Filan & Conner Celebrates 50 Years of Service in South Jersey Plumbing, HVAC, and Remodeling

Filan & Conner is celebrating 50 years of serving South Jersey with plumbing, HVAC, and bathroom remodeling for homes and businesses. The company was started in 1976 by Master Plumber Dave Filan and is now led by President Brian Conner, who has helped grow it into a full service team that handles everything from new construction to complex remodels. "Fifty years is a long time for any trades business," says President Brian Conner. "It means you did enough things right that people kept calling, kept recommending you, and trusted you with their homes and projects. Dave set that standard. My job is to keep earning it."

What began as a one truck plumbing company now supports large-scale residential and commercial work across South Jersey. Filan & Conner works directly with homeowners, business owners, property managers, and builders who want one accountable team instead of juggling multiple contractors. Today, the company provides new construction services for residential and commercial projects, including full plumbing and HVAC layouts, rough in, equipment installation, and final trim. Residential service covers leaks, clogs, water heaters, heating and cooling issues, and full system replacements that improve comfort and efficiency. Commercial service serves offices, warehouse and logistics space, retail, restaurants, and institutional facilities that need reliable restrooms, mechanical systems, and ongoing maintenance. Bathroom remodeling combines design, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical work under one roof, so the homeowner works with a single team from start to finish. "On any given day we might rough in a new building in the morning, handle a no heat call at lunch, and review tile options for a bathroom remodel in the afternoon," Conner says. "That mix keeps us sharp and it means our customers can call us for almost anything."

Filan & Conner's bathroom remodeling work grew naturally out of its plumbing and HVAC expertise. Instead of treating a remodel as just a "pretty" project, the team plans around how the space will actually work: water lines, drains, ventilation, lighting, and long term maintenance. Projects range from simple refreshes to full gut renovations, including tub to shower conversions, custom tile, updated vanities, better lighting and ventilation, and accessibility focused layouts for aging in place. Because the same company is handling the plumbing behind the walls and the finishes the homeowner sees every day, problems are solved during planning instead of after the fact. "Most people show me inspiration photos and talk about tile," says Christian Conner, Bathroom Remodeling Expert at Filan & Conner. "I'm thinking about how that bathroom feels at 6 a.m. on a workday. We dial in drains, water lines, ventilation, and lighting first, then build the look around it. When one team owns what is behind the walls and what you see every day, you get a bathroom that looks sharp and works smoothly for years to come."

The company has built its reputation on a few straightforward habits: answering the phone and communicating clearly about schedules and options; showing up prepared, protecting the property, and cleaning up when the work is done; and laying out choices in plain language so customers understand costs, trade offs, and timelines. Online reviews often mention technicians who are respectful in the home, estimates that match final invoices, and projects that finish as promised. "People are usually calling us on a stressful day," Conner says. "We take it seriously that they are letting our team into their home or business. The least we can do is be on time, be honest, and leave the place better than we found it."

Filan & Conner's story is tied closely to South Jersey. The company's office, field team, and customer base are all local, and many of its customers have used the company for multiple homes or across different locations over the years. Over the past five decades, the company has made giving back a priority, supporting organizations and causes that directly help South Jersey families and neighbors in need. Filan & Conner has donated materials, time, and resources to Habitat for Humanity to help build safe, affordable housing for families; local food banks that serve South Jersey residents facing hardship; Toys for Tots and seasonal toy drives so children in the community have gifts during the holidays; and Ronald McDonald House to support families staying close to children receiving medical care. "Dave always believed that if the community supports your business, you have a responsibility to support the community," Conner says. "We are grateful for 50 years of trust from South Jersey, and giving back is one way we try to say thank you."

As the company has grown, Filan & Conner has been deliberate about the brands it stands behind. That is why the team is a Rheem Pro Partner, a designation that reflects ongoing training, verified installation standards, and strong customer satisfaction. Being a Pro Partner gives Filan & Conner access to a full line of high efficiency Rheem heating, cooling, and water heating products, along with priority technical support when it is needed most. For customers, it means the system in their home or building is matched, installed, and serviced by a contractor that Rheem itself is willing to put its name behind.

Looking ahead, Filan & Conner is investing in training and equipment that reflect where the industry is going: high efficiency HVAC systems, tankless and hybrid water heaters, and smarter controls that help customers save energy without sacrificing comfort. At the same time, the company is committed to the basics that have carried it through five decades: qualified technicians, solid installation practices, and a promise that if something is not right, they will come back and make it right. "Technology keeps changing, but the fundamentals do not," Conner says. "Do good work, own your mistakes, and treat people with respect. That formula has worked for 50 years. We are planning to keep it that way."