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Global Hand Washing Day

Global Hand Washing Day

Why it matters and how Kokesh Plumbing can help:Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15th to raise awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap as a way to prevent disease. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself...

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Fall 2023 Special

Fall 2023 Special

Our special for this Fall season: 15% off Sump Pump Installation *Valid until December 21st, 2023.Winter is coming and it looks like it’s going to be a wet one! Make sure to keep your house safe from dangerous fall weather by installing a new sump pump with Kokesh...

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Available Federal Tax Credits for 2023

Available Federal Tax Credits for 2023

Everyone here at Kokesh Plumbing loves to save money and we know our customers do as well. That’s why we wanted to highlight the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit (25C). Recently expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, this water heater...

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Ways to Save Money and Water this Summer

Ways to Save Money and Water this Summer

Its summer time and it’s a hot one! When the temperature goes up so does our water usages which is hard on both water conservation and our bills. Luckily, there are some simple ways of saving water and money this summer for everyone’s benefit!One of the easiest things...

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Summer 2023 Special

Summer 2023 Special

Our special for this Summer season: $25 off Outside Faucet Installation *Valid until September 22nd, 2023.Have your outdoor faucets seen better days? Are you tired of lugging your hose far across your lawn? Are you just hearing about frost free faucets for the first...

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10 Plumber Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

10 Plumber Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

We asked our team of plumbers for some tips to share with homeowners. Hope this helps you avoid a plumbing problem!1. Know where your main shut off is before the emergency, because an emergency is going to happen at some point and being able to get to and turn off the...

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Toto Washlet

Toto Washlet

The Toto Washlet is Toto’s premier bidet toilet seat, often touted as being one of the best bidets worldwide. The Toto Washlet was first introduced in 1980, as the world’s first luxury toilet seat with electronic functionality, and has 12 different styles to suit just about everyone’s needs.

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New Apprentice – John

New Apprentice – John

JJ Kokesh and Son is pleased to announce that we have hired a new apprentice! John Buckley is the newest member of our Kokesh Plumbing team and we are so excited to have him on our roster. Please join us in welcoming him as he takes his first steps in to the exciting...

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World Water Day 2023

World Water Day 2023

It’s that time of year again, World Water Day! Wednesday, March 22, 2023 is the United Nations’ designated day to come together and think about water; how it is used, how to make it sustainable and how to insure access to it worldwide. This year’s theme is...

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Spring Special 2023

Spring Special 2023

Happy Spring! Our special for this season: $15 off Backflow Tests *Valid until June 20th, 2023.In plumbing, the term "backflow" refers to an undesirable flow of water in the opposite direction. This often occurs with a significant change in water pressure. The...

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World Plumbing Day 2023

World Plumbing Day 2023

Saturday, March 11, 2023 is World Plumbing Day! JJ Kokesh and Son is proud to support this day dedicated to promoting the link between good plumbing with sanitation and human, environmental health.World Plumbing Day is very important for 4 main reasons: To help remind...

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Bathroom Remodel – Lock Project

Bathroom Remodel – Lock Project

Favorite Project of the Year! Ballwin, MO We are excited to showcase what we are dubbing our favorite project of the year, The Lock Project! We started with a typical West County Master Bath from the early 2000’s, a great space but with not a lot of character and...

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Winter Tub Painting Contest

Winter Tub Painting Contest

Join our JJ Kokesh Winter Tub Painting contest!!! ❄️❄️❄️❄️ HERES HOW TO ENTER: Come get a tub from our office (408 Kehrs Mill Road Ballwin, MO 63011) or ask for us to send one with a plumber!! Paint or decorate your tub! Send a picture of your finished tub back to us...

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Holiday Drive 2022

Holiday Drive 2022

Happy Holidays! JJ Kokesh & Son is proud to be once again working with United Way’s 100 Neediest Cases this year by heloing local St. Louisans to make their Christmas a little brighter!  This year we are adopting a senior and a family to provide them with extra...

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New Apprentice – Sean

New Apprentice – Sean

The team here at JJ Kokesh are proud to announce that we have a new plumbing apprentice, Sean McVey! We are very excited to have him and you may be seeing him on jobs with our plumbers in the near future. Being a plumbing apprentice is an important step on the road to...

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World Water Day 2022

World Water Day 2022

Today, March 22, 2022 is World Water Day! This is a United Nations international observance day started in 1993 that is held every March 22, in order to bring awareness of the importance of fresh water. Currently 2 billion people are living without access to safe...

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What’s up with my Water?

What’s up with my Water?

The team here at Kokesh Plumbing knows that people have a lot of questions about water and the quality of water that we have here in Saint Louis. We would like to help ease your mind and answer some frequently asked questions we have had about the water that comes...

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