Local Plumbing & HVAC in Birmingham, AL
There’s a certain relief in calling someone who picks up, shows up, and tells you straight what’s going on with your home. That’s what Birmingham families have come to expect from our plumbing and HVAC service in Birmingham and the surrounding area, and it’s why so many of them keep our number handy.
The team at Hemphill Services has been at this since 1954, long enough to know the homes around here and the quirks that come with them. Our technicians would rather repair what’s worth repairing than sell you something you don’t need, and the emergency line stays open around the clock for the nights that can’t wait until morning.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Birmingham & the Towns We Cover Nearby
Birmingham is home, and odds are we’ve already helped someone on your street. We get around the whole metro and the towns that ring it, bringing the same careful work and honest advice to every door we knock on. Find your area below, whether it’s your house or your business, and give us a call when you need us.
Plumbing & HVAC Services Under One Roof
Most homes need a plumber and an HVAC team sooner or later, and Hemphill is both. We’ll talk you through what’s going on and what your options are, so you can make the call that’s right for your home and your budget. Here’s what we handle.
Keep one number on the fridge for both your plumbing and your HVAC. We’ll be there for the routine stuff and the 2 a.m. emergencies alike, so you’re never left wondering who to call.
Plumbing & HVAC Questions From Birmingham Homeowners
Quick answers to what Birmingham homeowners ask us most.
Leave the house right away, and once you’re outside, call 911 or your gas utility before anything else. Don’t flip light switches, light a flame, or use the phone indoors, since a spark can ignite the gas. After the leak is shut off and the area is safe, we can handle the gas line repair.
HVAC maintenance twice a year is the general guideline, with the AC checked in spring and the heating system in fall. Birmingham’s long, humid summers work cooling systems hard, so a spring tune-up helps catch small problems before the worst heat arrives. Regular service also keeps your equipment running efficiently and can extend its life.
Rust-colored water, popping or rumbling from the tank, water pooling near the base, or running out of hot water sooner than usual all point to a problem. Catching these early often means a repair instead of a full replacement. If you spot water around the base, shut off the supply and call us, since a leaking tank can fail quickly.
A repair usually makes sense when the unit is relatively young, and the fix is straightforward, while replacement starts to add up when a system is old or failing often. We’ll show you the real condition of your equipment and lay out both paths, including the long-term cost. The final call is yours, and we won’t push a replacement you don’t need.
Same-day service is common for non-emergency calls, though it depends on the day and how full the schedule is. After hours, your call reaches our answering service, which passes your details to the on-call team member. That person calls you back within a set window to talk through what can be done that night.
A backed-up drain or a dead AC in July is no way to spend your day. Hemphill has been restoring comfort to Birmingham homes since 1954, and we’d be glad to do the same for yours. Call now.