Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Commercial Plumbing & Site Work Solutions
Founded in 1993 through the merger of Nelson Excavating and Stark Plumbing, The Nelson Stark brings over 90 years of combined industry expertise to commercial and industrial construction projects. Our team specializes in plumbing, site work, and excavation services, delivering comprehensive solutions for hospitals, research facilities, commercial developments, and public works. With a workforce of 220+ skilled professionals and a fleet of 300+ heavy equipment units, we execute complex projects across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.Our commitment to safety is evidenced by two decades of EMR ratings below industry averages and multiple 'Safe Contractor of the Month' awards. We leverage in-house design-build capabilities and proprietary technology to streamline project timelines while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards. Our partnerships with major clients like Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and Procter & Gamble demonstrate our ability to meet exacting specifications for time-sensitive developments.
Services
Plumbing
Excavation
Site Work
Design Build
Specialty Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience from our founding companies
- Our single-source approach integrates plumbing, excavation, and site utilities
- 220+ skilled craft professionals maintain multi-state licensing compliance
- Proven safety record with EMR ratings below industry averages for 20 years
- We operate 300+ heavy equipment units for complete project control
Associations and certifications
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Services
Commercial Plumbing
We provide comprehensive commercial plumbing solutions for healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects. Our capabilities include medical gas systems, acid waste management, and traditional plumbing infrastructure. With over 100 licensed plumbers maintaining multi-state certifications, we ensure code compliance across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our design-build approach integrates seamlessly with project management teams to optimize system functionality and cost efficiency.
Site Development
Our site development division executes complete infrastructure projects using 200+ heavy equipment units. Services include storm and sanitary sewer installation, water main construction, and natural gas line placement. We employ sheet piling and wood lagging techniques for deep excavations up to 50 feet. This comprehensive approach reduces subcontractor dependencies while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and safety standards.
Excavation Services
We perform large-scale excavation projects using scrapers, excavators, and 30-ton cranes. Our fleet of 300+ equipment units supports mass grading, trenching, and foundation work for commercial developments. With specialized crews trained in confined space operations and trench shoring, we maintain OSHA compliance while executing complex underground infrastructure projects across three states.
Specialty Services
Our specialty division offers 24/7 emergency response for plumbing system failures. Services include sewer jetting, water heater replacement, and backflow testing. We maintain preventive maintenance programs for commercial properties and provide investigative camera inspections for underground piping diagnostics. This division leverages our core plumbing expertise to deliver rapid, code-compliant solutions.
Design Build
We offer full design-build services that coordinate plumbing, excavation, and site utilities under single-project management. Our engineers collaborate with architects and owners to optimize system layouts during pre-construction phases. This approach reduces change orders by 40% while maintaining budget control through early value engineering and material procurement strategies.
People
Jeff Read
President
Jeff Read leads strategic operations with 25+ years in commercial construction. He oversees project execution and client relations, leveraging expertise in large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects.
Todd Elliott
Vice President - Plumbing
Todd Elliott manages plumbing operations with specialization in medical gas systems. He ensures compliance with state licensing requirements across three jurisdictions while directing 100+ plumbing professionals.
Steve Tyranski
Vice President - Excavation and Site
Steve Tyranski directs excavation services with focus on heavy earthmoving equipment operations. He maintains safety protocols for deep excavation projects up to 50 feet using advanced shoring techniques.
Daniel Swope
General Manager - Specialty Services
Daniel Swope oversees emergency response and preventive maintenance programs. He manages rapid deployment teams for plumbing system failures while implementing technology-driven diagnostic solutions.
Kory Johnson
Safety Coordinator
Kory Johnson implements safety training programs including OSHA 10/30 certifications. He conducts daily safety huddles and weekly toolbox talks to maintain industry-leading EMR ratings below 0.75.
Questions
What commercial plumbing services do you offer?
We provide medical gas systems, acid waste management, and traditional plumbing infrastructure for hospitals, research facilities, and commercial developments across three states.
Do you handle large-scale excavation projects?
Yes, our fleet of 300+ heavy equipment units supports mass grading, trenching, and foundation work for industrial and municipal developments up to 50 feet deep.
Are emergency plumbing services available?
We offer 24/7 emergency response for system failures including sewer jetting, water heater replacement, and backflow testing with rapid deployment crews.
What safety certifications do your teams hold?
All employees maintain OSHA 10 cards, with supervisors holding OSHA 30 certifications. We conduct daily safety huddles and weekly toolbox talks to maintain EMR ratings below industry averages.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with equipment yards in Cincinnati and Dayton to support regional project timelines.
