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title: Hiring plumbers in Louisville: A Local Guide | Local Three
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Guide · Louisville · Plumbers

# Hiring plumbers in Louisville: costs, checks and questions

The number on the first quote is rarely the number you end up paying. Here is how to compare quotes in Louisville, the costs they tend to leave out, and who we would call first.

By **the Local Three editors**
Updated November 4, 2026 · [how we work](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

## The short answer

Our editors’ picks for plumbers in Louisville are **Overflow Plumbing, Llc** , **ASI Plumbing** and **Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric** , chosen from 14 local companies. Ask at least three for a written quote that prices the same work.

## Comparing quotes

1.

**Ask for the same specification.** Scope, materials, finish and timing, written down, so each company prices the same job.

2.

**Look for what isn’t there.** Permit fees, electrical work, clean-up and repairs to the surrounding area are the usual gaps.

3.

**Check the payment schedule.** Payments should follow finished stages, with lien releases before the last one.

4.

**Plan the calendar.** Ask how long permits take locally and how weather affects the schedule before you sign.

## Costs quotes often leave out

- **Permits, survey and engineering** — ask who applies and who pays
- **Electrical work** — often done by a separate licensed electrician
- **Making good** — restoring lawns, paths and planting after the work
- **Design or HOA review** — time more than money, but it can add weeks

## Questions worth asking

Who will be on site every day? Is the warranty in writing and does it transfer if you sell? Can I see a job you finished at least five years ago? A good company answers all three without hesitation.

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## Louisville, by the numbers

Public records that add context to the quotes you’ll get.

People per square mile

2,442

[Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Land area

262.8 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Louisville residents

641,962

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

Population change since 2020: from 631,901 (April 2020 base)

+1.6%

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Questions

## Cost questions answered

How did the editors choose these plumbers in Louisville?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 14 plumbers for Louisville.

Which of these plumbers in Louisville has the best reviews?

ASI Plumbing has a 4.9 rating from 1176 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these plumbers has the most reviews?

Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, with 2831 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these plumbers licensed?

3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for plumbers in Louisville?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

Next step

## Who to call

1. 01 [Overflow Plumbing, Llc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5456986081343dda/)
2. 02 [ASI Plumbing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-dd9da49b22914f88/)
3. 03 [Dauenhauer Plumbing Heating Air & Electric](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-7fb9a866ec142865/)

- [The three best plumbers in Louisville](https://thelocalthree.com/louisville/plumbers/)

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