Bell Plumbing & Heating

What Bell Plumbing & Heating does

Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (operating as Bell Plumbing & Heating) is a Denver-based, privately held residential home services company founded in 1926, making it the oldest home service provider in the city. The company delivers plumbing, sewer and drain, water heater, HVAC, heating, cooling, and electrical services to homeowners across 30+ Denver Metro cities, and has recently expanded into adjacent product lines including residential and commercial EV charging installation (Tesla Wall Connector and other Level 2 chargers), backup battery storage (Tesla Powerwall), and SPAN smart panel deployment. All work is performed by licensed, unionized technicians under a United Association agreement, with NATE-certified HVAC staff and additional brand-specific authorizations from Tesla, SPAN, Rheem, and Delta.

The company generates revenue through three streams: on-demand service and repair calls, installation projects (high-efficiency AC, furnaces, water heaters, electrical panels, EV chargers, battery systems), and a subscription-based Bell Perks Club membership that bundles priority scheduling, discounts, and extended warranty protection. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, combining phone-based booking, online scheduling, in-home consultations, tiered discount coupons ($50 to $1,500 off specific services), and financing options for larger projects. Local SEO across 30+ dedicated service-area pages and a 4.7-star rating across 4,250+ reviews support customer acquisition. The company employs 101-250 people and is led by CEO Tom Teynor; it holds BBB A+ accreditation and a ColoradoBiz Best of Colorado Business Choice 2025 award.

In 2024 Bell experienced a 20% drop in service calls combined with margin pressure from union-mandated wages that nearly forced closure. CEO Tom Teynor negotiated a commission-based pay structure via a Schedule A addition to the United Association national agreement, allowing technicians to earn a percentage of sales on an overtime-exempt basis. The company reports that all service technicians earned higher W-2 income in 2025 and were retained under the new model, indicating operational stabilization entering 2025.

Name

Bell Plumbing & Heating

Legal name

Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

Website

https://bellplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is a privately held Denver-area residential home services contractor (founded 1926) providing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, EV charging, and battery storage to homeowners across 30+ Denver Metro cities via a unionized technician workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), Gas Appliance Hookup & Disconnect (Stoves, Dryers, Fireplaces, Grills) (HSAOAKAF), Water Heater/Boiler Flue, Venting & Chimney Liner Service (HSAOACAF), Appliance Hookup & Utility Connection (Water/Gas/Electric) (HSAGANAD)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• HVAC installation repair
• Home electrical services
• Water heater services
• EV charger installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service and Repair: On-demand service calls for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, heating, and cooling repairs. Revenue generated from labor and parts for diagnostic and repair work. Same-day service available for urgent issues.
2. Installation Services: New equipment installation including air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, electrical panels, EV chargers, and backup battery systems. Revenue from equipment costs plus labor for installation projects.
3. Maintenance Plans: Bell Perks Club membership providing priority scheduling, service discounts, reduced fees, and extended warranty protection for ongoing maintenance needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical delivers residential and light commercial home services across the Denver Metro Area, including plumbing (repairs, drain/sewer, water heaters, repiping, gas lines, leak detection), HVAC (heating, air conditioning, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, indoor air quality), and electrical services (panel upgrades, wiring, EV charging, backup battery storage). The company sells and installs high-efficiency equipment from manufacturers such as Rheem, Delta, Tesla, and SPAN, and operates a Bell Perks Club membership for ongoing maintenance relationships.

