Freddies Plumbing

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Freddie's Plumbing Service - sells and repairs all major brand plumbing products. Our services include but are not limited to the following: Plumbing Fixture Repairs and Installation of new Fixtures Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Drain Cleaning Water Heater Installation Backflow Testing Drain Inspection Gas and Water Piping Sump Pump Installation Natural Gas Leak Detection & Repair We have a strong family history since 1909. My great grandfather Fred Clabo started working in the plumbing trades in the early 1890’s. In 1909 he opened his own plumbing company at 697 William Street Buffalo, NY, then the hub of business activity in the city. Business was in full swing as plumbing was being brought indoors for the first time. Kitchens and bathrooms with running water, what an exciting time to be a Plumber! My grandfather Frederick W Clabo was born in 1909 the same year the plumbing shop was opened and a second son Kenneth followed in 1916. Both sons worked in the family business until Kenneth's death in 1950. My great grandfather died in 1951. My grandfather continued the business, with the help of his wife Gert who answered the phones and did the book keeping. My father Fred W Clabo Jr. was born in 1940 and as a young boy worked with his father after school and during summer vacations while attending vocational school for plumbing. After serving in the Navy he returned to the business and worked with my grandfather until my grandfather's death in 1969. He continued the plumbing business with his wife (my Mom) Mary who manages the office. In 1986 I came to work in the family business working alongside my father, learning the trade and attending schools. As you can see our family has a long history in serving the Buffalo and WNY area and continues to this day. Now it is my turn to follow in the proud family tradition. I am Fred W. Clabo III and along with my dad who remains active in the business, we strive that family approach combined with qualit...