Houston Plumbing And Heating

What Houston Plumbing And Heating does

Houston Plumbing and Heating is a privately held, family-owned plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service company headquartered at 724 Montgomery Rd NE, Newark, Ohio. Founded in 1963, the company has served Licking County, Ohio for over 60 years under the leadership of the Houston family across three generations, including CEO Rick Houston (43+ years), President Jason Houston (25+ years), and Vice President Chase Houston (18+ years). It is licensed, bonded, and insured in Ohio (License #25394) and is a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business and PHCC member.

The company offers a full portfolio of residential and commercial/industrial services, including plumbing repair and installation, HVAC design and installation, geothermal systems, custom metal ductwork fabrication in an in-house metal shop, process piping and welding, sewer line work, video pipeline inspection, and 365-day, 24-hour emergency service. It is an authorized dealer and installer for multiple branded product lines, including Mitsubishi Electric ductless systems (Diamond Contractor), York, Armstrong Air, Geostar geothermal, Bradford White water heaters, and Noritz tankless water heaters.

Houston Plumbing and Heating generates revenue from one-time installation and repair services, equipment sales (water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, Mitsubishi ductless units), and recurring revenue through its "Houston Solution" annual maintenance contracts. Customer financing is provided through Synchrony Bank. The company distributes via direct-to-customer phone, email, and website channels, supported by Facebook and Twitter presence, and supplements lead generation through community involvement programs such as "Heat for Our Heroes" in partnership with the Hanover American Legion Post 764 and York Distributor.

Name

Houston Plumbing And Heating

Legal name

Houston Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Website

https://houstonplumbingheating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Houston Plumbing and Heating is a family-owned plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service company founded in 1963, serving residential and commercial customers across Licking County, Ohio, with 24/7 emergency service and authorized dealer partnerships with Mitsubishi, York, and Armstrong Air.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIABAB

Plumbing Installation, Service & Repair

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Building Maintenance & Repair (MEP/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

SECONDARYHSAOAAAA

Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Plumbing Installation & Repair

SECONDARYHSAOAGAA

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump)

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Installation & Replacement

SECONDARYHSAOAHAG

Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Keywords

• Plumbing services
• Heating and cooling
• HVAC installation
• Residential plumbing
• Commercial HVAC

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service and Repair Labor: Charges for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repair and service work performed by technicians
2. Installation Services: Installation of new plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, water heaters, and equipment
3. Annual Maintenance Contracts: "Houston Solution" annual maintenance service agreement offering discounts and savings for HVAC systems - recurring revenue model
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of plumbing and HVAC equipment including water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, and Mitsubishi ductless units

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Houston Plumbing and Heating is a family-owned plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service and installation company based in Newark, Ohio. The company repairs, designs, and installs residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC systems, fabricates custom ductwork and vent material in an in-house metal shop, and sells/installs equipment from brands such as Mitsubishi, York, Armstrong Air, Bradford White, and Noritz. It also offers 365 days/24-hour emergency service and annual maintenance contracts branded as the "Houston Solution."

