Krohmer Plumbing

What Krohmer Plumbing does

Krohmer Plumbing, Inc. is a family-owned and operated plumbing contractor founded in 1984 in Mitchell, South Dakota, by Frank and Chris Krohmer. The company provides residential and commercial plumbing services across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, operating from three South Dakota offices (Mitchell headquarters, Sioux Falls opened 2013, Rapid City opened 2021) with 24/7 emergency service availability. Service offerings span new construction, repair, renovation, water heater installation, sump pump service, water filtration, hydronic piping, radiant floor heating, medical gas systems, and a retail product showroom in Mitchell. Customer segments are split between distributed residential homeowners and commercial/industrial accounts across healthcare (Sanford Health), government (correctional facilities, fire stations), retail/industrial (Walmart, Amazon Fulfillment Center), lodging (Holiday Inn Express, Home 2 Suites), manufacturing (Jack Links, Poet BioProducts), financial (Citi, First Dakota Bank), and education (Dakota Wesleyan University, NSU).

The company's technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and an in-house prefabrication shop that enables off-site assembly of piping systems to reduce on-site labor, material waste, and schedule risk on commercial projects. Five family members hold Master Plumber licenses across multiple states (South Dakota, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa), with additional certifications including Certified Medical Gas Installer, ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, and Journeyman Hydronics. The company is led by Frank Krohmer (President), Chris Krohmer (Vice President), and their three sons in operational roles: Nick Krohmer (Sioux Falls Division Manager), Ben Krohmer (BIM/VDC & Prefabrication Manager), and Drew Krohmer (Project Manager).

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services for commercial/industrial work and fee-for-service work plus retail fixture sales for residential customers; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales for commercial (led by estimators/project managers) combined with a retail showroom, website, and 24/7 phone intake for residential. The firm is privately held with no external funding, subsidiaries, or acquisitions disclosed.

Name

Krohmer Plumbing

Legal name

Krohmer Plumbing, Inc.

Website

https://krohmerplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Krohmer Plumbing is a family-owned, multi-state licensed plumbing contractor serving residential and commercial customers across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska from three offices with in-house BIM/VDC and prefabrication capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA), Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD), Plumbing Remodeling Rough-In & Finish (Kitchens/Baths) (HSAOAAAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial plumbing services
• Residential plumbing repair
• Plumbing fixture showroom
• Prefabricated plumbing systems
• Emergency plumbing service

Headquarters

HQ city

Mitchell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Plumbing Services: Revenue generated from commercial plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance services for businesses, government facilities, healthcare, educational institutions, and industrial facilities. Projects range from new construction to remodeling and retrofits.
2. Residential Plumbing Services: Revenue from residential plumbing services including repairs, installations, water heaters, fixtures, remodels, and emergency service for homeowners.
3. Product Showroom Sales: Retail sales of plumbing fixtures including faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, boilers, and whirlpools through the company's product showroom in Mitchell, SD.
4. Prefabrication Services: Preconstruction prefabrication services using BIM/VDC technology for commercial construction projects, providing cost savings through off-site fabrication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Krohmer Plumbing provides full-service residential and commercial plumbing solutions, including new construction installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling, and 24/7 emergency service across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. The company also operates a retail Product Showroom in Mitchell, SD for plumbing fixtures and uses BIM/VDC coordination with off-site prefabrication for commercial projects. Commercial services span hydronic piping, radiant floor heating, medical gas, and design/build delivery, while residential services cover water heaters, fixtures, remodeling, sump pumps, and water filtration.

