Total Plumbing Services — Helena, AL
Business Overview
Total Plumbing Services Helena AL has been a local plumbing presence since 2007. The company is a one-man operation run by the owner, who handles service calls, estimates, and repairs. He focuses on residential work and light commercial jobs in the Over the Mountain neighborhoods and nearby towns.
Emergency repairs are available for urgent situations. Appointments are routine during business hours, and the owner makes time for after-hours calls when safety or property damage is at risk.
Key Services
The business offers an array of plumbing work, with clear, straightforward pricing and hands-on service.
- Fixture work: bathtub, shower, sink, faucet, and toilet installation and repair.
- Garbage disposal repair and replacement.
- Water heaters: installation, repair, and the only Lifetime Guaranteed gas water heater in Alabama.
- Piping: water main, water pipe installation and repair.
- Sewers and inspection: sewer repair and video sewer inspections to find problems quickly.
- General plumbing: inspections, replacements, and pressure troubleshooting (high/low).
Areas Served
Service extends across greater Birmingham and the surrounding towns. Regular service calls come from Helena, Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Pelham, Alabaster, Bessemer, and nearby communities.
Other towns served include Calera, Chelsea, Leeds, Fultondale, Meadowbrook, Irondale, Hueytown, Montevallo, Columbiana, and smaller nearby towns listed in the service area.
Company History
The owner started Total Plumbing Services in March 2007 after 4½ years with another local plumbing company. He has been active in the trade since 1995. Over time the business stayed small by choice, focusing on steady work and good relationships rather than growth for its own sake.
Total Plumbing Services Helena AL grew a steady local clientele by handling both routine maintenance and troubleshooting older homes common in the area. The owner often works in older neighborhoods where cast-iron sewer lines and aging water heaters are frequent concerns.
Leadership
The owner is a Newark, Ohio native and an Ohio University alum. He moved to Helena in 2000 and lives in the community with his wife, son, and dog. He runs every job personally and has deep experience with household plumbing systems.
Community involvement is practical: the owner answers neighbor calls, helps on veteran or senior projects when possible, and knows the local housing stock and weather patterns — hot, humid summers and occasional winter dips that can stress pipes.
Specialties & Highlights
- Only Lifetime Guaranteed gas water heater offering in Alabama.
- Video sewer inspection to diagnose problems before digging.
- Decades of hands-on experience with pipes, pressure issues, and older home systems.
- One technician who manages every job from estimate to final check.
Why Locals Choose Total Plumbing Services
Homeowners pick this company for straightforward work, experienced troubleshooting, and personal service. Total Plumbing Services Helena AL keeps work simple and clear. The owner’s long-standing local presence and practical knowledge of Helena and the Over the Mountain area make the business a familiar choice for many families and small businesses.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Weekend appointments by request for urgent repairs.
Contact Information
Total Plumbing Services
: Helena, AL 35080
: (205) 621-1840
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
I own a rental house in Calera. Received an email from our property management company that we had a water leak in our yard, and the plumber they contacted said it was leaking in four places and needed to be replaced asap or the city would shut off the water and fine us. He also quoted $2100 for this repair. That didn't make sense. How does an underground pipe break in four places?
We contacted John for a second quote. He was out there within a few hours, found the one leak, was able to replace the pipe immediately, and only charged us $425. We'll be using Total Plumbing Services again. Thanks!
Todd C.Thanks John for quick and courteous service in diagnosing our dishwasher leak.
Was able to stop by within few hours of contact. Highly recommended.
Gregory S.We had a small split in our water meter in the front of our home, UNTIL we called Total Plumbing Services!
Accessibility: called after 4:30p, left a message, and they called right back in less than 10 mins., and if it's an emergency, he can arrive same day
Timelines: we agreed on 8a and he arrived 3 mins early...like a professional
Friendliness: courteous, down to earth, articulates issue w/out confusion or trickery, very honest
Pricing: very reasonable...I used to own a 1926 bungalow so I know home services pricing, and this is a fair company
Overall: great company and quality service...thanks John!
Bought the parts got into it and couldn't complete the job. Called my normal plumbing company and they were too busy to come out. Called a half dozen other places. Called John, on his voicemail he gave his cell number and said text him for a quick response.
He texted me back with an approximate appointment time within 20 mins. Far quicker than any of the other companies I called.
He responded first and could be here today within a few hrs of contact so he got the job.
Flat rate for service commensurate with rates I've paid in the past.
Nice guy.
Finished quickly.
I wouldn't hesitate to call him for a plumbing need in the future.
Colin D.I've been a customer for the last 2 years and couldn't be happier. John has installed bathroom shower heads, in sink disposals, run copper for gas stovetop upgrades and putting in new pvc.
He does work for other friends and is recommended!