Product overview

Houston Plumbing and Heating is a family-owned plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service company operating since 1963. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including residential and commercial plumbing (repairs, installations, remodels, inspections), residential and commercial HVAC (design, installation, repair, maintenance), and specialized offerings like geothermal systems and Mitsubishi ductless units. As an authorized dealer, they also sell and install major equipment brands including York, Armstrong Air, Bradford White, and NORITZ. The company serves Licking County, Ohio with 24/7 emergency service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Plumbing Services Residential plumbing repair, replacement, and installation services for homeowners, covering kitchen and bath fixtures, piping, water heaters, sump/ejector pumps, back-flow devices, sewer lines, remodels, real estate inspections, video pipeline inspections, carbon monoxide detection, and D.O.T. gas operator work.
• Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Residential HVAC design, installation, service, and energy conservation work for homeowners, including annual service maintenance contracts, geothermal heating systems, custom ductwork and vent fabrication, heat reclamation, sound control, and process piping.
• Commercial and Industrial Plumbing Commercial and industrial plumbing services covering new building mechanicals (plan, spec, design, build), process piping and welding, building remodels, expert repairs and replacements, kitchen and bath remodeling, back-flow device service, D.O.T. gas operator service, and compressed air lines for commercial facilities.
• Commercial and Industrial HVAC Commercial and industrial HVAC design, energy conservation, installation, and service for commercial properties, including heat reclaim, sound control, annual service maintenance contracts, process piping, qualified backflow repair and testing, and custom metal fabrication of ductwork and vent material.
• Houston Solution Annual Maintenance Contract Recurring annual HVAC maintenance service agreement branded as the "Houston Solution" offering discounts, savings, and ongoing scheduled service for enrolled residential and commercial customers.
• Mitsubishi Ductless Cooling and Heating Units Authorized dealer/installer sales and installation of Mitsubishi ductless mini-split heating and cooling units (multi-zone and single-zone) with indoor wall units and outdoor units for residential and commercial customers.
• York Heating and Cooling Systems Sales and authorized installation of York heating and cooling equipment including York Affinity AC units, York LX Split Series, Affinity Series Furnaces, Latitude Series Gas Furnaces, and GeoStar Geothermal systems.
• Armstrong Air Heating and Cooling Systems Sales and authorized installation of Armstrong Air heating and cooling systems for residential customers.
• Geothermal Heating Systems Installation and repair of geothermal heating, cooling, and hot water systems (via Geostar) that use ground-source energy for energy-efficient residential climate control.
• Bradford White Water Heaters Sale and installation of Bradford White water heaters for residential and commercial customers.
• Noritz Tankless Water Heaters Sale and installation of Noritz tankless water heaters providing on-demand hot water solutions for residential and commercial customers.
• Equipment Sales (Water Heaters, Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Mitsubishi Ductless Units) Sale of plumbing and HVAC equipment including water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, and Mitsubishi ductless units, typically bundled with installation services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized dealer and installer of Mitsubishi ductless cooling and heating units. Company is a Diamond Contractor for Mitsubishi Electric.
• York (Johnson Controls)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer of York heating and cooling systems. Company is recognized as an authorized installer for York Affinity and LX series products.
• Armstrong AircoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer of Armstrong Air heating and cooling systems.
• GeostarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer of Geostar geothermal heating, cooling, and hot water systems.
• Bradford WhitecoreTechnology or IntegrationRecommends and installs Bradford White water heaters.
• NoritzcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecommends and installs Noritz tankless water heaters.
• York DistributorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Heat for Our Heroes' program where York provides furnaces for veterans in need.
• Hanover American Legion Post 764minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in 'Heat for Our Heroes' program to identify deserving military members for furnace donations.
• Licking County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization member supporting community.
• Better Business BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccredited business member with BBB.
• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association member.
• National Federation of Independent BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSmall business advocacy organization member.
• Builder's ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction industry trade organization member.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and water cleanup service franchise offering residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and water heater service. Directly comparable as a plumbing service contractor serving homeowners and businesses with similar emergency service model, though operating at vastly larger national scale.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly-owned plumbing service franchise providing residential and commercial plumbing repair, installation, and drain cleaning. Comparable in core plumbing service offering, customer segments, and franchise-driven regional service delivery, though with national brand backing and broader geographic reach.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing service franchise under the Neighborly umbrella offering residential plumbing repair, installation, and emergency services. Directly comparable as a residential plumbing service contractor with a 24/7 emergency service model and a similar on-time guarantee positioning.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National HVAC service franchise (also under Neighborly) providing residential heating and cooling installation, repair, and maintenance. Directly comparable to Houston's HVAC service business, including the emphasis on emergency service, technician-driven delivery, and recurring maintenance contracts.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter (American Residential Services): Large U.S. provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and duct cleaning services across multiple regional brands. Comparable as a multi-trade residential and light-commercial service contractor with similar service, repair, and installation offerings, but operating at a significantly larger multi-state scale.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Residential HVAC: One of the largest HVAC OEMs globally, with an extensive authorized dealer network that competes with Houston for installation and service revenue. Comparable as a heating and cooling service provider in the same product category, though Carrier is a manufacturer-led broad incumbent versus Houston's local independent contractor model.
• Trane Technologies (Residential): Major HVAC OEM with a national Comfort Specialist dealer network providing residential heating, cooling, and air quality service. Comparable in that local dealers deliver the same end-services to homeowners (HVAC install/repair), but Trane is a broad incumbent with national brand pull versus Houston's local brand.

Others

• ServiceTitan: Vertical SaaS platform for residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Indirectly comparable as an enabling technology used by similar trade contractors for dispatch, CRM, and technician productivity; an adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks supplies, supplying many of the same brands Houston installs (Bradford White, etc.). Comparable as a critical counterpart in the same plumbing/HVAC value chain, but a distributor rather than a service competitor.
• Winsupply: U.S. wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial supplies serving independent contractors. Comparable as a value-chain participant supporting plumbing and HVAC service businesses like Houston, but operating as a supplier rather than a service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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