The Plumbing Authority, Inc.

well, sewer cleaning company, basement waterproofer,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

At The Plumbing Authority, we know that you want to be able to relax and not deal with plumbing problems. Undependable plumbing causes you stress and frustration. You deserve to enjoy your home without worrying about your plumbing. This is why we send licensed plumbers out to your home, so that you can relax knowing your problem is in good hands. We do not just care about plumbing. We care about you and your home. We have helped thousands of homeowners solve their plumbing problems for over 29 years. Do not let unexpected plumbing issues ruin your day. Instead, find relief when you call us or schedule online.

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.7201 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
9%
3
1%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
responsiveness
4.8
Showing 151-175 of 201 reviews

Julie B.
05/2018
4.5
will answer /explain if you are not sure what's going on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill S.
05/2018
5.0
Kelton and Rick were very professional and completed the job in a very timely and satisfactory manner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Mark B.
05/2018
4.5
Both the team members that helped we seemed knowledgeable and provided helpful insight regarding the three projects I had in mind - including one job where they recommended using a more specialized resource. The prices seemed on the higher side of reasonable, but I am glad to spend a few extra dollars for prompt, courteous, and excellent work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$371

John G.
05/2018
5.0
Excellent plumbers, good communicators and very professional in all regards. Replaced water main from meter to inside home. Completed quickly with PEX piping with minimal lawn disturbance. Seems to be fairly priced in the mid-range of estimates given. Plumbing Authority stands behind their work and will take care of their customers. Will certainly use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,950

Andrew J.
05/2018
5.0
Professional, friendly and made good on all promises and price

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,010

CARLA P.
04/2018
5.0
Very knowledgeable and very polite!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

LEE M.
04/2018
4.0
Good work.good service.but a bit pricy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy C.
04/2018
5.0
They went above and beyond and were very professional.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kenneth K.
03/2018
3.5
Prompt, courteous, knowledgable, but very expensive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.5
responsiveness
5.0


Leah K.
03/2018
2.5
I had a kitchen faucet that did not have enough pressure for my new tenant and a screaming shower from build up of calcium. Instead of doing a repair I was quoted over $500 for a new kitchen faucet with a five year warranty and $150 for new valve in bathroom. I was not given the name of the faucet nor any pictures of completion of job. I decided on the $279 faucet with one year warranty. I was told the Plumbing mfg is only used by contractors and that is why they don’t provide part #’s. It is hard to find good quality work without getting ripped off.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
4.0


Debbie C.
03/2018
5.0
They did a good job. I had 3 different jobs and they completed all efficiently and for the price quoted. Will definitely use them again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dean K.
03/2018
0.5
Charged me $249 to increase water temp on my Hot Water Heater. Ripoff.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.5
value
0.5
responsiveness
2.5

$249

Greg R.
02/2018
5.0
Prompt scheduling, workers discussed the plan and cost before beginning, and cleaned up after themselves when done. Great job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$295

Vernon R.
01/2018
2.0
Review for Plumbing Authority. I would not recommend Plumbing Authority. We had a mess on our hands. Both bathrooms had water an inch deep coming out from underneath the toilet and there was poop in the tubs. We turned the water off but it didn’t make a difference. We were really like deer in the headlights. We didn’t know what to do. So we contacted Home Advisor. Plumbing Authority called us. The owner, Bryan, came out very quickly. He knew what he was doing and quickly shared with us what he thought it was and the price range that he thought it would be in. He told us his work was guaranteed for 10 years. He was courteous and explained everything. I am not sure how many other plumbers would have known where to look for the problem. However, it was not a complicated job. He found the cleanout pipe which was about 2 feet from the street under a bush, used his auger to get roots out and then used his camera to check to see if it was clean. We were a bit surprised when he told us the price which was the highest of his estimates. There was no digging to find pipes – no difficulties. It seemed like a quick easy job when you have all the right equipment. Then he told us that if we would contact KUB they would come out and help get the right cap back on the cleanout pipe. He told us that the line from that pipe out to the street was their responsibility and that they might even reimburse us for the job. He came back to the house to fill out the invoice. He showed me the digital device that he was using to create the invoice and asked me to sign it. All it showed was a place for your signature. I asked him what I was signing but he didn’t answer. We talked about some other things and he asked me to sign it again which I did. My bad!!! He told us he would be sending us the invoice in an email. We didn’t even get to see the invoice before he left. When it did come, It said that the job was not guaranteed. And it didn’t really list what he did. So, we called KUB to help us get the cleanout pipe with the correct plug. They told us that they do not come out and help with that. They said the pipes down to the street are not their responsibility and that they do not reimburse anyone for anything like that. You would think that Master Plumber Bryan would have known that. He did a good job, but we felt like he charged too much, pushed us into signing the invoice without seeing it, and was not honest with us. We would not do business with him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
responsiveness
1.0

$389

John G.
01/2018
5.0
Most excellent plumbing service. These guys are terrific from start to finish. They are extremely professional and experts at what they do, and communicate very well. We were contacted very quickly after placing a call for our plumbing needs, and were prompt in arrival. Kelton assessed our issues quickly and identified the problems without attempting to oversell plumbing repairs. We recently moved to Knoxville purchasing an older home, which we knew would soon need some old galvanized piping replacement. The Plumbing Authority gave a very reasonable whole house re-piping estimate. As we were concerned the old piping might freeze and burst a leak during the recent super freeze, they were willing and able to install the new PEX pipe lines and repair a clogged drain line and reconfigure some poorly arranged drain pipes two days later. The team of four experienced plumbers completed the task in 1 day. They are very efficient and neat in their work, and the cleanup was excellent. We will absolutely have them return to perform more plumbing work for us when the need arises. Than you PA, John and Tina

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve R.
12/2017
5.0
Very professional. On time arrival. Quickly fixed the problem at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer G.
10/2017
5.0
I was contacted immediately after inquiring about a plumber. The owner as well as the technician were very courteous and professional. The technician took his time to make sure that our bathroom vanity and faucet were installed perfectly and looked great. We are so happy we hired The Plumbing Authority to do our plumbing work for us. We will be hiring them again to install a reverse osmosis system and garbage disposal in a few weeks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$565

James S.
10/2017
5.0
Very professional and knowledgeable. Used quality parts and gave a warranty. Would use again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

sammy M.
09/2017
4.0
Great Job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles B.
09/2017
5.0
I was very impressed and extremely satisfied with their work. Brian explained everything they were doing and parts they were using (only the best/most durable) so that they do the job once. They gave me several estimates for future work as I plan/need to do them. Very professional and definitely see why they have "Authority" in their company name.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marcia C.
09/2017
4.0
Their work was very professional and it was done in adequate time.I highly recommend their service!! Thank you all!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1209 Buchanan Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

https://www.theplumbingauthority.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
67339
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

well,
sewer cleaning company,
basement waterproofer,
home remodeling contractor,
water softener installer,
gas leak repair service,
water heater installer,
drain cleaning company,
plumber

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

The Plumbing Authority, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, The Plumbing Authority, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Plumbing Authority, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Plumbing Authority, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Plumbing Authority, Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, The Plumbing Authority, Inc. offers warranties.

Contact information

1209 Buchanan Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

https://www.theplumbingauthority.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed