Hicks Plumbing Company
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
A third-generation Tuscaloosa plumbing shop that has worked the same Greensboro Avenue address since 1949.
About
Hicks Plumbing Company opened on Greensboro Avenue in 1949 and is now run by the third generation of the founding family. The shop has stayed in downtown Tuscaloosa through every change to the city around it, focusing on residential service work for homes from the older neighborhoods near the University to outlying subdivisions.
The team is licensed, bonded, and insured and handles leak detection, toilet installation, video camera line inspection, water heater repair, gas line work, and routine drain cleaning. Owner involvement on most jobs keeps the work consistent across the long-tenured customer base.
Services
- Trace hidden leaks behind walls and under slabs
- Install toilets, faucets, and bathroom fixtures
- Run video cameras through sewer and drain lines
- Repair and replace residential water heaters
- Service gas lines and connect appliances
- Clear kitchen, lavatory, and main-line drains
Service Area
Serving Tuscaloosa, Northport, Cottondale, Holt, Brookwood, Coker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hicks Plumbing family owned?
Hicks Plumbing Company is third-generation and locally owned, operating from the same Greensboro Avenue location since 1949. The current owners grew up in the trade and keep the company small enough that an owner is typically involved in scheduling and on-site decisions. That continuity is part of why long-time Tuscaloosa homeowners stay with the shop for decades.
Does Hicks Plumbing run camera inspections of sewer lines?
Yes, Hicks Plumbing runs video camera inspections through residential sewer and drain lines in Tuscaloosa. The camera locates root intrusions, broken sections of cast iron or clay pipe, and bellies that hold water. Homeowners typically request the service before buying a property or when a main drain backs up repeatedly, and Hicks provides the recorded findings to guide repairs.
Is Hicks Plumbing licensed and insured?
Hicks Plumbing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured to work residential plumbing in Alabama. The company has held those credentials continuously since its founding in 1949 and carries general liability and workers' compensation coverage on its crews. Customers can request proof of insurance before larger repipes or remodel jobs.
Does Hicks Plumbing focus on residential or commercial work?
Hicks Plumbing concentrates on residential service across the Tuscaloosa metro from its Greensboro Avenue shop. Common calls include leak detection, fixture installation, gas line work, water heaters, and drain cleaning in single-family homes. The company occasionally takes on small light-commercial accounts, but it is not set up for large industrial or new-construction tract work.
How does Hicks Plumbing handle water heater repairs?
Hicks Plumbing diagnoses Tuscaloosa water heaters before recommending repair or replacement. Common fixes include thermocouples, gas valves, heating elements, anode rods, and T&P relief valves. When a tank is past its useful life, the team pulls the old heater and sets a new tank or tankless unit, connecting water, gas, and venting to local code.
Where in Tuscaloosa does Hicks Plumbing work?
Hicks Plumbing serves homeowners across downtown Tuscaloosa, the university-area neighborhoods, Forest Lake, Alberta, and outlying communities like Northport, Cottondale, and Holt. The shop on Greensboro Avenue is centrally located, and trucks reach most of Tuscaloosa County within a normal service radius. Long-time customers often follow the company across multiple homes within the metro.
Contact Information
Address: 2406 Greensboro Avenue
Phone: (205) 758-3247