Borkholder Bloomington IL

Business Overview

Borkholder in Bloomington IL is a family-owned cabinetry, plumbing, and handyman business serving homes and small businesses across the area. They offer routine work and respond to urgent plumbing problems. The office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and technicians travel to job sites throughout the region.

The team is compact and skilled. They handle residential renovations, rural farm buildings, and light commercial jobs. Emergency service is available for urgent plumbing calls; customers are asked to call the office during business hours for fastest response.

Key Services

Services are grouped to make it simple to find what’s needed:

• Cabinetry & Woodwork — Custom cabinets, repair of old cabinets, and master craftsmanship for kitchens and offices.
• Plumbing — Plumbing inspection, repairs, leak detection, and frozen pipe prevention for seasonal Illinois weather.
• Handyman & General Contracting — Small remodels, trim work, door and window adjustments, and on-site problem solving.

Areas Served

Borkholder serves Bloom IL, Bloomington IL, Bloomington City IL, Normal IL, Twin Grove IL, and Dry Grove IL. Technicians are familiar with local housing stock, from older Bloomington brick homes to newer Normal subdivisions and rural properties near Twin Grove.

Company History

Founded on old-world woodworking skills, the company grew from simple shop work into a full-service home contracting business. The owner’s upbringing taught durable techniques and attention to detail that translate to each project. Over decades the company added plumbing and handyman work to meet area needs.

Work often includes repairs on older homes common in Bloomington and Normal, plus custom cabinetry for new builds and remodels. Clients appreciate the steady, plainspoken approach to quoting and completion.

Leadership

Owner Merv Borkholder brings more than 45 years of experience. Raised Amish, he learned woodworking and careful trade habits early on. That background helps the company tackle complicated or unusual jobs other contractors might pass on.

Merv stays active in the local community and keeps a hands-on role with projects. Local homeowners and small businesses see him around Bloomington and Normal, inspecting jobs and advising on practical solutions.

Specialties & Highlights

• Old-world woodworking and custom cabinetry built to last.
• Fixed, honest estimates so customers know costs up front.
• Plumbing inspection expertise tuned to Illinois freeze/thaw cycles.
• Clean job sites — crews leave homes tidy at the end of the day.
• Family-operated team with practical problem-solving skills.

Why Locals Choose Borkholder

People in Bloomington and nearby towns hire Borkholder because of steady craftsmanship, clear pricing, and a long local presence. Borkholder Bloomington IL is known for taking on work that needs experience and patience, from detailed cabinetry to careful plumbing inspections. The company’s practical approach and local knowledge make it a dependable option for homeowners and small business owners across the area.