Happy New Year

As 2015 comes to an end, our family here at McAdams Plumbing, Inc. would like to send a very heartfelt thank you to you and your family. We have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful new customers this year which would not have been possible without your continued support. Since we opened in 2009, we have been blessed with the best customers in the best community.

We were also blessed with a couple opportunities this year to give back to a very special charity in our community. As many of you may know, our charity of choice for 5 years now has been the highly respectable, A Precious Child.

In March we were able to raise over $10,000 for A Precious Child at the 6th Annual APC Bowl-A-Thon. Not only were we raising money for this great charity, but we also were able to have such a wonderful time with some of our closest friends and family.

6th Annual A Precious Child Bowl-A-Thon

Then, in November we were reminded once again of what a wonderful support group we have when we sponsored a table at the Heroes of A Precious Child Luncheon. We were able to get together ten of our closest friends and loyal customers to enjoy a great meal for a great cause.

Heroes of A Precious Child Luncheon

Once again, we would like to thank you, our customers, for your support in events like those listed above. None of this would have been possible without you.

Finally, a little bit about our family here in the office.

Our Master Plumber Rick and Office Administrator Jacqueline are starting off the New Year on a beautiful, and well deserved, beach vacation in Oregon!

Oregon Sunrise

Rick and Jacqueline

Close encounters with Oregon wildlife

Oregon Sunset

Our Office Assistant Keilani is thankful for all the wonderful opportunities she had in 2015 and is kicking off the New Year looking forward to an equally wonderful 2016!

Cancun, Mexico

UC Denver Italy study abroad group

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hollywood, California

And finally, Chris, our former go to guy for Marketing and Public Relations, is breaking in the New Year with a move to London with his beautiful wife Sadie as he pursues his passion for cooking. Good luck on your internship Chris and all the best to both you and Sadie!

Chris at culmination dinner

Rick, Chris, and Jacqueline

Chris and Sadie

Jacqueline, Sadie, and Rick

From our family to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have a fun and safe night! We will see you in 2016!

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McAdams Plumbing will be closed for the Holidays

OFFICE

Closed Wednesday 12-23-2015 @ 12 Noon. and will re-open Monday 12-28-2015 @ 8:00am through Thursday 12-31-2015 5:00pm.  We will then be CLOSED from Friday January 1, 2016 through Monday January 4, 2016.  Office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday January 5, 2016.

SERVICE

No service or Emergency service will be available from Wednesday 12-23-2015 @ 12 noon through Monday January 4, 2016.  Service hours will resume normal on Tuesday January 5, 2016 @ 8am.

“We would like to wish you and your families a very safe and happy holiday and wonderful new year.” 

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Thank You and Happy New Year!

Looks like 2014 is coming to a close this week.

It’s been a wonderful year and we have been blessed to meet so many Colorado residents we didn’t know before, as well as see old friends who help remind us how important you all are to our family.

So on behalf of McAdams Plumbing, Inc., I would just like to say a heart felt thank you and Happy New Year to all of those who have supported us, not only in 2014, but since we opened our doors almost 6 years ago.

We have received such outstanding encouragement since our establishment from our customers, friends, neighbors, and our community. We know Broomfield supports small business better than any other city in Colorado and as a small business we are very grateful.

All of us at McAdams Plumbing hope to see many, many more years of building friendships and professional relationships with our Colorado community and we promise to keep working everyday to provide better customer service, quality craftsmanship, and the highest possible value for your money.

As our creed states: “We view our Colorado community as a part of our family and because of this we strive for long lasting relationships with our customers. Every job is important, every interaction is meaningful, and our business grows only if we prove these things true.”

We really do believe this.

You stay classy Colorado.

Happy 2015!

P.S. As a reminder McAdams Plumbing, Inc. will be closed for business on Thursday, January 1st, 2015. We will open for normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd, 2015.

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Merry Christmas from McAdams Plumbing!

 Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas everyone! I know, I know, I’m a day early. But to be honest, I really don’t want to even look at my computer on Christmas Day, so hopefully you won’t hold it against me.

I don’t know about you, but Christmas is my FAVORITE time of the year. I’m a bit of a holiday sap. I love hanging out with my family, eating, drinking, and exchanging gifts. The decorations, the music, the festivities and traditions, it’s all so enjoyable.

I hope all of our friends out there are just as excited as I am. I hope you all get an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends and remember the true meaning of Christmas and the sacrifices that were made for us.

For all of those who must work on Christmas, I’d just like to say thank you. Whatever job it is you must perform, I hope you receive the appreciation you deserve for working when most others get to play. And hey, if you’re out there reading this while at work, write a comment below and maybe we can get over to you and spread some joy. Because really, isn’t that what it’s all about?

So whether you choose to spend time at home with your family, helping those in need, or celebrating with friends, have a blessed day and remember to always try and give more than you get. And for those with specific Christmas wishes, I hope you get exactly what you hoped for!

It’s safe to say that as you read this I’ll be sipping mulled cider by a roaring fire and enjoying my precious time with those I love most. Or watching The Muppet Christmas Carol, you know, one or the other…

So from our family to yours, Merry Christmas.

