History

L.J. Kruse Company was founded by Louis Joseph Kruse in 1916. Originally located on College Avenue in Oakland, the company installed plumbing and heating in the growing residential districts which were sprouting up in the largely rural landscape. As the University of California expanded and the East Bay became more urban, L.J. Kruse Company began to specialize in commercial development, while still maintaining its residential Service Department. The company has been instrumental in the growth and development of the area, and has installed plumbing and heating in many local landmarks.

During its operation for nearly a century, company ownership and management has remained in the family, with third generation brothers David and Andy Kruse now serving as President and Executive Vice President, and fourth generation Janell (Kruse) Yates as Vice President. Kruse Company has continued to grow over the years and is currently involved in new construction projects throughout the greater Bay Area. The company is based in a large modern facility on Pardee Street in West Berkeley.

Honoring the tradition of its founder, Louis Joseph Kruse, the company continues to maintain its commitment to quality and service, employing highly trained union craftsmen.


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