When your drain backs up at 2 AM in Kettering, or your water heater fails on Christmas morning in Beavercreek, you discover what “local” and “family-owned” really mean.
The Midnight Emergency That Changed Everything
Picture this: It’s 11:47 PM on a Tuesday in Centerville. Sarah Mitchell is sound asleep when she hears it – that dreaded gurgling sound from her basement. By midnight, her finished basement is flooded with sewage backup, threatening thousands of dollars in damage and her family’s health.
Who does she call? The 1-800 number from that flashy commercial? The national chain with the catchy jingle?
No. She calls Korrect Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning—the same company her grandmother called in 1952, and her mother called in 1987. By 12:30 AM, after calling the emergency line, a Korrect technician is at her door, bringing the same level of dedicated service the Patterson family has provided to Dayton area families since September 1950.
This isn’t just a success story. It’s the difference between “local” as a marketing term and local as a way of life.
What “Local” Really Means When Your Pipes Burst
It Means We Know Your Neighborhood
When longtime Huber Heights resident Tom Stetzler called about recurring drain clogs, our technician didn’t just clear the blockage—he recognized the symptoms of the clay sewer lines common in that area’s 1960s construction.
“I’ve lived here 30 years, and three different plumbers just kept snaking the drain,” Tom explains. “Korrect’s guy took one look and said, ‘Sir, you’ve got clay pipes, and I bet they’re cracked near that big oak in your front yard.’ He was exactly right. They didn’t just fix the symptom—they solved the problem.”
That’s what happens when local plumbers in Dayton serve the same neighborhoods for decades. We don’t just know plumbing—we know your plumbing.
It Means Your Emergency Is Our Emergency
National chains operate on profit margins and call center metrics. When Linda Rodriguez’s water heater flooded her Springboro basement last winter, the 1-800 company told her the earliest appointment was “sometime next week.”
Korrect had a technician there in 45 minutes.
“My neighbor recommended Korrect because they’ve used them for 20 years,” Linda shares. “When I called, they didn’t just hear another service call—they heard a neighbor in trouble. The difference was incredible.”
The 75-Year Difference: Why Family Values Built This Business
Founded on Faith and Fair Dealing
The Korrect story began in September 1950 when N. Ivan Patterson and C. Edwin Hunn founded the company with a revolutionary idea: build a plumbing business on Christian values, emphasizing loyalty to customers, employees, family, and vendors.
Incorporated in 1954, Korrect wasn’t just another plumbing company—it was a promise to treat every customer with honesty and fairness. Today, that’s not just a mission statement gathering dust in a file cabinet—it’s lived out daily by the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations who still answer service calls.
“Our founders built this business on handshakes and keeping your word,” explains the current generation leadership. “When you’re planning to hand a business down to your children and grandchildren—just like Patterson and Hunn did for us—you can’t afford to cut corners or disappoint customers. Our family name is on every one of our 40 green and white trucks, every invoice, every interaction.”
More Than Plumbing: A Comprehensive Service Legacy
Don’t mistake “family-owned” for “small-time.” As one of the largest plumbing service businesses in the Dayton area, Korrect operates a fleet of 40 distinctive green and white service trucks. In 2011, the company expanded their legacy by acquiring Tobias Heating and Air Conditioning—another local institution serving the area since 1946.
“When we acquired Tobias, we didn’t just buy a company—we preserved another local legacy,” explains management. “We kept their experienced technicians and combined our expertise to offer comprehensive HVAC services alongside our plumbing specialties.”
Consider the difference when Maria Santos of Fairborn faced a complex drain cleaning challenge that had stumped two other companies:
National Chain Approach: ”We can snake it for $150, but if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to call back and pay again for each attempt.”
Korrect Family Approach: ”We’ll diagnose this properly the first time. Our company has been solving problems like this since 1950, and we won’t leave until it’s fixed right.”
The result? What others saw as multiple service calls, Korrect solved in one visit using advanced drain cleaning techniques developed through decades of serving the same communities.
