hydro jetting, HD camera inspections, repair, repiping, and preventative maintenance. The company operates as a multi-trade business under Panther Service Group (PE-backed) alongside Garrett Plumbing, Mason Air Conditioning and Heating, and Green Light Electric Services, serving Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding Pinellas County areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Plumbing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Free camera inspection on every service call
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.

• Panther Service Group (PSG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Strategic partnership bringing Apex Plumbing and affiliated brands (Garrett Plumbing, Mason Air Conditioning and Heating, Green Light Electric Services) under PSG's PE-backed platform. PSG will provide resources and expertise to help partner companies accelerate growth and expand operations while maintaining their unique cultures and customer service standards.
• Garrett PlumbingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Family brand operating under Apex Plumbing's umbrella through the Panther Service Group partnership, serving the Tampa Bay market.
• Mason Air Conditioning and HeatingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Family brand operating under Apex Plumbing's umbrella through the Panther Service Group partnership, providing HVAC services in Tampa Bay.
• Green Light Electric ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Family brand operating under Apex Plumbing's umbrella through the Panther Service Group partnership, providing electrical services in Tampa Bay.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Angi (formerly Angie's List): Home services marketplace and lead-generation platform that channels customer demand to local plumbers including Apex (which has an Angi profile). Functions as a customer acquisition channel rather than a competitor, but materially shapes customer flow and pricing dynamics in the category.

Direct peers

• Roto-Rooter: The largest US plumbing and drain cleaning franchise network, offering 24/7 emergency plumbing, sewer, and drain services. Directly comparable to Apex on service mix, customer segment (residential/SMB), and emergency response model, though with broader geographic reach.
• Mister Sparky Electric: National electrical services franchise with 24/7 emergency positioning and residential focus. Direct counterpart to Apex's sibling brand Green Light Electric under PSG, sharing the same customer-acquisition model and review-led marketing playbook.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise known for on-time guarantees and 24/7 emergency response. Competes head-to-head with Apex for residential service calls and uses a similar customer-acquisition playbook around punctuality and reviews.
• ARS/Rescue Rooter: Multi-trade home services operator (part of American Residential Properties) delivering plumbing, HVAC, and drain cleaning with a national branch footprint. The closest direct analog to Apex's emerging multi-trade platform under PSG.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Nationally franchised residential and commercial plumbing service brand (Neighborly Inc. portfolio) providing drain cleaning, water heater, and pipe repair services. Same customer profile and direct-to-consumer motion as Apex.

Emerging players

• Power Home Services: Florida-based multi-trade home services company (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) with similar Southeast US geographic focus and growth-stage trajectory. Comparable to Apex's PSG platform given trade mix and Florida concentration.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Brands: Large portfolio operator of home-services franchises (restoration, cleaning, pest control). Comparable to PSG's multi-trade model given scale of back-office, brand, and acquisition infrastructure - useful benchmark for Apex's parent platform.
• HomeServe USA: Home warranty and emergency repair subscription provider, serving as an external home-services network that partners with local plumbers (including operators like Apex) for fulfillment. Operates at higher scale and acts as a customer-acquisition channel for plumbing contractors in the US.
• Neighborly Inc. Multi-brand holding company for home-services franchises including Mr. Rooter, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and similar trade brands. Represents the institutional scale Apex's PSG platform is aspiring toward through its bundled brand strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/apexplumbingtampafl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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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