Commercial Plumbing

HEPCommercial Plumbing

Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Dayton

HEP's Plumbing has been serving Dayton's commercial community with reliable, expert plumbing solutions crafted to meet the unique demands of local businesses. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering efficient repairs, preventative maintenance, and innovative installations, ensuring that your business environment flows smoothly while you focus on what matters most—serving your customers.

With a commitment to excellence and timely service, we understand that every commercial property is different. Whether you operate a bustling restaurant, a busy office space, or a large industrial facility, our comprehensive plumbing services are tailored to keep your operations running without interruption. Trust HEP's Plumbing to provide quality workmanship, unmatched expertise, and a partnership that helps your business stay ahead in Dayton.

What our customers say

Corbin and Joseph were the best plumbers we have used and I highly recommend this company and them!
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Barbara G.
HEP is doing a major plumbing job for my company. The two techs on site have been professional and great work ethics. They are friendly, kept me updated, hard workers, always cleaned up behind their work. When changes to work needed to be made the appropriate people came and to discuss this in person, they were prompt to get the job started, I am impressed.
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Cindy G.
Connor is an absolutely incredible plumber & all around amazing person & consultant. I see why my local Sheriff recommended HEP. Connor helped me navigate a catastrophic plumbing situation calmly & efficiently & worked with his managers to get me the best possible price on a major job. I would not use anyone but HEP going forward & request Connor if you can get him!
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Jorge and Joseph were very professional and quick ! Would highly recommend for any plumbing work. A1 service through out the whole experience! My favorite plumbers
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Luciano L.
I was very impressed with the work .I am new to the area and Joe Shupe was very nice and professional he really does great work and he is efficient and helpful. If you have plumbing problems you should have this company take care of them .Thanks mmm
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Misty C.
David, Brad, Chandler, and Jonathan done a great job plumbing our 1992 double wide. Thank you HEP!
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Sherry E.
Company did well overall. The plumber, Connor did well. Good communication. Polite. Respectful. No complaints.
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Matthew C.
As a commercial kitchen, grease trap maintenance and plumbing are crucial to operating. Chase Rost was our provider who helped us dial in our problem, fix it, and do so in a timely manner so we could run our business. He was professional and helpful and if we ever have problems we will ask for Chase again. Thanks HEP!
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Gina T.
Preston is the best plumber out there, he helped me with all my needs!! I will never call anyone else again! And Preston will forever be my recommendation for a plumber!! HEP will be the only company I use for my homes needs!!
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Lauren S.
Corbin was the best Plumber that we have used. Very knowledgeable of his work and kind hearted!
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Commercial Plumbing Excellence in Dayton

Dayton’s dynamic business environment relies on efficient, compliant, and resilient plumbing infrastructures. A single pin-hole leak behind a wall or an undetected drop in water pressure can disrupt operations, jeopardize health codes, and erode profit margins. Commercial establishments—from high-rise office towers downtown to sprawling distribution centers on the outskirts—benefit from partnering with a plumbing contractor whose sole focus is keeping water and waste systems flowing flawlessly. HEP Company delivers that focus, setting a benchmark for commercial plumbing in Dayton with a blend of technical mastery, proactive maintenance strategies, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

Why Specialized Commercial Plumbing Matters

Residential and commercial plumbing share pipes, valves, and fixtures, yet the scale, complexity, and regulatory requirements of commercial projects are vastly different. HEP Company’s licensed technicians understand that difference inside and out.

  • Commercial buildings often operate 24/7, so downtime directly translates into lost revenue.
  • Plumbing codes for restaurants, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities can be stringent, demanding specialized knowledge.
  • Large-scale systems require higher-capacity pipes, pumps, and water heaters designed for constant heavy use.
  • Preventive maintenance is not optional; it safeguards occupants, protects equipment, and lowers lifetime operating costs.

HEP Company: Trusted Partner for Dayton's Commercial Properties

For facility managers, property owners, and general contractors, selecting a plumbing partner is a strategic decision. HEP Company stands out through consistency, transparency, and results-driven workflows that keep complex plumbing assets performing at peak efficiency.

Comprehensive Plumbing Solutions

HEP handles every phase of a commercial plumbing asset’s life cycle:

  • Initial design consultation and engineering
  • Turn-key installation for new construction
  • Retrofits and system modernization
  • Preventive maintenance and inspections
  • Emergency diagnostics and repairs
  • Code compliance assessments

Whether a client needs a full hydronic piping layout or a surgical replacement of corroded supply lines, HEP delivers a cohesive solution anchored in precision and accountability.

Sectors We Serve

Dayton’s diversified economy keeps HEP technicians busy across multiple verticals:

  • Corporate offices and multi-tenant commercial buildings
  • Healthcare facilities, urgent-care clinics, and laboratories
  • Educational campuses and student housing
  • Manufacturing plants and industrial warehouses
  • Retail outlets, shopping malls, and mixed-use developments
  • Hospitality venues, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and food-service commissaries

Each sector presents unique plumbing demands, and HEP technicians adapt methods, materials, and timelines to align with sector-specific regulations and operational cycles.