-Chris

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Happy Hanukkah from McAdams Plumbing!

Tonight, December 16, 2014 after sunset marks the first night (first day being December 17th) of The Festival of Lights: Hanukkah!

For those not familiar with the holiday, Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people’s successful rebellion against the Greeks in the Maccabean War in 162 BCE. A ritual cleansing and re-dedication of the Temple occurred after the Jewish people’s victory. It is believed that there was only enough consecrated oil to keep the lamp burning for one day but the small bottle of oil miraculously lasted for eight days. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is referred as the Feast of Lights or Festival of Lights for this reason (timeanddate.com).

The celebration lasts for eight days and normally consists of ritual readings, prayers, distribution of gifts, the lighting of the menorah, and the sharing of traditional foods and unleavened breads. Most Hanukkah celebrations include song and dance and large feasts with family, friends, and neighbors. Personally, I’m all for the potato latkes!

I recently married into a Jewish household and have had a wonderful time learning the customs, celebrating the holidays, and participating in the religious ceremonies. The Jewish customs and traditions are steeped in history and are very interactive. The generous use of wine with the ceremonies is a big plus too!

So for all of our Jewish friends, family, and customers out there we wish you a happy Hanukkah and hope that your holiday season is filled with love and prosperity.

Cheers!

-Chris

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It’s cold outside, snow flurries are popping up all over the place, and the malls are getting crowded; that can mean only one thing: The holidays are here!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Boxing Day, it’s exciting to see all the festivities and decorations brightening up our city.

With the holiday season also comes family traditions. We all have different traditions in our families that help remind us of when we were younger and times were simpler. Within my family we still follow several traditions throughout the month of December.

For instance, we prepare a huge batch of homemade hard candy on the first weekend of December to share with friends, family, and to give as gifts. This tradition goes back 3 generations now which is very exciting.

My wife comes from a Jewish background so we also celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah with traditional hebrew prayers and the lighting of the menorah. This is a practice that I love because as I had very few Jewish friends growing up so I had little opportunity to learn about their customs, which are beautiful.

On Christmas eve, the family gets together in the evening and exchanges one small gift, just for fun and as an excuse to sit and have drinks together. On Christmas morning my father-in-law prepares fresh cinnamon rolls and we all delight in those before getting a nice tall cup of coffee and assembling around the Christmas tree.

These are just a few of the fun traditions our family holds on to. How about you? Do you still keep traditions alive in your family? Or are you starting new traditions this year?

We’d love to hear all about it. Tell us your holiday traditions on Twitter and Facebook with the tag #MPTraditions.

Cheers!

-Chris

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Veterans Day is one of McAdams Plumbing’s favorite holidays because it gives us an opportunity to thank all of those military personnel for the hard work and sacrifice they made to protect out freedoms.

The folks here at McAdams Plumbing are no stranger to service either. Our Master plumber Rick served in the Army Rangers, and Chris M served with the U.S.A.F. We understand what it means to sacrifice, but we also understand there are those who sacrificed so much more then we could ever imagine.

I ask everyone who reads this to not just say “thank you” to a veteran for their service, but to take some time to personally connect with a veteran you know and learn from their experiences. Military service offers a vantage point to life, government, and sacrifice that few people ever see.

Only about 6% of the US population have served in the military, and less than 1% are currently active. That helps put perspective around how special it is to serve. Veteran’s are part of an extremely small fraternity and we must remember that this fraternity consists of mostly volunteers, so these folks deserve our respect.

So on behalf of McAdams Plumbing, I would like to thank every veteran who has ever served our country in any capacity. Your sacrifices will not go unnoticed and you are appreciated more than you can imagine. Hold your heads high soldiers, today we celebrate you, and you deserve it.

Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence In All We Do

P.S. A special thank you to our following friends for their service:

• Jordan Whittington
• Jarrod Guzman
• Kevin Brunk
• Jesse Klinger
• Casey Forbes
• Michael Dunn
• Jesse Epting
• Brian Shreve
• Charles McCarron
• Brandon Baldi
• Patrick Davenport
• Rock Woods
• Brian Williams
• Matthew Nissen
• J. Bryan Gieras

Sorry if we missed anyone, but thank you too!

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Merry Christmas from McAdams Plumbing!

This week McAdams Plumbing would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

As a family owned and operated company we feel that spending time with family is of the utmost importance, especially on Christmas day. For that reason McAdams Plumbing will be closing at 7pm on Tuesday, December 24th, and not re-opening until Thursday, December 26th. During this time all associates will be unavailable so please plan ahead for any foreseeable plumbing needs.

If you need any drains run, leaks repaired, or toilets inspected, do so on either Monday or Tuesday to ensure that you have an uneventful (plumbing wise at least) Christmas day. Otherwise, McAdams Plumbing will be open during normal operating hours (7am-7pm) on December 26th.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued patronage.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

-The McAdams Family

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A Precious Gift Program

McAdams Plumbing is happy to announce that we are once again involved with A Precious Child‘s holiday gift program Precious Gift!

