# Wilkes Plumbing & Heating > Mechanical contractor in Huron, Ohio since 1912: industrial process piping, commercial plumbing and HVAC, industrial HVAC, boilers, backflow testing, medical gas piping and orbital welding for Northern Ohio. Wilkes Plumbing & Heating (the Wilkes Family of Companies) is a mechanical contractor in Huron, Ohio, founded in 1912. The company designs, fabricates, installs and services industrial process piping, commercial plumbing, commercial and industrial HVAC, boiler and hydronic heating systems, backflow prevention assemblies, medical gas piping, and orbital welding and piping fabrication, and provides residential plumbing and HVAC service in the Huron and Sandusky area. Markets: manufacturers (chemical, paint, plastics, food), healthcare, education and institutional buildings, commercial buildings and data centers. Service area: Huron, Sandusky, Norwalk, Port Clinton, Vermilion, Lorain, Fremont and the surrounding Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ottawa and Sandusky counties, with projects across Ohio. Office: 205 Sprowl Rd, Huron, OH 44839. Phone: (419) 433-2325. Email: info@wilkesandcompany.com. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. President: Sam Jeremay. ## Services - [Industrial Process Piping](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/industrial-process-piping/): Industrial process piping contractors for Ohio manufacturers: ASME B31.3 design, fabrication, orbital welding, and installation of carbon, stainless, and high-purity lines. - [Commercial Plumbing](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/commercial-plumbing/): Wilkes is the commercial plumbing contractor Sandusky Ohio facilities call for installation, repair, water heaters and backflow testing. Mechanical since 1912. - [Commercial HVAC](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/commercial-hvac/): Wilkes is a commercial HVAC contractor Sandusky Ohio plants, schools and hospitals call for rooftop unit replacement, repair and maintenance. Call today. - [Industrial HVAC](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/industrial-hvac/): Wilkes is an industrial HVAC contractor Ohio plants call for ventilation, make-up air, exhaust, and process cooling. Huron based, mechanical work since 1912. - [Boiler and Hydronic Heating](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/boiler-and-hydronic-heating/): Commercial boiler installation Ohio facilities count on. Wilkes sizes, installs, repairs and retrofits boilers and hydronic heating from Huron since 1912. - [Backflow Testing](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/backflow-testing/): Certified backflow testing Ohio water departments accept. Wilkes tests, rebuilds and replaces backflow assemblies for plants, hospitals and schools. - [Medical Gas Piping](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/medical-gas-piping/): Wilkes is a medical gas piping contractor Ohio hospitals call for NFPA 99 installs, alterations and verification support. Call (419) 433-2325. - [Orbital Welding](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/orbital-welding/): Orbital welding services Ohio plants can audit: high purity stainless tube welded in our Huron shop and in the field, with weld data on every joint. - [Industrial Piping Fabrication](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/industrial-piping-fabrication/): In-house orbital welding, high-purity stainless piping, and prefabricated process skids built in the Wilkes fabrication shop in Huron, Ohio and installed at your plant. - [Custom Design-Build Services](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/custom-design-build-services/): One team for design, fabrication, and installation of process piping, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Wilkes design-build services cut handoffs, schedule risk, and cost. - [Commercial Plumbing & HVAC](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/commercial-plumbing-and-hvac/): Commercial plumbing and HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance for offices, schools, hospitals, and retail across northern Ohio. Licensed union crews. Request a quote. - [Residential Plumbing & HVAC](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/services/residential-plumbing-and-hvac/): Residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repair and installation in Huron, Sandusky, and Erie County, Ohio. Water heaters, furnaces, AC, drains. Call 419-433-2325. ## Markets - [Industrial](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/industrial/): Turnkey industrial piping for chemical, paint, and plastics manufacturers in Ohio: stainless process piping, skids, plant utilities, and shutdown work by Wilkes crews. - [Healthcare](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/healthcare/): Wilkes is a healthcare mechanical contractor Ohio hospitals trust for medical gas piping, plumbing and HVAC in occupied buildings. Call (419) 433-2325. - [Education](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/education/): HVAC, hydronic heating, chilled water, and plumbing systems for K-12 schools and universities in Ohio, built around the academic calendar by Wilkes Plumbing & Heating. ## Service areas - [Service Areas](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/): Wilkes is a mechanical contractor Northern Ohio plants and facilities count on for piping, plumbing and HVAC. See the counties and cities covered. - [Huron, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/huron-oh/): Wilkes is the plumbing and HVAC contractor Huron Ohio homes, businesses and plants have used since 1912. Local office on Sprowl Rd. Call (419) 433-2325. - [Sandusky, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/sandusky-oh/): Wilkes is a mechanical contractor Sandusky Ohio plants and buildings