Birk Plumbing Inc

HOME SERVICES ABOUT CONTACT 708.597.9663 Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on email Our Team JIM BIRK President RICK STEURY Estimator TIM BIRK Project Manager MAUREEN DEVRIES Office Manager JILLIAN BIRK Assistant Project Manager We would not get anywhere without our team of hardworking plumbers. From service calls to large commercial projects, they fulfill every expectation and continue to keep Birk Plumbing, Inc. at its best! THE PLUMBING TECHNICIANS Birk Plumbing began in the days of extra heavy cast iron and galvanized pipes. In the time when clogged sewers were still routinely dug up to be fixed. It started as a one man, home-based operation. Today the company, still a family business, uses the latest technology to serve both residential and commercial clients across the greater Chicago area. In the early 1950s, Matt C. Birk, a Local 130 Plumber, started his shop as a one man business. Through word of mouth the business grew. Matt hung the first Birk Plumbing shingle on 95th Street, a main business thoroughfare of Chicago's southwest side and Matt's home town of Evergreen Park. In 1956, Matt's younger brother, Bill, joined the work force of his brother's company. Although the brothers were separated by 13 years, they connected through their love of their family, business and dedication to their local union and the plumbing industry. Bill eventually dedicated over 35 years to the plumbing industry. Bill and his wife, Judy, raised four children, two of which would be the future of Birk Plumbing. Jim and Tim were often at their father's heels, wanting to dig ditches and play with the tools. In 1995, Jim Birk re-created the Birk Plumbing brand. Like his Uncle Matt in the 1950's, Jim started out using his Evergreen Park garage as a shop and a spare bedroom in his home as his office. Re-creating a family operated plumbing business was Jim's vision. Birk and Plumbing would always be together. Incorporating in 1995, the new Birk Plumbing Inc. was born. Jim was proud to have his father at his side along with his brother Tim, at that time an apprentice. Bill Birk was a mentor and inspiration to Jim and Tim. Bill passed in 2001, leaving both his sons with a dedication to the plumbing industry. "Our dad was our teacher and our friend" says Jim Birk, "he taught us so much about the plumbing industry and showed us how to work together. He had an incredible work ethic and instilled in us the importance of working hard to achieve success." According to Tim, "Dad shared his abundant knowledge about the world of plumbing. Jim and I were fortunate to have the guidance of our father. His knowledge was invaluable." Jim went on to reach out to clients across various industries, the city of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The company has grown to serve residential and commercial clients of all sizes. Tim's career evolved, the younger brother that started out as an apprentice, now bids, organizes, and supervises the commercial projects. Tim's expertise has contributed greatly to the growth and success of Birk Plumbing, Inc. As technology continues to grow so does Birk Plumbing. Not only do our clients and colleagues connect with us via LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, but news of our professional services and successful work continues to spread through word of mouth. We are very proud to be serving such clients as the Brookfield Zoo, Panera Bread, Loyola University, McDonald's Corporation, Carpenters Union Apprentice School, South Shore Country Club, Starbucks, P.F. Changs, and many more.