We have great news! Your local Houston Plumbing Company is expanding their services! Starting March 5, Abacus Plumbing Company will not only offer your home high-quality plumbing services, but now superior residential air conditioning and heating services. In just 17 short days this strategic partnership with Berkeys Air Conditioning and Plumbing, will offer Abacus Plumbing customers additional services for their home. This is just another way Abacus Plumbing Company is committed to serving its valuable customers, the local Houston area, and through our maintenance and service programs, it’s just another way to LOVE YOUR HOME!
 
Stay tuned for more exciting news as Abacus Plumbing Company continues to grow and expand as your premier Houston Plumbing (and HVAC) Company! For more details regarding this transition please call Abacus Plumbing Company at 281.760.4111, or please click here.

Leading Residential Services Companies with Distinguished Brand Reputation in their Local Markets Form Partnership

Berkeys Air Conditioning and Plumbing of Southlake, TX announces a partnership with Abacus Plumbing of Houston, TX as part of a management recapitalization and growth equity investment. Berkeys investors, Alpine Investors and Skylight Capital helped finance the investment and partnership.

Abacus Plumbing is a leading provider of residential plumbing and sewer services in Houston, TX. Through a steadfast focus on technician training, a market-leading maintenance program aimed at keeping customers’ plumbing in top shape, and a commitment to delivering great value to homeowners, Abacus has created a distinguished brand reputation in the local market.

Both Berkeys and Abacus have experienced rapid growth over each of the last five years and the partnership will lead to additional expansion and growth opportunities for both businesses.

Collin Hathaway of Skylight stated, “After meeting with and evaluating hundreds of plumbing and HVAC service businesses, it is apparent that Abacus and Berkeys are far and away two of the best managed and best positioned regionally-focused home service businesses in the country. We are very excited to be working with the Abacus and Berkeys teams.”

The founders of both companies will continue to run their respective businesses. Abacus Founder and CEO, Alan O’Neill, added, “Collin, Alpine, and Berkeys founder, Bill Stevens, represent everything I’d want in partners: they are honest, have a long-term focus, and bring forth years of experience in growing small businesses, which will be critical to Abacus as we enter the next phase of growth. I could not be happier to have them as partners.”

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Abacus Plumbing
Abacus is a leading provider of plumbing services in Houston. Established in 2003, the Company has garnered a reputation for top-notch service and the highest quality workmanship. http://www.abacusplumbing.net

About Berkeys Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Berkeys is a leading provider of plumbing and HVAC services to homeowners in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area. Established in 1975, the Company focuses on delivering an unmatched quality of service and continuously seeks ways to offer value to its loyal customers. http://www.berkeys.com

About Alpine Investors
Based in San Francisco, Alpine Investors is a middle-market private equity firm that invests in growing companies in technology, businesses and consumer services. The firm’s $281 million of assets under management are used to provide liquidity to owners and fuel business expansion. http://www.alpine-investors.com

About Skylight Capital
Based in Seattle, Skylight Capital is a small-cap private equity firm focused on investing in or acquiring small, privately-held companies in the Western and Central U.S. The firm strives to help business owners to create and capture value. http://www.skylight-capital.com

For any homeowner, maintenance can be a “labor of love”. It isn’t something we all necessarily enjoy, but it’s certainly important for energy efficiency, a home’s overall value, and to prevent large repair costs down the road. Regular maintenance is a simple way to “love your home”. From cleaning out the gutters each year to winterizing your car, maintenance is necessary for all of the important equipment that makes your life run smoother.

For instance, it’s a good idea to have your home’s plumbing system thoroughly inspected each year. With Abacus Plumbing, this includes a 100-point White Glove Health & Safety Inspection of your water heater, faucets, drains, toilets, washing machine hoses, and more. This is a FREE ($200 value) service with each Abacus Plumbing Club Membership.

Click here to contact one our highly-trained plumbing technicians today for more information on our Abacus Plumbing Club Membership today and love your home! (Oh, and better not forget your Valentine either…)

We are a Houston Plumbing Company and, trust us, we see this sort of thing daily. The comforting news is you’re not alone. So many homeowners experience a clogged drain at some point or another. The good news is we’re here to help. Often, it’s a simple fix. Take a look at our video http://www.youtube.com/v/HL9Czj8oXAg.swf?width=480&height=315&autoplay=1&rel=0 to show you a quick tip to try and ‘unplug’ the clogged drain on your own.  If that doesn’t work, give your local Houston Plumbing Company a call.

In fact, we use a four-step drain cleaning process that includes a two-year ClogFree guarantee. Let us help you clear your clogged drain and get on with your CLOGGED-free life once and for all. Click here to contact one of our highly-trained plumbing technicians today.

Abacus Plumbing Company has selected the internationally-recognized “Texas Children’s Hospital” in Houston, TX as the recipient of its January “Count on Us To Care” Program. Texas Children’s Hospital will receive a $500 gift donation to assist in its ongoing efforts to treat and heal sick children.

Currently, the top-rated Texas Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric hospital in the United States. Not only does it provide vital training to healthcare professionals and staff, but it also serves ill children with the highest-quality, kid-friendly patient care possible. “Texas Children’s Hospital is representative of all that we strive to be here at Abacus Plumbing,” said Alan O’Neill, president of Abacus Plumbing. “Like this impeccable hospital, our team of highly-trained professionals strives to continually learn and give back where we can within the community.”

