Gold Canyon Plumbing is not your standard plumbing business. It is nonconforming in its ownership, doesn’t have a front office and caters...
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Young California Contractor Targets Pipe Lining to Spark Business Growth
If anyone doubts how investments in technology can change the trajectory of a company, consider the case of RDZ Plumbing & Drains,...
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Real-Tite Provides Reliable Expansion Plug Solutions
Carol Tholen Lins may have grown up the daughter of a plumber, but her experience in the industry was limited. She instead...
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Envirobot’s Viper Unit Cleans and Inspects Sewer Lines Simultaneously
Cleaning and inspecting a clogged sewer line simultaneously may sound as improbable as an old clay-pipe lateral with no offsets.
But it’s an...
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Company Finds Unique Ways to Attract Employees, New Customers
It’s easy to imagine there’s no such thing as just another day at the office at Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air.
The...
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Contractor Remains Passionate for the Industry After 40 Years of Business
Steve Allen arrived in Hawaii in the summer of 1981 at age 26, hoping to find a job. He says he “banged...
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Contractor Finds Value in Achieving Good Work-Life Balance
Master plumber Matt Mertz spent 17 years building his company, Matt Mertz Plumbing, into a $12 million-a-year business with 50 technicians, over...
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Plumber Overcomes Health Issues to Establish Young, Growing Company
Kalen Barker had never really thought about being his own boss. He had moved from Southern California to Kansas to work for...
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Family Members Carry On Late Plumber’s Legacy and Vision
When Valerie McGinnis’ husband Mark unexpectedly died of a heart attack in January 2020 at age 60, she wasn’t sure what would...
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Be Prepared for Any Water Heater Service Call
A service plumber's dream come true is to repair and replace water heaters all day, right? Pretty straightforward work after you get the...
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Philadelphia Company Experiences Strong Growth Thanks to Diverse Service Offerings
John Snyder knows what he wants. That hasn’t always been true of the owner of the Philadelphia plumbing and heating company that...
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A Guide to Selecting a Jetter for Your Business
When choosing a new jetter, it’s important to think carefully about the needs of your service area and clientele. A portable jetter...
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Third Season of ‘American Plumber Stories’ Docuseries Debuts
Plumbing manufacturer Pfister has launched the third season of its ongoing docuseries “American Plumber Stories.”
The first episode, “Dead-End Road,” now available, features...
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Prodigy Plumbing Prioritizes Integrity and Over-Delivers on Customer Service
When Mark Ellefson decided to call his company Prodigy Plumbing, he knew he’d raised the bar high and would have to provide...




















