What Jensen's Plumbing & Heating does

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating LLC is a commercial and industrial mechanical services contractor founded in 1942 in Woodstock, Illinois, and currently operating from Elgin, Illinois. The company delivers HVAC and plumbing services to commercial and industrial property managers across six Chicagoland counties (Cook, Lake, Kane, DuPage, McHenry, and Will), targeting buildings of at least 10,000 square feet, with a secondary focus on commercial construction projects and multi-family residential properties. Service delivery is organized around union-trained technicians following a 10-point diagnostic process with digital diagnostic tools, supported by a GPS-tracked 24/7 service fleet and a stated 10-minute emergency response guarantee.

The product portfolio spans HVAC services (preventative maintenance, installations and replacements, indoor air quality, energy optimization, emergency repair, and commercial construction) and plumbing services (preventative maintenance, installations, retrofits and replacements, emergency service, and plumbing construction). Technical differentiators include MSCA Star-qualified technicians, data-verified per-unit maintenance documentation, and a 14-point inspection process referenced across services. The company holds Illinois Plumbing License 055-001564 and operates alongside sister company GHC Mechanical, which provides HVAC services under the Climatics Mechanical Group umbrella following Jensen's 2021 integration into that group.

Revenue is generated through four streams: usage-based on-demand service and repair, subscription-style preventative maintenance contracts with annual price escalators, one-time construction projects recognized on completion, and parts/equipment sales embedded in service work. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting facility property managers with an inside-sales service center handling phone and web inquiries. Operational scale indicators include over 7,000 equipment installations (lifetime), over 300 projects completed annually, and over 10,000 service calls completed in 2023; headcount is in the 101-250 employee band. No revenue, funding, or financial disclosures are present in the source material.

Name

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating

Legal name

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating LLC

Website

https://jensensph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating is a commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing services contractor founded in 1942, serving facility property managers across six Chicagoland counties with union-trained technicians, preventative maintenance programs, and 24/7 emergency response under the Climatics Mechanical Group umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Commercial plumbing services
• Preventative maintenance programs
• Mechanical contracting
• Emergency HVAC repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service and Repair: On-demand service calls for HVAC and plumbing repairs, charged at service rates with potential trouble call charges for issues caused by user negligence or equipment misuse.
2. Preventative Maintenance Contracts: Custom maintenance programs designed specifically for each customer, backed by data-verified measurements. Provides recurring revenue with annual price adjustments reflecting labor, material, and cost increases.
3. Construction Services: Design-build and plan-spec HVAC and plumbing construction projects including new installations, retrofits, tenant build-outs, and emergency replacements. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
4. Parts and Equipment: Replacement parts provided during service are covered by manufacturer's warranty or 90-day company warranty, with pricing included in service invoices.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating delivers commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing services across the Chicagoland region, including preventative maintenance, installations, retrofits, replacements, emergency repair, indoor air quality solutions, energy optimization, and design-build construction projects. The company primarily serves property managers of commercial and industrial buildings at least 10,000 square feet in size, with 24/7 dispatch through a GPS-tracked service fleet and union-trained technicians.

