Kansas City's trusted, family-owned plumber since 1988. Still the most honest pricing in town.
Here's something most people don't know: the toilet got its nickname "the John" from Sir John Harington — the man who actually invented the modern flush toilet back in 1596. Not Thomas Crapper, despite what you may have heard. We thought that deserved some recognition. So when Poor John's Plumbing was founded in 1988, we named ourselves in his honor.
That's the kind of company we are. We like to do things a little differently than everyone else.
Poor John's was founded by Daryl Welker on a simple idea: give Kansas City homeowners a plumbing company they could actually trust. One that shows up on time, does the work right, and doesn't play games with pricing. Today, Daryl's family carries on that legacy — and the same commitment to honesty and quality that's kept Kansas City customers coming back for over 30 years.
We post our prices online. Before you ever call us, you can see what our most common services cost. No estimates that balloon. No sales pitch for work you don't need.
Our customers notice. They mention it in every review — the honesty, the fair pricing, the plumbers who treat them like neighbors rather than just another job on the schedule.
Our plumbers are licensed, insured, and the kind of people you're genuinely happy to have in your home. Kansas City homeowners mention them by name again and again — because they take real pride in their work and the relationships they build with our customers.
We serve both sides of the metro — Missouri and Kansas — with the same team, the same pricing, and the same commitment to doing the job right. Whether you're in North KC, Overland Park, Lee's Summit, or anywhere in between, Poor John's is your local plumber.
Kansas City, North KC, Gladstone, Liberty, Independence, Lee's Summit, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Merriam, and surrounding communities.
Give us a call or send a message. You'll know the price before we start — always.