McQuillan Bros.

What McQuillan Bros. does

McQuillan Bros., operating as McQuillan Home Services, is a fifth-generation, family-owned residential home services contractor headquartered at 1727 HWY 36 E in St. Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1883, the company delivers plumbing, HVAC, drain, and electrical services to homeowners across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, covering Ramsey, Hennepin, Washington, Dakota, and Anoka counties. The service portfolio spans four core verticals — heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (including furnace, boiler, heat pump, mini-split, and smart thermostat services); plumbing (water heaters, sump pumps, gas lines, leak detection, repiping, frozen-pipe repair); drain and sewer services (hydro-jetting, rooter, camera inspection, trenchless repair); and electrical (panel replacement, EV charging, generator installation, whole-home rewiring). Auxiliary offerings include 24/7 emergency dispatch, indoor air quality services, radiant heat and insulation services, and the Home Care Club annual maintenance membership.

The underlying technology is conventional residential trade equipment rather than a proprietary software platform; the company's primary technical differentiators are domain specialization in Minnesota-specific climate challenges (frozen-pipe prevention, sump pump reliability during spring melt) and a broad multi-trade license portfolio spanning Minnesota mechanical, plumbing, and Class A electrical contracting, plus Wisconsin HVAC and electrical, and multiple municipal combined-trades and sewer-contractor licenses.

McQuillan generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) on-demand service and repair calls (e.g., $69 non-member diagnostic fee, labor, and parts); (2) installation projects across all four trades, supported by Factory Authorized Dealer relationships with Carrier and Daikin and customer financing through Service Finance Company; and (3) the Home Care Club subscription membership at $14/month or $149/year, which provides five scheduled inspections, priority scheduling, and a 10% service discount. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via phone dispatch, the company website, organic local search, social media, and monthly promotional offers. The primary customer segment is single-family residential homeowners, with secondary reach into property managers and multi-family facility managers.

Name

McQuillan Bros.

Legal name

McQuillan Home Services

Website

https://mcquillanbros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McQuillan Bros. is a fifth-generation, family-owned residential home services contractor in St. Paul, Minnesota, delivering plumbing, HVAC, drain, and electrical services to Twin Cities homeowners since 1883, with a Home Care Club subscription membership and 24/7 emergency dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Services (HVAC, Plumbing, Drain, Electrical)

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

akta.pro primary industry

Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service (HSAOAIAJ)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Hvac installation repair
• Drain cleaning services
• Electrical contracting services
• Home maintenance plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

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 and repairs for plumbing, HVAC, heating, cooling, drain, and electrical systems. Includes diagnostic fees, labor, and parts.
2. Installation Services: Installation of new equipment including air conditioning, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, tankless water heaters, heat pumps, sump pumps, electrical panels, generators, and EV charging stations.
3. Home Care Club Membership: Annual maintenance plan subscription at $14/month or $149/year providing five scheduled annual visits, priority scheduling, and exclusive member discounts. Includes inspections for heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and sewer camera integrity.
4. Financing Revenue: Partnership with Service Finance Company for flexible payment options on projects, using soft credit checks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McQuillan Home Services is a fifth-generation family-owned residential home services contractor providing plumbing, HVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation), drain cleaning, and electrical services to homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area. The company operates licensed technicians for on-demand repair, new equipment installation, and 24/7 emergency response, and offers an annual Home Care Club maintenance membership with scheduled inspections and member discounts.

Product overview

McQuillan Bros. (McQuillan Home Services) is a traditional home services company offering a unified portfolio of core service categories rather than a software platform. The company operates four primary service divisions: HVAC Services (cooling, heating, air quality, insulation), Plumbing Services (repairs, water heaters, gas lines, leak detection, repiping), Drain Services (cleaning, camera inspection, sewer lines), and Electrical Services (repairs, panel upgrades, EV charging, generators). These core services are supported by the Home Care Club maintenance membership program (add-on), 24/7 Emergency Services (add-on), and Financing Options. The company is a fifth-generation family-owned contractor serving the Twin Cities metro area since 1883.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Home Care Club: Annual maintenance membership plan offering scheduled inspections, priority scheduling, and exclusive discounts for $14/month or $149/year

