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Urbandale's Most Trusted Name in Plumbing

Trusted Plumbing & Drain Service Since 1999

Hundreds of homeowners living in Urbandale have made Golden Rule their plumbing company of choice. With over two decades of reliable service, lightning-fast response times, and same-day repairs for most plumbing issues, it's easy to see why!

Golden Rule is a family-run local plumbing company with over 5,000 5-star reviews and has one of Iowa's largest fleets of service vehicles. Not only will our licensed professionals strive to perform your service better than anyone else, but we'll also reach you faster and complete the job quicker. Your friends and neighbors love us, so give us a call today and see for yourself.

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Our Services

How Can We Assist You Today?

Golden Rule repairs and replaces water heaters, pipes and drains, gas lines, and fixtures of every kind. We focus on residential plumbing exclusively and train our plumbers to resolve just about any issue (including water heater installations!) in just one visit to your home. No other plumbing company in Urbandale puts their customers first in the same way that Golden Rule does. So if you need plumbing service of any kind, call our office, and we'll have someone out to your home as early as today. We can even assist with financing for larger plumbing projects!

Water Heater Repairs & Inspections

Golden Rule is Urbandale's go-to for all things water heater repairs and system checks. Our licensed plumbers are trained on all water heater brands and models, including the latest tank and tankless systems. You can rest assured that our diagnostic visits are done with care and precision. And after your diagnostic, we'll hand you an upfront, flat-rate quote that guarantees we won't charge you a penny more for the work. If you're looking for a system check, we offer a comprehensive plumbing inspection covering your home's water heater and other plumbing systems for just $135.

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Water Heater Installations

Install your water heater with Golden Rule today and receive fast same-day service, competitive pricing on America's best water heater brands, and unmatched warranty protection. Golden Rule has been around for over 20 years and has installed hundreds of water heaters in homes across Urbandale. We're one of the most trusted plumbers in the local area, with thousands of 5-star reviews on Google. Are you looking to finance your new system? We offer pay-as-you-go plans with interest as low as 0%!

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Water Quality & Pipe Services

Golden Rule can have a licensed professional at your door as early as today to share advice and suggestions on a vast range of water quality systems and residential piping services. No other plumbing company in the Urbandale area takes water as seriously as we do. That fact shows in the quality of our work and our selection of best-in-class water softeners and water treatment systems. Our experts can even replace your home's piping with brand new pipes. Financing is available upon request with interest rates as low as 0%!

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Drain Services

No clog is a match for the professionals at Golden Rule. In fact, we can handle backed-up tubs, sinks, or toilets in just one visit to your home, usually in less than an hour. For more severe clogs, our team has drain snakes, hydro jets, drain line cameras, and much more to ensure the job is done right the first time. And as with every job we take on, you're guaranteed respectful service from a licensed drain technician who will treat your home like their own.

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Kitchen & Bath Fixture Services

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Did you know that Golden Rule has licensed experts who can install just about any plumbing fixture in your home? That's right! We replace toilets (including the latest dual-flush systems), sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, and more for our customers in Urbandale. We can install fixtures that you've already purchased, or you can browse popular fixtures that we currently have in stock. All fixture services come with best-in-state warranties on labor and unmatched 5-star customer service.

Popular kitchen & bath fixture installations or repairs in Urbandale include:

  • Toilet Repairs & Replacements
  • Bath/Shower Repairs & Replacements
  • Faucet/Sink Repairs & Replacements
  • Garbage Disposal Installations
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Maintenance Plan

Join The Gold Club for Exclusive Year-Round Savings

With our Gold Club Membership maintenance program, you can experience year-round comfort along with priority benefits like:

  • No trip charges
  • Priority service
  • 10% discount on service repairs
  • Ongoing safety inspections
  • And more
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About Us

The Golden Rule:Treat Others How You'd Like to Be Treated

We're a second-generation family-owned business committed to living the Golden Rule and delivering the highest quality service in Des Moines.

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The Golden Rule Spirit Makes Everyone Stronger

Stronger Careers

In the spirit of the Golden Rule, we do more than any other home service company in Iowa to support our employees and their families. Higher salaries, competitive benefits, and better training are just the start of what makes Golden Rule a rewarding place to build a lifelong career.

Stronger Communities

The success of Golden Rule has allowed us to give back like never before. The "Golden Rule Gives Back" program is a partnership with local businesses and non-profits in Des Moines that has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years for people in need.

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Quality, dependable, and trustworthy services...

Our technician, Nick, is always someone we request for all of our home plumbing issues and needs. He is always attentive, professional, and very knowledgeable in all areas of work performed. He goes above and beyond when it comes to making you as the customer feel like your concerns are heard and addressed. Finally, he is simply a wonderful person to have working for you as a a model employee of what your business stands for which is quality, dependable, and trustworthy services. Thank you Golden Rule!

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Fast, Friendly & Convenient Scheduling in 3 Steps!

  1. Reach out to us: You have more ways than ever to schedule with Golden Rule. Whether you call or schedule online, our friendly customer service representatives will have your appointment booked in no time.
  2. Get call reminders: Surprises might be fun for birthday parties—but not for plumbing service visits. That's why we provide courtesy reminders the day before and the day of your service so that you know exactly when we're on our way.
  3. Meet your plumber: Want to know who will show up at your door? We'll text you your plumber's name, picture, and bio on the day of your appointment.

Want even more reasons to schedule with Golden Rule?

  • SMS text confirmations for your appointment
  • Real-time location updates when your plumber is on the way

My technician was Alder, and he has GREAT customer service, very personable. He found out what was wrong and fixed it for us very quickly. Great job, Golden Rule. You guys rock!

—Mike A.

Get Reliable Plumbing Service in Urbandale With Golden Rule!

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