Plumbing Express, Inc.

What Plumbing Express, Inc. does

Plumbing Express, Inc. is a family-owned and operated plumbing and gas service business headquartered at 2249 Industrial Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34234. Founded in 1986 by Paul Bogacz and his sister Maxine Brand, the company dispatches licensed and insured field service technicians to deliver residential and commercial plumbing work across more than 18 communities in Sarasota County and Manatee County, including Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, North Port, Lakewood Ranch, and Siesta Key. Service offerings span drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, gas line installation and repair, hydro jetting, sewer line repair and replacement, water filtration system installation, water heater services (tank and tankless), water line repair, well pump repair, backflow testing, and remodel plumbing. Operating equipment includes hydro jetting rigs, electronic leak detection technology, and drain cameras deployed on customer sites.

The business is structured as a privately held Florida corporation under multi-generational Bogacz family control. Paul Bogacz's son Peter Bogacz joined the company in 1999, learned the trade from the ground up, and subsequently assumed ownership; Peter's wife Gretchen Bogacz manages daily operations, and their daughter Bella Bogacz has also joined, indicating active succession planning. The firm maintains a 4.9-star Google rating based on more than 1,100 reviews, holds membership in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), and carries Pro Partner status with Rheem and Rinnai, with additional brand affiliations to Kohler.

Plumbing Express runs a direct-to-consumer field service model with quote-based, per-job unit pricing and free estimates. Revenue is generated entirely through professional services across four streams: plumbing repair, plumbing installation, premium-priced emergency/after-hours work, and preventative maintenance. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by word-of-mouth referrals, community reputation, and digital channels including the company website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Google Business Profile, and Yelp; the company also offers in-house financing with deferred-payment plans of up to 12 months and same-day service. No revenue, headcount, or job-volume figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Plumbing Express, Inc.

Legal name

Plumbing Express, Inc.

Website

https://plumbing-express.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plumbing Express, Inc. is a family-owned plumbing and gas service business founded in 1986 in Sarasota, Florida. It dispatches licensed technicians to deliver residential and commercial plumbing repairs, installations, and emergency services across 18+ communities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM), Emergency Commercial Plumbing Response (HSAOAMAL)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Commercial plumbing services
• Drain cleaning services
• Water heater installation
• Sewer line repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Repair Services: One-time professional services revenue from residential and commercial plumbing repairs including drain cleaning, leak repair, fixture repair, water heater repair, and sewer line repair
2. Plumbing Installation Services: Revenue from new installations including water heater installation (tank and tankless), water filtration systems, water line installation, gas line installation, and plumbing fixtures
3. Emergency Plumbing Services: After-hours emergency service with premium pricing for urgent repairs outside normal business hours
4. Maintenance Services: Preventative maintenance services including drain cleaning and annual plumbing inspections

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Plumbing Express, Inc. is a family-owned plumbing contractor providing residential and commercial plumbing services across Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and surrounding Florida Gulf Coast areas. The company offers drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, gas line installation, hydro jet cleaning, fixture repair, sewer and water line repair/replacement, water heater services, well pump repair, backflow testing, and remodel plumbing support.

Product overview

Plumbing Express, Inc. is a family-owned and operated plumbing and gas service business offering a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial plumbing services. The company operates as a single-service business model with multiple specialized service offerings including drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, gas line installation, hydro jet cleaning, plumbing fixture repair, sewer line repair and replacement, water filtration system installation, water heater services (installation and repair), water line repair and replacement, and well pump repair. These services are delivered through licensed and insured technicians serving the Sarasota, Florida metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The company emphasizes same-day service, competitive pricing, financing options, and warranties on workmanship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drain Cleaning
• Emergency Plumbing
• Gas Line Installation
• Hydro Jet Cleaning
• Plumbing Fixture Repair
• Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Diagnosis, repair, and full replacement of damaged or failing sewer lines for residential and commercial properties.
• Water Filtration System Installation Installation of water filtration systems to improve water quality for residential and commercial customers.
• Water Heater Installation Professional installation of new water heaters for residential and commercial applications.
• Water Heater Repair Diagnostic and repair services for malfunctioning water heaters, both tank and tankless units.
• Water Line Repair & Replacement Repair and replacement of main and branch water lines for residential and commercial properties.
• Well Pump Repair Repair and servicing of well pump systems for residential properties relying on private wells.
• Backflow Testing Testing of backflow prevention devices to verify compliance with local water safety regulations for residential and commercial customers.
• Remodel Help Plumbing support for residential and commercial remodeling projects, including rerouting, fixture installation, and code-compliant upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9-star average rating across 900+ Google reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RheemcoreTechnology or IntegrationRheem Pro Partner status indicates factory-trained technicians and preferred service provider status for Rheem water heaters and related products. Allows access to Rheem warranties, training, and product support.
• RinnaicoreTechnology or IntegrationRinnai Ace Pro Partner status for tankless water heater sales and installation. Provides technical training, certification, and preferred customer support for Rinnai tankless systems.
• Peoples GasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for energy rebates - company promotes Peoples Gas energy efficiency rebates to customers on water heater and gas appliance upgrades.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: National drain cleaning and plumbing service franchise with deep Florida Gulf Coast presence. Directly competes for the same residential and commercial plumbing and drain cleaning customers that Plumbing Express serves, but operates at significantly larger scale with national call-center intake.
• Neighbourly (parent of Mr. Rooter and Benjamin Franklin): Franchise platform company aggregating home-services brands including Mr. Rooter and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. Represents the institutional, capital-backed competitive model that family-owned operators like Plumbing Express must compete against for technicians and customers.
• Home Depot Home Services: National home improvement retailer offering installation and connect-services for water heaters, water filtration, and plumbing fixtures. Captures DIY-adjacent customers who might otherwise call an independent plumber, but does not perform emergency or repair work.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: American Residential Services is a national HVAC, plumbing, and drain service operator with Florida Gulf Coast locations. Targets the same residential and light-commercial plumbing emergencies and provides comparable same-day service infrastructure.

Regional players

• Len The Plumber: Privately held Mid-Atlantic residential plumbing service company. Highly comparable in operating model — family-built, regional density, same-day service, licensed technicians, broad residential service menu — though it operates in a different geography.

Others

• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise network providing disaster restoration, cleaning, and home services. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but overlaps with emergency-response plumbing demand (e.g., water-damage mitigation) that could otherwise route to Plumbing Express.

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Neighborly-owned national plumbing franchise emphasizing punctuality, transparent pricing, and licensed technicians — directly comparable service offering, customer segment, and on-time guarantee model that competes with Plumbing Express's same-day positioning.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Franchise-based residential and commercial plumbing service brand owned by Neighborly. Competes head-to-head with Plumbing Express in Sarasota for emergency, drain, sewer, and water-heater work, and offers the same financing and warranty positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJNqp5N-kHrLNneNqd_35tw
• Facebookfacebook.com/plumbingexpress.srq
• Instagraminstagram.com/plumbingexpress_srq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plumbing-express-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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