Product overview

Krohmer Plumbing operates as a service-focused plumbing company offering a unified portfolio of residential and commercial plumbing services. The core offerings include Commercial Plumbing and Residential Plumbing services, supplemented by specialized Prefabrication services using BIM and VDC technologies, and 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Service. Residential services span water heater installation and repair, plumbing repair and maintenance, fixture services, remodeling, garbage disposals, sump pump service, and water filtration solutions. Commercial services include hydronic piping services, radiant floor heating, and commercial plumbing repair. The company also operates a Product Showroom in Mitchell, SD, where customers can browse and purchase plumbing fixtures including faucets, sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, boilers, and whirlpools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Plumbing Comprehensive plumbing services for commercial facilities including installation, maintenance, and service of all sizes of commercial properties. Customers include businesses, facilities, and organizations requiring commercial-grade plumbing systems such as offices, retail, restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and industrial plants.
• Residential Plumbing Full-service residential plumbing including repairs, emergency service, installations, and renovations for homes. Services cover leaks, clogs, pipe repairs, fixture repairs, water heaters, sump pumps, water filtration, garbage disposals, remodeling, and 24/7 emergency response for homeowners.
• Prefabrication Off-site prefabrication of plumbing components using BIM and VDC technologies to enhance construction project efficiency and quality. Delivers piping assemblies with consistent quality, reduced material waste, and improved overall system performance for commercial construction projects.
• Emergency Plumbing Service 24/7 emergency plumbing services for severe clogs, frozen or burst pipes, and leaks requiring immediate attention. Available to both residential and commercial customers across the service area.
• Product Showroom Retail showroom displaying plumbing fixtures including faucets, kitchen sinks, lavatories, toilets, showers, water heaters, boilers, and whirlpools from industry brands. Customers can browse and purchase fixtures in person at the Mitchell, SD location.
• Water Heater Installation & Repair Installation and repair services for water heaters including tankless, electric, and gas models for residential customers.
• Plumbing Repair & Maintenance Repair and maintenance services for leaks, clogs, pipe repairs, and fixture repairs with 24/7 emergency availability for residential customers.
• Remodeling Kitchen and bathroom plumbing remodeling services including fixture upgrades and whole-house renovations for residential customers.
• Water Filtration Water filtration and softening solutions including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, and whole-house filtration for residential customers.
• Hydronic Piping Services Design and installation of hydronic piping systems for efficient heating and cooling in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Radiant Floor Heating Efficient floor heating solutions using boiler and hydronic piping installed beneath floors, plus snow melting systems for outdoor areas in commercial settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Off-site fabrication reduces installation time on-site and helps projects stay on schedule
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roto-Rooter: Roto-Rooter is a national plumbing and drain-cleaning services franchise. Directly comparable to Krohmer's residential and emergency plumbing service lines; competes on speed of response and 24/7 availability.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Mr. Rooter is a national plumbing franchise owned by Neighborly that offers residential and commercial plumbing services. Comparable service mix to Krohmer, especially for residential repair, drain cleaning, and emergency response.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a national plumbing franchise focused on residential repair, replacement, and installation. Comparable to Krohmer on residential service model, on-time guarantees, and licensed-plumber delivery.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: APi Group is a holding company for safety, specialty, and industrial services including mechanical contracting and life-safety systems. Comparable to Krohmer's commercial plumbing services to institutional and government customers; broader portfolio and far larger scale.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: ARS (American Residential Services) operates Rescue Rooter and other home-services brands across plumbing, HVAC, and sewer. Comparable to Krohmer's residential and emergency service lines; national footprint and 24/7 dispatch overlap Krohmer's three-location regional coverage.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR is a national provider of mechanical and electrical construction, including plumbing, for commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable on large commercial plumbing projects and BIM/prefabrication, but at vastly greater scale and broader service mix.
• Comfort Systems USA: Comfort Systems USA is a national mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC, and piping services to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable on the commercial plumbing and hydronics side, but operates at much larger scale and across a broader MEP portfolio.

Regional players

• Len The Plumber: Len The Plumber is a regional residential and light-commercial plumbing company serving the Mid-Atlantic. Comparable business model (residential-focused, 24/7 service, licensed plumbers) but operates in a different geography than Krohmer.
• Peterson Plumbing: Peterson Plumbing is a long-standing family-owned plumbing contractor based in the upper Midwest. Similar to Krohmer in operating model (family-owned, multi-generation, commercial + residential) but at smaller scale and serving adjacent but non-overlapping territory.

Others

• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster provides restoration, cleaning, and home-services through national brands. Not a direct plumbing competitor but comparable as a multi-location, multi-trade home-services platform that competes for similar residential and commercial facility customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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