The Technology Behind the Tradition
Modern Solutions, Time-Tested Values
Don’t mistake “family-owned” for “old-fashioned.” Korrect combines 75 years of experience with cutting-edge technology:
- Advanced drain camera inspection to diagnose problems without guesswork
- Hydro jetting services that clean drains more thoroughly than traditional methods
- Trenchless sewer repair that saves your landscaping and your budget
- 24/7 emergency plumbing services with real local technicians, not call centers
As David Kumar of Vandalia discovered: “They used this camera to show me exactly what was wrong with my sewer line. But what impressed me most was when the technician said, ‘I’ve been doing this for 15 years, and my dad did it for 20 before me. This is what I’d recommend if it were my house.’ You can’t put a price on that kind of honest expertise.”
Why This Matters More Than Ever
The Hidden Costs of Going Corporate
When you choose a national chain or 1-800 service, you might save a few dollars upfront. But consider what Jennifer Walsh of Oakwood learned:
“I called the big company first because they had a coupon. Three visits later, I’d paid more than Korrect’s original estimate, and the problem still wasn’t solved. When I finally called Korrect, they fixed it in one visit and explained why the other approaches had failed. I wish I’d called the local experts first.”
The Community Investment Difference
Every dollar you spend with Korrect stays in the Dayton area economy. We sponsor local Little League teams, support community events, and employ your neighbors. When you need emergency plumbing repair in Dayton, you’re not just getting a service—you’re supporting a business that’s invested in your community’s success.
The Korrect Advantage: What 75 Years Really Means
Expertise You Can’t Buy
“I’ve had plumbers from the big companies come out and scratch their heads at problems my dad solved routinely 30 years ago,” notes longtime Riverside customer Robert Chen. “There’s something to be said for a company that’s seen every possible problem and figured out the best solutions through decades of real-world experience.”
Relationships That Last Generations
Serving Homeowners Across the Dayton Region
The Henderson family of Troy has used Korrect for three generations. “My grandmother started using them in the 1960s,” shares current family matriarch Carol Henderson. “When my grandson bought his first house last year, guess who he called for his home inspection plumbing check? It’s not just about the plumbing—it’s about trust that’s been earned over decades.”
When to Call the Local Experts
Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning
Don’t wait for disaster. Call Korrect when you notice:
- Slow drains throughout your Dayton-area home
- Recurring clogs that snaking doesn’t solve
- Gurgling sounds from multiple fixtures
- Sewage odors from drains
- Water backing up in unexpected places
Emergency Situations That Can’t Wait
Some problems demand immediate 24-hour plumbing services:
- Sewer backups (health hazard requiring immediate response)
- Burst pipes (water damage prevention is critical)
- No hot water (especially in winter months)
- Gas line leaks (safety emergency requiring immediate attention)
The Choice Is Clear: 75 Years of Proven Excellence
When your Dayton area plumbing needs arise, you have a choice:
Call the 1-800 number and become a ticket number in a computer system, or call (937) 837-2333 and speak with the family that’s been your neighbor since 1950.
Choose the company that sees your emergency as just another profit opportunity, or choose the business built on Christian values of honesty, fairness, and loyalty.
Pick the national chain that’s gone through three name changes in the past decade, or trust the family name that’s meant quality and reliability for over seven decades.
Ready to Experience the Korrect Difference?
Whether you need plumbing services, heating repair, air conditioning maintenance, or drain cleaning in Centerville, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Springboro, Fairborn, Miamisburg, Xenia, Vandalia, Oakwood, Riverside, or Troy—you deserve more than a corporate call center response.
You deserve 74 years of family expertise, local knowledge, and the kind of service that’s made Korrect the trusted choice for multiple generations of Dayton-area families.
Call Korrect Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning today at (937) 837-2333. Because when it comes to your family’s comfort and safety, local expertise and family values aren’t just nice to have—they’re everything.
Korrect Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning: Serving the greater Dayton area with pride since September 1950. Founded by N. Ivan Patterson and C. Edwin Hunn, incorporated in 1954, and built on Christian values—74 years of family expertise, one promise: your satisfaction is our legacy.