rely on for process piping, commercial plumbing, HVAC and backflow. Call (419) 433-2325. - [Norwalk, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/norwalk-oh/): Wilkes is the mechanical contractor Norwalk Ohio facilities call for commercial plumbing, HVAC, boilers and industrial piping. Huron County since 1912. - [Port Clinton, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/port-clinton-oh/): Wilkes is the mechanical contractor Port Clinton Ohio businesses, marinas and homes call for plumbing, HVAC, boilers and freeze protection. Call today. - [Lorain County, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/lorain-county-oh/): Wilkes is a mechanical contractor Lorain County Ohio trusts for commercial plumbing, HVAC, boilers and industrial process piping. Elyria to Vermilion. Call now. - [Fremont, OH](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/service-areas/fremont-oh/): Wilkes is a mechanical contractor Fremont Ohio plants trust for process piping, commercial plumbing, HVAC and boilers in Sandusky County. Call (419) 433-2325. ## Company - [About](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/about/): The Wilkes Family of Companies: Wilkes Plumbing & Heating, DeLuca Plumbing, and Engineered Process Systems. Union mechanical contractors in Huron, Ohio since 1912. - [Team](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/team/): Meet the Wilkes team: leadership, building trades foremen, service technicians, and office staff behind more than a century of mechanical contracting in Huron, Ohio. - [Our Projects](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/our-projects/): Case studies: process piping, plumbing, and HVAC projects for AkzoNobel, CertainTeed, NASA, and other Ohio industrial, healthcare, and education clients. - [Insights](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/): Straight answers on industrial process piping, commercial plumbing, HVAC, and design-build from Wilkes Plumbing & Heating in Huron, Ohio. Guides, checklists, and project stories. - [Contact](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/contact/): Request a quote or schedule service with Wilkes Plumbing & Heating: 205 Sprowl Rd, Huron, OH 44839. Call 419-433-2325 or email info@wilkesandcompany.com. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. - [Request a Quote](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/request-a-quote/): Request a quote from Wilkes Plumbing & Heating for process piping, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, backflow, medical gas or welding work anywhere in Northern Ohio. ## Insights (articles) - [Winterizing Commercial Plumbing and Heating in Northern Ohio](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/winterizing-commercial-plumbing-heating-northern-ohio/): A Northern Ohio guide to winterizing commercial plumbing and heating: freeze prevention, heat trace, boiler prep, and backflow protection before winter hits. - [Chilled Water Systems for Schools and Campuses in Ohio](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/chilled-water-systems-schools-campuses/): Chilled water systems cut long-term HVAC costs on Ohio school and campus projects. See design, controls, and how to time a retrofit around summer break. - [Legionella Water Management Plans: ASHRAE 188 in Ohio](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/legionella-water-management-plan-ashrae-188/): A Legionella water management plan under ASHRAE 188 protects hospital and large building water systems. See what Ohio facility teams need to build one. - [Mechanical Contractor in Huron, Ohio: What to Expect](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/mechanical-contractor-huron-sandusky-ohio/): Looking for a mechanical contractor in Huron, Ohio? See what local plumbing, HVAC, and piping contractors should offer, and how to check their credentials. - [Sanitary Process Piping for Food and Beverage Plants](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/sanitary-process-piping-food-beverage/): Sanitary process piping for Ohio food and beverage plants: ASME BPE, 3-A standards, CIP design, dead-leg limits, and what a project actually involves. - [Industrial Pipe Insulation: Savings and Freeze Protection in Ohio](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/industrial-pipe-insulation-energy-savings/): Industrial pipe insulation cuts energy loss and freeze damage on steam and hot water lines. See materials, heat trace, and survey steps for Ohio plants. - [Stainless Steel Process Piping: 304 vs. 316 Specification Guide](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/stainless-steel-process-piping-304-vs-316/): Specifying stainless steel process piping means choosing 304, 316, or duplex based on chlorides, finish, and code. Here is how Ohio plants get it right. - [Commercial Water Heater Replacement: Sizing and Code Guide](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/commercial-water-heater-replacement-ohio/): Planning a commercial water heater replacement in Ohio? Get the sizing math, fuel choice, code steps, and a phased swap plan that keeps hot water running. - [How to Evaluate Commercial Air Conditioning Companies](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/evaluating-commercial-air-conditioning-companies/): Comparing commercial air conditioning companies? See refrigerant rules, HFC phasedown impact, maintenance plans, response times, and total cost of ownership. - [What Does a Mechanical Contractor Do? Scope and Trades](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/what-does-a-mechanical-contractor-do/): A mechanical contractor handles HVAC, plumbing, and process piping under one contract. See the scope, licensing, and when a Northern Ohio facility needs one. - [What Is Process Piping? A Plant Manager’s Guide to the