About Us

History

In 1956, Elmer "Dunk" Duncan embarked on a new business venture with the desire to provide Mahoning Valley homeowners with the highest quality materials, products and workmanship. After focusing on plumbing and heating work for commercial and residential contractors, Elmer soon discovered there was a need in the area for a quality-driven kitchen and bath remodeler. He soon opened a showroom to meet that need and E.H. Duncan, the Bath and Kitchen Center opened in Poland.

Elmer's son, Tom, joined his father in 1974 as a plumber, and soon earned his Master Plumbing license while establishing the firm's heating and cooling division. Responding to growing demand, Tom created a room addition division and became this area's Anderson Window and Door Replacement Center.
 

The strong work ethic and dedication to the profession passed down from his father allowed Tom to achieve a number of professional milestones. Among them is the fact that he one of the only kitchen and bath remodelers licensed by the State of Ohio in plumbing, hydronics, electrical, heating and air conditioning.

Since 1987 the company has been under Tom's leadership and continues to be one of the most respected and innovate remodeling firms in the Mahoning Valley. He has established a Barrier Free remodeling division to service the growing needs of the aging population, allowing seniors to remain in their own home longer. He has instituted a "Go Green" program providing homeowners with environmentally friendly options for their remodeling projects.

The Duncan name has remained in the forefront of quality, value, craftsmanship and innovation. It's the standard that was set over a half century ago by Elmer Duncan. It's Tom's commitment to ensure that those standards never change.

Duncan Through the Years

1956
E.H. Duncan Plumbing and Heating, formed by Elmer Duncan, performing plumbing and heating work for commercial and residential contractors.

1960
E.H. Duncan. Inc., opens a retail showroom dedicated to the remodeling of kitchens and baths.

1974
Tom Duncan, E.H. Duncan's son, joins the firm as a plumber.

1982
Tom works his way up and earns his master plumbing license.

1987
Tom Duncan opens an HVAC and an electrical division of the company to further service bath, kitchen, and plumbing customers.

1989
Tom Duncan purchases the business from his father. Elmer Duncan retires.

1992
Tom earns the distinction of being the only kitchen and bath remodeler licensed by the state in plumbing, hydronics, electrical, heating and air conditioning.

2000
A new Room Addition Division is added to the company and Duncan becomes the Andersen Window and Door Replacement Center.

2003
Duncan is recognized as one of a select group of professionals nationwide to earn a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist designation.

2006
Duncan celebrates its 50th year in business.

2007
Designers Mike Stanley and Joe Romito recognized in "The Art of Luxury Living – Designer Baths" Fifth Annual Edition by Professional Designers for bathrooms designed by them for local customers.

2008
For the 15th consecutive year, Qualified Remodeler Magazine designates Duncan's as one of the country's Top 500 Remodelers. Company receives A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

2009
Duncan launches its exclusive Barrier Free and Go Green programs.