Filan & Conner is celebrating 50 years of serving South Jersey with plumbing, HVAC, and bathroom remodeling for homes and businesses. The company, started in 1976 by Master Plumber Dave Filan and now led by President Brian Conner, has grown into a full-service team handling everything from new construction to complex remodels. "Fifty years is a long time for any trades business," says Conner. "It means you did enough things right that people kept calling, kept recommending you, and trusted you with their homes and projects."
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, residential and commercial service, and bathroom remodeling that combines design, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical work under one roof. "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. "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."
The company has built its reputation on straightforward habits: answering the phone, communicating clearly, showing up prepared, protecting property, and cleaning up. Online reviews often mention technicians who are respectful, 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, with its office, field team, and customer base all local. Over the past five decades, the company has made giving back a priority, supporting organizations like Habitat for Humanity, local food banks, Toys for Tots, and the Ronald McDonald House. "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, becoming a Rheem Pro Partner. This designation 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. 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 industry trends, such as high-efficiency HVAC systems, tankless water heaters, and smarter controls. At the same time, the company remains committed to fundamentals like qualified technicians, solid installation practices, and accountability. "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."
