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Owensboro, Kentucky · Service Area

Licensed plumber in Owensboro, KY

Stinson Plumbing serves Owensboro and Daviess County with licensed plumbers from our western Kentucky base. Emergency repairs, water heaters, drain and sewer work, gas lines, repipes and new construction. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7.

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What we do in Owensboro. Stinson Plumbing is a licensed Kentucky plumbing contractor handling emergency repairs, water heater install and repair, drain cleaning and hydro jetting, sewer line repair, slab leak detection, gas line work, repipes, water filtration and new construction rough-ins across Owensboro and Daviess County. Real Kentucky plumbers, flat upfront pricing, 24/7 dispatch.

01 / Services

Plumbing services in Owensboro, KY

Full-service residential and commercial plumbing across Owensboro and Daviess County. Every job runs under a Kentucky Master Plumber license, gets a flat written estimate before work starts, and comes with a workmanship warranty. If it carries water, gas or waste, we work on it.

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Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, no hot water. Live 24/7 dispatch with crews routed to Owensboro and Daviess County.

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Water Heater Repair & Install

Tank, tankless, gas, electric. Replacements, leak repairs, anode rod and element service. Hard-water flushes.

Water heaters 03

Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting

Snake clears the clog. Hydro jetting removes the scale, grease and roots underneath so it doesn't come back next month.

Hydro jetting 04

Sewer Line Repair

Lateral repair, full replacement, root intrusion, septic service for rural Daviess County addresses.

Sewer & septic 05

Water Lines & Slab Leaks

Main line repair and replacement, leak detection, slab leak location and repair without unnecessary demo.

Water lines 06

Video Pipe Inspection

Camera-verified diagnosis before you spend a dollar on excavation, jetting or relining. We show you the footage.

Camera inspection 07

Gas Line Plumbing

Natural gas and propane install, repair and pressure testing for water heaters, ranges, dryers, fireplaces and generators.

Gas line work 08

New Construction Rough-In

Single-family, multi-family and small commercial rough-ins. PEX, copper or hybrid per plan and code.

New construction 09

Bath & Kitchen Remodels

Plumbing rough and trim coordinated with your contractor or designer. Fixture install, relocations, code-clean.

Remodel plumbing 10

Whole-Home Water Filtration

HALO filtration, water softeners and well systems for the hardness common across the Ohio River valley.

Filtration & softeners 11

Radiant Heat Systems

Hydronic floor heat for new builds, additions and basement finishes. Quiet, efficient, no ductwork.

Radiant heat 12

Marine Plumbing

Houseboat and Ohio River marina plumbing. Specialty fittings, freshwater and waste systems.

Marine work
Copper supply manifold and shutoff valves cleanly installed in an Owensboro, KY home
Modern copper manifold — the kind of clean rough-in we run on Owensboro new construction.
02 / Service area

Owensboro, KY & Daviess County coverage

Owensboro is the fourth largest city in Kentucky and the regional hub for Daviess County along the Ohio River. We dispatch licensed plumbers throughout the city and the surrounding rural communities. Call dispatch to schedule, or for after-hours emergencies and we'll route the closest available crew and confirm ETA on the call.

Communities we cover

  • Owensboro
  • Whitesville
  • Maceo
  • Philpot
  • Utica
  • Masonville
  • Knottsville
  • Stanley
  • Sorgho
  • Pleasant Ridge
  • West Louisville
  • Daviess County (all)
03 / Why Stinson

Why Owensboro homeowners and businesses call us

Stinson Plumbing isn't a national franchise. We're a Kentucky company. Our trucks, our crews, our license. Owensboro homeowners and contractors call us when they want a real licensed plumber on the job, not a subcontractor and not a call-center booking.

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Licensed KY Master Plumbers

Every job runs under a Kentucky Master Plumber license. Permits pulled when code requires.

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Kentucky-based, not a call center

You talk to a real dispatcher in Kentucky, not an out-of-state booking line.

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24/7 emergency dispatch

After-hours, weekends, holidays. Burst pipes and sewer backups don't wait for business hours.

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Flat upfront pricing

You see the price in writing before any work starts. No hourly meter running while we diagnose.

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Insured & bonded

General liability and workers comp on every truck. The right paperwork before we touch your home.

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Financing available

Repipes, sewer replacements, tankless conversions and remodels. Ask about options on your estimate.

Plumber's wrenches and hand tools laid out on an Owensboro job site
Right tools, right license, right price — on every Owensboro job.
04 / Process

What happens when you call

Same workflow whether it's a leaking shutoff at 9 a.m. or a sewer backup at 2 a.m. Predictable, no surprises.


  1. Call dispatch

    Real person, no phone tree. We confirm address, situation and ETA on the same call.


  2. On-site diagnosis

    Licensed tech inspects, runs cameras or pressure tests as needed and identifies the actual cause.


  3. Flat written estimate

    You see the full price before we pick up a wrench. Repair vs replace options laid out in plain English.


  4. Permitted repair

    We pull permits when code requires, do the work to Kentucky State Plumbing Code and clean up after.


  5. Warranty & follow-up

    Workmanship warranty in writing. Inspector scheduled when needed. Questions? Call back, no charge.

