Gilly's Plumbing & Repair Dubuque IA

Business Overview

Gilly's Plumbing & Repair Dubuque IA is an owner-operated residential plumbing service focused on practical work and clear advice. The business is run by a single technician, so customers usually deal directly with the owner. Emergency and after-hours help is offered when possible for urgent leaks or frozen pipes, but callers should allow for limited availability during busy periods. Work covers repairs, installations, inspections, remodels, and new construction plumbing.

Key Services

Services are grouped for easy browsing. Most work centers on home plumbing and water heaters, with experience handling older homes common in Dubuque and riverfront neighborhoods.

• Installations: water heater installation, bathtub and shower installation, sink and faucet installation, toilet installation, sump pump installation, hot water recirculation pump installation.
• Repairs & Maintenance: faucet repair, toilet repair, water heater repair, garbage disposal repair/installation, hot water recirculation pump repair, sink and bathtub repair.
• Supply & Pipe Work: water pipe installation/repair, galvanized line replacement, gas line installation and repair, plumbing installation or replacement.
• Drainage & Sewers: drain installation, sewer installation and repair, plumbing inspection.

Areas Served

Primary coverage is Dubuque, IA, with regular travel to nearby towns and cross-state work. Service area includes:

• Dubuque IA
• Asbury IA, Dyersville IA, West Union IA, Cascade IA, Epworth IA, Farley IA, Peosta IA
• Boscobel WI, Jamestown WI, Dickeyville WI
• Dunleith IL, West Galena IL, East Dubuque IL

Company History

Shaun Gilligan started Gilly's Plumbing & Repair after years in construction and trade work. He learned framing, heavy machinery, and pipe laying on large projects before focusing on plumbing. Work for rental owners and a local plumbing company led him to open his own service. The business grew by word of mouth among homeowners and landlords who liked honest assessments and practical fixes.

Leadership

Owner Shaun Gilligan handles most jobs personally. He brings broad construction experience and deep plumbing knowledge. Shaun prefers texting for scheduling and problem photos. He will sometimes limit phone time while working, and he is straightforward about when replacement is the practical choice—especially for galvanized pipe or appliances older than 10 years.

Specialties & Highlights

• Owner-operated: direct contact with the technician doing the work.
• Practical recommendations: no push to sell extras; suggestions fit the situation.
• Galvanized line expertise: clear guidance on when to replace aging water supply pipe.
• Water heater work: installation, repair, and hot water recirculation pump service.
• Skilled with older housing and cold-weather concerns common to Dubuque area homes.

Why Locals Choose Gilly's Plumbing & Repair

People in Dubuque turn to Gilly's Plumbing & Repair Dubuque IA for steady, honest plumbing work. The owner’s long background in construction means jobs are handled with practical know-how. Response is local and personal, and service reflects the realities of Mississippi River valley homes and Iowa winters. For questions or to schedule, texting with photos is preferred.