Key Commercial Plumbing Services Offered by HEP

New Construction Plumbing

From blueprint to final walkthrough, HEP collaborates with architects, engineers, and general contractors to craft plumbing systems that integrate seamlessly with building designs. Services in the new-construction phase include:

  • Hydronic planning for domestic water, fire suppression, and waste lines
  • Sizing of water mains, drain stacks, and venting pathways
  • Installation of water heaters, booster pumps, backflow preventers, and interceptors
  • Fixture selection that balances aesthetics, durability, and water efficiency
  • Pressure testing, flushing, and final inspection reports

HEP’s proactive coordination with other trades keeps construction schedules on track and minimizes costly change orders.

Plumbing Retrofits and Upgrades

Aging infrastructure or evolving business requirements often drive the need for retrofits. HEP evaluates existing systems and recommends strategic upgrades to improve performance, extend service life, and trim utility costs.

Key retrofit services include:

  • Re-piping galvanized or failing copper lines with durable alternatives
  • Upgrading restrooms with ADA-compliant fixtures and touchless technology
  • Replacing inefficient boilers and water heaters with high-efficiency condensing units
  • Installing grease management solutions for food-service operations
  • Integrating digital monitoring sensors for real-time leak detection

Preventive Maintenance Programs

Unscheduled shutdowns wreak havoc on productivity. HEP’s preventive maintenance programs are structured, data-driven, and tailored to each facility’s risk profile.

Core maintenance tasks:

  • Scheduled inspections of pipe joints, valves, and backflow devices
  • Water heater flushing, anode rod replacement, and combustion analysis
  • Sewer jetting and camera inspections to identify blockages or pipe sagging
  • Testing of emergency fixtures, eye-wash stations, and safety showers
  • Updating maintenance logs for regulatory audits

A documented maintenance routine not only averts emergencies but also helps property managers forecast budget allocations with greater accuracy.

Emergency Response for Commercial Plumbing

Burst pipes, overflowing grease traps, or sewer backups rarely occur when it’s convenient. HEP mobilizes rapidly with fully stocked service vehicles and seasoned plumbers adept at minimizing downtime. Typical emergency interventions involve:

  • Isolating and repairing ruptured lines
  • Pumping out flooded mechanical rooms
  • Deploying high-capacity vacuum and jetting equipment
  • Conducting root-cause analysis using thermal imaging or hydrostatic testing
  • Implementing corrective measures to prevent repeat incidents

The HEP Advantage for Facility Managers

Licensed and Certified Commercial Plumbers

Every HEP technician carries state and municipal licensure, ensuring compliance with Dayton’s plumbing codes. Continuous education keeps crews up-to-date on evolving standards, material innovations, and safety protocols.

Advanced Diagnostics and Technology

HEP leverages cutting-edge instruments to gather actionable data quickly:

  • High-resolution sewer cameras that articulate through 90-degree turns
  • Ultrasonic flow meters for accurate rate measurement without system shutdowns
  • Infrared thermography for detecting hidden leaks behind walls or ceilings
  • Wireless pressure sensors that feed real-time alerts to building automation systems

The result is faster troubleshooting, less intrusive repairs, and better long-term outcomes.

Sustainability and Water Efficiency

Regional water stewardship is critical for Dayton’s commercial sectors. HEP addresses sustainability on two fronts: reducing consumption and ensuring water quality.

Low-Flow and High-Efficiency Fixtures

Modern fixtures can reduce water use by up to 40 % without compromising performance. HEP sources and installs:

  • High-efficiency toilets (HET) with dual-flush systems
  • Touchless faucets equipped with aerators for optimal flow
  • Waterless or hybrid urinals that slash maintenance costs
  • Sensor-activated flush valves to curb waste in high-traffic restrooms

Water Reuse and Conservation Strategies

For facilities with significant process-water needs—such as laboratories, manufacturing, and hospitality venues—HEP designs customized conservation plans:

  • Greywater recycling for landscape irrigation and cooling towers
  • Rainwater harvesting integration with existing plumbing infrastructure
  • Condensate recovery from HVAC systems to supplement non-potable applications
  • Sub-metering for department-level consumption analysis and accountability

Health and Safety Compliance in Commercial Plumbing

Regulatory oversight keeps commercial properties accountable for potable water safety and waste management. HEP’s role is to guide clients through compliance labyrinths.

Backflow Prevention

Cross-contamination between potable and non-potable systems poses serious health risks. HEP installs, tests, and certifies:

  • Reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assemblies
  • Double-check valve assemblies (DCVA)
  • Pressure vacuum breakers (PVB)

Annual testing documentation provided by HEP streamlines state and municipal reporting obligations.

Codes and Regulations in Dayton

Dayton adheres to Ohio Plumbing Code with localized amendments. HEP’s compliance specialists monitor:

  • Pipe-sizing requirements for mixed-occupancy buildings
  • Grease interceptor regulations for food-service establishments
  • Legionella control guidelines within large domestic hot-water systems
  • Stormwater discharge and pretreatment standards

Proactive compliance prevents fines, project delays, and reputational harm.

