Harris & Sons Plumbing Carterville IL

Business Overview

Harris & Sons Plumbing Carterville IL is a local plumbing company serving homes and businesses across southern Illinois. The company offers routine plumbing inspection visits and responds to urgent problems. Technicians are licensed and trained to work on residential plumbing and light commercial systems. Emergency service is available; the team answers late-night calls for frozen pipes, burst lines, and other urgent repairs.

Key Services

Work focuses on inspection-led care and practical repairs. Main services include:

• Plumbing inspection: visual checks, leak detection, and written reports for homeowners and landlords.
• Leak and pipe repair: fast fixes for visible leaks and hidden leaks detected during inspections.
• Drain cleaning and minor sewer work: clearing clogs and assessing sewer health with cameras when needed.
• Water heater service: basic repairs and safety checks during inspection calls.
• Preventive maintenance plans: seasonal checks to protect pipes from cold winters and heavy summer use.

Areas Served

Harris & Sons serves Carterville and nearby communities throughout the region, including:

• Carbondale, Woodlawn, Herrin, Saratoga
• Denning, Somerset, Six Mile, Logan
• Ina, Elk, Vienna, Carrier Mills
• Cambria, Crainville, Norris City, Goreville

Work reaches both small town homes and the rental neighborhoods around Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

Company History

The business began as a small family shop in Carterville in the 1990s. It started with one truck and a focus on honest inspections. Over time, the team added technicians and tools while keeping a hands-on approach. The company grew by serving neighbors and local businesses in nearby towns, keeping repair work straightforward and documented. That local growth still shapes how the company runs jobs and talks with customers.

Leadership

The owner is a local tradesperson who trained in plumbing and returned to Carterville to start a family business. Leadership stays involved in day-to-day scheduling and field training. Technicians receive on-the-job mentoring and attend regular safety sessions. The owner participates in local business groups and supports community events tied to housing and safety.

Specialties & Highlights

• Inspection-focused approach with written findings and photos for every visit.
• 24/7 response for freeze and burst-pipe emergencies common in Illinois winters.
• Local technicians who know Carterville homes and common plumbing layouts.
• Clear, up-front estimates and straightforward explanations for repairs.

Why Locals Choose Harris & Sons Plumbing

People in Carterville and the surrounding towns pick Harris & Sons Plumbing Carterville IL for steady, practical work and quick response to winter plumbing issues. The firm keeps repair notes, offers plain answers, and works on both homes and small commercial properties. That steady presence across southern Illinois is a reason many homeowners call them for inspections and repair work.