What Markade Plumbing does

Markade Plumbing is a privately held commercial and industrial plumbing contractor headquartered at 1801 W Parkside Lane, Phoenix, Arizona, operating across the Phoenix metropolitan area, Maricopa and Pinal counties, Tucson, Flagstaff, and any site within a roughly three-hour radius of Phoenix. Founded in 2006, the company installs complex plumbing systems for new construction projects spanning 14+ market sectors including industrial, educational, retail, multi-family, medical, restaurants, institutional, municipal, manufacturing, offices, warehouses, tilt panel construction, carwashes, and tenant improvements. Its service portfolio includes emergency response, sewer camera inspections, hydro jetting, backflow repair, grease interceptor service, and recurring service agreements with custom/loyalty pricing layered on top of its core project-based new-construction work.

The company sells primarily through enterprise field sales — direct engagement with general contractors, developers, and property managers via project-based bidding and partnership relationships — and counts multiple large Arizona general contractors among long-tenured repeat customers (Frontera Building, 14 years; Layton Construction, 10 years; multi-project relationships with Commerce Construction, PV3 Builders, and Ganem). Its core technology is conventional commercial/industrial plumbing installation rather than proprietary software or patented systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with project-specific proposals for installation work and maintenance packages for recurring service.

Markade is a subsidiary of Kelso Industries, a diversified MEP+ platform; through that ownership it can bundle plumbing with electrical (LLR Electric, Icon Electric), building services (Kelso Building Services), and HVAC (Advanced Heating and Cooling) for integrated multi-trade bids, while retaining its local Arizona identity and customer-facing brand. The leadership team is co-led by Co-Presidents Mark Inman (Project Executive) and Scott Slade (Preconstruction), supported by a General Superintendent, Senior Project Manager, Senior Purchaser, HR Manager, and Accounting function.

Name

Markade Plumbing

Legal name

Markade Plumbing

Website

https://markade.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Markade Plumbing is a Phoenix-based commercial and industrial plumbing contractor serving general contractors and developers across Arizona with new-construction plumbing installation plus recurring maintenance, emergency, and specialty services across 14+ market sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Plumbing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Commercial Plumbing Response (HSAOAMAL), Sump Pump & Sewage Ejector Pump Service (HSAOABAM)

Keywords

• Commercial plumbing services
• Industrial plumbing installation
• MEP subcontractor
• Plumbing maintenance contracts
• New construction plumbing

Headquarters

HQ city

Surprise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Installation Services: Project-based revenue from plumbing installation in commercial and industrial new construction projects. Services include complex plumbing systems requiring precision, safety, and timely execution for various market sectors.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance services including drains, drain maintenance, hydro jetting, water heaters, grease interceptors, backflow repair, leak detection, gas repairs/replacements, and emergency services. Revenue from service agreements, custom/loyalty pricing, and priority service arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Markade Plumbing is a commercial and industrial plumbing contractor that installs complex plumbing systems for new construction projects across offices, warehouses, retail spaces, multi-family developments, restaurants, medical facilities, educational, institutional, and municipal buildings. The company also provides ongoing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services including drains, hydro jetting, sewer camera inspections, backflow repair, grease interceptor services, leak detection, and gas line repairs. It serves general contractors, developers, and property managers through project-based work and recurring service agreements, supported by its parent Kelso Industries to deliver full MEP+ solutions.

