In honor of Colorado Day, we’re reflecting on the journey that began with two brothers, a home office, and a simple promise to treat customers right.
Every company has a beginning. Some start in boardrooms, backed by investors and business plans. Brothers started much more—through hard work, family values, and a commitment to caring for people.
Today, Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric is one of Colorado’s most trusted home service companies, proudly serving homeowners throughout the Denver Metro area with expert plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical services. But our story began more than four decades ago in a family home, with a desk made from an old door and two filing cabinets.
What started as a small plumbing company built by two brothers has grown into a multi-trade home service leader serving families across Colorado. Through every stage of growth, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to family, excellence, and living out our promise that We Care.
For homeowners, that history means something important. When you invite someone into your home, you’re placing your trust in the people who care for one of your biggest investments. You deserve experienced professionals, honest recommendations, upfront pricing, quality workmanship, and a company that stands behind its work. Those aren’t values we adopted later—they’ve been part of Brothers since day one.
Humble Beginnings
In 1980, Marvin and his brother founded Brothers Plumbing with a simple vision: to provide quality plumbing services while treating customers the right way.
Like many family businesses, the company began at home. Long before service vehicles filled the parking lot and departments expanded, Marvin operated from his house, building the business one customer at a time.
Lynn, now Brothers’ General Manager, still remembers those early days. Her father worked from a makeshift desk built from an old door laid across two file cabinets. It wasn’t fancy, but it represented something important: determination, resourcefulness, and a willingness to do whatever it took to build a successful business.
The company was named Brothers Plumbing because it was founded by two brothers working side by side. In 1982, Marvin’s brother sold his ownership to Marvin, who continued growing the company while proudly keeping the Brothers name that reflected the family’s roots.
Building a Foundation
In 1983, Marvin opened the first official Brothers Plumbing location in Northglenn, Colorado, on Irma Drive.
The move marked an important milestone. Brothers was no longer operating solely from a home office. The business was growing, serving more customers, and establishing a reputation for quality workmanship and dependable service.
As trust in the company grew, so did the need for additional space. In 1990, Brothers expanded by purchasing a warehouse, creating room for equipment, inventory, and future growth.
What had started around a homemade desk was becoming a thriving Colorado business.
The Next Generation Joins the Family Business
One of the most significant chapters in the Brothers story began in 1992 when Marvin’s son, Justin, joined the company.
Rather than stepping into leadership immediately, Justin learned the trade from the ground up under his father’s guidance. Working side by side with Marvin and the experienced plumbing team, he gained firsthand experience serving customers and learned the values that had built the company from the beginning.
Those lessons extended far beyond plumbing.
Justin learned that technical expertise matters, but integrity matters more. He learned that customers should be treated with respect and that every service call is an opportunity to earn trust.
In 2000, Marvin’s daughter Lynn joined the business, followed by daughter Michelle in 2008.
Together, the three siblings brought new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to preserving the culture and values their father worked so hard to create.
Growing Beyond Plumbing
As customer needs evolved, Brothers looked for ways to provide more complete solutions for homeowners.
In 1998, the company officially expanded by adding heating and cooling services, becoming Brothers Plumbing & Heating.
The addition allowed customers to rely on a company they already trusted for another essential part of their homes. Instead of calling multiple contractors, homeowners could turn to Brothers for both plumbing and HVAC expertise.
That commitment continued in 2010 when the company launched its electrical division, becoming Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric.
By adding electrical services, Brothers transformed into a comprehensive home service provider. Customers could now depend on one trusted company for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical needs.
Every expansion was guided by the same philosophy that existed in 1980: take care of customers and provide exceptional service.
For our customers, every new service meant greater convenience and peace of mind. Whether it’s a plumbing repair, a furnace replacement, an air conditioning repair during a Colorado heat wave, or an electrical upgrade, homeowners can count on one trusted local company to help keep their homes safe, comfortable, and running smoothly.
Making Room for Growth
As the company expanded its services and workforce, it also outgrew its facilities.
After years in Northglenn, Brothers moved to a larger location in Thornton on Pennsylvania Street. The move provided additional space for employees, vehicles, equipment, and future growth.
As the company continued to expand, leadership began looking for a facility that would support the next chapter of the business.
In 2021, Brothers relocated its headquarters to its current home on Broadway in Denver.
The move provided a more central location and additional room for continued growth while creating a space designed to better support employees and customers alike.