Product overview

Jensen's Plumbing & Heating is a commercial and industrial HVAC and plumbing service company offering a unified portfolio of service modules. The core offerings are HVAC Services and Plumbing Services, which encompass multiple specialized sub-products including preventative maintenance programs, installations and replacements, indoor air quality solutions, energy optimization, emergency repair, and commercial construction for both disciplines. The company leverages a 10-point diagnostic process and digital tools across its service delivery, serving commercial and industrial facilities in the Chicagoland area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HVAC Services Comprehensive commercial and industrial HVAC services including preventative maintenance, installations, retrofits, replacements, indoor air quality solutions, energy optimization, and emergency repair for commercial buildings.
• Plumbing Services Full-service commercial plumbing including preventative maintenance, installations, retrofits, replacements, emergency repairs, camera inspections, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, backflow prevention, and plumbing construction.
• Preventative HVAC Maintenance Custom maintenance programs designed to maximize efficiency, prevent breakdowns, and extend the life of mechanical HVAC assets, backed by data-verified measurements and documented service history.
• HVAC Installations and Replacements Expert installation of rooftop units, custom VRF systems, and equipment upgrades with custom designs for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Emergency HVAC Repair 24/7 emergency repair services for HVAC systems including failed compressors, refrigerant leaks, and other critical failures with rapid response times.
• Commercial HVAC Construction Design-build and plan-spec HVAC construction services including tenant build-outs, retrofits, and new installations for commercial projects.
• Indoor Air Quality Solutions Advanced filtration, air purification, and humidity control services designed to create healthier, more comfortable indoor environments in commercial facilities.
• Energy Optimization Services HVAC optimization solutions including demand control ventilation, variable speed drives, and economizers to reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs.
• Preventative Plumbing Maintenance Tailored maintenance plans designed to keep commercial plumbing infrastructure in top condition, preventing costly breakdowns and ensuring smooth operation.
• Plumbing Installations, Retrofits, and Replacements Plumbing system upgrades, retrofits, and new installations including water heaters, complex piping systems, and complete plumbing renovations.
• Emergency Plumbing Service 24/7 emergency plumbing repairs for burst pipes, leaks, sewer backups, and other urgent plumbing issues to keep facilities safe and operational.
• Plumbing Construction New construction plumbing, existing retrofits, emergency replacements, planned project replacements, and small commercial remodels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce operating costs by 30%+ with preventative maintenance
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

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 and minor.

• Climatics Mechanical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Jensen's Plumbing & Heating joined the Climatics Mechanical Group, celebrating over 80 years in business. Climatics is a family of HVAC, plumbing, and building controls companies serving Chicagoland, Elgin, and Elk Grove. This partnership combines efforts and resources to better serve customers for the future.
• GHC MechanicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGHC Mechanical is Jensen's sister company that provides HVAC services. The contact page notes that 'HVAC services will be provided by our sister company, GHC Mechanical.' Jensen's and GHC Mechanical are part of the Climatics family of companies, combining HVAC, plumbing, and building controls services.
• Climatics Mechanical ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClimatics Mechanical Services is identified as the 'proud plumbing partner company associated with GHC Mechanical and Jensen's Plumbing & Heating locally in the Chicagoland.'

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GHC Mechanical: Sister company under the Climatics Mechanical Group umbrella that delivers HVAC services. Directly comparable to Jensen's in service portfolio, customer base (Chicagoland commercial/industrial), and delivery model, and competes for the same property manager relationships.
• Climatics Mechanical Group: Parent organization and family of HVAC, plumbing, and building controls firms serving Chicagoland. Directly comparable in service mix and geography; functions as both parent and a competitive platform for similar mechanical contracting work.
• R.F. Martin Heating & Cooling: Established regional commercial HVAC and mechanical contractor serving the greater Chicago area. Comparable in customer profile (commercial property managers), service breadth, and union-trained technician positioning.
• Amber Mechanical Contractors: Chicagoland commercial mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and process piping services. Comparable in customer segment (commercial/industrial facilities), project mix (new construction + service), and regional focus.
• North Town Mechanical Contractors: Chicago-area commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services firm with a similar multi-trade vendor model and focus on industrial and institutional customers.
• Premier Mechanical Inc. Regional commercial mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and building services. Comparable in service portfolio, project types, and customer mix for commercial property managers.
• Suburban Mechanical Group: Midwest-based commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services firm serving property managers and developers. Comparable in scale signals, union-trained workforce positioning, and combined HVAC+plumbing offering.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded U.S. provider of mechanical and electrical construction, energy, and facilities services. Competes with Jensen's on large commercial/industrial mechanical contracts but at national scale with broader service lines including electrical and energy services.
• Comfort Systems USA: National commercial HVAC and mechanical services provider with dozens of operating subsidiaries. Comparable on commercial HVAC installation and service but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth than Jensen's.

Emerging players

• Precision Plumbing & Heating: Regional commercial plumbing and HVAC service provider that overlaps with Jensen's in target customer and service offering, typically competing on smaller commercial and multi-family projects within the broader Chicagoland market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JensenPlbg

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