Rochester Plumbing & Heating

What Rochester Plumbing & Heating does

Rochester Plumbing & Heating is a privately held mechanical and plumbing contractor headquartered at 2840 Wilder Rd NW, Rochester, MN, founded in 1922 and operating continuously for over a century. The company delivers installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance services across four core revenue streams: general plumbing (drain and sewer cleaning, water heaters, kitchen/bath remodel, RPZ backflow), water conditioning (softeners, reverse osmosis, filtration), HVAC (furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, ductwork, radiant in-floor heating, boilers), and specialized industrial/commercial plumbing (R Stamp certified welding, boiler systems, steam and high-pressure piping, ammonia refrigeration, medical gas piping). Service capabilities are supported by state-of-the-art equipment including hydro excavation (high-pressure water jetting with vacuum recovery), CCTV sewer televising, and SMAW/TIG/MIG welding technologies, plus niche offerings in FOG interceptor installation and barn line services for the agricultural sector.

The company serves a mixed customer base of residential homeowners, commercial kitchens, agricultural operators, and enterprise industrial accounts such as Kerry Foods, Rochester Public Utilities, Rochester Public Schools, Kemps, Kwik Trip, and Merchant Bank across the Rochester, MN trade area and surrounding communities of Byron, Zumbrota, and Stewartville. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model, with free estimates, 24/7 emergency dispatch, cash/check/card payment, and GreenSky/Synovus Bank-backed consumer financing for larger projects; online payment is processed through Converge. GTM is primarily direct-to-consumer via website, phone, and local SEO, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales for industrial and institutional work. The firm is locally and independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Rochester Plumbing & Heating

Legal name

Rochester Plumbing and Heating, Inc.

Website

https://rochph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rochester Plumbing & Heating is a privately held, century-old mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC, water conditioning, and specialized industrial services to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the Rochester, MN trade area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing & HVAC Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Piping, Pumps & Hydronics Maintenance (BPABACAB), Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service (HSAOAHAG), Residential Plumbing Fixture Installation & Repair (HSAOAAAA), Expansion Tank, Circulator Pump & Zone Valve Service (HSAOACAG), Plumbing & Utility Systems (Potable/Non-Potable Water, Sanitary, Storm, Sewage Lift) (EUAEAFAF)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Commercial HVAC services
• Water conditioning systems
• Industrial plumbing services
• Sewer and drain cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: One-time and recurring plumbing services including installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Revenue generated from service fees for drain cleaning, sewer services, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and emergency repairs.
2. HVAC Services: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services including construction, installation, and ongoing servicing and maintenance. Revenue from new installations, routine maintenance contracts, and repair services.
3. Water Conditioning: Water softener, reverse osmosis, and filtration system installation, repair, and maintenance services.
4. Industrial Services: Specialized industrial plumbing and heating services for power plants, process plants, and hospitals including R Stamp certified welding, boiler installation, ammonia refrigeration piping, and medical gas systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rochester Plumbing & Heating provides installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement services for plumbing, water conditioning, HVAC, and industrial piping systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Rochester, MN region. The company dispatches licensed technicians for drain and sewer cleaning, water heater service, water softener and filtration installation, heating and cooling system construction, backflow prevention testing, FOG interceptor maintenance, hydro excavation, and certified industrial plumbing and welding work.

Product overview

Rochester Plumbing & Heating operates as a service-based company offering a comprehensive portfolio of plumbing, heating, cooling, and specialty services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include general plumbing services, water conditioning, HVAC, backflow prevention, and industrial/commercial plumbing. Specialty services include sewer and drain cleaning with CCTV televising, barn line services for agricultural operations, FOG system installation, hydro excavation, radiant heating and boiler services, and water heater services. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Rochester, MN and surrounding communities including Byron, Zumbrota, and Stewartville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential & Commercial Plumbing Services Comprehensive plumbing services including drain and sewer work, water heater installation and repair, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and RPZ backflow installation and testing for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Rochester, MN and surrounding communities.
• Water Conditioning Services Water softening, reverse osmosis, and filtration system installation, repair, and maintenance services to address hard water issues and improve water quality for residential and commercial properties.
• HVAC Services Heating, cooling, and ventilation system construction, installation, and servicing including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductwork for residential and commercial properties across the Rochester, MN service area.
• Backflow Prevention Services Backflow preventer installation, testing, maintenance, and repair services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to protect drinking water from contamination in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Industrial & Commercial Plumbing Specialized plumbing services for power plants, process plants, and hospitals with R Stamp certification, including boiler installation, steam and hot water piping, ammonia refrigeration piping, process piping, lab piping, and medical gas systems.
• Sewer & Drain Cleaning and Televising Sewer and drain cleaning services using high-pressure water jetting and cable cleaning, combined with CCTV camera inspection and televising to locate blockages, cracks, and damage for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Barn Line Services Agricultural plumbing services including cleaning and unclogging of pump lines and parlor lines for farmers in southeastern Minnesota, including jetting frozen lines, vacuuming settling tanks, and clearing trench drains.
• FOG System Installation & Maintenance Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) interceptor installation, repair, and maintenance for commercial kitchens including restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, daycares, and hospitals, with licensed transportation and disposal of FOG waste.
• Hydro Excavation Services Precision hydro excavation using high-pressure water jetting combined with vacuum systems for safe and efficient digging and underground pipe clearing without damaging existing infrastructure, for commercial and industrial customers.
• Radiant Heating & Boiler Services Radiant in-floor heating and boiler system installation, maintenance, and 24-hour emergency repair services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across the Rochester, MN area.
• Water Heater Services Water heater maintenance, repair, and installation services for all brands and sizes, including AO Smith water heaters, with 24-hour emergency availability for residential and commercial customers.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bonfe Plumbing, Heating & Air: Saint Paul, MN-based residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and HVAC service company serving the Twin Cities metro. Directly comparable multi-trade service model with similar residential/commercial mix and service area overlap in the Upper Midwest.
• Genz-Ryan Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical: Minneapolis-area plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical service company with similar multi-trade offering and commercial/industrial capabilities. Comparable full-service residential HVAC and plumbing contractor operating in the Upper Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain cleaning franchise with significant presence in Minnesota. Competes in the same plumbing, sewer, and drain services market but at a national scale with brand recognition advantages and broader geographic coverage.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National plumbing franchise network with multiple Minnesota franchisees. Direct competitor in residential and commercial plumbing services, with franchise system advantages in marketing and operations support.

Regional players

• Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air: San Diego-based residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and HVAC service company. Similar multi-trade full-service model with comparable employee count range, though serving a different geographic market.
• Len The Plumber: Mid-Atlantic regional plumbing and HVAC service company with similar full-service residential and commercial offering. Comparable mid-sized regional service business model with 24/7 emergency service focus.
• Hero Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Denver-area plumbing, heating, and HVAC service contractor with residential and commercial focus. Similar multi-trade service model and employee scale, serving a single regional market.
• Horizon Services: Mid-Atlantic plumbing, heating, and cooling service company with residential focus. Similar full-service plumbing/HVAC model with comparable size and direct-to-consumer go-to-market approach.
• Reimer Home Services: Buffalo, NY-based plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical service company. Similar full-service residential and commercial contractor model serving a single regional market.

Emerging players

• Thielbar Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Upper Midwest plumbing and HVAC contractor with residential and commercial focus. Emerging regional player in a similar service category with comparable scale and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Rochester-Plumbing-Heating-134387706611510
• Xx.com/RotoPlumbingMN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rochester-plumbing

Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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