Family-owned businesses in Indianapolis: 10 local spots
A guide to 10 family-owned businesses in Indianapolis, from plumbers and roofers to a jeweler, a hardware store and a walk-in animal urgent care clinic.
10 local businesses · Updated November 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These ten family-owned businesses cover home repair, plumbing, heating, roofing, fitness equipment, hardware, jewelry, veterinary care and industrial cleaning equipment. Each entry below draws only on the details the business has shared in its listing. When you compare them, ask for the price or estimate in writing before work starts, and ask what it includes. For licensed trades such as plumbing, heating and roofing, confirm the company is licensed and insured. If timing matters, check service hours and whether you need to book ahead or can walk in.
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Action Equipment Sales
Local business Indianapolis, INAction Equipment Sales sells industrial pressure washers, floor scrubbers, parts washers and portable heaters, along with OEM replacement parts and used equipment. Family-owned since 1970, it has factory-trained, MSHA certified technicians and seven service vehicles for field calls.
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Affordable Garage
Garage door service Indianapolis, INAffordable Garage repairs and replaces residential garage doors, including broken torsion springs and off-track doors. The shop is on Castleton Road, and the company offers free estimates, 24/7 service and online booking.
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Carter's My Plumber
Plumber Indianapolis, INFamily-owned since 1969 and run by three generations of the Carter family, Carter's My Plumber handles water heaters, drains, sewers, sump and well pumps. It says plumbers give a price up front before starting work, and it does both residential and commercial jobs.
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Fusek's Hardware
Hardware store Indianapolis, INFusek's Hardware is an independent neighborhood store downtown, open seven days a week. It offers key cutting, rekeying, computerized paint color matching and propane tank exchange, plus free delivery, and it has commercial accounts.
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G&G Fitness Equipment
Sporting goods store Indianapolis, ING&G Fitness Equipment is family-owned and has sold home and commercial fitness equipment since 1990. Its treadmills, ellipticals, home gyms and power racks serve home users, while its commercial division supplies hotels, private clubs and multi-family housing, including Precor machines.
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Indianapolis Animal Urgent Care
Veterinarian Indianapolis, INIndianapolis Animal Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic for dogs and cats, open 7 days with no appointment needed. Its emergency-trained veterinarians treat bites, urinary infections and limping, and can perform emergency surgery on site.
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Indy Rooftops
Roofer Indianapolis, INIndy Rooftops is a family-owned, woman-owned roofing company serving Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Its crew handles roof repair, replacement, storm damage and commercial roofing, and the company is a Malarkey Premium Contractor.
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JW's Plumbing Services
Plumber Indianapolis, INJW's Plumbing Services is a family-owned plumbing company serving Indianapolis and nearby towns, and its drain cleaning uses a high-pressure water jet. It also offers sewer camera inspections, water testing and treatment, and is PHCC certified.
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Khamis Fine Jewelers
Jeweler Indianapolis, INKhamis Fine Jewelers offers custom design that can use a customer's own diamonds or gems, along with jewelry and watch repair. Pearl restringing and estate jewelry are also offered, appraisals are by appointment, and estimates are given before repairs.
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LCS Heating and Cooling
HVAC contractor Indianapolis, INLCS Heating and Cooling has been family-owned since 2005 and serves Indianapolis and nearby communities. Its work includes furnace safety tune-ups, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits, and it offers free estimates and 24/7 service.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Indianapolis Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.