Veteran-Owned Denver Startup Scales From Empty Trucks to 69 Employees and 17 Vehicles in 12 Months
Denver, United States - August 23, 2026 / Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric /
DENVER, CO - Just over a year ago, Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric completed its first job - an HVAC project for a co-worker of co-founder Brad, booked with empty trucks and a team still learning the software. Today, the company marks its first anniversary with 2,132 completed jobs and recognition as the fastest-growing home services company in the Denver market.
The milestone stands out for what the company did not do to reach it. Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric never made a single outbound sales call, never sent an email or text blast, and never experienced the shoulder-season slowdown that typically defines the HVAC industry in Colorado. HVAC and electrical work is now booked out weeks or months in advance.
"It's a win for the customer, a win for the employee, and a win for the company - not just one of those," said Mitchell Thier, a member of the Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric team. "That culture was built in from the start, and it's the reason people who join this team don't want to leave."
That perspective is shared across the company's ranks. "Having an owner who actually gets in the field and helps the team succeed makes all the difference," said Noah Zangara, also of Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric. "It's a company that cares about its employees and its customers in equal measure, and that's rare in this industry."
In twelve months, the company grew from a single transaction to a team of 69 employees operating 17 wrapped and upfitted trucks across the Denver metro area. It has served approximately 4,000 new customers, logged roughly 18,000 field hours, and earned approximately 350 five-star reviews. The company has also secured more than $1.4 million in approved HEAR (Heat Electrification and Affordability Rebate) projects, helping Denver-area homeowners access Xcel Energy rebate programs that reduce the cost of high-efficiency HVAC and electrification upgrades.
Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric provides heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services under a veteran-owned identity built on accountability and community engagement rather than high-pressure sales tactics. That approach - combined with demonstrated expertise in rebate program navigation - has produced word-of-mouth growth that the company has not needed to supplement with traditional outbound marketing.
As it enters its second year, Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is actively pursuing licensing and permitting for expansion into Dallas/Fort Worth, with Wisconsin also under consideration. The company is simultaneously in the early stages of a capital raise to fund geographic growth.
About Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is a veteran-owned home services company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2025, the company provides residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across the Denver metro area, with values rooted in the military service of its founders. Learn more at servicebyveteran.com.
Contact Information:
Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
3513 Brighton Blvd., #431
Denver, CO 80216
United States
Veteran Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
17207221299
https://servicebyveteran.com