Products and services

• HVAC Services Full-service residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions including central air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation; furnace and boiler services; heat pump installation and repair; mini-split systems; and smart thermostat installation for homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Plumbing Services Comprehensive residential plumbing solutions including plumbing repair, inspection, frozen and burst pipe repair, gas line services, water heater services (tank and tankless), sump pump services, water softener services, leak detection, and repiping services for Twin Cities homeowners.
• Drain Services Drain clearing and cleaning services including rooter service, hydro jetting, main line drain cleaning, drain repair, floor drain cleaning, camera inspection, sewer line services (repair, installation, trenchless repair), and water line services for residential customers.
• Electrical Services Full residential electrical services including electrical repair, lighting installation, ceiling fan installation, EV charging installation, circuit breaker installation, switches and outlets installation, electrical panel replacement, whole home rewiring, generator installation, home surge protection, electrical safety inspection, dedicated circuit installation, and smoke/CO detector installation.
• Home Care Club Maintenance Plan Subscription-based annual maintenance membership program at $14/month or $149/year providing five scheduled annual inspections (pre-season heating, pre-season cooling, plumbing/water heater flush, electrical safety, main line sewer camera), priority scheduling, and a 10% discount on all service for residential customers.
• 24/7 Emergency Services Round-the-clock emergency response for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical emergencies including burst pipes, gas leaks, heating failures, electrical hazards, A/C failures, water heater malfunctions, sump pump breakdowns, and other urgent home repair needs across the Twin Cities metro area.
• Indoor Air Quality Services Residential air quality improvement services including air purifier installation, UV air sanitizers, ERV/HRV ventilation systems, and duct cleaning for homeowners.
• Insulation Services Residential insulation contractor services as part of the broader HVAC line for homeowners.
• Financing Options Flexible payment options through Service Finance Company partnership, featuring soft credit checks until funding and the ability to qualify for home service projects requiring larger financial outlays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Home Care Club members receive priority scheduling and 10% discount on all service
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• CarriersupportingOthersMcQuillan Home Services is a Factory Authorized Carrier Dealer, enabling them to install and service Carrier brand HVAC equipment.
• DaikinsupportingOthersMcQuillan Home Services is a Daikin dealer, offering installation and service of Daikin brand HVAC and cooling systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise with on-time guarantee and transparent pricing. Directly comparable in residential plumbing service delivery and customer experience positioning versus McQuillan's plumbing division.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National HVAC franchise under Neighborly with same-day service promise and emergency availability. Comparable business model and customer base to McQuillan's HVAC division, with similar emphasis on residential service calls.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly franchise brand providing residential plumbing services. Comparable in target customer (homeowners) and service delivery model, though McQuillan offers a broader multi-trade portfolio including HVAC and electrical.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: National home services brand providing restoration, cleaning, and specialized services. Comparable as a large-scale home services operator, though focused on disaster restoration rather than McQuillan's HVAC/plumbing/electrical core.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain cleaning franchise with strong brand recognition. Directly comparable as a multi-trade home services provider serving residential customers, though Roto-Rooter is more narrowly focused on plumbing/drain versus McQuillan's full HVAC/electrical scope.
• Neighborly (DW Frank): Parent company of multiple home services franchise brands including Mr. Rooter, One Hour, and Benjamin Franklin. Comparable as a multi-brand home services platform, though Neighborly operates via franchising rather than direct service like McQuillan.

Others

• Daikin Comfort: Global HVAC manufacturer and McQuillan's equipment brand partner. Adjacent to McQuillan's business as a supplier and brand association, though Daikin is a manufacturer rather than a service contractor.
• Carrier Residential: Major HVAC equipment manufacturer and McQuillan's factory authorized dealer partner. Comparable as a brand in the residential HVAC ecosystem, though Carrier is a manufacturer rather than a service provider.

Emerging players

• HomeServe: Public company providing home repair plans and service contracts to homeowners via utility partnerships. Comparable to McQuillan's Home Care Club membership concept, though HomeServe operates as a membership broker rather than direct service provider.
• American Home Shield: Leading home warranty provider. Conceptually comparable to McQuillan's Home Care Club membership model, though American Home Shield operates as a warranty/network administrator rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/McquillanBros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcquillan-bros-plumbing-heating-and-ac
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcquillan_bros

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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