Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Madison Plumbing Supply Experts
Established in 1948, Howe Brothers Plumbing has served Madison as a family-owned business for over 75 years. Our third-generation ownership transitioned from full-service plumbing to becoming Madison's original do-it-yourself plumbing headquarters in the 1980s. With master plumbers on staff and decades of accumulated expertise, we specialize in providing quality fixtures, repair parts, and expert advice to both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.Our commitment to customer service includes sourcing hard-to-find components and offering product selections from leading global manufacturers. We maintain deep community ties through our focus on local needs, serving residential properties, student rentals, and apartment complexes across the Madison area. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern solutions to deliver fair pricing and reliable service.
Services
Plumbing Supplies
Repair Parts
Fixture Installation
Tool Rentals
Expert Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 75+ years of combined plumbing expertise from third-generation owners
- Family-owned operation with deep local market knowledge
- Master plumbers available for expert project consultation
- Specialists in sourcing rare and vintage plumbing components
- Proven track record serving Madison's unique housing ecosystem
What people say
Knowledge and service can't be beat
Plumbing gods
Straight shooters
Local products
Best advice
Services
Plumbing Supplies
We offer comprehensive plumbing supply solutions featuring products from leading manufacturers like Kohler, Moen, and American Standard. Our inventory includes both modern and vintage components for residential and commercial applications. Customers benefit from expert guidance in selecting appropriate materials for their specific projects.
Repair Parts
Specializing in hard-to-find repair parts, we maintain extensive inventory systems to locate obsolete or specialty plumbing components. Our team leverages industry connections to source replacement parts for both contemporary and historic plumbing systems across Madison.
Expert Consultation
Master plumbers provide personalized project consultation services for DIY enthusiasts and professionals. We offer practical solutions for complex plumbing challenges, including system compatibility assessments and installation guidance for specialty fixtures.
Fixture Installation
While primarily a supply house, we provide installation guidance for purchased fixtures. Our staff offers technical specifications, compatibility information, and best practice recommendations for successful plumbing installations.
Tool Rentals
We offer specialized plumbing tool rentals for customers undertaking complex DIY projects. Our rental inventory includes professional-grade equipment for pipe cutting, threading, and pressure testing applications.
People
Regan Howe
Third Generation Owner
Third-generation owner Regan Howe has worked at the company since age 13, completing apprenticeship training in the late 1980s. He took over operations in 1994, maintaining the family tradition of expert plumbing service while adapting to modern DIY market demands.
Questions
What makes Howe Brothers unique in Madison's plumbing industry?
As Madison's original DIY plumbing headquarters since 1948, we combine three generations of expertise with extensive inventory of both modern and vintage components.
Do you carry specialty plumbing parts for older homes?
Yes, we specialize in sourcing hard-to-find parts for historic Madison properties through our extensive supplier network.
Can I get professional advice without hiring a plumber?
Our master plumbers provide expert consultation for DIY projects, offering practical solutions for complex plumbing challenges.
What brands do you carry for new fixture installations?
We stock major brands including Kohler, Moen, American Standard, and Delta, with access to specialty manufacturers through our distribution network.
Are you equipped to help with large-scale property maintenance?
Yes, our inventory and expertise serve both residential homeowners and commercial property managers across the Madison area.
How do you handle items not in stock?
We maintain relationships with global suppliers to quickly source any plumbing component not immediately available in our store.
Reviews (2)
Nicole Ezrow
Jul 02, 2018
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After nowhere else had it, and a couple recommendations later, I came in with a stem/plug from a 1972 trailer tub faucet that needed to be replaced. Everywhere else was NOT KIDDING. This place was great. Very knowledgeable and had just the right parts I was looking for! My ancient trailer with ancient plumbing now has a tub faucet system that is working wonderfully. Thanks, Howe Brothers!
David Wandel
Dec 10, 2014
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Over the years I have had the need to work with plumbers and plumbing suppliers. There is no better of either in all of Dane County than the Howe family. From knowledge and help to friendship Regan is the BEST.Any one needing help MUST seek him out from a new house to a re-do the a fix.
