M & E Plumbing Service Inc

Meet Matt Gwaltney

President

Professional Background and Career Experience

Matt Gwaltney is the President of M & E Plumbing Service Inc., a locally and family-owned plumbing company serving Shorewood, Illinois, and surrounding communities. With more than 25 years of experience in the plumbing industry, Matt has built his career around practical expertise, dependable workmanship, and a commitment to providing customers with service they can trust. His extensive background in the trade gives him a firsthand understanding of the challenges homeowners and businesses face when plumbing problems arise.

As a journeyman plumber, Matt brings hands-on knowledge to his leadership role. His experience has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of plumbing systems, troubleshooting techniques, repairs, installations, and the importance of completing work correctly and safely. Rather than approaching plumbing as simply a job to be completed, Matt understands that reliable plumbing is an essential part of keeping homes comfortable, businesses operating, and properties protected.

That experience also shapes his approach to running M & E Plumbing Service Inc. The company emphasizes reliable service, transparent pricing, quality workmanship, and professional customer care. Its team provides plumbing solutions for a wide range of needs, including drain and pipe services, gas line work, plumbing fixture installation, water heater services, water treatment, and specialized plumbing solutions such as backflow prevention and sump pump installations.

Leadership at M & E Plumbing Service Inc.

As President, Matt plays an important role in maintaining the standards and values that define M & E Plumbing Service Inc. His extensive trade background allows him to understand plumbing work from both the customer's perspective and the technician's perspective. That combination of technical knowledge and business leadership helps support an environment where quality, communication, and customer satisfaction remain priorities.

M & E Plumbing Service Inc. describes itself as a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company with more than 25 years of experience. The business also highlights transparent pricing, emergency service availability, and a commitment to providing comprehensive plumbing solutions. These principles align closely with the practical mindset Matt has developed throughout his career: customers deserve clear information, professional service, and solutions designed to address their plumbing needs effectively.

Matt's leadership is also grounded in the value of personal service. A plumbing issue can quickly become disruptive, whether it involves a leak, clogged drain, water heater problem, gas line concern, or another system failure. Having spent more than two decades working in the trade, Matt understands the importance of responding professionally and helping customers understand what is happening with their plumbing. His experience gives him the perspective needed to guide the company while maintaining a strong focus on the people it serves.

Areas of Expertise

Matt's primary area of expertise is professional plumbing. His experience as a journeyman plumber has provided him with a strong technical foundation and years of exposure to the varied issues that can affect residential and commercial plumbing systems. From diagnosing problems to understanding installation requirements and coordinating service, his career has given him a broad perspective on the plumbing industry.

His professional knowledge also supports M & E Plumbing Service Inc.'s broad service capabilities. The company provides drain and pipe services, gas line installation and repair, plumbing fixture installation, specialized plumbing services, water heater installation and repair, and water treatment solutions. This breadth of service reflects the type of comprehensive plumbing expertise that customers can benefit from when working with an experienced professional.

Matt also understands that technical expertise is only one part of successful plumbing service. Communication, attention to detail, punctuality, respect for the customer's property, and honest recommendations all contribute to a positive experience. His role as President allows him to help reinforce these standards throughout the company and ensure that customers receive the professional service they expect.

A Family-Oriented Approach

While Matt's professional life has been centered on plumbing, his priorities extend well beyond his career. He is married and is the proud father of one daughter. Family is an important part of his life, and his personal interests reflect his appreciation for spending quality time away from the demands of running a plumbing business.

Matt and his family also share their home with a dog, adding another source of companionship and fun to their everyday lives. His family-oriented perspective complements the customer-focused philosophy he brings to his professional role. When serving homeowners, Matt understands that a house is more than a structure—it is a place where people build their lives, spend time with loved ones, and create memories.

Interests Outside of Work

When he is not focused on plumbing or leading M & E Plumbing Service Inc., Matt enjoys traveling and golfing. Traveling provides an opportunity to experience new places, take a break from the daily routine, and spend meaningful time with family. Golf, meanwhile, offers a chance to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and appreciate the combination of patience, concentration, and skill that the game requires.

These interests provide a healthy balance to Matt's professional responsibilities. After more than 25 years in the plumbing industry, he understands the value of hard work, but he also recognizes the importance of making time for family, recreation, and the experiences that make life rewarding.

Commitment to Customers

Matt's professional philosophy is rooted in experience, reliability, and service. His career as a journeyman plumber has given him the technical foundation to understand complex plumbing needs, while his position as President allows him to help shape the direction and standards of M & E Plumbing Service Inc.

The company's focus on reliable plumbing solutions, transparent pricing, and customer service reflects an approach designed to make the service experience straightforward for homeowners and businesses. M & E Plumbing Service Inc. serves Shorewood and numerous surrounding communities, offering a range of plumbing services for both routine needs and urgent problems.

For Matt, decades of experience are more than a number. They represent years of learning the trade, solving problems, working with customers, and developing an understanding of what it takes to deliver dependable plumbing service. That experience continues to influence his leadership and his commitment to maintaining the company's reputation for professional workmanship.



Connect With M & E Plumbing Service Inc.

Whether you need help with a plumbing repair, installation, water heater, drain or pipe issue, gas line service, or another plumbing concern, M & E Plumbing Service Inc. is ready to help. With Matt Gwaltney's more than 25 years of plumbing experience guiding the company, customers can turn to a team committed to reliable solutions and professional service. Contact M & E Plumbing Service Inc. today to discuss your plumbing needs and schedule service.