About Big C’s Plumbing: The Tulsa Plumbing Contractor Locals Have Trusted Since 1996
About Big C’s Plumbing
Chris Ogan has spent three decades building the kind of plumbing contractor that Tulsa homeowners and businesses actually want to call. Not one that sends a different technician every time. Not one that pushes the most expensive option on every service call. A straight-talking, licensed plumbing contractor based in Bixby, OK, who shows up, diagnoses the problem honestly, and fixes what other companies could not.
That standard came from experience. Before starting Big C’s, Chris worked for several plumbing companies across the Tulsa metro. Some ran a good operation. Others showed him exactly what he did not want to become. So in 1996, he went out on his own.
How Chris Ogan Built Big C’s
The goal when Chris started Big C’s Plumbing was not complicated. Build a plumbing contractor where customers come back because the work was done right, the price was fair, and nobody tried to oversell them on something they did not need. No pressure tactics. No vague estimates that balloon once the job starts. Just honest work from someone who treats every house like it is his own.
Thirty years later, most of his original customers are still calling. That is not an accident. It is what happens when a plumbing contractor actually does what it says it will do, call after call, year after year, across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, and the surrounding south metro.
The Plumber Other Plumbers Call
There is a line that shows up in Big C’s customer reviews without being prompted, again and again: “If Big C can’t fix it, nobody can.” It became the company slogan because it describes something that actually happens on job sites across the Tulsa metro on a regular basis. When licensed plumbers run into a leak they cannot locate, they pick up the phone and call Chris. That is not a marketing line. That is what takes place.
Leak detection in the Tulsa area is harder than most people realize. Oklahoma’s expansive clay soil shifts constantly with seasonal moisture changes, putting long-term pressure on slab foundations, buried supply lines, and drain systems in ways that do not show up until a water bill spikes or a floor develops a soft spot. Tracing those leaks requires specialized equipment and the kind of pattern recognition that comes from hundreds of actual jobs in these specific soil conditions.
After years of leak detection calls across the south Tulsa metro, Chris can often narrow a leak source to within a few feet before diagnostic equipment even touches the slab. That level of accuracy is what separates Big C’s from every other plumbing contractor working this market.
That same clay soil movement connects several of Big C’s core services into a single local story. A slab leak leads to a sewer camera inspection. The camera reveals a drain failure pointing toward a hydrostatic pressure test. That test is required by Oklahoma law before a foundation repair company can begin piering work, and again after they finish. Chris has completed that full diagnostic sequence on single properties, sometimes within the same week. That kind of depth is rare from any plumbing contractor in any market.
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Full-service residential and commercial plumbing contractor serving the south Tulsa metro since 1996.
Still on the Job After 30 Years
Big C’s Plumbing has operated as a licensed plumbing contractor in the Tulsa metro continuously since 1996. Chris Ogan is still on job sites, still answering calls personally, and still the person his customers ask for by name. For an owner-operated plumbing contractor based out of Bixby, OK, that kind of consistency is not typical in this industry. It is something Chris built on purpose from his first day in business.Every call at Big C’s gets the same approach regardless of size. Show up on time. Diagnose it accurately. Give the customer a real number before work begins. Fix it correctly. Stand behind it. Whether the job is a water heater replacement in Jenks, a commercial drain line in Tulsa, or a slab leak in a 1970s Broken Arrow home, the standard does not change. Chris has always believed the best way to keep a customer is to treat every job like it is happening in his own house.
Big C’s Plumbing holds Oklahoma Plumbing Contractor and Gas Fitter License #063224, active and fully verifiable through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. The company is licensed, bonded, and insured for residential and commercial plumbing work throughout the Tulsa metro. Big C’s also carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, earned through years of completed jobs and a clean complaint record.
Service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Emergency calls go directly to the team, not through an answering service or call center. Same-day appointments are available for most jobs across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Sapulpa, Coweta, and the surrounding south Tulsa corridor.
Big C’s Plumbing offers service discounts for active military, veterans, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and teachers. Just mention your service at the time of booking. The discount is applied with no paperwork and no minimum job size required.
