WL Hickey Sons Inc

Since 1904, W.L. Hickey Sons has been a trusted name in the installation of plumbing systems in the Northern California region. With over a century of experience, the company has been a pioneer in construction trends and has been instrumental in shaping the industry, both nationally and internationally. Based in the heart of San Jose, California, W.L. Hickey Sons has installed over $1 billion worth of plumbing systems (adjusted for inflation) in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong focus on high density, sustainable housing with prevailing wage requirements or project labor agreement.

Leadership

W.L. Hickey Sons is an industry leader in the San Francisco Bay Area construction industry and has been since its inception. The company is owned and managed by the Hickey family, now in its fourth generation, ensuring a strong foundation and a deep-rooted legacy of core values. It's common for employees to have family members who have also worked for the company, further strengthening the company's culture and commitment to its core values.

History of W.L. Hickey Sons

For a business to operate for over a century, a fascinating curated history develops. The history of W.L. Hickey Sons spans the course of two world wars, a great depression, two global pandemics, the great recession, and a myriad of other events. Explore the history of the company through vintage photographs from its early years, when its phone number was 74, one of the first 100 phone numbers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Expertise

Designing, coordinating, and installing the highest quality plumbing systems is what W.L. Hickey Sons does best. The company is continually educating itself on new technology, including 3D BIM modeling, robotic layout, off-site fabrication, and advances in building code. With a deep understanding of the specific requirements for designing and building cost-effective plumbing systems in the Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties, W.L. Hickey Sons is committed to providing the best solutions for its clients.

Join the WLHS Team

At W.L. Hickey Sons, there is no limit to what one can achieve. The company offers opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including Accounting, Purchasing/Warehouse, Estimating, Design/Detailing, and UA Affiliated Plumbers. With a commitment to providing career opportunities from an entry-level position for those willing to put in both the work and time to gain the knowledge and experience needed to thrive in the construction industry, W.L. Hickey Sons is always looking to add new talent with industry experience to the team.