30 Years of Experience.
One Standard of Work.
Parkhurst Family Plumbing is a locally owned, independent plumbing company based in Franklin Township. We serve residential and commercial customers across Southside Indianapolis and surrounding communities with the same approach on every job: show up on time, explain what we find, and give you honest options that fit your budget.
Plumbing Services We Handle Every Day
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
Water Quality
Softeners, whole-house filtration, and reverse osmosis systems for Central Indiana’s hard water.
General Plumbing Repairs
Faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, fixture stops, main shut-offs, and everyday leaks — done right the first time.
Gas Lines
Licensed gas line repair and installation for stoves, water heaters, dryers, and more.
Remodels
Bathroom and kitchen remodeling plumbing — rough-ins, fixture upgrades, and light remodels.
Sump Pumps
Install, repair, and battery backup systems to keep basements and crawlspaces dry.
Commercial Plumbing
Licensed commercial work for small businesses and property managers across Marion and Johnson Counties.
Plumbing Inspections
Whole-house inspections and free second opinions on quoted projects.
How We Got Started
In 1995, at the age of 17, Larry Parkhurst left a job in the fast food industry to
go work for a small local plumbing company. It was there he received his apprenticeship training from a master plumber who taught him something he’s carried for three decades: your work is like putting your signature on a document. When someone sees it, they should know a professional was responsible.
Larry spent the first part of his career working for multiple plumbing businesses on purpose. His goal was to learn from different perspectives on how to best perform the work — residential service, new construction, remodeling, water heaters, gas lines, and water treatment. Every shop taught him something different, and every job made him better.
After 28 years of working for others, Larry took a leap of faith and launched Parkhurst Family Plumbing in November of 2023. The foundation is simple: quality service, experience you can trust, and reasonable upfront pricing.
Instead of focusing on upselling, we make every effort to offer multiple options tailored to fit your budget. That approach has carried us through over 5,000 completed projects and counting.
What Drives Our Work
Larry is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and that faith shapes how this company operates. Not with religious sales pitches — but with honesty, humility, and a genuine desire to serve people well. The goal isn’t to maximize every ticket. It’s to earn your trust for the long haul.
If a repair makes sense, we’ll tell you. If replacement is the better choice,
we’ll explain why. We believe you can run a profitable business and still treat people the way they deserve to be treated. That means respecting your time, your home, and your budget on every single call.
We dedicate a portion of our proceeds to local including preparing 40 homemade meals every month for homeless neighbors and offering no-cost and low-cost plumbing service to single mothers and widows in our area. Serving this community isn’t just what we do for a living — it’s what we’re called to do.
MEET THE OWNER
Meet Larry Parkhurst
Larry is the owner and founder of Parkhurst Family Plumbing. He’s an Indiana-licensed master plumber with over three decades of hands-on experience across every area of residential and commercial plumbing. He still runs service calls personally, and when you call our number, there’s a good chance he’s the one answering.
Larry’s two sons are also plumbers — this really is a family trade. His long-term vision is to grow the company to support additional trucks and technicians, and eventually pass the business on to the next generation or position it for a future that reflects the work the whole family has put in.
CREDENTIALS
Licenses and Certifications
We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured to perform plumbing work across
the state of Indiana. Here’s what backs up our work:
Indiana Plumbing License: CO52400001 / PC10400138
Navien Certified — Factory-trained on Navien tankless systems.
Rinnai Certified — Factory-trained on Rinnai tankless water heater systems.
OSHA Safety Certified — Workplace and jobsite safety compliance Indiana.
PHCC Member — Plumbing – Heating -Cooling Contractors Association.
Insured — Full liability coverage for your protection.
We also stand behind every job with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
That’s not a slogan — it’s how we operate.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
If you want to work with an honest plumber who will execute the job with excellence, then you need to come to Parkhurst Family Plumbing! We had a major water leak and they got us in contact with a company that would help us with the insurance process while working quickly to help resolve the plumbing issues. We have had him install our kitchen sink four years ago, install a dish washer, install some toilets, replace the outside water spigot after it was leaking, reinstall the garbage disposal, fix the burst pipe (which required getting in the slab) and also fix a bad installation of a pipe in our bathroom by the home builders 20 years ago. He does an outstanding job and will be honest through the process. He’s also come out after hours and all times of the day and NOT charged an arm and a leg. Thanks, Larry! I should have left a review a long time ago — he can do it all!
