Our History
Since 1946, The Boulden family has maintained a commitment to delivering timely service by trained professionals you can trust.
1946
Omar & Urie Boulden, Sr. start Boulden Brothers Coal in Newark, DE
1947
Seeing a decreased demand for coal, Omar & Urie, Sr. add heating oil to the business
1959
Urie Boulden, Jr. starts Boulden Oil Co. in Earleville, MD
1963
Urie, Jr. purchases Boulden Brothers and changes name to Boulden Oil Co.
1964
Boulden Oil purchases B & J Burner Service to better serve their customers
1965
Begins offering septic tank pumping service
1968
Adds propane to the growing list of services
1971
Adds portable toilet rentals
1972
Acquires Mar Del Fuels in Elkton, MD
1973
Boulden Oil Co. incorporates as Boulden, Inc.
1975
Acquires McCarthy & Sons Sanitation
1982
Acquires Wilco Supply adding motor oil to the product family
1988
Tim Boulden begins working in the motor oil division
1991
Buys C.R. Brown Oil Co. in Elkton, MD
1991
Expands service business to include air conditioning & heat pumps
1991
Sells motor oil division to Sico, Inc.
1992
Mike Boulden begins working in the oil & propane division
1993
Buys heating oil division of Newark Lumber
1994
Purchases A.J. Price Oil Co. in Newark, DE
1995
Adds water conditioning to the list of services
1996
Acquires Premier Oil in Wilmington, DE
1996
Purchases West End Fuels in Wilmington, DE
1996
Buys Modern Fuels in Wilmington, DE
1996
Plumbing service are added
1997
Acquires Skold Services in Newark, expanding the HVAC and plumbing business
1997
Adds bottled water
1999
Buys Hammond & Taylor Oil in New Castle, DE
1999
Sold bottled water division to Aquarius Bottled Water
2000
Purchases the heating oil division of Schlosser & Associates in Newark, DE
2001
Seeing a decreased demand for heating oil, the decision is made to sell the heating oil division
2004
Boulden HVAC joins One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning national franchise
2005
Looking to focus on the core businesses of propane, HVAC & plumbing, the septic division is sold to A-1 Sanitation
2007
Starts Mister Sparky Electrical Service
2007
Urie Boulden, Jr. sells business to Tim & Michael Boulden
2008
Sold portable toilet division to A-1 Sanitation
2013
67 years later, the name changes back to Boulden Brothers
2019
Sells Propane division
The Boulden Brother’s Way
Whether you need help with your plumbing, heating, cooling services, or electrical services, Boulden Brothers provide reliable service from technicians you can trust anywhere in the New Castle County, Delaware, Southern Chester Counties, Pennsylvania, and Cecil County, Maryland area.
- We offer same-day service in most cases, and always call ahead before our technicians arrive… so no more waiting around for service!
- You’ll know the price before starting the work: no surprises, no hidden fees, no gimmicks. The price you agree to is the price you pay.
- Our technicians, plumbers, and electricians must meet our clean, screened, trained, and timely standard for your safety and peace of mind.
We don’t consider the job finished, not until you’re completely satisfied. It’s that simple, really.
License #’s:
State of Delaware PL-0000908
State of Maryland 63291
State of Pennsylvania PA032369
New Castle County UT1348