Product overview

Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is a century-old (est. 1926) Denver-based home services company offering a comprehensive suite of residential services organized into five core categories: Plumbing (drain, sewer, water heater, gas lines, repiping), HVAC (heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, smart thermostats), Electrical (repair, panel upgrades, lighting, wiring, safety), plus specialized offerings in EV Charging Installation and Backup Battery Storage. The company operates a modular service model where customers can purchase individual services (e.g., AC repair, furnace installation) or bundle them. Ancillary offerings include a Bell Perks Club membership (priority scheduling, discounts), financing options, and a customer portal. All services are delivered by licensed technicians across the Denver Metro Area (Aurora, Centennial, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Littleton, Englewood, and others).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Services Full-service plumbing including backflow prevention, commercial plumbing, garbage disposals, gas lines, leak detection & repair, repiping, slab leaks, sump pumps, toilets, water treatment, and water heaters (tank, tankless, heat pump) for residential customers in the Denver Metro Area.
• Sewer & Drains Services Drain cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer cleaning, sewer inspections, sewer repair, and sewer replacement services for residential properties in the Denver Metro Area.
• Water Heater Services Water heater repair, maintenance, and installation; tankless water heater installation; heat pump (hybrid) water heater installation for residential customers.
• HVAC Services Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services including indoor air quality, air filtration & purification, humidifiers, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, and smart thermostats for residential customers.
• Heating Services Boiler services (repair, installation, maintenance); furnace repair, installation, and maintenance for residential customers.
• Air Conditioning Services Air conditioning repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance; also includes ductless mini-split systems, heat pumps, and zoned cooling systems for Denver's high-altitude climate.
• Electrical Services Full residential electrical services including repair & troubleshooting, installation, electrical panel upgrades, ceiling fans, lighting, switches & outlets, wiring & rewiring, safety inspections, surge protection, generators, backup battery storage, EV charging installation, smart home services, and energy efficiency & monitoring.
• EV Charging Installation Residential and commercial electric vehicle charger installation services including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, JuiceBox, and other Level 2 chargers, plus electrical panel evaluation and permit handling.
• Backup Battery Storage Home battery backup storage systems including Tesla Powerwall installation and other leading battery solutions for energy independence, outage protection, and peak cost management.
• Bell Perks Club Membership A membership plan offering priority scheduling, service discounts, reduced service fees, extended warranties, and VIP treatment for ongoing maintenance of home systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 star rating with 4,250+ customer reviews demonstrating high satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RheemcoreTechnology or IntegrationRheem Pro Partner status allowing Bell to install Rheem water heaters, furnaces, and HVAC equipment with access to product support and potentially preferential pricing
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Tesla Wall Connector and EV Charging installer; authorized to install Tesla charging equipment and recommend compatible products
• United Association UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with United Association union to develop commission-based pay structure via Schedule A addition to national agreement, allowing technicians to earn percentage of sales while receiving overtime-exempt compensation. This partnership helped the company avoid closure during revenue decline.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roto-Rooter: Largest U.S. plumbing and drain service franchise; directly competes with Bell on residential plumbing, drain cleaning, and water heater services in the Denver market with comparable call-center and same-day service model.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing (Neighborly): Neighborly-owned plumbing franchise operating on the same residential, multi-trade-style trade service model (plumbing, drain, sewer, water heaters); comparable in service scope and target homeowner customer.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: American Residential Services (ARS) operates Rescue Rooter for plumbing and provides HVAC and electrical across multiple U.S. markets, offering multi-trade residential services similar to Bell's plumbing/HVAC/electrical bundle.
• One Hour Heating & Air (Neighborly): Neighborly-brand HVAC franchise providing residential heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance with the same 24/7 service and upfront-pricing proposition that Bell uses in the Denver market.
• Coolray: Multi-trade residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services provider (part of the Morris-Jenkins group) competing with Bell for high-efficiency heating/cooling and home-comfort installations in their respective regional markets.
• Williams Comfort Air: Midwest-based multi-trade residential HVAC and plumbing company with similar long-standing regional brand, technician-staffed service model, and combination of repair and replacement work.
• My Buddy the Plumber: Denver-Metro-based residential plumbing and HVAC company that directly competes with Bell in the same Centennial/Denver geography on plumbing, drain, and HVAC services for homeowners.
• Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical: Denver-based residential trade services company offering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical — overlapping with Bell on the same five-trade service bundle and same Denver Metro customer base.

Broad incumbents

• HomeServe USA: Large, publicly traded home services and home-warranty provider serving municipalities and utilities across the U.S.; broader than Bell but directly comparable as a residential home-emergency services business built on customer relationships.
• Neighborly (parent brand): Private-equity-owned franchisor of residential home services brands (Mr. Rooter, One Hour, Rainbow International, etc.); adjacent to Bell as the consolidated roll-up player whose brands compete against Bell in plumbing and HVAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DenverHomeTips
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bellplumbing8106
• Facebookfacebook.com/BellHomeSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellplumbing-and-heating
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellhomesolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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