The story of Richard’s Home Services began in 1980, when Richard L. Krause Sr. founded a family plumbing business built on hard work, honesty, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to serving our local community. What started as a small, family-owned plumbing company has grown into a third-generation business that proudly continues the values and traditions established more than 45 years ago.
In 2018, Richard’s Plumbing expanded its services by acquiring Crossan Electric, another respected, multigenerational family business founded by Chuck Crossan. Chuck’s son, Brad Crossan, joined forces with Richard L. Krause Jr. (Rich), bringing together two families with a shared history of craftsmanship, customer service, and community involvement. Together, they continued their families' legacies while expanding the company's ability to serve customers with both plumbing and electrical services.
In 2026, another exciting chapter began when Matt Blizzard, an experienced local HVAC contractor, joined the Richard’s family. With the addition of heating and air conditioning services, Richard’s Plumbing & Electric became Richard’s Home Services, reflecting our growing commitment to providing more of the essential services our customers depend on.
Today, that family tradition continues with Rich’s son, Caden Krause, who proudly serves as our Electrical Division Manager. As the third generation of the Krause family to be involved in the business, Caden represents the next chapter in a legacy that began more than four decades ago. Working alongside his father and the rest of the Richard’s team, he helps carry forward the same values of hard work, integrity, and dedication to our customers while building a foundation for generations to come.
Today, Richard’s Home Services proudly offers plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and generator services, bringing multiple skilled trades together under one trusted name.
While our name and services have grown, our commitment to our customers has never changed. We remain a locally owned, family-operated business that believes in treating customers like neighbors, building lasting relationships, and standing behind our work.
For us, it's about more than fixing pipes, restoring power, keeping homes comfortable, or maintaining generators. It's about continuing the legacies of the families who helped build this company, supporting the community that has supported us for generations, and making sure our neighbors, friends, and families have a company they can count on for years to come.
Family-Owned, Community Known!
New Name. Same Company. More Ways to Serve You.
Consider Richard’s…we keep it blowing, flowing, and glowing!
