Professional Plumbing named BBB Torch Awards finalist

Professional Plumbing, Inc. has been named a finalist for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in Orange County and will be recognized Oct. 29 at the Hilton Irvine. The Fountain Valley company says the honor reflects its long-running customer service model, including 24-hour availability and written pricing before repairs.

Why it matters: - The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics are among the Better Business Bureau’s highest honors. - The finalist spot puts a long-running local plumbing company in the spotlight for ethics, customer treatment and community standing. - Professional Plumbing serves homeowners and businesses across Orange County, so the recognition reaches a broad local customer base.

What happened: - Professional Plumbing, Inc. was named a finalist for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics by BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest. - The company is one of four Orange County and Inland Empire category finalists. - The awards ceremony is set for Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilton Irvine Crystal Ballroom in Irvine. - Professional Plumbing was selected in Category 3 after a panel interview and video segment with judges on June 23, 2026, at the Hilton Irvine.

The details: - Professional Plumbing was founded in 1985 by William J. Horsky Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran, as a one-person operation in Orange County. - The company says it still operates under the same ownership and customer-facing commitments 41 years later. - Those commitments include 24-hour availability, a two-hour service window and a written price before repair work begins. - The company operates local offices in Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. - Corporate headquarters are at 17150 Newhope Street, Suite 401, Fountain Valley. - Professional Plumbing holds a BBB A+ rating. - The company provides water heater repair and installation, slab leak repair, drain services, gas line installation, and residential and commercial plumbing repair. - Professional Plumbing is a member of the Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach chambers of commerce.

Between the lines: - The BBB Torch Awards are not paid awards. - Finalists are nominated by the community, screened by BBB and judged by an independent panel on character, culture and treatment of customers, employees and community. - The award structure spans six categories ranked by employee count, which suggests the honor is meant to compare businesses with similar scale. - The recognition also reinforces the value of reputation in a service business where emergencies and repeat customers matter. - William J. Horsky Jr. said the company’s field service and long-standing practices have shaped how Orange County views the business. - Horsky also said the company offers free second opinions for jobs of $2,500 or more when customers provide a written estimate from another company. - Horsky said smaller repairs may be recommended first, with no charge if that option does not work. - Homeowners can schedule a free second opinion at more information.

What's next: - Professional Plumbing will be recognized with other finalists at the Oct. 29 ceremony in Irvine. - The company will continue offering 24-hour service and free second opinions as part of its customer pitch. - The Torch Awards outcome will add another public marker to the company’s ethics and service record.

The bottom line: - Professional Plumbing is turning a local reputation built since 1985 into a regional ethics finalist spot that could strengthen trust with Orange County customers.