Rules](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/what-is-process-piping/): Process piping serves production, not the building. What ASME B31.3 covers, how it differs from plumbing, and what Ohio plants should put in the scope. - [Choosing an Industrial Piping Contractor: 12 Questions to Ask](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/choosing-an-industrial-piping-contractor/): Twelve questions that separate a qualified industrial piping contractor from a risky bid, and how Ohio plant teams should score the answers before award. - [Orbital Welding for High-Purity Process Lines: A Plant Guide](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/orbital-welding-high-purity-lines/): Orbital welding gives paint, plastics, and chemical plants repeatable low-oxide welds. See which Ohio process lines justify it and what the spec must say. - [Plumbing Contractor vs. Plumber: Who to Call for Your Job](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/plumbing-contractors-vs-plumbers/): A plumbing contractor holds the license, the permit, the bond, and the warranty. See when an Ohio commercial or industrial job needs one, not a plumber. - [Commercial HVAC Repair or Replacement: A Decision Framework](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/commercial-hvac-repair-or-replace/): When is commercial HVAC repair worth the money, and when is replacement cheaper? A facility manager's framework on cost, refrigerant, load, and Ohio code. - [The Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Checklist for Ohio](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/commercial-plumbing-maintenance-checklist/): A commercial plumbing maintenance checklist for Ohio facilities: monthly, quarterly, and annual items, who owns each, and what Ohio backflow rules require. - [Backflow Testing in Ohio: Who Needs It and How Often](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/backflow-testing-ohio/): Ohio backflow testing rules explained: who needs an assembly tested, how often, what a certified test proves, and what a missed report costs a building. - [Boiler Repair or Replacement: Six Signs You Are Losing Money](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/boiler-repair-or-replacement/): Six signs your commercial boiler is costing you money, plus how to choose between boiler repair and replacement before the next Northern Ohio winter. - [Hydronic Heating Systems for Schools: Design and Retrofits](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/hydronic-heating-schools/): Hydronic heating systems for schools: design water temperature, two-pipe vs four-pipe, Ohio boiler rules, and how to finish a retrofit by September. - [Design-Build Mechanical Contractor: Fewer Change Orders](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/design-build-mechanical-contracting/): A design-build mechanical contractor carries design and construction on one contract. How that cuts change orders, schedule risk, and total cost in Ohio. - [Prefabricated Piping Skids: Faster Installs, Cleaner Welds](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/prefabricated-piping-skids/): Prefabricated piping skids cut field welds, shutdown hours, and rework risk. How Ohio plants scope, test, and rig a modular process piping module right. - [Chemical Plant Piping: Materials, ASME B31.3, and Cleanliness](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/chemical-and-paint-plant-piping/): Chemical plant piping under ASME B31.3: fluid service categories, material selection, contamination control in paint lines, and Ohio permitting and freeze risk. - [Medical Gas Piping: What Hospitals Need From a Contractor](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/healthcare-plumbing-medical-gas/): Medical gas piping demands ASSE 6010 installers, NFPA 99 testing, and independent verification. What Ohio hospitals and clinics should require, and why. - [Ohio Data Center Cooling: What It Means for Facility Owners](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/ohio-data-center-cooling-and-piping/): Ohio data center cooling has moved from air to welded piping. Here is how the buildout hits your labor, lead times, and winter design in Northern Ohio. - [Turnkey Process Piping and a Reactor Install at AkzoNobel](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/case-study-akzonobel/): How Wilkes delivered turnkey process piping and a new reactor across seven buildings at AkzoNobel in Huron, Ohio, while plant production kept running. - [Celebrating 120 Years – A Message from President](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/celebrating-120-years-a-message-from-president/): This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Wilkes Family of Companies as we proudly celebrate our 120th anniversary in providing exceptional plumbing, heating, and cooling services. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a trusted name, built on a foundation of hard work, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality services […] - [Wilkes Plumbing & Heating Featured In Plastics Technology](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/wilkes-plumbing-heating-featured-in-plastics-technology/): Wilkes Plumbing & Heating of Huron, Ohio was featured in Plastics Technology magazine for its process piping and mechanical contracting work for plastics manufacturers. - [Wilkes Plumbing and Heating Gets Recognized](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/insights/wilkes-plumbing-and-heating-gets-recognized/): Wilkes Plumbing and Heating of Huron, Ohio was recognized in a local publication for the plumbing and heating work that keeps the community comfortable year-round. ## Optional - [Full text of every page and article](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/llms-full.txt) - [XML sitemap](https://www.wilkesandcompany.com/sitemap.xml)