What Olson Plumbing & Heating does

Olson Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is a family-owned, private mechanical contractor founded in 1917 and headquartered in a 45,000 square-foot facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a Denver/Littleton branch serving Northern Colorado. The company provides plumbing, heating, HVAC, sewer, water, gas, fire-hydrant, underground-utility, and trenchless Cured-In-Place-Pipe (Perma-Liner) services to both residential homeowners across the Pikes Peak region (Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Security-Widefield, Peyton, Palmer Lake, Calhan, Cascade, and Green Mountain Falls) and commercial/institutional customers including healthcare systems, military installations, higher-education campuses, hospitality resorts, semiconductor and biotechnology firms, and cultural institutions. The technology stack centers on Perma-Liner CIPP systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM) for commercial pre-construction, in-house custom sheet metal and High Purity/Medical Gas fabrication, Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer HVAC equipment, NATE-certified technicians, Plumbers Local Union 58 field labor, and Procore-based construction project management.

Name

Olson Plumbing & Heating

Legal name

Olson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Website

https://olsonph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Family-owned since 1917, Olson Plumbing & Heating is a Colorado Springs-based mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC, sewer, high-purity/medical-gas, and trenchless pipe-restoration services to residential and commercial/institutional customers across the Pikes Peak region and Denver metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Residential & Commercial Service (Time & Materials): On-demand plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, water heater, gas line, HVAC and emergency repair services billed as one-time professional service work per visit, including 24/7 emergency dispatch.
2. Equipment Installation & Replacement: Sale and installation of Carrier HVAC systems, water heaters, boilers, chillers, fixtures, and other equipment bundled with installation labor.
3. Preventative Maintenance Agreements: Recurring residential and commercial preventative maintenance and backflow inspection programs with scheduled billing and rolling compliance calendars.
4. Commercial Construction & Pre-Construction Contracts: Large-scale new construction, design-build, value engineering, BIM, special projects, fabrication, and underground utility construction for healthcare, government, education, hospitality, technology, and commercial real estate clients, typically structured as fixed-price or cost-based contracts.
5. Perma-Liner Trenchless Pipe Restoration: Specialty CIPP lining services for sewer mains and lateral lines for residential, commercial and municipal customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Olson Plumbing & Heating Co. provides residential and commercial plumbing, heating, HVAC, sewer, gas, water line, and underground utility services across the Colorado Springs Pikes Peak region and Denver metro. The commercial track adds pre-construction design-build, BIM, custom sheet metal fabrication, and dedicated high-purity/medical-gas fabrication for semiconductor, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical, and dairy clients. Specialty capabilities include Perma-Liner CIPP trenchless pipe restoration, 24/7 emergency dispatch, and preventative maintenance agreements.

