Portage Plumbing Services
Founded by Patrick Kovach in 1982, Portage Plumbing Services serves homeowners and builders across the greater Kalamazoo area. The company handles work ranging from household repairs to plumbing for residential and commercial construction.
Business Highlights
- The company is family-owned.
- The company's plumbers are licensed in Kalamazoo County.
- The company says it is fully insured and bonded in Kalamazoo County.
- The company provides a one-year labor warranty on installations.
Service Area
Portage, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Oshtemo, Comstock, Texas Township, Mattawan, Paw Paw, Schoolcraft, Lawton, Otsego, Plainwell and Vicksburg.
Featured on ProsGrade. Portage Plumbing Services is one of 12 plumbers ProsGrade lists in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
7 services listed, including Water heaters, Plumbing repairs and maintenance and Gas boiler repair. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 479 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Portage Plumbing Services compares with the other 11 plumbers on ProsGrade in Kalamazoo, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top 10% of Kalamazoo plumbers on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other Kalamazoo plumbers on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (479) than 6 of the 11 other Kalamazoo plumbers on ProsGrade.
- One of 11 Kalamazoo plumbers on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
7 services- Water heatersTank and tankless systems; Bradford White and Navien.
- Plumbing repairs and maintenanceLeaks, faucets, toilets, drain cleaning, and emergency calls.
- Gas boiler repairGas boilers only; Weil-McLain, Burnham, Navien, Crown and Peerless.
- Plumbing installationsBathroom, kitchen, laundry room and whole-house plumbing installs.
- Water treatmentOn-site testing; water softeners, iron filters, whole-house filters and reverse osmosis.
- Remodel plumbingBathroom, kitchen, laundry room and whole-house plumbing remodels.
- New construction plumbingResidential and commercial projects.
Reviews
What customers say
Recent customers appreciate clear explanations and professional service, with punctuality and responsiveness also noted. One customer credits Mason with fixing a leaky sink and showing the result; Patrick's basement utility-sink replacement included new pipes, cleanup and a leak check.
Customer Reviews
Jeri Heth
Jim Kiszka
Mason was great. Assessed the situation right away, got to work, solved the problem and showed me the results. No leaky sink! Great job. Polite, respectful, social. Would hire again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Portage Plumbing offer emergency service?
It offers same-day and emergency service when possible; availability depends on scheduling and parts.
Does Portage Plumbing charge a diagnostic fee?
Yes. The fee covers travel, inspection and troubleshooting, and is often applied toward the repair if that work is approved.
Can Portage Plumbing install customer-supplied fixtures?
Yes, after checking that the fixture is compatible and complete.
Does Portage Plumbing handle the non-plumbing parts of a remodel?
No. It handles the plumbing, while tile, drywall, cabinetry and electrical are coordinated with the general contractor or other tradespeople.
Does Portage Plumbing handle permits?
It handles permits when required for installations and plumbing remodels.








