About Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical

Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Is Truly a “Homegrown” Business

In February of 1996, one of the company’s long term employees mentioned that his mother had a house and 7.6 acres of land for sale in Kodak. Mr. Johnson’s first thought was “Why the heck would I want my business in Kodak?” He continued looking at other properties around Sevierville. At that time, the business plan was to work only in Sevier County. Interest in Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical ’s work was coming from some of the major contractors in Morristown, so the plan was reevaluated. The Kodak property would let the company serve all of Sevier County and have access to Knox, Jefferson, Hamblen, Anderson, and Blount counties via the interstate. The price of the Kodak property was attractive and, after much thought and prayer, the decision was made to purchase the property. Exciting times!

The house and one acre were sold, allowing the company to keep 6.6 acres free and clear. Sitting down with two key employees, Mr. Johnson, with their input, designed the building that they thought they needed. Next came a financial plan and soon, with the help of a local bank, they were ready to get started. A construction schedule was established and work began using several of the local contractors that the company had worked with on various projects. In June of 1998, with 24 outstanding employees, Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical moved into the current location of 405 Donovans Lane, Kodak.

Those were the physical moves that have gotten the company where it is today. On the business side, when Mr. Johnson decided to start the business, he thought he already knew all of the right things to do. “WOW”, he said “I soon found out that I knew very little!” He also learned that the wrong decisions came with a hefty financial penalty. There were some good choices — there just needed to be more positive decisions. To that end, he sat down with pen and paper and asked himself what would be the basic requirements of a company that would make him want to work there. Four goals came to mind. First, without a doubt, was a healthcare plan for him and his family. Second was an open and honest relationship with management. Third was a company that encouraged service and professionalism and value for its customers. Fourth, obviously, was a fair wage for him as an employee. Accomplishing these goals didn’t happen overnight, but they all became a part of our culture within an acceptable amount of time.

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One of the best business decisions we made was becoming a member of the National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors over 24 years ago. This decision opened the door for networking with owners of other successful companies in Tennessee and nationally. As members, we shared what did and did not work on a very personal level. It was also through our membership in NAPHCC that we became part of an apprenticeship training program which would become invaluable. Almost all of our supervisors and foremen have completed the four-year training program, including nine employees who are currently participating at various levels in the program this year.

Today, our company has grown to 50 employees. Currently, we are participating in a number of construction projects throughout Sevier county and East Tennessee. We are very proud of our plumbing, heating, and cooling service department. We are available for homeowners, restaurants, hotels, and all types of commercial establishments. Through the years, we have worked with most of the top construction companies, architects, and engineers in East Tennessee. Our completed projects portfolio is too large and comprehensive to list, especially with the space limitations of this publication.

There are two main reasons that Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has been successful in serving our customers. The first is the character, professionalism, and dedication of our employees. We are very thankful for these men and women, several of whom have been with us for 15 years or more. We participate in the drug-free workplace initiative and require TBI background checks. “We don’t want to send an employee to your home, business, or construction site who we wouldn’t be comfortable sending to our own”, Mr. Johnson said.

More importantly to Mr. Johnson’s way of thinking is that, in these past 29 years, he has been engaged in an honest business venture that has been compatible with God’s will for him. God has allowed Mr. Johnson to help many of his employees and their families. God has also placed many of these employees in his life to help Mr. Johnson and his family. While he isn’t going to be nominated for sainthood or measured for a halo, Mr. Johnson knows that he and his company have been complicit with God’s will for them and is striving to remain true to His will.

Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is continually striving to improve their product by training and acquiring new technology and equipment for the office staff and field employees. Always focusing our attention on a safe and family-friendly workplace, as Mr. Johnson said, “We win together, and we lose together!”

Next year, we will celebrate 35 years in business in Sevier County. Many locals say that one needs to be here 35 years to be considered local, some say 50. Quality Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is truly a “homegrown” business. Sevier County is our home, and we love it! We even love the traffic because it greases the tourism wheel. Above all, Eric, his family, and all of his employees and their families would like to say, “Thank you to all of our customers and friends who have made our successful journey possible. We look forward to proudly serving Sevier and the surrounding counties for years to come!”

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