Looking back, the journey from a home office to multiple facilities reflects the steady growth that has defined Brothers throughout its history.
A New Generation of Leadership
In 2015, Marvin officially retired and sold the business to his children: Lynn, Michelle, and Justin.
For many family businesses, succession can be challenging. For Brothers, it represented the continuation of a legacy.
The new owners had grown up around the business. They had witnessed the sacrifices, the challenges, and the victories that came with building a company from the ground up.
Most importantly, they understood what mattered most.
Under the leadership of Lynn, Michelle, and Justin, Brothers has continued to grow while staying true to its roots. The company has expanded its capabilities, strengthened its culture, invested in its people, and continued serving homeowners throughout Colorado with the same commitment to excellence that Marvin established decades earlier.
While leadership changed, the core values remained unchanged.
The Values That Never Changed
Businesses evolve. Technology changes. Markets shift.
But some things remain constant.
At Brothers, family has always been at the center of everything we do.
That family mindset extends beyond ownership. It influences how employees are treated, how customers are served, and how relationships are built throughout the organization.
Employees often describe Brothers as a true family environment—a culture where people genuinely care about one another and work together toward a shared purpose.
That culture has been recognized externally as well. Brothers has been honored as a Denver Post Top Workplace for ten consecutive years, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating an environment where people thrive.
Another tradition that reflects our culture is the annual Jamboree, a celebration that brings employees and their families together while reinforcing the relationships that make Brothers unique.
At the center of it all is a simple philosophy:
We Care.
That commitment is reflected in every service call. From convenient scheduling and clear communication to respectful technicians, transparent recommendations, and standing behind our work, we strive to make every experience as stress-free as possible. We believe homeowners deserve honest advice—not pressure—and quality workmanship that provides lasting value.
Because we’re family-owned, we understand that every home we enter belongs to another family. That perspective shapes how we serve our customers every single day.
A Reputation Built on Trust
Throughout every chapter of the Brothers’ story, one principle has remained at the center of the business: doing the right thing.
For more than four decades, Brothers has built its reputation not only on technical expertise but also on integrity, transparency, and customer care.
That commitment has earned recognition from organizations that measure trust and ethical business practices.
Brothers maintains an A+ rating and accreditation with the Better Business Bureau, reflecting a long-standing commitment to ethical business practices and exceptional customer service.
The company’s dedication to integrity has also been recognized through two prestigious BBB Torch Awards. In 2008, Brothers received the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust. More than a decade later, in 2022, Brothers was again honored with the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.
Today, homeowners across Colorado trust Brothers for everything from emergency plumbing repairs and water heater installations to furnace replacements, air conditioning service, electrical upgrades, drain cleaning, and preventative maintenance. Whether it’s an unexpected repair or a planned home improvement project, our goal is simple: provide dependable service, upfront pricing, and workmanship that earns your trust long after the job is complete.
Why Colorado Families Continue to Choose Brothers
More than four decades after opening our doors, Brothers continues to serve homeowners the same way we always have—with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping people.
When you choose Brothers, you’re choosing a family-owned Colorado company with decades of experience, licensed plumbing, HVAC, and electrical professionals, honest recommendations, quality workmanship, upfront pricing, and a team that stands behind its work. You’re choosing a company that believes earning your trust is just as important as completing the job.
Our story isn’t just about the past. It’s about continuing to earn the confidence of every homeowner who invites us into their home.
Looking Ahead
More than four decades after Marvin and his brother founded Brothers Plumbing, the company continues to grow and evolve.
The business has expanded its services, welcomed a new generation of leadership, and earned the trust of thousands of homeowners across Colorado.
Yet when you look closely, the story is still remarkably similar to where it began.
- It’s a story about family.
- It’s a story about caring for people.
- It’s a story about earning trust.
- And it’s a story about building something that lasts.
From a home office and a makeshift desk to one of Colorado’s most trusted home service companies, the Brothers’ journey proves that family values, integrity, and hard work never go out of style.
While we’re proud of where we’ve come from, we’re even more excited about where we’re going. Every service appointment is another opportunity to earn a customer’s trust and continue the legacy Marvin began in 1980.
Whether you need a trusted plumber, experienced heating or cooling technician, or licensed electrician, our family is here to serve yours—with the same care, honesty, and commitment that has defined Brothers for more than four decades.
