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Water Heaters
Gas & electric repair, replacement and installs. Rheem experienced.
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WHO HAVE
A CLUE.
Father-and-son, Marine veteran-owned, licensed & insured plumbing for Shelby County, AL. Every leak leaves a clue — we find it, then fix it right the first time.
14+Years experience
10+Yrs Home Depot authorized
4.8★392 reviews
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Licensed & InsuredBy-the-book work
Father & SonDuane & Zach
Marine VeteranOwned & operated
Home DepotAuthorized 10+ yrs
The Usual Suspects
Shelby County Plumbing Services
From a dripping faucet to a full water-heater swap, the evidence is in the pipes — and we know where to look.
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Drain Cleaning
Slow or clogged drains cleared without the mess — and the cause found.
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Gas Fitting
Safe gas line repairs, installs and hookups, done by the book.
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Plumbing Repairs
Leaks, running toilets, low pressure, burst pipes — fixed the first trip.
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Fixture Repair & Install
Faucets, sinks, toilets, disposals — upgraded clean and built to last.
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Leak Repair
Hidden leak running up your bill? We track the clue to its source and stop the damage.
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How We Crack the Case
Every leak leaves a clue. We diagnose, we don’t guess — here’s exactly how it goes, from your first call to a job done right.
- Step 01
Inspect the Scene
You call or text — often same day — and a licensed plumber, not a salesman, examines the actual problem on site. We listen, look, and check the whole system, not just where it's dripping.
- Step 02
Follow the Clues
We trace the issue to its real source — the hidden leak, the worn part, the root cause — then fix it. We fix the cause, not the symptom, so you don't pay twice.
- Step 03
Lay Out the Evidence
You get the findings in plain English and the price up front — no surprises — before any work starts. Rheem-experienced, Home Depot authorized 10+ years, licensed and insured.
- Step 04
Close the Case
We fix it right the first trip with quality parts, clean up like we were never there, walk you through what we found, and stand behind the work. One county, every clue — solved.
We Have a ClueWhy Professor Plumb
We Read the Pipes, Not a Script
Owned and operated by Duane — a licensed plumber and Marine veteran — and his son Zach, a licensed plumber with 14+ years of hands-on experience. No guessing, no upsells, no runaround.
- Upfront, honest pricing — you see the evidence and the cost before we start.
- Licensed & insured pros — not a guy with a van and a guess.
- Veteran & family-owned — rooted right here in Shelby County.
- Right the first time — we close the case, not just the ticket.
DuaneLicensed plumber & Marine veteran
ZachLicensed plumber • 14+ years
Our Jurisdiction
Serving Shelby County
Fast, friendly local service across these communities — and everywhere between.
PelhamHelenaAlabasterHooverColumbianaChelseaCalera+ Nearby
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One county. Every clue.
Shelby County, AL
The Case Files
Case Closed
Rated 4.9★by 392 Shelby County neighbors — hear it straight from them.
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4.8★ average • 392 verified reviews • A+ BBB
Case Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Shelby County homeowners — or just call and ask.
What areas do you serve?
We're a local Shelby County, AL plumber serving Pelham, Helena, Alabaster, Hoover, Columbiana, Chelsea, Calera and nearby communities. Not sure if we cover you? Just call (205) 671-5049.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Professor Plumb is fully licensed and insured, A+ rated with the BBB, and proudly Marine veteran-owned and father-and-son operated.
Do you offer emergency or after-hours service?
Call or text (205) 671-5049 — we answer and get to urgent problems like burst pipes, gas leaks and no hot water as fast as we can.
Do you install tankless water heaters?
Yes. We repair and install gas, electric and tankless water heaters, and we're experienced with Rheem units and an authorized Home Depot service provider.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
We diagnose the real problem first and give you honest, upfront pricing before any work — so you can make the right call without guessing.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the home, avoid light switches or open flames, and call your gas provider or 911 from outside. Then call us to find and repair the gas line.
How much will my plumbing job cost?
Every job starts with a diagnosis and an upfront quote — that's our No-Guess Guarantee. You'll know the price before we start any work.
Got a Plumbing Mystery?
Every leak leaves a clue. Call the plumbers who actually find it — Local • Father & Son • Marine Veteran-Owned • Licensed & Insured
Plumbing emergency? Call now — we answer.