Product overview

Olson Plumbing & Heating Co. delivers traditional plumbing, heating, and HVAC services rather than a software platform, with the offering organized into a Residential track and a Commercial track that share back-office capabilities. The Residential track bundles Residential Plumbing Services (including the Emergency Plumber Service), Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Residential Utilities (Gas, Sewer, Water, Fire Hydrants), Perma-Liner Pipe Restoration, and Water Heater Services. The Commercial track extends the same trade expertise to larger-scale clients via Pre-Construction Services (Design Build, Value Engineering, Estimating), New Construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Special Projects, Commercial Fabrication, High Purity Fabrication, Commercial HVAC Service, and Underground Utility Construction and Repair. These trade services are supported by operational offerings such as the regional Service Area footprint across the Colorado Springs region and an Online Bill Pay facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Plumbing Services Repairs, replacements, remodels, sewer line replacement, water heaters, and urgent plumbing for homeowners across the Pikes Peak region.
• Emergency Plumber Service 24/7 emergency plumbing dispatch service available 365 days a year including holidays for residential customers.
• Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Residential heating and cooling repairs, installations, replacements, retrofitting, seasonal preventative maintenance, and humidifier installations, including Carrier high-efficiency furnace and AC systems.
• Residential Utilities (Gas, Water, Sewer, Fire Hydrant) Residential gas, water, sewer line, and fire hydrant utility services including installation, repair, and replacement.
• Perma-Liner Trenchless Pipe Restoration Certified Perma-Liner Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining for residential, commercial, and municipal sewer mains and lateral lines without excavation.
• Water Heater Services Installation, repair, and replacement of tankless and standard water heaters for residential customers.
• Commercial Plumbing Full-service commercial plumbing for healthcare, government, education, hospitality, technology, and mixed-use sectors across Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Denver metro.
• Pre-Construction Services (Design Build, Value Engineering, Estimating) Design Build, Value Engineering, and Estimating services for commercial plumbing projects prior to construction.
• Commercial New Construction Plumbing contracting for commercial new construction projects across Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM services for precise project management of commercial plumbing and mechanical systems, enabling coordination on complex new-construction and renovation projects.
• Commercial Fabrication Pipe installation and in-house custom sheet metal fabrication for HVAC and plumbing installations on commercial projects.
• High Purity Fabrication Dedicated High Purity and Medical Gas fabrication serving the semiconductor, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical, and dairy industries with custom fabricated piping systems.
• Commercial HVAC Service Commercial heating and air conditioning service and repair for business and institutional clients.
• Underground Utility Construction and Repair Commercial underground utility construction, repair, replacement, and new installation for sewer, water, and storm water systems.
• Preventative Maintenance Agreements Recurring residential and commercial preventative maintenance and backflow inspection programs with scheduled billing and rolling compliance calendars.
• Online Bill Pay Online credit card payment processing for customer invoices via the Pay Bill portal, with a 3.15% processing fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 consecutive years named Best of the Springs by The Gazette (through 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Better Business Bureau (BBB) — Southern ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBB-accredited business signaling commitment to integrity, ethical practices, and customer satisfaction. BBB affiliation enhances trust and reassurance among clients in the heating and air conditioning category.
• CarrierflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCarrier Factory Authorized Dealer relationship that provides Olson access to high-tech HVAC products, factory training, and the latest technological advancements. Featured in a $500-off summer promotional offer for Carrier high-efficiency furnace and AC installations.
• Perma-Liner Industries, LLCflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOlson is one of the region's first fully certified Perma-Liner installers, offering Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) trenchless pipe lining for sewer mains without excavation. Used to deliver no-dig residential, commercial, and municipal pipe restoration.
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE)coreOthersCertification body whose standards Olson technicians meet for HVAC service and installation. NATE certification emphasizes Olson's dedication to professionalism and excellence.
• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership demonstrating adherence to industry best practices and commitment to continuous professional development in residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. Provides education, resources, and networking opportunities.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association connecting Olson to mechanical contracting peers, industry trends, business practices, and regulatory information. Supports delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient mechanical contracting services.
• Pikes Peak Mechanical Contractors Association (PPMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industry association keeping Olson connected to the Colorado Springs community, aligned with regional standards, and able to participate in local decision-making and community-focused initiatives.
• GE JohnsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor on the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center $30 million renovation/expansion project (2007). Olson delivered plumbing for the 48,000 sq ft expansion of the historic Carnegie-listed facility.
• M. A. MortensonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor on the Broadmoor Spa renovation; Olson designed and built custom hydrotherapy showers, infinity-edge soaking tubs, and radiant heat systems for the Five Star Broadmoor Hotel spa.
• Bob McGrath ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for the Broadmoor Cloud Camp project at 9,200 feet atop Cheyenne Mountain; Olson designed and built the four-mile water system, pumping infrastructure, 5,000-gallon storage tank, septic, and in-floor radiant heating.
• Plumbers Local Union 58coreOthersLabor union representing eligible Olson field roles including Drain Cleaning/Sewer Technicians and Helpers, with fringe benefits defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Limbach Holdings: Public mechanical services contractor (NASDAQ: LMB) delivering HVAC, plumbing, and specialty systems for commercial and institutional clients. Directly comparable to Olson's commercial mechanical contracting, design-build, and BIM-enabled pre-construction model.
• MTech Mechanical: Regional Colorado mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing and process piping for commercial, healthcare and industrial clients. One of the closest regional comps to Olson's Pikes Peak / Denver mechanical and high-purity fabrication business.
• U.S. Engineering Company: Large family-owned mechanical contractor headquartered in Kansas City with design-build HVAC, plumbing and process systems work. Comparable to Olson's design-build, BIM, fabrication and high-purity mechanical capabilities, though with broader regional reach.
• Murphy Company: Employee-owned mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, process piping and building automation for commercial and industrial clients. Comparable in service mix (design-build, fabrication, mechanical contracting) and customer types to Olson's commercial track.
• Southland Industries: National design-build mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, process piping and building automation. Closely comparable to Olson's pre-construction, BIM, fabrication, and high-purity mechanical offering, though at substantially larger scale.
• Service Logic: Commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical services platform serving multi-site customers. Comparable to Olson's commercial HVAC service, plumbing and recurring maintenance offering, with a stronger multi-site/national-account orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Public multi-regional mechanical contractor (NYSE: FIX) providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services. Comparable to Olson's commercial HVAC service, plumbing, and sheet-metal fabrication offerings, but operating at national scale across many geographies.
• EMCOR Group: Large public mechanical and electrical services firm (NYSE: EME). Comparable to Olson's commercial mechanical contracting and high-purity process piping work as part of a much broader facilities services and electrical construction portfolio.
• APi Group: Public safety, specialty and industrial services platform (NYSE: APG). Comparable as a diversified mechanical/specialty services peer serving institutional and industrial clients, though Olson's scope is narrower and regionally focused.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC OEM (NYSE: CARR) and Olson's flagship Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer partner. Comparable as the dominant equipment manufacturer whose products Olson installs and services, and as a broader incumbent shaping channel economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PlumbingOlson
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/olsonphcos
• Facebookfacebook.com/olsonph
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olson-plumbing-and-heating
• Instagraminstagram.com/olsonphco

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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