Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning — Cedar Rapids, IA

Business Overview

Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning of Cedar Rapids, IA has served eastern Iowa since 1973. The company offers HVAC, plumbing, and fireplace services for homes, businesses, and light industrial clients. Emergency service is available for urgent heating, plumbing, and gas problems. Colony employs experienced technicians, installers, and showrooms staff who support both residential and commercial projects.

Key Services

Services are grouped to make it easy to find what we do:

• HVAC: system installation or replacement, repair, maintenance, Trane products, and air filtration options.
• Plumbing: inspections, full bathroom remodels, faucet, sink, toilet, tub and shower installation and repair, water heaters, sump pumps, drains and gas line work.
• Fireplace & Hearth: fireplace installation, inserts, efficient wood-burning units, gas unit installs, cleaning, chimney and surround work.

Examples: bathtub and shower installation, garbage disposal repair, water pipe repair, HVAC tune-ups, and fireplace insert installation for older wood-burning units.

Areas Served

Primary service area includes Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty, Hiawatha and nearby towns. Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning serves a broad region across eastern Iowa and nearby parts of Missouri, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

Full service area (selected towns): Cedar Rapids IA, Iowa City IA, Marion IA, Muscatine IA, Coralville IA, North Liberty IA, Washington IA, Hiawatha IA, Mount Vernon IA, Solon IA, Tipton IA, Williamsburg IA, Tiffin IA, Anamosa IA, Vinton IA, Albia IA, West Liberty IA, Robins IA, and many more.

Company History

The business began in 1973 as a two-person shop in the Amana Colonies. After moving to Cedar Rapids in 1981, it gradually expanded its service lines to include HVAC, plumbing, and hearth products. Over the decades Colony grew from a local shop into one of the larger contractors in the region while keeping hands-on design and fabrication capabilities.

The showroom now displays more than 40 fireplace models, from gas inserts to efficient wood-burning units. The service department has a long-standing reputation: their staff often describe it as "Second to None!"

Leadership

Doug Kohoutek led the company for many years and helped shape its growth. Leadership transitioned in 2020 and Brian Miller now guides operations and community efforts. The owners maintain local ties, participate in trade networks, and support building projects across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.

Specialties & Highlights

• Independent Trane Comfort Specialist™ dealer with trained Trane installations and air quality options.
• In-house plumbing division able to handle simple repairs through full bathroom remodels.
• 40+ fireplace displays in the Cedar Rapids showroom, including gas inserts and high-efficiency wood units.
• Design and build experience for new construction and remodeling across residential and commercial work.

Why Locals Choose Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Residents of Cedar Rapids, IA trust Colony for steady, experienced service. The company offers practical solutions for Iowa's cold winters and humid summers, timely emergency response, and expert installation work. Colony's local presence since 1973 and a visible showroom make it a familiar choice for homeowners and builders across the region.

Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. Emergency service available.