Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Baton Rouge Plumbing Services Since 1974
Central Plumbing has served Louisiana communities since 1974, built on a foundation of family values and technical expertise. Founded in Central, Louisiana with a single truck, we've grown to operate over 20 vehicles and maintain a 50,000-square-foot facility while preserving our core principles of integrity and professionalism. Our fourth-generation leadership under Jay Payne ensures every service call receives personal oversight, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing solutions, offering 24/7 emergency response and flat-rate pricing to eliminate billing surprises. Our licensed, bonded, and insured technicians are certified to work with major brands like Rheem and A.O.Smith, backed by manufacturer warranties for new installations. With 45 employees and decades of experience, we prioritize customer education through free consultations and transparent service estimates. Our commitment extends beyond plumbing - we invest in community development through apprenticeship programs that train future plumbers while maintaining rigorous safety standards for every project. From routine maintenance to complex system installations, our team delivers solutions that protect homes, businesses, and public health across Louisiana.
Services
Residential Plumbing
Commercial Plumbing
Tankless Water Heater Install
Water Heater Repair
Bathroom Remodel
Sewer Line Repair
Emergency Plumbing
Gas Line Repairs
Drain Cleaning
Backflow Testing
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of family-owned plumbing expertise
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency plumbing support
- We maintain full licensing and bonding for all services
- Our flat-rate pricing guarantees no billing surprises
- We train plumbers through hands-on apprenticeship programs
What people say
Courteous, prompt and knowledgeable
Resolved the matter quickly
Professional plumbers
24/7 support
Fair pricing
Services
Residential Plumbing
We provide comprehensive residential plumbing solutions including water heater repair, sewer line replacement, and emergency plumbing services. Our licensed technicians handle all aspects of home plumbing systems, from fixture installation to complex pipe repairs. With 24/7 emergency availability, we ensure homeowners maintain safe and functional water systems year-round.
Commercial Plumbing
Our commercial plumbing services maintain business operations through preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. We specialize in large-scale system installations, backflow testing, and high-pressure sewer jetting. With dedicated service vehicles and experienced technicians, we minimize business downtime while ensuring compliance with all plumbing codes and safety standards.
Tankless Water Heater Install
We offer professional tankless water heater installation services that improve energy efficiency and provide continuous hot water supply. Our certified technicians handle both residential and commercial installations, ensuring proper sizing and integration with existing plumbing systems. We work with major brands and help customers select optimal models for their specific needs.
Sewer Line Repair
Our sewer line repair services address blockages, leaks, and system failures using advanced diagnostic tools and repair techniques. We offer trenchless repair options and traditional excavation methods when necessary. With specialized equipment like hydro jetters and video inspection systems, we resolve sewer issues efficiently while minimizing property disruption.
Emergency Plumbing
We provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services for urgent water, gas, and sewer issues. Our rapid response team handles burst pipes, flooding, gas leaks, and other critical situations with immediate dispatch and on-site problem resolution. Equipped with dedicated emergency vehicles, we prioritize safety and property protection during after-hours service calls.
Questions
What plumbing services do you offer in Baton Rouge?
We provide residential and commercial plumbing services including water heater repair, sewer line replacement, emergency plumbing, gas line work, and backflow testing across Louisiana.
Are your plumbers licensed and insured?
Yes, all our technicians are licensed, bonded, and insured with Master Plumber License #1959, certified for major brands like Rheem and A.O. Smith.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for plumbing, water, and gas issues with technicians available for immediate dispatch across Louisiana.
What warranty do you provide for plumbing work?
We offer 30-day service warranties and up to one-year coverage on new installations, with assistance finding manufacturer warranties for fixtures.
How does your flat-rate pricing work?
Our flat-rate pricing guarantees no hidden fees or unexpected charges, providing transparent pricing for all plumbing services before work begins.
Reviews (7)
Anna Le
May 10, 2022
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I called for two plugged toilet and a stopped up sink. After they left on Monday the sink was clogged again. Called them back out Tuesday and they wanted to charge me again for the service that was done the first time. The guy that did the job said they don't guarantee anh service. Do not use them they are a total rip off and don't want repeat business! Be ware of this business!
