Chadwick Service Company

What Chadwick Service Company does

Chadwick Service Company is a commercial HVAC and plumbing service provider headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, operating for over 40 years in the Delaware Valley region. The company serves commercial building and facility managers across healthcare, education, industrial, corporate, pharmaceutical, religious, and non-profit sectors, with a documented customer base including Swarthmore College, Cardinal Health, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Ascension Manor, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, The Hill Building, and Wyncote House. As a subsidiary of PremiStar — a nationwide operator of HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branches — Chadwick maintains regional operational autonomy while accessing parent-level best-practice sharing and industry expertise. Note: the firmographics record lists year_founded as 1977 while the structured founded-year record and history timeline both list 1985; the discrepancy is unresolved in the source data and is not relied upon here.

The company's service portfolio spans commercial HVAC service and maintenance, mechanical contracting and installation, plumbing, building automation and controls, energy benchmarking and audits, and 24/7 emergency response. Technical capabilities include Building Automation Systems (BAS) covering HVAC, mechanical, fire safety, security, lighting, and water-use controls with vendor-supplied adaptive learning features; Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems for per-zone heating and cooling efficiency; negative pressure isolation rooms with HEPA filtration for healthcare environments; and diagnostic software for energy benchmarking. The technician workforce is composed of Steamfitters Local Union 420 members who are OSHA certified. The company has received the 2020 Safety Excellence Award and 2020 Safety Recognition Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, and a 2026 Project Excellence Award from the Mechanical & Service Contractors Association of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring maintenance agreements, project-based installation and replacement work, professional services for audits and controls integration, and 24/7 emergency service revenue, with pricing conducted on a quote basis that is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion combines direct field sales with on-site assessments, a website with request-quote forms, and participation in the CoStars cooperative purchasing program, which provides pre-negotiated procurement access to public sector and institutional buyers. The company restricts itself to commercial (not residential) work and is concentrated geographically in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and surrounding counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery), South Jersey, and Wilmington, Delaware.

Name

Chadwick Service Company

Legal name

Chadwick Service Company

Website

https://chadwickservice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chadwick Service Company is a commercial HVAC and plumbing service provider based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving healthcare, education, industrial, corporate, pharmaceutical, and non-profit facilities across the Delaware Valley. It operates as a subsidiary of PremiStar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113), Facilities Support Services (5612)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Commercial plumbing services
• Building automation controls
• Mechanical contracting
• Energy benchmarking audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensalem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial HVAC Service and Maintenance: Regular inspections, cleaning, filter replacement, and diagnostic testing of commercial HVAC systems for proper operation and efficiencies. Revenue is generated through service contracts and maintenance agreements.
2. Commercial Plumbing Services: Regular maintenance, installation, updates to obsolete plumbing infrastructure, and emergency repairs for commercial buildings. Includes backflow testing, water heater maintenance, drain cleaning, and pipe repair.
3. Mechanical Contracting and Installation: Installation of new HVAC systems, equipment replacement, and construction services for commercial buildings including design, installation, ductwork, and refrigeration.
4. Building Controls and Automation: Design, installation, and support services for building automation systems, timers, occupancy sensors, daylighting controls, and programmable thermostats.
5. Energy Audits and Benchmarking: Energy assessment services using diagnostic software to measure building performance and identify inefficiencies. Satisfies Philadelphia benchmarking requirements for buildings over 50,000 square feet.
6. 24/7 Emergency Service: Emergency HVAC and plumbing repair services available around the clock for contracted clients, typically responding within 2 hours for urgent requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chadwick Service Company provides commercial HVAC and plumbing services, including installation, maintenance, repair, mechanical contracting, building automation controls, energy audits and benchmarking, and 24/7 emergency response for commercial buildings in the Philadelphia area. The company serves healthcare, education, industrial, corporate, technology, pharmaceutical, religious, and non-profit facilities with union-trained technicians and a focus on energy-efficient system optimization.

