Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Plumbing & Heating Experts in Southeast Alaska
Founded in 1926, Schmolck Mechanical Contractors has established itself as a trusted leader in plumbing, heating, and mechanical contracting across Southeast Alaska. Our commitment to excellence is driven by a skilled union workforce, professional staff, and the region's largest inventory of parts and fixtures. We leverage advanced design technologies to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions for projects ranging from residential repairs to $11 million commercial ventures. With three locations in Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau, we prioritize personalized service while maintaining rigorous adherence to national standards for safety and training.Our 24/7 emergency response team ensures uninterrupted support, and our maintenance plans follow Energy Star recommendations to optimize system performance. For nearly a century, we have served communities from Metlakatla to Napaskiak, combining local ownership with industry-leading expertise to earn lasting client trust.
Services
Plumbing Systems
Heating & Cooling
Emergency Repairs
Maintenance Plans
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have 98 years of experience serving Southeast Alaska since 1926
- Our skilled union workforce handles projects from $11M commercial to residential
- We offer 24/7 emergency repair services across Southeast Alaska
- Our upfront pricing guarantees no surprise labor charges after diagnosis
- We maintain Southeast Alaska's largest inventory of plumbing and heating parts
What people say
Outstanding attention to detail
Professional and easy to work with
Highest level of quality control
Trust and depend on Schmolck's integrity
Competitive cost with quality retention
Services
Plumbing Systems
We design, install, and maintain comprehensive plumbing systems for residential and commercial properties. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine maintenance to complex system upgrades, ensuring compliance with all local and national codes. With Southeast Alaska's largest parts inventory, we complete repairs efficiently while maintaining optimal system performance.
Heating & Cooling
Our heating and cooling solutions include installation, maintenance, and repair of oil-fired systems and Daikin ductless mini-split heat pumps. We offer Energy Star-recommended maintenance plans to improve efficiency and extend equipment lifespan, with 24/7 emergency service available for urgent heating needs during Alaska's winter months.
Emergency Repairs
We provide 24/7 emergency repair services for plumbing, heating, and cooling system failures across Southeast Alaska. Our rapid response team carries specialized equipment to address urgent issues at any hour, with upfront pricing guarantees to ensure cost transparency before any work begins.
Maintenance Plans
Our customizable maintenance agreements include Safety Check, Basic, Silver, and Platinum tiers for oil heat systems and Daikin heat pumps. These plans feature annual inspections, coil cleaning, and priority service scheduling to prevent breakdowns and maintain energy efficiency year-round.
Commercial Projects
We manage commercial mechanical projects up to $11 million, including new construction and system upgrades. Our experienced team handles design-build coordination, equipment procurement, and installation for large-scale facilities while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls for project owners.
People
Gary R. Smith
President
With 30 years in mechanical contracting, Gary oversees company operations and financial strategy. He has led SMC since 2010, focusing on process optimization and maintaining quality standards across all service divisions.
Dave R. Trudeau
Owner/Vice President
A mechanical contracting professional since 1992, Dave manages commercial operations and project estimation. He joined SMC in 2010, bringing extensive field experience to his roles in operations planning and client relations.
Nastasha E. Suarez
Controller
Nastasha leads financial operations with a focus on strategic capital allocation. Holding a business administration degree from the University of Alaska Southeast, she joined SMC in 2024 to strengthen financial controls and reporting systems.
Questions
What service areas do you cover?
We serve all of Southeast Alaska, including Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Metlakatla, and Napaskiak with 24/7 emergency coverage.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency response team handles urgent plumbing, heating, and cooling issues across Southeast Alaska with upfront pricing guarantees.
What maintenance plans are available?
We offer four tiers of maintenance agreements for oil heat systems and Daikin heat pumps, including Safety Check, Basic, Silver, and Platinum levels with increasing benefits.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1926, we've provided mechanical contracting services in Southeast Alaska, making us one of the region's longest-established contractors.
What commercial project experience do you have?
We handle commercial projects up to $11 million, with experience in design-build coordination and major facility system installations across Southeast Alaska.
Reviews (1)
Thomas Hamilton
Apr 27, 2018
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Coming up on three years working for Schmolck Mechanical, and I honestly couldn't ask for a better group of individuals to work with!