At Approved Plumbing Company it is our philosophy to provide impressive customer service by being exceptionally prompt, courteous, clean, knowledgeable, reliable, and responsible.
A recent photo of the Approved Plumbing family. With over 120 years of combined experience, you can expect the best
- We will constantly strive to be highly efficient and organized in all aspects of our business and to use only the very best in quality material and state of the art equipment.
- Our employees will be highly trained individuals who take great pride in their work, command respect of their peers as well as be respectful of others.
- We will pride ourselves in being honest, loyal, trustworthy, and true professionals as we try to maintain our goals as industry leaders in the service and repair field.
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DennisOwner and Master Plumber
Dennis Schlekie is the president/owner of Approved Plumbing Co.. He is second generation, taking over the business from his father William in 1977. Dennis is current past-president of Ohio's PHCC state association and past president of NEOMPHCC (local) and Cleveland's Master Plumbers League. Dennis has a wife of 31 years and 3 grown children. Dennis loves construction, golfing, bike riding, and being outdoors.
Dennis has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 35 years
Dennis Schlekie is the president/owner of Approved Plumbing Co.. He is second generation, taking over the business from his father William in 1977. Dennis is current past-president of Ohio's PHCC state association and past president of NEOMPHCC (local) and Cleveland's Master Plumbers League. Dennis has a wife of 31 years and 3 grown children. Dennis loves construction, golfing, bike riding, and being outdoors.
Dennis has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 35 years
LarryGeneral Manager and Lead Estimator
Larry Betlejewski is the general manager and lead estimator at Approved Plumbing Co. He is a Licensed Plumbing Contractor, D.O.T. Certified , Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Trac Pipe Installer, and Certified in Confined Space Entry. When Larry is at home, he enjoys golf, bike riding, and spending time with his family.
Larry has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 16 years
Larry Betlejewski is the general manager and lead estimator at Approved Plumbing Co. He is a Licensed Plumbing Contractor, D.O.T. Certified , Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Trac Pipe Installer, and Certified in Confined Space Entry. When Larry is at home, he enjoys golf, bike riding, and spending time with his family.
Larry has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 16 years
SharonOffice Manager
Sharon is the office manager at Approved Plumbing Co.She has been with Approved Plumbing Co. for 15 years. Sharon is an avid walker and has walked a 1/2 marathon and plans to walk more in the near future. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, being outdoors, biking and traveling to visit her son and daughter in Texas.
Sharon has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 16 years
Sharon is the office manager at Approved Plumbing Co.She has been with Approved Plumbing Co. for 15 years. Sharon is an avid walker and has walked a 1/2 marathon and plans to walk more in the near future. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, being outdoors, biking and traveling to visit her son and daughter in Texas.
Sharon has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 16 years
Mike RField Supervisor & Licensed Plumber
Mike R. is the field supervisor at Approved Plumbing Co., as well as a Licensed Plumber. Mike is D.O.T. Certified, Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Trac Pipe Installer, and Certified in Confined Space Entry. Mike enjoys time with his two sons participating in the boy scouts, and loves fishing.
Mike R has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 22 years
Mike R. is the field supervisor at Approved Plumbing Co., as well as a Licensed Plumber. Mike is D.O.T. Certified, Certified Backflow Tester, Certified Trac Pipe Installer, and Certified in Confined Space Entry. Mike enjoys time with his two sons participating in the boy scouts, and loves fishing.
Mike R has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 22 years
CarlPlumber
Carl has completed the Associated Builders and Contractor four year Apprenticeship School, and is Certified in Confined Space Entry. During excavation, Carl operates the heavy equipment that we use. Carl enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Carl has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 9 years
Carl has completed the Associated Builders and Contractor four year Apprenticeship School, and is Certified in Confined Space Entry. During excavation, Carl operates the heavy equipment that we use. Carl enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Carl has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 9 years
JimPlumber
Jim is originally from Parma, Ohio and has been in the plumbing industry for 21 years. Jim is highly experienced in carpentry, drywall and all aspects of home construction. In his time off, Jim enjoys fishing and camping with his his two sons and dog.
Jim has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 5 years
Jim is originally from Parma, Ohio and has been in the plumbing industry for 21 years. Jim is highly experienced in carpentry, drywall and all aspects of home construction. In his time off, Jim enjoys fishing and camping with his his two sons and dog.
Jim has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 5 years
JohnnyPlumber
Johnny is originally from North Royalton and is attending the final year of his ABC Apprenticeship Program. While not at work, Johnny spends his time with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys sports and excels at basketball. What many don't know is Johnny is also a musician, entertaining at weddings and parties.
Johnny has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 7 years
Johnny is originally from North Royalton and is attending the final year of his ABC Apprenticeship Program. While not at work, Johnny spends his time with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys sports and excels at basketball. What many don't know is Johnny is also a musician, entertaining at weddings and parties.
Johnny has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 7 years
ScottHelper
Scott has training in many areas of home repair, wood working, automotive repair and restoration. He is also experienced with auto performance and customizing. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and fiancé and attending car shows and drag races at Norwalk.
Scott has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 1 years
Scott has training in many areas of home repair, wood working, automotive repair and restoration. He is also experienced with auto performance and customizing. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and fiancé and attending car shows and drag races at Norwalk.
Scott has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 1 years
JohnHelper
John is a laborer/helper for Approved Plumbing Co.. John is married to wife Kitty for 20 years. John likes to golf in the summer, work in his yard and clean around the house. John is known for being extremely organized, neat, and hard working. What many people don't know about John and we are proud to tell you is he is an ex United States Marine.
John has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 1 years
John is a laborer/helper for Approved Plumbing Co.. John is married to wife Kitty for 20 years. John likes to golf in the summer, work in his yard and clean around the house. John is known for being extremely organized, neat, and hard working. What many people don't know about John and we are proud to tell you is he is an ex United States Marine.
John has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 1 years
Bob
Bob is retired and working part-time taking care of the shop, accepting deliveries, restocking shelves, answering the phone, as well as running out specialty parts to our techs. Bob enjoys gardening immensely, golf, and spending time with his 2 grandchildren.
Bob has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 12 years
Bob is retired and working part-time taking care of the shop, accepting deliveries, restocking shelves, answering the phone, as well as running out specialty parts to our techs. Bob enjoys gardening immensely, golf, and spending time with his 2 grandchildren.
Bob has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 12 years
JeffHelper
Jeff has been working with Approved Plumbing since he was in high school. He graduated from The University of Toledo in 2012 with a double major in Professional Sales and Marketing. Jeff enjoys playing basketball, being outdoors and helping people. He is also the founder of The LitterBugz, a company that organizes cleaning events where thousands of people pick up trash in parks and dense neighborhoods, making a positive impact in the community
Jeff has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 5 years
Jeff has been working with Approved Plumbing since he was in high school. He graduated from The University of Toledo in 2012 with a double major in Professional Sales and Marketing. Jeff enjoys playing basketball, being outdoors and helping people. He is also the founder of The LitterBugz, a company that organizes cleaning events where thousands of people pick up trash in parks and dense neighborhoods, making a positive impact in the community
Jeff has been with Approved Plumbing Co for 5 years
