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Trusted Nashville Plumbing Services Since 1895
Sullivan Joe B & Sons Plumbing has served Nashville, Tennessee since 1895 as a family-owned business committed to excellence in plumbing services. Our team combines over a century of collective experience with specialized expertise in commercial and residential water heater systems, including AO Smith, Bradford White, State Industries, and Whirlpool warranty work. We maintain industry leadership through technical mastery of modern systems while preserving deep knowledge of obsolete parts and fixtures.Our licensed, bonded, and insured professionals deliver reliable solutions for emergency repairs, new construction projects, and preventative maintenance. With fourth-generation plumber Frank Sullivan overseeing operations, we uphold our founding principles of honesty, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
Services
Water Heater Repair
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Commercial Boiler Diagnostics
Backflow Prevention
Drain Cleaning
Sewer Line Replacement
Gas Line Services
New Construction Plumbing
Pipe Repair
Steam Unit Maintenance
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 129 years of continuous service
- Specialized expertise in obsolete plumbing parts and systems
- Certified warranty representatives for major water heater brands
- 24/7 emergency response team available
- Fourth-generation master plumber leads technical operations
What people say
Best plumbers
Knowledgeable technicians
Quick and reliable
Fair and honest
Came on a holiday
Services
Water Heater Repair
Our licensed plumbers diagnose and repair all water heater types including tankless systems. We maintain specialized inventory for obsolete models and offer same-day service for emergency replacements. Warranty work covered for AO Smith, Bradford White, State Industries, and Whirlpool units.
Commercial Plumbing
We service commercial properties with boiler installations, backflow prevention systems, and large-scale pipe replacements. Our team handles diagnostics for complex systems while maintaining compliance with industrial plumbing codes and safety standards.
Drain Cleaning
Using modern hydro-jetting equipment and traditional snake augers, we clear residential and commercial drain blockages. Our technicians identify root causes including tree root intrusion, mineral buildup, or improper pipe installation.
Emergency Plumbing
Available for urgent plumbing failures including burst pipes, water heater malfunctions, and sewer line backups. Our Nashville-based team responds within 20 minutes for critical situations and maintains holiday service availability.
New Construction
We provide complete plumbing infrastructure for new buildings including rough-in piping and final fixture installations. Our services meet current code requirements while accommodating future maintenance accessibility and system upgrades.
People
Frank Sullivan
Licensed Master Plumber
Fourth-generation plumber with 35+ years of experience overseeing complex commercial installations and heritage building restorations. Maintains technical expertise in both modern systems and obsolete plumbing components.
Questions
Do you offer emergency plumbing services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for critical plumbing failures including water heater outages and pipe bursts.
What brands do you service under warranty?
We are authorized warranty representatives for AO Smith, Bradford White, State Industries, and Whirlpool water heating systems.
Can you repair old plumbing systems?
Our team maintains extensive inventory of obsolete parts and specialized knowledge for repairing vintage plumbing fixtures and piping systems.
Do you service both residential and commercial properties?
Yes, we handle everything from single-family home repairs to large commercial boiler installations across Middle Tennessee.
What areas do you service?
While based in Nashville, we serve all of Davidson County and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities for both scheduled and emergency work.
Are your plumbers licensed and insured?
All technicians are state-licensed, bonded, and carry full liability insurance coverage for both residential and commercial projects.
