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◹ Louisville, Kentucky · Family-owned since 1947

Keeping
Louisville
Flowing.

Commercial and residential plumbing, piping, boilers and water heaters, fixed right the first time by three generations of the Ralston family, with a plumber on call 24 hours a day.

(502) 636-5171
1947
Family-owned
& operated
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tenure (yrs)
24/7
Emergency
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Trusted across the commonwealth
★ BBB A+ Rated ◆ Fully Licensed & Insured ⌂ Family-Owned & Operated ✦ Commercial · Residential · Industrial
BBB Accredited Business, A+ Rating

01 · What we do

Everything that runs
through your pipes.

From a dripping faucet to a commercial boiler most contractors won't touch, we've handled it in Louisville buildings for the better part of a century.

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Commercial Plumbing & Piping

Full-scale piping for commercial and industrial buildings, the specialty this shop was built on since the days of 100-person crews across Kentucky.

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Boilers & Water Heaters

Installation, service and repair of boilers and water heaters, including commercial boiler work many plumbers simply don't do.

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Boiler Replacements

Aging or failing boiler? We size, source and swap replacements for residential, commercial and industrial systems, cleanly and to code.

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Drain Line Work

Stopped-up, slow or backing up, we clear, repair and replace drain lines for homes and businesses across the Louisville area.

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Faucets & Fixtures

Leaky faucets, new fixtures, sinks and more, installed and repaired by technicians who've done it thousands of times over.

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Backflow Testing

Certified backflow testing and prevention to keep your water supply protected and your building compliant.

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02 · Why Southern

The Southern standard.

Honest diagnosis, fair prices, and work that holds. That's the standard Joseph Ralston set in 1947, and it's still how three generations of his family run this shop.

1947Founded in a garage
after WWII
0Years serving
the Louisville area
0Generations of
the Ralston family
24/7Plumber on call,
every day
1

Call or request service

Reach a real person at our Burnett Avenue office, or send a request any time. Emergencies get a plumber on the line 24/7.

2

Straight assessment, fair estimate

A seasoned tech diagnoses the real problem and quotes it honestly. No upsell, no guesswork. Free estimates on plumbing, boilers and water heaters.

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Fixed right, left clean

We fix it to code and clean up after ourselves. The average tech on our crew has been here 15+ years, so you get experience, not a rotating door.

03 · Our history

Started in a garage.
Still family-run.

Joseph Ralston came home from World War II and started Southern Plumbing out of his garage in 1947. It grew to more than 100 people working major construction across the commonwealth. When he passed in 1992, his sons Michael, Matt and Robert took the reins, and the same standard.

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Serving Louisville since 1947

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EST. 1947 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Family-owned & operated

04 · In their words

Neighbors who called,
and called again.

★★★★★

“They are always on time, very friendly and careful with your house. Very reasonable rates!”

Sally M.Louisville, KY
★★★★★

“Excellent service, lowest price.”

Dave H.Louisville, KY
★★★★★

“Wonderful, knowledgeable staff. I was impressed by their will to help customers and their friendly attitude. Would definitely recommend Southern Plumbing to friends and family!”

Fred D.Louisville, KY

★★★★★  Rated five stars by Adam L. · Katie D. · Steven F. and more

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