Product overview

Chadwick Service Company is a commercial HVAC and plumbing service provider serving the Philadelphia area for over 40 years. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected services including Commercial Plumbing Services, Commercial HVAC Systems, Mechanical Contractor Services, Building Controls, Building Operations, Benchmarking & Energy Audits, and 24/7 Emergency Service. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive building management solution—HVAC and plumbing installation and maintenance form the core offerings, while building controls and automation provide energy optimization, building operations delivers ongoing monitoring and management, and energy audits support benchmarking and efficiency improvements. The company serves healthcare, education, industrial, corporate, technology, pharmaceutical, religious, and non-profit facilities throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Plumbing Services 24/7 commercial plumbing services including routine maintenance, emergency repairs, burst pipe response, backflow testing, drain cleaning, and plumbing infrastructure installation for healthcare, pharma, tech, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Commercial HVAC Systems Commercial HVAC service, maintenance, repair, and installation including quarterly inspections, system cleaning, air filter replacement, and manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance for Philadelphia area businesses.
• Mechanical Contractor Services Full-service mechanical contracting for business-critical HVAC systems including design, installation, maintenance, building controls, ductwork, refrigeration, and plumbing with a focus on maximizing lifecycle cost efficiencies.
• Building Controls Building controls and automation services including timers, occupancy sensors, daylighting controls, programmable thermostats, and Building Automation Systems (BAS) for energy savings and comfort optimization.
• Building Operations Building operations management services for monitoring and managing HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure reliable operations for commercial and industrial buildings, from minor repairs to major situations.
• Benchmarking & Energy Audits Energy benchmarking and audit services using state-of-the-art software to measure temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and lighting, providing detailed reports on facility inefficiencies and energy-saving solutions.
• 24/7 Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency HVAC and plumbing repair service for contracted clients, providing rapid response and troubleshooting to restore facilities to normal operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Hill Building achieved 20% annual energy savings with a $900 maintenance investment yielding $11,000 yearly savings (12X return on investment)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• CoStarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChadwick Service Company is a proud participant in the CoStars co-operative purchasing program. This partnership allows CoStars' clients to access Chadwick's commercial HVAC and plumbing services with pre-negotiated competitive pricing, shorter turnaround from quote to project completion, and over 40 years of hands-on customer service.
• PremiStarcoreOthersPremiStar is the parent company of Chadwick Service Company. As a member of the PremiStar family of companies, Chadwick collaborates with experts around the country on best practices to help critical facilities owners and managers achieve more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and healthy environments. PremiStar operates a nationwide footprint of industry-leading HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branch locations.
• Steamfitters Local Union 420coreOthersChadwick Service Company's technicians are proud members of Steamfitters Local Union 420, providing a trained and qualified workforce for complex mechanical contracting work including HVAC installation, maintenance, and building controls.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Diversified safety and specialty services platform with a meaningful mechanical services and HVAC presence. Operates at much larger scale but competes in the same commercial HVAC installation and service category.
• ABM Industries: National facility services provider including HVAC maintenance, building operations, and energy services. Competes in the same integrated facility services category but at significantly larger scale.
• Comfort Systems USA: National mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and building automation across commercial and industrial markets. Comparable service lines but with nationwide scale and a public-market capital base.
• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded provider of mechanical and electrical construction, building services, and industrial services. Operates a national branch network across commercial HVAC and facility services, well above Chadwick's scale.
• IES Holdings: National provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure services for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Comparable mechanical/HVAC service offering with broader geographic footprint.
• Johnson Controls International: Global building technology company supplying HVAC equipment, building automation systems, and controls. Competes with Chadwick's BAS and controls practice via its OpenBlue platform and serves the same healthcare, education, and commercial end markets.

Direct peers

• Limbach Holdings: Specialty mechanical services contractor focused on HVAC, plumbing, and building controls for commercial, healthcare, and institutional customers. Closest publicly traded mechanical services peer with comparable service mix and customer profile.
• H.T. Lyons: Pennsylvania-based mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and building services to commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients in the Mid-Atlantic. Strong direct peer given overlapping geography and customer mix.
• ServiceMark Heating, Cooling & Plumbing: Regional mechanical services company offering commercial and residential HVAC, plumbing, and controls across the Mid-Atlantic. Closely comparable service portfolio and regional footprint.

Others

• PremiStar: Parent company and operating platform for Chadwick; PremiStar operates a nationwide footprint of HVAC, building automation, and plumbing branch locations and is the most directly comparable consolidated peer set for Chadwick's regional operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChadwickService
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3879078

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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