Preferred brands at Big C’s include Navien for tankless water heater installations and Rheem for tank systems. Both choices come from years of watching how water heaters perform in Oklahoma homes and what holds up long-term in this climate.
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Advanced Leak Detection Services
The Leak Specialists
When other plumbers cannot locate the source, they call Big C. Precision detection equipment pinpoints pressurized leaks without unnecessary digging or guesswork across the Tulsa metro.
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Precision Pipe Testing
A hydrostatic test finds hidden drain system leaks before they become costly repairs. Big C’s tests, locates, and documents every failure point with clear results you can act on.
Slab Leak Detection and Repair
Under-Slab Expertise
Oklahoma clay soil shifts constantly, stressing slab pipes year-round. Big C’s locates and repairs slab leaks with minimal concrete removal and results built for Tulsa area conditions.
Sewer Camera Inspection Services
Video Pipe Diagnostics
Camera equipment goes through your sewer lines to show exactly what is happening inside, giving you a clear diagnosis before a single repair dollar gets committed.
Sewer Line Repair and Replacement
Full Excavation Capability
From camera diagnosis to full sewer line excavation and replacement, Big C’s handles the complete job without subcontracting. Serving Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, and the south Tulsa metro.
Tankless Water Heater Installation
On-Demand Hot Water
Big C’s specializes in Navien tankless systems, delivering endless hot water with better energy efficiency than traditional tank heaters for Tulsa and Bixby area homes.
A Plumbing Contractor Built for the Bigger Jobs
Most plumbing calls are straightforward. A water heater goes out, a drain backs up, a fixture needs replacing. Big C’s handles those calls every day across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, and Jenks without any drama. But some jobs go deeper than that, sometimes literally. Slab leaks that require concrete work, sewer lines that need full excavation, foundation issues that require heavy equipment on site. Big C’s Plumbing is equipped for all of it, which is not something every plumbing contractor in this market can say.
That capacity matters to homeowners more than they realize until they need it. When a sewer line fails under a Tulsa backyard or a slab leak has gone undetected long enough to affect the foundation, the last thing you want to hear is that your plumber has to subcontract the excavation to someone else. Big C’s brings the equipment, the license, and 30 years of south Tulsa metro experience to every job, whatever the size.
Big C’s has handled jobs that size across the south Tulsa metro for years, from major commercial sewer line work in Tulsa to full excavation and pipe repair in Broken Arrow and Bixby. That range of work is what 30 years as a licensed plumbing contractor in this market actually looks like. Questions about what Big C’s can handle for your property are answered below.
When a Slab Repair Requires Concrete Removal
Slab leak repair in post-tension construction is not a drill-and-patch job. Before any concrete is cut, the cable grid position must be confirmed and the leak source acoustically located with precision. Big C’s uses XLT-20 acoustic detection equipment to identify the leak point before a concrete saw touches the surface. Once the location is confirmed, core drilling is positioned to avoid the cable grid, the pipe is accessed, the repair is completed, and the concrete is restored. That full sequence from acoustic detection through concrete restoration is handled by Big C’s without subcontracting any phase of the work.
Complete Sewer Line Excavation and Replacement
When a sewer camera inspection reveals a line that has failed beyond repair, collapsed sections, root-consumed pipe, or Orangeburg that has deteriorated past clearing, the next step is full excavation and replacement. Big C’s owns the equipment to perform that work directly without bringing in a separate excavation contractor. From the initial camera diagnosis through open trench work, pipe replacement, backfill, and site restoration, the job stays with one licensed plumbing contractor from start to finish. That matters for timeline, accountability, and total project cost. Homeowners across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Sapulpa, and Coweta have had that full scope handled by one crew.
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Before and After Foundation Work
Oklahoma law requires a licensed plumber to perform hydrostatic pressure testing on the drain system before a foundation repair company begins piering work and again after the piering is complete. The test documents the pre-work condition of the drain lines and confirms the foundation work did not introduce new failures. Big C’s performs hydrostatic pressure testing throughout the Tulsa metro and provides full written documentation of results. For homeowners coordinating with a foundation repair company, Big C’s schedules around the foundation contractor’s timeline and delivers the results the repair company needs before work can proceed and the documentation required after it wraps.
