An Orlando, Florida-based plumbing company has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Its team has years of plumbing experience and provides a variety of residential and commercial services. Services are offered at Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Metro West, and other locations.
Bell Plumbing Company, LLC currently faces financial pressures with liabilities outweighing its assets. Case filings show a decline in gross revenue since 2024.
Bell Plumbing Company, LLC Files for Bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 7 on May 13, 2026; such filings normally allow businesses to liquidate assets amid financial strain.
The plumbing contractor has not publicly stated whether it will pause or discontinue its daily operations.
Case details available on PACER state that attorney Stephen R. Caplan of Caplan & Associates, PA, is the legal counsel in the case.
Case Related Details
The proceedings are taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. Company owner John K. Bell signed the petition before it was submitted to the court.
The summary of assets and liabilities filed with the Chapter 7 petition states that Bell Plumbing Company, LLC’s assets are only $572.7. Its liabilities, on the contrary, exceed $253,000. This gap shows that the plumbing company currently faces a financial imbalance.
The statement of financial affairs, which provides a snapshot of the company’s gross revenue over the years, shows a decline in those figures. As per the petition, the value fell from $232,353 in 2024 to $112,028 last year.
From the start of fiscal 2026 through the filing date, gross revenue was listed at approximately $89,560.
As of now, the company has up to 49 creditors. A summary of the Chapter 7 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: May 13, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 7
- Case Number: 6:26-bk-03522-TPG
- Estimated Assets: Between $0 and $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Increasing financial pressures call for court supervision
About the Company
The company is a licensed plumbing contractor that provides residential and commercial plumbing services for kitchens and bathrooms. Some of these offerings include drain cleaning, water heater installation and repair, sewer line replacement, re-piping, gas installation, and remodeling support.
Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Metro West, Horizon West, and Bay Hill are the service areas, as per the website.
As the company moves forward in the Chapter 7 proceedings, the final results of the process are expected to be instrumental to the company’s future operations and financial stability. The filings in the coming days could also offer a clearer picture of the contractor’s long-term position.