The Texas Children’s Hospital has a long history of pioneering research and care due to its breakthrough research in childhood-related diseases, including cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, and attention-related disorders. From a solid charitable medical care program to its implementation of mandatory kid-friendly transport within the hospital, the Texas Children’s Hospital has earned its reputation as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals*.
Abacus is donating through its Count on Us to Care Program, which was started to provide support to the Houston community. The program was named after the Abacus brand promise of “You Can Count on Us”, which describes the Abacus commitment to offering reliability, professionalism, and integrity in their plumbing business.

“There’s truly no greater service to the community than assisting an establishment to help sick children in any manner possible,” added O’Neill. “We are proud of the work they are doing at Texas Children’s Hospital for now and our future generations.”

For more information on the Abacus Plumbing Count on Us to Care Program, click here.

When was the last time you drank water out of the water faucet? Was it as early as this morning? Did you use it to make your cup of morning coffee? How about filling up the tub for your child’s bath? You probably brushed your teeth with your faucet water today and use it to water your garden or vegetable plants. Think water safety and filtration isn’t important for your health and safety? Well, think again.

Because of modern water pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated that chlorine and other chemicals be used to supply clean drinking water provided by municipal water supply companies. Nearly 85% of the population in the U.S. receive their water from a municipal water source. Although these chemicals are necessary to clean the immediate water supply in which we use every day, it may not be the healthiest alternative for our long-term health.

That’s when a whole house water conditioning system is vital. With a water conditioner, you’re assured all of the drinking water out of your tap is safe for both bathing and drinking. That’s why Abacus Plumbing is proud to offer the best water conditioning systems available. These systems offer to remove over 98% of the chlorine in your home’s tap water. This type of top-notch technology greatly reduces the chlorine and heavy metals within your home’s water supply.
 
To find out more about the benefits of the water conditioning systems offered through your local Houston plumber, click here. Let Abacus Plumbing ensure your water is the cleanest it can be!

While we’re on the topic of methods to save and economize in 2012, we’d like to mention ways to save money on some plumbing-related household items.
 
Here are some ways to help conserve this year, including:
• A whole-home plumbing inspection. This will ensure your home doesn’t have any unknown plumbing leaks and can help deter future, expensive plumbing repairs.
• Consider updating your appliances to more energy-efficient models, especially if they are older models or outdated. Many use less water and operate more efficiently.
• Enjoy 10% – 20% less energy use with a tankless water heater than that of a traditional tank model.
• Enroll in a plumbing membership program, such as that offered through Abacus Plumbing. This membership entitles you to huge discounts on repairs, extended 2-Year Warranties, special coupon savings for members-only, and a FREE White Glove Health and Safety Inspection ($200 value) annually.

For more information on questions related to plumbing issues in and around your home, or ways we can help you save on your energy or plumbing costs, call
your Houston Plumbing Company that cares, Call Abacus Plumbing at 713.812.7070 or click here.

How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Only a week in, we know, but are you off to a good start? Losing weight, getting healthy, saving money, or learning a new hobby can often be at the top of the New Year’s Resolution list, but what about home improvements and/or repairs? Have you been putting off that much-needed repair job or plumbing inspection until after the holidays? What about conserving more energy within your home with an updated tankless water heater?

Well, you’re in luck. Since Abacus Plumbing is committed to helping you keep your resolutions, we’re currently offering a special coupon offer of $75 OFF a New Tankless Water Heater.* Simply click here to print our online savings coupon. It’s that easy!

Tankless water heaters are a valuable addition to any home’s money-saving plan. Not only do you get the benefit of an endless hot water supply, but you’ll also enjoy 10% to 20% savings as compared to a traditional tank hot water heater. For a list of all the many benefits of installing a tankless water heater today, click here.

And, have a Very Happy and Prosperous 2012!

*Offer expires 06/30/12. Restrictions may apply.

Abacus Plumbing Company is excited to announce their most recent honor, the 2011 “Super Service” Award by Angie’s List (www.AngiesList.com).
 
AngiesList.com is a reputable organization dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality reviews and recommendations for service professionals and contractors. Now million-members strong, AngiesList.com is the source busy adults turn to for guidance when choosing a contractor or healthcare provider in over 500 categories. AngiesList.com verifies all of its reviews through a Data Certification method to ensure quality, accurate reviews of all of its providers. This guarantees all of its data is honest and accurate. What’s more, companies and healthcare professionals cannot pay to be put on a specific or high ‘grade’ list.
 
Alan O’Neill, president of Abacus Plumbing, said, “We are thrilled to be a part of such an elite group of service professionals.” Since AngiesList.com offers such strict eligibility criteria for the Super Service Award, only 5% of its service professionals can be awarded the Super Service Award. “Our great team of service professionals at Abacus Plumbing should be commended for always striving to offer our valued customers the best possible service at every visit.”
 
To achieve Super Service Award status, the business or contractor needs to have maintained a ‘superior service’ rating. O’Neill added he would like to thank his dedicated staff for consistently striving and achieving service excellence.

Abacus Plumbing is pleased to announce the results of our Food “Sleigh” Drive to benefit the Houston Food Bank. Abacus is delivering nearly 700 food items to the Houston Food Bank that have been collected over the past month by three “teams” competing to see who could collect the most goods.

Here are the results:

Team Comet took an early lead and held on to win with a total of 249 items. Trailing most of the competition but coming on strong at the end was Team Rudolph with 223 items. Bringing up the rear was Team Blitzen with 201 food items.

But the real winner is the Houston Food Bank. If you’d like to contribute, visit their site and help spread Holiday cheer throughout our community.

Abacus also made a donation of $500 to the Houston Food Bank as part of it’s Count On Us to Care program that was established to give something back to the community on a monthly basis.