Big C’s Plumbing About Us FAQs
Trusted Tulsa Plumbing Contractor with 30 Years Serving the South Metro
Since 1996, Big C’s Plumbing has been the go-to plumbing contractor for homeowners and businesses across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and the surrounding south Tulsa metro. This is a locally owned, owner-operated company based in Bixby, OK, with one approach to every job: show up on time, diagnose it honestly, fix it right, and stand behind the work with no excuses.
Chris Ogan built Big C’s Plumbing around a simple idea. A plumbing contractor should make your situation clearer and your home safer, not leave you with more questions than you started with. Big C’s is available 24 hours a day with no answering services, no call centers, and no runaround.
Who is Chris Ogan and how did Big C's Plumbing get started?
Chris Ogan founded Big C’s Plumbing in 1996 after working for other Tulsa plumbing companies. His goal was to build a plumbing contractor with honest pricing, reliable work, and customers who never felt oversold. Nearly three decades later, most of those original customers are still calling.
Why do other licensed plumbers call Big C's for leak detection help?
Big C’s has developed precision leak detection skills that most plumbing contractors in the Tulsa metro do not carry. Oklahoma’s clay soil creates leak patterns that are difficult to trace without the right equipment and experience. When local plumbers get stuck, calling Chris is a common next step.
What cities does Big C's Plumbing serve in the Tulsa metro?
Big C’s Plumbing serves Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Sapulpa, Coweta, Oakhurst, and the surrounding south Tulsa corridor. Based in Bixby, OK, the company operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week for routine appointments and emergency plumbing calls throughout the entire area.
Is Big C's Plumbing licensed and insured for work in Oklahoma?
Yes. Big C’s holds Oklahoma Plumbing Contractor and Gas Fitter License #063224, active and verifiable through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. The company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured for residential and commercial plumbing work throughout the entire Tulsa metro service area.
Does Big C's offer 24/7 emergency plumbing service in the Tulsa area?
Big C’s Plumbing is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and all holidays. Emergency calls go to the team directly, not an answering service. Same-day service is available for most jobs across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and the south Tulsa metro.
What sets Big C's apart from other Tulsa area plumbing contractors?
Big C’s is one of the few plumbing contractors in the Tulsa area that other licensed plumbers call for leak detection help. Add 30 years of local experience, transparent pricing, and an owner who handles every job personally, and the difference tends to show up clearly on the first visit.
Does Big C's offer discounts for military, first responders, or teachers?
Yes. Big C’s Plumbing offers discounts for active military, veterans, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and teachers throughout the south Tulsa metro. Mention your service when booking and the discount applies automatically, with no paperwork and no minimum job size required.
How does Oklahoma's clay soil affect plumbing systems in the Tulsa area?
Oklahoma’s expansive clay soil shrinks and swells with moisture changes year-round, stressing foundations and buried pipes across Tulsa OK. That movement drives most slab leaks, drain failures, and foundation shifts in this market, and why local diagnostic experience matters on every call.
Does Big C's Plumbing handle commercial jobs in addition to residential?
Yes. Big C’s Plumbing Services handles commercial work throughout the Tulsa metro alongside residential calls. That includes drain systems, water heater installations, gas line work, and leak detection for commercial properties across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, and the south Tulsa corridor.
Does Big C's Plumbing provide written estimates before starting any work?
Yes. Every job at Big C’s starts with a written estimate before any work begins. The price in that estimate is the price on the invoice. No verbal quotes that change once work starts, no scope adjustments after the job is authorized. That standard applies to every call regardless of job size across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Sapulpa, and Coweta.
Big C’s Plumbing is not a franchise, not a dispatch center, and not a company that sends whoever is available. It is one licensed Oklahoma plumbing contractor who has been solving problems other plumbers could not across the south Tulsa metro since 1996. Every call, every estimate, every repair, and every follow-up goes through Chris Ogan personally. For homeowners and businesses across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Sapulpa, and Coweta who want that level of accountability on every job, the number is (918) 218-2224. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no answering service between you and the plumber who will actually show up.