John Dough
Feb 11, 2022
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I saw water bubble at slab when upstairs toilet was flushed. Ricky presented himself as a licensed plumber when he arrived to do video and take camera photos of issue costing $350. Without removing upstairs toilet he videoed from exterior sewer line. He explained that likely issue was a bad collar connection from upstairs toilet to downstairs toilet and gave a rough estimate of repair would be $300-$500.
He also said his office staff would call to schedule actual work to be done and to send digital pictures and copy of video which I paid for. Nothing digital arrived from Central plumbing office. Original dispatcher, Kim, would not return phone calls to schedule actual work but emailed and "estimate" of $3700. I don't know how a licensed plumber could be so far off on his estimate. I suspect that Ricky is not an actual licensed plumber but is simply operating under the company plumbing license.
Poor communication and wildly diverse cost estimates have me very concerned with doing business with Central Plumbing. Can not recommend Central plumbing and will seek recourse to obtain video and photos. If there were NEGATIVE stars, I would lower my rating
He also said his office staff would call to schedule actual work to be done and to send digital pictures and copy of video which I paid for. Nothing digital arrived from Central plumbing office. Original dispatcher, Kim, would not return phone calls to schedule actual work but emailed and "estimate" of $3700. I don't know how a licensed plumber could be so far off on his estimate. I suspect that Ricky is not an actual licensed plumber but is simply operating under the company plumbing license.
Poor communication and wildly diverse cost estimates have me very concerned with doing business with Central Plumbing. Can not recommend Central plumbing and will seek recourse to obtain video and photos. If there were NEGATIVE stars, I would lower my rating
Rick Lanning
Dec 22, 2021
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BAD experience. Paid $285 up front for them to do inspection of gas leak AND permit (not counting any work hours). They evaluate an entire NEW system for another $2,850? I get a 2nd opinion and plumber finds (2) small leaks, fixes them in 45 minutes, files for permit SAME day, and inspector is out next day. EVERYTHING FIXED and inspection in 24 hours for a TOTAL of $343? I sent owner a certified letter to this miserable experience asking for money back (they charged for permit & never filed?) and NO response.
Obviously the "plumber" they sent out didn't do his PAID FOR job and just went for the "big job home run", misdiagnosed, and misrepresented the situation. Trust? I wouldn't recommend them for anything.
Obviously the "plumber" they sent out didn't do his PAID FOR job and just went for the "big job home run", misdiagnosed, and misrepresented the situation. Trust? I wouldn't recommend them for anything.
Cfred
Nov 23, 2021
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I recently had them out to install a new toilet and a kitchen sink for me. they are efficient, friendly, and seem to care that the job is done correctly. next time i have need of plumbing services, i will definitely be calling central!
Andy M.
Sep 22, 2021
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Finding a good plumber is very difficult.keep looking. These guys took advantage of me, gave me bad advice, and charged me for nothing. The only thing that was a priority for them was getting my credit card number to charge me for a trip charge. Even the trip charge was more than I was quoted.just avoid Central Plumbing.
Meegan Young
Jul 16, 2021
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I can't say enough good things about Sunshine Plumbing and Back Flow. After all the other horrible experiences I've had with several other large plumbing companies in Baton Rouge, I was sick just dreading having to call another plumber. It seems they can't do anything but charge outrageous amounts and never really seem to get the work done. Well calling Sunshine was the best call I could've possibly made. Cody was the best plumber I could've asked for.
He knew his job and his appearance was nice and he was courteous and polite. Very good at explaining to me what was going on and what needed to happen to fix the problems. He didn't just fly through stop and then hold his hand out waiting for money. I think Sunshine and Cody might've just took away my absolute fear and horror of having to even think about calling a plumber.
He knew his job and his appearance was nice and he was courteous and polite. Very good at explaining to me what was going on and what needed to happen to fix the problems. He didn't just fly through stop and then hold his hand out waiting for money. I think Sunshine and Cody might've just took away my absolute fear and horror of having to even think about calling a plumber.
Ronnie R.
May 11, 2021
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This company is not reputable. What they did wrong was more than they did right. Never came back to fix the problems.
