Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Plumbing & Utility Contractors in Cincinnati, OH
Founded in 1983, Queen City Mechanicals has established itself as a trusted full-service mechanical contracting firm serving the Tri-State area of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our expertise spans plumbing construction, utility services, and prefabrication solutions for municipal, educational, and commercial clients. With a dedicated team of union trade craftsmen and OSHA-certified professionals, we prioritize quality workmanship and safety in every project. Our family-owned business model, led by Bryan and Brad Gilbert since 2015, combines decades of industry experience with innovative approaches like plumbing prefabrication to maximize efficiency. We maintain a fleet of specialized hauling equipment to support both our projects and partner contractors across the region.Our commitment to community value drives our focus on delivering professional expertise, exceptional customer service, and quality construction outcomes. From emergency plumbing services through our Blue Chip Plumbing division to complex municipal infrastructure projects, we serve clients with tailored solutions that meet evolving needs. Our 10,000-square-foot facility enables comprehensive prefabrication capabilities, including carrier group assembly and custom piping solutions. With over 40 years of operational history and multiple state licensing certifications, we continue to grow while maintaining our founding principles of excellence and client satisfaction.
Services
Plumbing Construction
Hauling Services
Prefabrication
Exterior Services
Backflow Preventers
Plumbing Service
Utility Installations
Emergency Plumbing
Site Development
Municipal Projects
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of specialized plumbing and utility construction experience
- Family-owned operation with proven leadership continuity since 2000
- OSHA-certified safety-conscious workforce across all projects
- Dedicated fleet of 10+ quad-axle hauling vehicles for project support
- 10,000 sq ft prefabrication facility enhancing project efficiency
Services
Plumbing Construction
We provide comprehensive plumbing construction services for commercial, municipal, and educational facilities. Our union-certified craftsmen handle complete system installations including water, waste, and vent systems, as well as specialized applications like medical gas and compressed air. With decades of experience in public plan/spec projects, we deliver code-compliant solutions from initial design through final implementation, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency for both new constructions and renovation projects.
Hauling Services
Our fleet of quad-axle dump trucks supports both internal projects and external contractors across the Tri-State region. This specialized hauling capability handles heavy materials transportation needs for construction and infrastructure projects. Available for brokerage to other contractors, our equipment enhances project efficiency while maintaining strict safety standards through our trained operators and modern vehicle maintenance protocols.
Prefabrication
Our 10,000 sq ft facility enables advanced plumbing prefabrication solutions that reduce on-site labor time by up to 40%. We produce complete system components including carrier groups, wall rough-ins, and precast concrete elements under controlled conditions. This approach minimizes field errors, improves quality consistency, and accelerates project timelines while maintaining strict adherence to dimensional and code requirements for commercial and industrial applications.
Exterior Services
We specialize in complete underground utility system installations including storm water, sanitary sewer, domestic water, fire protection, and natural gas lines. Our capabilities extend to public right-of-way projects with specialized trenching and confined space safety protocols. The team handles both new developments and infrastructure rehabilitation projects, ensuring proper grading, asphalt paving, and concrete work to meet municipal code requirements and long-term durability standards.
Backflow Preventers
Our Ohio-licensed plumbers provide comprehensive backflow prevention services including annual testing, device repair, and system installations. We maintain compliance with local water authority requirements through certified testing procedures and documentation submission. Our technicians service commercial and residential properties, ensuring proper functioning of prevention devices to protect potable water systems from contamination risks through both scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services.
People
Bryan Gilbert
President
Bryan Gilbert, President of Queen City Mechanicals, graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Finance degree in 1998. He joined the family business in 1999 as an estimator/project manager and assumed the presidency in 2015, leading strategic growth initiatives while maintaining operational excellence across all service divisions.
Brad Gilbert
Vice President
Brad Gilbert, Vice President, began his career at Queen City Mechanicals in 1998 as an apprentice plumber. After completing his training through Local Union #392, he developed expertise in underground utility installations and now oversees QCM's utility and hauling operations as part of the leadership team since 2015.
Kelly Herrmann
Director of Plumbing Service
Kelly Herrmann serves as Director of Plumbing Service at Queen City Mechanicals, managing the Blue Chip Plumbing division that handles residential and commercial service needs across the Greater Cincinnati area. With extensive experience in both emergency and scheduled maintenance operations, Kelly ensures 24/7 service availability and quality control standards.
Drew Lindsay
Director of Plumbing Operations
Drew Lindsay directs plumbing operations at Queen City Mechanicals, overseeing project execution from initial planning through completion. His role involves coordinating field teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines for both public and private sector plumbing construction initiatives.
Jeff Curtner
Director of Plumbing Field Operations
Jeff Curtner manages field operations for plumbing projects at Queen City Mechanicals, supervising on-site crews and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards. With decades of hands-on experience in commercial plumbing systems, he plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency across multiple concurrent projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the Tri-State area including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Do you handle emergency plumbing?
Yes, our Blue Chip Plumbing division provides 24/7 emergency service for residential and commercial clients.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
We hold plumbing licenses in Ohio (PL27107), Kentucky (M7048), and Indiana (PC.1130080).
What construction services do you offer?
We provide plumbing construction, utility installation, prefabrication, hauling services, and backflow prevention solutions.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since our founding in 1983, with over 40 years of operational history.
Do you work on municipal projects?
Yes, we specialize in public sector work including schools, water treatment facilities, and infrastructure projects.