The Precious Gift program provides gifts to children who otherwise would not receive any during monumental times in their life such as birthdays and holidays. It is our goal to provide more than 6,000 children with a gift during the 2013 Holiday Season, and we cannot do it without your support!

During the holiday’s, APC collects the top three wishes of children in need and they partner with various churches, organizations, and individuals to fulfill each child’s wish!

Throughout the year, providing a gift during a child’s birthday can be difficult for a parent who is struggling. APC is able to provide children that come through our resource center with birthday bags that include cake mix, icing, candles, and a few gifts to help celebrate their special day!

There are a several ways you can get involved. You can make an online donation, individually sponsor a child to donate gifts (call APC at 303-466-4272), volunteer your time at the A Precious Child’s Giving Tree, which is located at the Flatirons Crossing Mall during the holiday season, or stop by McAdams Plumbing (6343 W 120th Ave Ste 102, Broomfield, CO 80020) to get a card from our Giving Tree, which gives the information of a child and their gift wishes. Gifts can be purchased and brought back to McAdams Plumbing and we will deliver the gifts directly to APC on December 6th.

Click here for a list of alternate drop off locations.

However you decide to get involved, know that your contribution will help bring joy to a less fortunate child this holiday season, and what better gift is there than that?

Thanks for all you do Colorado!

The Proof is in the Plumbing!

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For this weeks blog McAdams Plumbing wants to make sure our friends and patrons are prepared for the upcoming holidays and all that they can bring.

First off, we need to let you know that like most businesses, McAdams Plumbing will be closed from Sunday, December 23rd, through Christmas day, Tuesday the 25th. We will re-open with our normal business hours (7am-7pm) on Wednesday, December 26th.

With the holiday schedule in mind we want to make sure that you don’t delay taking care of plumbing problems if you notice them. The last thing anyone needs to worry about over the holiday is having a plumbing emergency during such an inconvenient time. Here’s a list of some of the common problems folks run into during this time (Hint: use this as a check list to be sure none of these are going to sneak up on you!):

Toilets Constantly Running

Many times folks have a bathroom they use infrequently except when visitor come to stay. When the activity in these bathrooms increases it can expose bad fill valves or warped flappers that cause the toilet to run constantly or fill improperly leading to a poor flush. Test your toilets a few times before company arrives to be sure that everything is working properly.

Visitors Flushing Unflushables

Unflushables, get it? Like “Untouchables.” Anyways, as much as we wish they would, guests don’t always follow the same rules of the home as you do. Make sure your guests know that the ONLY things you should flush down the toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Even “flushable” sanitary products can present a problem so avoid it all together and make sure people put trash in the pale, not the toilet.

Clogged Sink Drain

If your sink drains slowly now, it’s only going to get worse as your kitchen activity increases over the holidays. Don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a situation where your drain clogs in the middle of Christmas dinner preparations, have it taken care of in advance. McAdams Plumbing can normally get in and out and have the drain cleaned in less than an hour. Check our Drain Cleaning page for deals!

Clogged Shower/Bathroom Faucet Drains

With the increased holiday activity kitchen drains aren’t the only ones that get clogged. Check your shower and bathroom faucet drains as well. If any of these drain poorly look at getting those taken care of as well. As you’ll see on our Drain Cleaning page if you need multiple drains cleaned MP gives you 50% off any additional drain cleaning with the purchase of a full price initial drain cleaning. That’s a deal you just can’t beat!

Garbage Disposal

Another common problem we run into is broken or clogged garbage disposals. Remember, garbage disposals are meant to handle minor scraps left over from food preparation and cleaning. Do not use it at a garbage can! Too much food can overwhelm the garbage disposal and jam or break it. Also make sure your running cool water down your drain when operating your garbage disposal to keep the motor cool and the waste flowing down.

Shower Leaks

Many times guests using showers forget to close the door all the way or pull the curtain completely closed. More than once have we been called out for an emergency leak repair when it turned out that someone simply left the door partially ajar during a shower and allowed water to seep into the floor. Save yourself the headache (and emergency service fee) and remind your guests to fully close the door or curtain when showering.

Hoses and Sprinklers

We covered this topic in our What About Your Sprinkler Systems? blog but it’s worth mentioning again. If you haven’t already make sure you disconnect your hoses for the winter and have your sprinkler systems blown out right away. This will help avoid major problems with frozen pipes over the winter.

And finally…

Sump Pumps

Sump pumps work to push water from under your home, that could become a problem, out to a safer area. If your sump pump fails and the increased moisture of the winter season raises the water table under your home the result could be a basement flood! Make sure your sump pump is working properly; if you are unsure feel free to call MP at 303-465-1900 and we’ll do our best to answer your questions.

Ok, I think that covers quite a bit! Make sure if you have work you’d like to have done before the holiday break call and get on the schedule. Things tend to fill up last minute and we don’t want anyone to get pushed aside. As always if you have any questions call, email, or leave a comment below. We’re always monitoring our blog so give us your suggestions or questions, we’re here to help!

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