05 / Emergency

Emergency plumbing in Owensboro: what to do first

If you've got water spraying or sewage backing up, call dispatch first, then take these steps. They'll save you thousands in damage before our truck pulls up.

  • Shut off the main water valve. Front of the house, basement or meter box at the curb. Quarter-turn for a ball valve, clockwise for a gate valve.
  • Kill power to wet areas. If water is near outlets or the panel, flip the affected breakers from a dry spot.
  • Open the lowest faucet in the house to relieve line pressure.
  • Contain the spill. Towels, buckets, wet/dry vac. Photograph everything before you move it — insurance will want documentation.
  • Don't thaw frozen pipes with a torch. Hair dryer, heat tape or warm towels only. Open flames have started more than one Kentucky house fire on a freeze call.
Stinson Plumbing technician tightening a compression repair on a split copper supply line
Compression repair on a split copper line after a winter freeze in Daviess County.
The single best thing an Owensboro homeowner can do is know where the main shutoff is and test that it actually closes, before they need it. Half the water damage we see came from the extra fifteen minutes someone spent looking for the valve in the dark.
Stinson Plumbing · Licensed KY plumbing contractor
06 / Water heaters

Water heaters in Owensboro: tank vs tankless

Most water heater calls in Owensboro come down to one decision: drop in another standard tank or step up to a tankless unit. Hard water across Daviess County drives most of the failures we see, so equipment choice matters more than it would in a softer-water market.

Tank vs tankless water heaters in Owensboro, KY
Standard tank Tankless
Upfront cost Lower. 40 to 50 gallon swap is the budget option. Higher. Unit plus gas line, venting and often electrical upgrade.
Lifespan in hard water 8 to 12 years if flushed yearly. 15 to 20 years with annual descaling.
Hot water availability Finite. Long shower plus dishwasher empties it. Continuous. Sized correctly, you don't run out.
Operating cost Standby losses reheating the tank constantly. Heats only on demand. Lower monthly fuel use for most homes.
Best fit Smaller homes, rentals, electric-only setups, budget swaps. Larger families, high simultaneous demand, gas-available, long-term owners.

Definition. A tankless water heater (also called on-demand) heats water as it flows through a heat exchanger instead of storing pre-heated water. In Owensboro homes that means no standby losses, longer equipment life in hard water and continuous hot water at the cost of a higher install. Whether it pays back depends on fuel cost, usage and how long you plan to stay.

Need a recommendation for your specific home? See our water heater service page or call dispatch for a written estimate.

Hot water manifold installed in an Owensboro, KY basement utility area
Hot water manifold install in a Daviess County basement — clean runs, labeled lines.
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What Owensboro-area customers say

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08 / FAQ

Owensboro, KY plumbing FAQ

Do you offer emergency plumbing service in Owensboro, KY?
Yes. Stinson Plumbing dispatches licensed plumbers to Owensboro and Daviess County for emergencies including burst pipes, sewer backups, gas line leaks and failed water heaters. Call dispatch and you'll reach a real person, not a voicemail. We'll confirm ETA on the call.
Does Stinson Plumbing actually serve Owensboro from western Kentucky?
Yes. Owensboro is part of our extended service territory along the Ohio River. We run scheduled service routes through Daviess County and dispatch crews for projects, repairs, water heater work, sewer and gas line jobs. Call dispatch to schedule.
What does a plumber cost in Owensboro, KY?
We give a flat upfront price before any work starts. Diagnostic fees apply for service calls. Common jobs like a 50-gallon gas water heater swap, a kitchen drain clear or a hose-bib replacement have predictable price ranges. Ask for a written estimate so there are no surprises.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Daviess County?
Yes. Every job is performed under a Kentucky Master Plumber license and the company carries general liability and workers comp coverage. We pull permits when the State Plumbing Code requires them and schedule inspections through the local code office.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
If the tank itself is leaking, replace it. If it's an electrical element, thermostat or gas control valve and the tank is under eight years old, repair usually wins. Owensboro's hard water shortens tank life, so flush yearly and check the anode rod every two to three years.
Why does my drain keep backing up?
In older Owensboro homes the cause is usually scale and rust inside cast iron stacks or roots in the clay sewer lateral out by the curb. A snake clears the clog short term. A camera inspection plus hydro jetting fixes the underlying buildup so you stop calling every few months.
Do you handle gas line work?
Yes. We install and repair natural gas and propane lines for water heaters, ranges, dryers, fireplaces and standby generators. All gas work is pressure-tested, leak-checked with a calibrated detector and inspected per Kentucky code. Never tape or guess on a gas connection.
Can you do new construction rough-ins in Owensboro?
Yes. We rough-in single-family homes, multi-family units and small commercial buildings across Owensboro and Daviess County. We coordinate with your GC, frame inspection, slab pour and finish schedules. PEX, copper or hybrid systems depending on plans.
What about well water on rural Daviess County addresses?
Outside Owensboro Municipal Utilities coverage you're often on a private well with a pressure tank and softener. We service well pumps, pressure switches, expansion tanks and whole-home filtration. Hardness and iron drive most of the issues we see in rural Daviess County.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer financing on larger jobs like repipes, sewer replacements, tankless water heater conversions and bathroom remodels. Ask your technician for current options when you get your written estimate.

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