Tailored Project Management Approach

Commercial plumbing projects unfold in multiple phases, each demanding coordination across trades, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. HEP employs a structured project management methodology.

Planning and Coordination

  • Interpretation of architectural drawings and mechanical schedules
  • Clash detection using Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Sequencing of tasks to minimize disruption to adjacent trades

Transparent Communication

  • Regular progress briefings with stakeholders
  • Digital documentation of daily work logs, change orders, and inspection approvals
  • Cloud-based file sharing for invoices, material submittals, and shop drawings

Quality Assurance

  • On-site supervisory checks at each milestone
  • Pressure and leak testing with detailed reporting
  • Third-party inspection coordination where required

Common Commercial Plumbing Challenges in Dayton

Understanding localized challenges allows HEP to pre-empt issues before they escalate.

Hard Water and Scale

The Miami Valley aquifer provides Dayton’s water, but mineral content generates scale inside pipes, boilers, and fixtures.

  • Scale buildup restricts flow and forces pumps to work harder.
  • Water heaters lose efficiency when heating elements are coated with calcium deposits.
  • Valves and aerators clog, increasing maintenance frequency.

HEP recommends water-softening systems sized for commercial load demands and schedules regular descaling during maintenance visits.

Aging Infrastructure

Dayton’s older commercial corridors contain buildings with galvanized steel pipes or outdated cast-iron stacks.

  • Corrosion leads to pipe failures, leaks, and water discoloration.
  • Cast-iron soil stacks can crack along joints, causing hidden waste leaks.

HEP’s camera inspections identify weak points, enabling targeted pipe replacement that preserves structural integrity and minimizes intrusive demolition.

Seasonal Temperature Swings

Dayton’s climate subjects plumbing systems to freeze-thaw cycles.

  • Exterior and rooftop piping is vulnerable to freezing.
  • Expansion and contraction stress joints and hanger systems.

HEP insulates exposed lines, installs heat-tracing cables, and conducts winterization inspections to safeguard system integrity.

Materials and Equipment HEP Technicians Rely On

Durable Pipe Materials

Selection depends on application, pressure ratings, and chemicals transported.

  • Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) for hot-water distribution in healthcare settings
  • Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) for retrofit projects where flexibility reduces labor time
  • Ductile iron and stainless steel for industrial waste conveyance
  • Copper Type L for potable water lines where antimicrobial properties are beneficial

Smart Monitoring Devices

Technology integration transforms conventional plumbing into an intelligent network.

  • IoT leak-detection sensors attach to supply lines and alert maintenance teams via mobile notifications.
  • Automated shut-off valves isolate sections of piping when abnormal flow is detected.
  • Cloud-based analytics track consumption patterns, highlighting opportunities for conservation.

Case Scenarios of Commercial Plumbing Success

Abstracting proprietary details, the following real-world scenarios illustrate how HEP resolves complex plumbing challenges for Dayton’s commercial landscape.

Large-Scale Retail Center

A multi-tenant retail complex experienced chronic sewer backups affecting multiple storefronts. HEP executed a multi-phase strategy:

  • Conducted night-time CCTV inspections to avoid disrupting customer traffic.
  • Identified a collapsed clay tile section beneath a central corridor.
  • Utilized trenchless pipe bursting to replace 150 feet of sewer line without excavating indoor flooring.
  • Implemented a quarterly jetting program to mitigate grease and debris accumulation originating from food-service tenants.

Result: uninterrupted operations, satisfied tenants, and a significant reduction in emergency calls.

Healthcare Facility Upgrade

A regional outpatient center required domestic hot-water redundancy to meet stringent sanitation standards. HEP’s scope encompassed:

  • Removal of aging atmospheric boilers and installation of high-efficiency condensing water heaters with modular design.
  • Integration with building management system (BMS) for remote monitoring of water temperature set-points.
  • Disinfection of supply lines with super-heated flush to eradicate biofilm and bacteria.

Outcome: accelerated recovery rates, compliance with healthcare codes, and a 25 % energy-use reduction documented during the first six months.

Manufacturing Plant Expansion

A manufacturer of precision components planned to expand production by 40 %, necessitating increased process-water capacity.

HEP delivered:

  • A dedicated stainless-steel process-water loop designed for de-ionized water.
  • Custom skid-mounted pumping station assembled off-site to reduce plant downtime.
  • Backflow prevention and filtration stages to safeguard product quality.

The expansion went live on schedule, and the scalable design accommodates future growth without major rework.

Building Trust Through Craftsmanship

Commercial plumbing in Dayton is more than connecting pipes; it’s about safeguarding public health, ensuring business continuity, and contributing to sustainable urban growth. HEP Company merges technical prowess with a client-centric mindset, transforming complex plumbing systems into assets that support profitability and environmental stewardship. Their deep roots in the Dayton market, evidence-based maintenance practices, and relentless pursuit of innovation make them the logical choice for any commercial entity determined to keep water working efficiently, safely, and responsibly.

Areas We Serve

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