February 9, 2026
I contacted Larry around 11am because the installers for our new stove said we needed to have a licensed plumber come out and change our stoves gas line. Larry came out later the same day and had everything fixed and even helped install our new stove for us. I highly recommend reaching out to him if you find yourself in need with your plumbing because he really saved my sanity by being here so fast and helping us.
October 15, 2025
Save thousands and use Parkhurst. The big dogs in town will rob you blind!! Apples to Apples quote proves that. One of the few honest business left in Indianapolis. I will 100% use them in the future.
February 25, 2026
We had a new experience in our home last night. We used the master tub, only to come downstairs and find an absurd amount of water coming from around the air vent in the kitchen ceiling! I immediately called Larry, and he was able to come over bright and early this morning to check the problem. Larry quickly found the issue: come to find out, we had a crack in the overflow catch! Larry was able to get it fixed and did a great patch in the wall, too! We’ve never had a plumbing issue before this, but if we ever do again, we definitely know who to call!
January 4, 2026
Built on Workmanship, Not Hard Sells
Repair-First, Always
If a repair will solve the problem, we'll tell you — even when a replacement would pay us more.
Reasonable Upfront Pricing
Clear options for your budget, no pressure, and free second opinions on quoted projects.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Every repair and install is backed by a workmanship guarantee that matters when it counts.
Repair-First, Always
If a repair will solve the problem, we'll tell you — even when a replacement would pay us more.
Three Decades of Experience
Tank and tankless repair, install, and flush service. Navien and Rinnai certified.
INDIANAPOLIS WATER: WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN IT?
Indianapolis tap water runs 12 to 25 grains per gallon — anything above 7 is considered hard, according to Citizens Energy Group. That mineral load is why water heaters, fixtures, and appliances wear out early across the Southside.
12
25
GPG
Three systems, three different jobs.
Water softener
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Whole-house filter
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Reverse osmosis
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Water softener
Removes calcium and magnesium through ion exchange. Fixes scale, spots, and soap scum at every tap.
Whole-home · ion exchange
Whole-house filter
Carbon and sediment filtration reduces chlorine, Chemical Contaminants, and sediment throughout the home.
Whole-home · carbon + sediment
Reverse osmosis
Point-of-use system under the kitchen sink. Purified
water for drinking and cooking down to the
molecular level.
Kitchen · drinking water
Proudly Serving Indianapolis and the Southside
From our shop in Franklin Township, we cover the full south side of the city and into both Marion and Johnson Counties, about a thirty-mile radius across Central Indiana.
Cities We Serve
Not on the list? Call us — if you’re within our service radius, we’ll make it work.
Questions Southside Homeowners Ask Most
Do you offer emergency plumbing in Indianapolis?
Yes. We handle leak detection, burst pipes, and same-day emergency plumbing during our business hours (Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Saturday 10am–4pm). Call (317) 517-9348 and we’ll get to your home the same day when practical.
What are the signs I need a water softener?
Lime scale on faucets, spots on clean dishes, stiff laundry, and soap that won’t lather are the most common signs. Indianapolis water runs hard at 12 to 25 grains per gallon per Citizens Energy Group, so most Southside homes benefit from a softener.
How do I know if my water heater needs replacement?
Leaks from the bottom of the tank, rust-colored hot water, or no hot water at all usually mean replacement. A unit under ten years with a single failed part can often be repaired for a fraction of a new install.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Larry holds Indiana master plumber license CO52400001, and we’re fully bonded, insured, BBB Accredited, Navien and Rinnai certified, OSHA safety certified, and members of the Indiana PHCC.
Do you offer financing?
Yes — we partner with Wisetack for 0% interest financing over 12 months on qualifying jobs, with online pre-approval. We also offer 10% off for seniors, veterans, and first responders, plus free second opinions.