Berna Construction

What Berna Construction does

Berna Construction is a privately held, family-owned plumbing and general construction services firm headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, with a secondary office in Boca Raton, Florida. The company is operated by the Bernatonis family, with Renata Bernatonis serving as President, Arnie Bernatonis as Vice President, Swati Gupta as Finance Director, and Noah Bernatonis as Office Coordinator. It serves commercial and residential property managers, building owners, and homeowners primarily across the Chicago metropolitan area and South Florida.

The company's service portfolio spans core plumbing (drain cleaning, pipe repair, water softening, boilers) alongside HVAC, general construction, structural repairs, waterproofing, and facade restoration, including emergency plumbing response. The offering is built around traditional trade labor and standard plumbing and HVAC equipment; no proprietary technology platform, software product, or specialized technical IP is described in the available data. The company also operates a nonprofit arm, the BERNA Foundation, which sits alongside the contracting business.

Revenue is generated through service contracts, project-based work, and emergency callouts with property management firms and building owners. Pricing and contract mechanics are not disclosed. The firm employs between 11 and 50 people across its two offices, has not raised outside funding, and has not disclosed revenue or financial benchmarks.

Name

Berna Construction

Legal name

BERNA Construction

Website

https://bernaco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berna Construction is a family-owned plumbing and general construction services company headquartered in Westchester, IL, serving property managers, building owners, and homeowners across Chicago and South Florida with HVAC, plumbing, and building repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and Construction Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leak Detection & Pipe Repair (HSAOAAAC), Mechanical Insulation & Pipefitting Support Services (IMAIABAL)

Keywords

• Plumbing services
• Pipe replacement
• General construction
• Drain cleaning
• Boiler services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: Berna Construction generates revenue through professional plumbing services including pipe replacement, repairs, drain cleaning, water heater and boiler services, and emergency plumbing. Services are provided to commercial and residential customers on a project or service-call basis.
2. General Construction Services: Revenue from renovation, remodeling, electrical system upgrades, and accessibility improvements for commercial and residential properties. Services include painting, drywall, tile, flooring, decking, and framing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Berna Construction provides professional plumbing and general construction services with pipe replacement as its flagship offering. The company delivers comprehensive plumbing (repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, boilers, pumps, 24/7 emergency response), general construction (renovation, remodeling, electrical upgrades, accessibility improvements), and specialty services including structural repairs, waterproofing, and facade restoration for commercial and residential properties.

Product overview

Berna Construction is a multi-service construction and plumbing company operating primarily in Illinois (Chicago and Chicagoland area) and Florida. The company offers a unified service portfolio centered on pipe replacement as its core offering, supported by comprehensive plumbing services (repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, boilers, fixture installation), general construction (renovation, remodeling, electrical upgrades, accessibility improvements), and specialty services including structural repairs, waterproofing, and facade restoration. The company positions itself as a 'Trusted Partner in Pipe Replacement' with over 15 years of experience serving commercial and residential property managers and building owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BERNA Foundation: A 501C3 nonprofit founded by President Renata Bernatonis to champion initiatives focused on helping those in need in communities.

Products and services

• Pipe Replacement Comprehensive pipe replacement services including assessment, professional installation, customized solutions, quality assurance, and ongoing support. Handles removal of old pipes and installation of new ones including copper, PVC, or PEX pipes for residential and commercial property owners and property managers.
• Plumbing Services Full-service plumbing including repairs, drain cleaning, water heater and boiler services, fixture installation, pipe and sewer line services, pump repair and installation, and emergency plumbing for commercial and residential properties in the Illinois and Florida markets.
• General Construction Full rehabilitation and repair services including renovation and remodeling, electrical system upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Covers painting, drywall, tile, flooring, decking, and framing for commercial and residential properties.
• Emergency Plumbing 24/7 emergency plumbing services with prompt response for urgent repairs to minimize damage and restore functionality, targeted at commercial and residential customers needing immediate response.
• Structural Repairs Addressing foundation issues, load-bearing elements, walls, beams, or columns that may have deteriorated or been damaged in residential and commercial buildings.
• Waterproofing and Moisture Control Preventing water intrusion, moisture damage, and leaks in buildings, basements, roofs, and other vulnerable areas of residential and commercial properties.
• Facade Restoration Restoring or repairing exterior surfaces of buildings including cleaning, repointing, or replacing damaged materials to improve appearance and structural integrity for residential and commercial buildings.
• Water Heater and Boiler Services Water heater and boiler repair, replacement, and maintenance services including regular flushing and inspections to prevent sediment buildup and extend lifespan, for residential and commercial customers.
• Pump Repair and Installation Professional repair and installation services for booster pumps, ejector pumps, circulation pumps, piston pumps, jet pumps, submersible pumps, and centrifugal pumps for residential and commercial properties.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BERNA FoundationminorOthersBERNA Foundation is a 501C3 nonprofit founded by President Renata Bernatonis. The foundation focuses on helping those in need in local communities and represents the company's social impact initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• HomeServe USA: Home repair services platform and warranty provider that contracts with local plumbing contractors to serve homeowners. Acts as a customer-acquisition channel and infrastructure layer adjacent to Berna's residential plumbing services.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: Largest U.S. plumbing and drain cleaning franchise network, offering residential and commercial plumbing, water damage restoration, and pipe repair — directly overlapping Berna's core plumbing and emergency service offerings but at vastly greater national scale.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National franchise providing property damage restoration and reconstruction including plumbing-related water damage repair. Comparable in commercial/residential property owner targeting and emergency response posture.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise network providing water, fire, and storm damage restoration and reconstruction to commercial and residential customers — overlaps with Berna's waterproofing, structural repair, and restoration-adjacent services but at much greater scale and brand reach.
• Comfort Systems USA: Public national mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC, and building system services to commercial and industrial customers. Represents the scaled, institutional-scale version of Berna's commercial plumbing and HVAC positioning.

Direct peers

• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Franchise plumbing brand offering residential and commercial plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heater, and pipe services. Closely comparable in service portfolio, customer profile, and on-time service positioning to Berna.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Multi-state residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and drain cleaning provider with strong property manager and commercial customer overlap. Comparable service breadth and emergency response positioning to Berna's portfolio.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Neighborly franchise brand providing residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and pipe replacement services. Same customer profile (property managers, homeowners), same service mix, and same GTM motion of relationship-driven field service.

Regional players

• Southtown Plumbing & Sewer: Independent regional plumbing contractor in the Chicago metropolitan area — comparable service mix, customer profile (property managers, commercial buildings), and geographic footprint in Berna's core market.

Emerging players

• Reliable Restoration & Construction: Regional multi-trade contractor offering water damage restoration, reconstruction, and general construction for residential and commercial properties — comparable service portfolio and customer overlap, typically in adjacent regional markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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