Product overview

Markade Plumbing is a commercial and industrial plumbing contractor offering a unified portfolio of construction and maintenance services. The core offering consists of new construction plumbing installation for commercial and industrial buildings, supplemented by a comprehensive suite of maintenance services including emergency repairs, hydro jetting, sewer camera inspections, backflow repair, and grease interceptor services. The company serves diverse market sectors including retail, restaurants, medical facilities, multi-family, educational, institutional, and municipal projects, with service agreements and maintenance packages providing recurring service offerings alongside project-based new construction work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Plumbing Services Expert plumbing installation and new construction services for commercial buildings including offices, warehouses, retail spaces, and multi-family developments. Provided to general contractors, developers, and property managers on a project basis.
• Industrial Plumbing Services Complex plumbing systems for manufacturing facilities, tilt panel construction, and industrial applications requiring specialized expertise and precision installation.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Ongoing maintenance and repair services for commercial and industrial plumbing systems including drains, water heaters, grease interceptors, backflow devices, leak detection, and gas line repairs.
• Emergency Plumbing Services Priority emergency plumbing response available to commercial and industrial clients for urgent situations requiring rapid resolution.
• Sewer Camera Inspections Diagnostic camera inspection of sewer lines to identify blockages, damage, and other issues in commercial plumbing systems.
• Hydro Jetting Services High-pressure water jetting to clean and clear stubborn blockages in commercial plumbing drains and sewer lines.
• Backflow Repair Repair services for backflow prevention devices to maintain water safety compliance in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Grease Interceptor Services Installation and maintenance of grease traps and interceptors for commercial kitchens and restaurants to ensure code compliance and operational hygiene.
• Service Agreements Customized maintenance packages and loyalty pricing programs providing recurring plumbing service for commercial clients.
• Tenant Improvement Plumbing Plumbing modifications and upgrades for existing commercial spaces undergoing tenant changes, renovations, or buildouts.
• Medical Facility Plumbing Specialized plumbing services for medical and healthcare facilities requiring compliance with strict health and hygiene standards.
• Restaurant Plumbing Commercial kitchen plumbing installation and maintenance for restaurants, including grease management systems and health code compliance.
• Municipal Plumbing Services Plumbing services for municipal facilities and government buildings, supporting public infrastructure projects.

Named customers6 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kelso IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKelso Industries is the parent company of Markade Plumbing. This strategic acquisition has expanded Markade's capabilities to include mechanical and electrical services, positioning them as a comprehensive MEP subcontractor. Markade maintains its local Arizona identity while leveraging Kelso's broader resources and sister company network.
• LLR ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister OpCo under Kelso Industries offering electrical services. Listed as part of the Arizona sister companies providing comprehensive MEP+ solutions alongside Markade Plumbing.
• Kelso Building ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister OpCo under Kelso Industries providing building services. Part of the Arizona-based MEP+ solution network including Markade Plumbing for comprehensive project delivery.
• Icon ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister OpCo under Kelso Industries offering electrical services. Part of the Arizona MEP+ ecosystem providing integrated solutions alongside Markade Plumbing.
• Advanced Heating and CoolingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister OpCo under Kelso Industries providing HVAC services. Listed as part of the Arizona network for comprehensive MEP+ solutions working with Markade Plumbing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical: Arizona commercial plumbing and mechanical contractor providing new construction and service work to general contractors and developers; overlapping geography and trade mix with Markade.
• Deer Valley Plumbing Contractors: Phoenix-based commercial and industrial plumbing contractor focused on new construction, tenant improvements, and service agreements in the Arizona market.
• COR Plumbing Services: Local Arizona commercial plumbing contractor providing new construction installation and service work to GCs and property managers; closely comparable in geography and trade mix.
• B&F Contracting: Arizona-based commercial plumbing and mechanical subcontractor serving GCs and developers; similar project-based bid model and customer base.
• RHP Mechanical Systems: Phoenix-based commercial plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contractor serving industrial, retail, and institutional clients across Arizona; directly comparable in scope, geography, and customer profile to Markade.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Public, national MEP services firm with operating subsidiaries providing commercial plumbing and HVAC across the U.S.; analogous to Markade's new construction and service work at much larger scale.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing franchise brand primarily focused on residential and light commercial service but competes for commercial service and maintenance work comparable to Markade's recurring maintenance offering.
• N.F. Ahern (Ahern): Large national MEP contractor with significant commercial plumbing operations and broader mechanical/electrical capabilities; a scaled incumbent comparable in trade but broader in portfolio and geography.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Nationally franchised plumbing services brand serving residential and commercial customers; overlaps with Markade's maintenance, drain cleaning, and emergency service lines.

Others

• Icon Electric: Sister OpCo within the Kelso Industries network providing commercial electrical services in Arizona; adjacent trade that Markade partners with for bundled MEP+ delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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