Banks Quarles Plumbing & Heating
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
More than a century of plumbing and heating service in West Alabama, with techs on call around the clock.
About
Banks Quarles Plumbing & Heating has worked Tuscaloosa pipes since 1920, making it one of the city's oldest continuously operating plumbing and HVAC firms. The shop on 17th Street keeps roughly 30 employees and 15 service trucks moving across the metro for residential and commercial calls.
Services range from faucet and pipe repair, drain cleaning, and water heater work to sewer repair, gas line installation, and bathroom and kitchen fixture replacement. Technicians are dispatched 24/7 for plumbing emergencies in homes, restaurants, and businesses across Tuscaloosa County.
Services
- Repair leaking faucets, pipes, and supply lines
- Clear stubborn drains and sewer blockages
- Install and service tank and tankless water heaters
- Run new gas lines for ranges, dryers, and grills
- Set bathroom and kitchen fixtures during remodels
- Dispatch 24/7 emergency plumbers across the metro
Service Area
Serving Tuscaloosa, Northport, Cottondale, Holt, Vance, Coker, Brookwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Banks Quarles been in business in Tuscaloosa?
Banks Quarles Plumbing & Heating has operated in Tuscaloosa since 1920, making it more than a century old. The family-run firm is one of the oldest continuously operating plumbing and HVAC contractors in the city. Generations of homeowners and business owners along the 17th Street corridor and the wider metro have used the company for routine repairs and full system replacements.
Does Banks Quarles answer the phone after hours?
Yes, Banks Quarles dispatches plumbers 24/7 for emergency calls across Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities. The shop's roughly 15 service trucks let it cover residential and commercial work after hours when sewers back up, water heaters fail, or gas lines leak. Calls placed overnight reach a live dispatcher who routes the on-call technician to the property.
Does Banks Quarles handle gas line work?
Banks Quarles installs and repairs natural gas and propane lines for ranges, water heaters, dryers, fireplaces, and outdoor grills throughout Tuscaloosa. As a combined plumbing and heating firm, the company is staffed to size, run, and pressure-test new lines and to repair leaks discovered during inspections or appliance swaps. Permits and code work are handled in-house.
What plumbing services does Banks Quarles cover for businesses?
Banks Quarles serves Tuscaloosa-area commercial accounts including restaurants, offices, schools, and apartment communities. The team handles backflow service, grease-line cleaning, water heater swaps, sewer repair, and fixture installation in commercial buildings. Long-running relationships with local property managers mean the firm is set up for scheduled preventative maintenance as well as one-off emergency work.
Does Banks Quarles offer water heater replacement?
Yes, Banks Quarles replaces conventional tank water heaters and tankless units across Tuscaloosa homes. Crews remove the old heater, set the replacement, and connect water, gas, and venting to current code. Same-day swaps are common when a water heater fails outside of warranty, and customers can opt for higher-efficiency or recirculation-equipped models during the upgrade.
Where does Banks Quarles travel for service calls?
Banks Quarles serves the full Tuscaloosa metro from its 17th Street base, including Northport, Cottondale, Holt, Vance, Coker, and Brookwood. Both residential and commercial calls are taken across the area. A fleet of about 15 trucks lets the company cover same-day work in most surrounding ZIP codes without scheduling out for weeks.