FROM RESTORATION
TO REINVENTION
Restore
Preserve the stories worth keeping.
We help preserve the character and integrity of historic buildings through thoughtful renovations, system upgrades, and craftsmanship that respects the original structure.
Repurpose
Give old spaces new purpose.
From offices to apartments, and warehouses to hospitality spaces, we help transform aging buildings into places that serve today’s communities and tomorrow’s needs.
Reimagine
Shape the future.
The best projects don’t just restore the past, they create something better. We work with owners, architects, and contractors to develop innovative plumbing solutions that improve performance and long-term value.
WHY WE EXIST
Big Shoulders Plumbing was built for the projects that matter.
We help restore historic buildings, repurpose aging spaces, and reimagine what’s possible for the next generation of Chicago. From landmark renovations to hospitality and adaptive reuse projects, we bring the craftsmanship, creativity, and expertise needed to solve complex plumbing challenges.
Our team of UA Local 130 plumbers combines traditional trade skills with modern thinking. We don’t just install plumbing systems—we help owners, developers, and contractors create buildings that perform better, last longer, and deliver greater value.
Because great plumbing isn’t just about pipes. It’s about preserving history, strengthening communities, and building a better future for the people who live, work, and gather inside these spaces.
OUR
WORK
We specialize in the projects others avoid.
The buildings that define Chicago deserve partners who understand what makes them special. From historic restorations and adaptive reuse developments to occupied hotels and complex commercial renovations, we help transform buildings without compromising their character, operations, or future potential.
Our team combines design-build expertise, value engineering, and deep knowledge of Chicago’s buildings, codes, and construction environment to solve tough challenges and keep projects moving forward.
By combining modern plumbing solutions with old-school craftsmanship, we help owners and contractors preserve the past, create value today, and build for the future.
MEET
THE TEAM
Big Shoulders Plumbing was built by people who care deeply about Chicago and the buildings that make it unique.
Our team combines generations of plumbing expertise with modern business leadership, bringing together craftsmanship, problem-solving, communication, and accountability. Whether we’re restoring a landmark property, renovating an occupied hotel, or helping reimagine an aging building, we’re committed to delivering work that lasts and relationships that do too.
Whitney Ice
Owner & Strategy Lead
Whitney brings the business, technology, and customer perspective to Big Shoulders Plumbing. A Jane of all trades, she brings a fresh perspective to an old-school industry, using better technology, clearer communication, and smarter processes to make life easier for our customers and our plumbers.
Daniel J. Majerowicz
Plumbing Foreman
Plumbing is in Dan’s blood. A third-generation Chicago plumber, he knows the buildings, the codes, the people, and what it takes to get a complicated job done right. Dan leads our crews in the field with the kind of experience you can’t teach — and the pride in the work you’d expect from someone carrying on a family trade.
Daniel Davis
Sub-foreman
Dan Davis is a Journeyman Plumber with more than 15 years of commercial construction experience across Illinois, Texas, and California, including work on Chicago’s Salt Shed and Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome. Known for his craftsmanship, technical expertise, and reliability, Dan brings a steady hand to complex projects and takes pride in doing the job right the first time.
Daniel Corbin Turner
Sub-foreman
Dan Turner has more than 15 years of plumbing experience, with a particular love for rehabs and tenant build-outs where no two jobs are alike. Having worked on everything from underground plumbing to the final roof drain, he understands how all the pieces come together. Dan believes there are no problems—only solutions—and takes pride in finding the right one for every job.
BRING US YOUR TOUGHEST CHALLENGE
Historic restoration. Adaptive reuse. Occupied hospitality spaces. Complex renovations. If your project requires creativity, craftsmanship, and a team that knows Chicago, we’d love to talk.
Address
5106 W. Ainslie St. Chicago, IL 60630
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