Nashville’s Best Plumbers: 4 Top-Rated Options for Middle Tennessee Homes and Businesses

When water is coming through the ceiling, the question is who answers the phone tonight. When the job can wait, the questions shift to licensing, warranty, and how the price is set. Four plumbing companies that serve Nashville answer those questions on their own websites, and they cover different parts of the metro, from La Vergne and the southern suburbs to East Nashville, Murfreesboro Pike, Bellevue, and West Nashville.

Service areas and contact details are as each company lists them on its website in September 2026.

Emergency Tonight or a Scheduled Repair?

For a burst pipe or a sewer backup, call a company that lists round-the-clock emergency service:

Gold Star Plumbing lists “24/7 Emergency Support,” with office hours of Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doctor Drips says, “Our emergency plumber team is available 24/7 because plumbing emergencies don’t wait for business hours,” and lists general hours of Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holt Plumbing Company lists “24/7 emergency service.”

For work that can be booked, Stark Plumbing lists hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

When you call at night, ask how soon someone can arrive and whether an after-hours rate applies, before you agree to the visit.

Frozen Pipes: What to Do Before the Plumber Arrives

Among the pipes the American Red Cross says freeze most often are those “exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines.”

To prevent freezing, the Red Cross advises closing the inside valves that supply outdoor hose bibs and opening the outside hose bibs so they drain. In very cold weather, it says to “let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes,” because “[r]unning water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.”

If a faucet gives only a trickle, the Red Cross says to “suspect a frozen pipe.” It recommends applying heat with “an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water,” and warns: “Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.” Its advice for the hard cases is direct: “If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.”

Who Comes to the House?

Gold Star Plumbing calls itself a “[f]amily-owned plumbing company serving La Vergne, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee,” and says “Rocky or a team member responds same-day” to estimate requests. Doctor Drips says, “We are a family-owned plumbing company that prioritizes your satisfaction.” Stark Plumbing describes “a family-owned and locally-operated business helmed by Daniel Stark.”

Ask whether the person who gives the estimate will also do the work, and whether any part of the job goes to a subcontractor.

Licensing: When Tennessee Requires a Contractor’s License

Tennessee’s Board for Licensing Contractors ties its contractor license to the size of the project. The board says “[a] contractor’s license is required before contracting, including bidding, offering to engage, or negotiating a price, for projects of $25,000 or more.” For plumbing done as a subcontractor, it says subcontractors “must be licensed when contracting directly with a contractor, not the owner, to perform electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or roofing work when that portion of the project is $25,000 or more, including materials, equipment, and labor.”

The same page notes that its contractor rules do not apply “to other license programs (Home Improvement, LLE, or LLP).” For a smaller repair, ask the plumber which license covers the job.

Gold Star Plumbing lists “Licensed & Insured.” Holt Plumbing says “our entire team is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection.” Stark Plumbing says it is “[f]ully licensed and insured.” Ask for the license number and proof of insurance before work starts.

Warranty and Pricing

Terms differ, so ask before the job, not after it.

Gold Star Plumbing says, “Every job includes the manufacturer’s warranty on parts and our own one-year labor warranty.”
Stark Plumbing says it is “Priced By The Job, Not By The Hour.”

Get the price and the warranty terms in writing, including what is covered on parts and on labor.

Which Part of the Metro Each Company Serves

Company	Base or area it lists
Gold Star Plumbing	La Vergne; service area includes Nashville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Franklin, Hendersonville, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Columbia, Spring Hill, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, and Nolensville
Doctor Drips	Davidson Street, East Nashville (37206)
Holt Plumbing Company	Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville (37217)
Stark Plumbing	West Nashville, Bellevue, Belle Meade, Crieve Hall, Green Hills, The Nations, Sylvan Park

Questions to Ask Before Booking

Do you serve my town or neighborhood?
For an emergency, how soon can someone arrive, and is there an after-hours rate?
Is the price set by the job or by the hour, and will I get it in writing?
What is the warranty on parts and on labor?
What license covers this job, and can I see proof of insurance?

The Companies

Gold Star Plumbing

Address: La Vergne, TN 37086
Phone: (615) 290-9860
Website: gold-starplumbing.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 24/7 emergency support

Gold Star Plumbing is a family-owned company based in La Vergne that lists “35+ Years Experience” and full residential and commercial plumbing service. It says every job carries the manufacturer’s parts warranty plus its own one-year labor warranty, and that “Rocky or a team member responds same-day.” Its service area runs from La Vergne into Nashville and across Middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Franklin, Brentwood, and Mount Juliet.

Doctor Drips

Address: 1101 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 970-0047
Website: doctordrips.com
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; 24/7 emergency service

Doctor Drips describes itself as a family-owned company with a 24/7 emergency team, and its website invites customers to call or text.

Holt Plumbing Company

Address: 2608 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: (615) 361-6001
Website: holtplumbing.com

Holt Plumbing lists 24/7 emergency service and says its “entire team is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.”

Stark Plumbing

Service area: Nashville, including West Nashville, Bellevue, Belle Meade, Crieve Hall, Green Hills, The Nations, and Sylvan Park
Phone: (615) 636-9715
Website: starkplumbingtn.com
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stark Plumbing is “a family-owned and locally-operated business helmed by Daniel Stark.” It says it is fully licensed and insured and prices work “By The Job, Not By The Hour.”

Quick Answers

Does Gold Star Plumbing offer 24/7 emergency service?

Yes. Gold Star Plumbing lists “24/7 Emergency Support.” Doctor Drips and Holt Plumbing Company also list 24/7 emergency service.

When does Tennessee require a contractor’s license for plumbing work?

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors says a contractor’s license is required for projects of $25,000 or more, and plumbing subcontractors must be licensed when their portion of the project reaches $25,000.

What warranty does Gold Star Plumbing offer?

Gold Star Plumbing says every job includes a one-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty on parts.

Picking Who to Call

Save two numbers before you need them: one company that lists 24/7 emergency service and one that serves your part of town for scheduled work. For homes in La Vergne, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and the southern suburbs, Gold Star Plumbing in La Vergne lists those towns in its service area along with Nashville. For East Nashville, Doctor Drips works from Davidson Street; for Bellevue and West Nashville, Stark Plumbing lists those neighborhoods; and Holt Plumbing works from Murfreesboro Pike.