Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Plumbing & Mechanical Solutions in NYC
For over 85 years, Richards Plumbing & Heating has stood as a cornerstone of excellence in large-scale plumbing and mechanical contracting across New York City. As a fourth-generation family-owned business, we combine decades of expertise with innovative solutions to address the city's most complex infrastructure challenges. Our comprehensive services span new construction, design-build partnerships, maintenance, and emergency repairs, serving municipal, transit, healthcare, and housing sectors. With a team of seasoned executives, engineers, and field professionals, we prioritize quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships.Our $250 million bonding capacity and track record of 150,000+ successfully completed projects underscore our capability to deliver resilient, code-compliant systems. From fire protection upgrades at iconic bridges to critical wastewater treatment infrastructure, we remain committed to advancing NYC's built environment through technical precision and collaborative problem-solving.
Services
Plumbing Systems
Fire Protection
General Construction
Mechanical Services
Design-Build Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- 85+ years of specialized expertise in NYC infrastructure projects
- 150,000+ successfully completed projects across municipal sectors
- $250 million bonding capacity for large-scale contracts
- Fourth-generation family-owned business with technical leadership
- Integrated design-build approach for complex systems
Services
Plumbing Systems
We design and install commercial plumbing systems for high-capacity buildings. Our team handles water distribution, drainage, and gas piping for new construction and retrofits. With 85 years of NYC-specific code knowledge, we ensure compliance and durability in every installation.
Fire Protection
Our fire protection services include standpipe installation and system upgrades for municipal infrastructure. We specialize in complex projects like bridge fire safety systems. Certified technicians implement code-compliant solutions that enhance public safety while minimizing service disruptions.
Design-Build Partnerships
We collaborate with agencies on full-cycle infrastructure projects from concept through completion. This approach streamlines timelines and budgets while maintaining technical excellence. Recent projects include wastewater treatment facility upgrades and transit system modernizations across NYC's five boroughs.
Emergency Repairs
Our rapid-response team addresses critical infrastructure failures 24/7. We've completed emergency repairs for NYC's wastewater treatment plants and transit systems. With pre-vetted materials and mobilized crews, we restore essential services while planning permanent solutions.
Mechanical Services
We install and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for commercial buildings. Our expertise includes boiler replacements and hot water systems for housing authorities. All work meets ASHRAE standards and local energy efficiency requirements.
People
Joseph L. Turchiano
President
Joseph L. Turchiano leads Richards Plumbing & Heating' strategic direction while maintaining hands-on project oversight. With deep expertise in municipal contracting, he drives innovation in NYC's infrastructure development through public-private partnerships and technical excellence.
Questions
What areas does Richards serve?
We primarily serve New York City, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey with specialized infrastructure solutions.
What types of projects does Richards handle?
We specialize in large-scale plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical systems for municipal, transit, healthcare, and housing projects.
How long has Richards been in business?
We've served NYC since 1935, completing 150,000+ projects across eight decades.
Does Richards handle emergency repairs?
Yes, our rapid-response team addresses critical infrastructure failures 24/7 with minimal service disruption.
What bonding capacity does Richards have?
We maintain $250 million in bonding capacity to support large-scale municipal contracts.