Thorsen’s-Norquist — Plumbing, HVAC & Duct Cleaning in Turlock

Business Overview

Thorsen’s-Norquist Turlock CA is an established plumbing and HVAC company serving homes and businesses across the Central Valley. The firm provides installation, maintenance, and repair work for residential and commercial systems. A local team of licensed technicians, fabricators, and parts specialists staffs multiple stores for parts and equipment. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and emergency repair service is available when urgent problems arise.

Key Services

Work is grouped by trade to help customers find what they need quickly.

• HVAC: System installation or replacement, repair, maintenance, and high-velocity system design using brands such as American Standard, Carrier, Bryant and Coleman.
• Plumbing: Inspection, installation, repair and replacement of fixtures and piping including faucets, drains, showers, bathtubs, water heaters and water pipe repair.
• Gas: Gas line installation and repair for appliances and heating systems.
• Duct & Fabrication: Air duct cleaning, custom copper, stainless steel and brass fabrication, plus parts access through local stores.

Areas Served

Service reach includes Turlock and neighboring towns across Stanislaus County and surrounding areas. Regular service areas: Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Patterson, Escalon, Hughson, Keyes, West Modesto, Bret Harte, Denair, Empire, East Oakdale, Del Rio and Parklawn.

Company History

The business began in 1911 when Andy Thorsen Sr. opened a one-man shop in Turlock. Over the decades it moved locations and expanded as indoor plumbing and home comfort systems evolved. By the 1950s the company added central air and heating work to reflect growing demand in the Central Valley. The firm built larger facilities through the 1960s and 1970s and now operates multiple stores and a full metal fabrication shop.

Leadership

In 2002 Craig Pitau joined ownership and became CEO in 2007. Craig, a Turlock native and Denair High School graduate, holds a B.S. in Business Administration from CSU Sacramento. He lives locally and has a long history in area industry before leading Thorsen’s-Norquist. His local roots and hands-on management keep the company connected to community needs.

Specialties & Highlights

• Founded in 1911 with more than a century of local experience.
• Custom copper, stainless steel and brass fabrication for unique plumbing and mechanical needs.
• High-velocity HVAC systems and duct cleaning for older Central Valley homes with tight spaces.
• Multiple parts stores to speed job turnaround and reduce wait times.
• Works with trusted brands: American Standard, Bryant, Coleman and Westinghouse.

Why Locals Choose Thorsen’s-Norquist

Residents and businesses choose Thorsen’s-Norquist Turlock CA for practical, straightforward service and long-standing local knowledge. The company brings hands-on trade experience to repairs and installations, with shop fabrication that many competitors do not offer. In a region of hot summers and older housing stock, the team focuses on durable repairs, clear estimates, and timely parts access. That combination of local presence, historical experience, and working parts stores keeps projects moving and customers served.

For HVAC tune-ups before summer, emergency plumbing after a storm, or custom metal work for a remodel, Thorsen’s-Norquist Turlock CA provides local service rooted in more than a century of work in the area.