J.W. Plumbing & Heating

What J.W. Plumbing & Heating does

J.W. Plumbing & Heating Inc. is a family-owned mechanical services contractor founded in 1974 and based in Montreal, Quebec. The firm provides plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVACR) services to both residential and commercial customers, with stated coverage spanning the Island of Montreal, Greater Montreal, and the broader province of Quebec. Service capabilities include installation, repair, maintenance, 24/7 emergency dispatch, and bilingual French/English operations.

The company installs and services equipment from major OEMs including Carrier, Lennox, Daikin, and Lochinvar, and has expanded its technical scope to include Bi-Energy heat pumps and VRV/VRF multi-zone systems in addition to traditional residential and light-commercial HVACR work. It participates in Quebec's Rénoclimat government energy-efficiency program, positioning it for the heat-pump retrofit demand driven by provincial decarbonization policy. Holdco credentials include licensed backflow preventer and gas fitting certifications, with certified backflow installers on staff.

The business model is a project-and-service-fee contractor: revenue is generated per install (2,500+ lifetime installations cited) and per service call across a customer base of 4,500+ lifetime clients, supplemented by warranty work through OEM dealer relationships and subsidized work through Rénoclimat. Ownership is second-generation, with Joshua Weinstein as Owner and Jonathan Weinstein as General Manager. No funding, M&A, or external investor activity is disclosed; the firm operates as a stable, privately-held regional trades business.

Name

J.W. Plumbing & Heating

Legal name

J.W. Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Website

https://jwph.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J.W. Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned Montreal HVACR contractor, founded in 1974, providing plumbing, heating, cooling, and ventilation installation, service, and 24/7 emergency response to residential and commercial customers across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and HVACR Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service (HSAOAHAG), Heat Pump Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAD), Expansion Tank, Circulator Pump & Zone Valve Service (HSAOACAG), Kitchen Ventilation, Range Hood & HVAC Adjustments (HSAPAAAJ)

Keywords

• HVAC services
• Plumbing services
• Residential heating
• Commercial ventilation
• Air conditioning installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

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. Plumbing Services: Plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties including drain cleaning, water supply replacement, hot water systems, backflow prevention, and camera inspections.
2. Heating Services: Heating system installation, repair and maintenance including boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, radiant heating, snow melt systems, and gas line services.
3. Air Conditioning Services: Air conditioning installation and maintenance including VRV/VRF systems, split systems, mini-splits, cooling towers, and rooftop units.
4. Ventilation Services: Commercial and residential ventilation services including exhaust hoods, duct cleaning, VAV systems, and make-up air units.
5. Emergency Service: 24/7 emergency plumbing and HVAC service available for urgent repairs outside regular business hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

J.W. Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned HVACR and plumbing service company providing installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems for residential and commercial customers across Montreal and Quebec. Services span commercial and residential divisions and include specialized offerings such as VRV/VRF systems, bi-energy heat pumps, radiant heating, snow melt systems, backflow prevention, and fiber-optic camera inspection, complemented by 24/7 emergency service and participation in Quebec's Rénoclimat energy-efficiency subsidy program.

Product overview

J.W. Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned and operated service company founded in 1974, providing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) services across the Island of Montreal, Greater Montreal, and all of Quebec. The company operates under two main service divisions: Commercial Services and Residential Services. Commercial Services include specialized offerings such as VRV/VRF systems, commercial kitchen ventilation, radiant heating, snow melt systems, and backflow prevention. Residential Services encompass central air conditioning, ductless mini-split systems, radiant in-floor heating, heat pumps, and bathroom/kitchen renovations. The company also offers diagnostic services including fiber-optic camera inspection and participates in Quebec's Rénocimat energy efficiency subsidy program. Key product offerings include Bi-Energy Heat Pumps (combining renewable and traditional energy), Radiant Heating Systems (in-floor and snow melt), and various air conditioning systems. All services are available 24/7 for emergencies, with regular business hours Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Air Conditioning Services Installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial air conditioning systems including VRV/VRF systems, water cooled systems, cooling towers, rooftop units, split systems, ductless mini-splits, NOVAR/DDC controls, and multi-zone cooling solutions, tailored to commercial facilities across Quebec.
• Commercial Plumbing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Lochinvar boiler system operating at 93.6% efficiency, resulting in $629.24 annual savings (25% reduction in annual heating costs)

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rénoclimat Program (Government of Quebec)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJW supports the Rénoclimat subsidy program which targets individuals or businesses who wish to renovate to improve energy efficiency. Extended to March 31, 2021.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox Residential: Major North American HVAC equipment manufacturer with installer/dealer networks across Canada. Comparable as an upstream partner in JW's air-conditioning and Healthy Climate filtration offerings, and competes indirectly for end-customer HVAC service work.
• Enercare: Canadian home and commercial services company offering HVAC, water heating, plumbing, and energy-efficiency solutions. Comparable to JW across the same residential/commercial HVACR service categories, with broader geographic coverage.
• Reliance Home Comfort: Large Canadian provider of HVAC, water heater, plumbing, and home comfort services with national reach. Comparable to JW as a full-service residential HVACR contractor, but operates at much greater scale across multiple provinces.
• Carrier (Residential and Light Commercial HVAC): Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and service network. JW displays a Carrier partnership, indicating Carrier product distribution and authorized-installer positioning within the same HVAC equipment and service ecosystem.

Regional players

• Belyea Bros. Heating, Cooling & Electrical: Family-run HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company based in Ontario serving the Greater Toronto Area. Directly comparable business model and service mix to JW, but operating in a different Canadian province.
• Plomberie Roger Chabot: Family-owned Quebec plumbing and heating service company serving residential and commercial customers in the greater Quebec City region. Closely comparable full-service plumbing/heating business model to JW, but operating in a different Quebec geography.

Direct peers

• ClimateCare Cooperative: Canadian cooperative network of independent HVAC, plumbing, and geothermal contractors offering full home-comfort services. Directly comparable to JW's residential HVAC + plumbing + energy-efficiency positioning and similar customer base.
• Plombier Montréal Express: Montreal-based plumbing and heating service provider targeting residential and commercial customers in the same Quebec metro. Directly comparable in service scope, geography, and customer profile to JW.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Nationally franchised plumbing service brand in Canada offering residential and commercial plumbing repair, drain cleaning, and HVAC-adjacent services. Directly comparable residential plumbing service motion to JW's plumbing revenue stream.

Others

• Home Performance Coalition / Rénoclimat-accredited contractors (network): Quebec government energy-efficiency retrofit program ecosystem that channels demand to accredited contractors such as JW. Comparable as an ecosystem partner that competes for the same subsidy-driven retrofit demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JWPlumbingHeatingInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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