About Us

Halco Home Solutions is a (proudly!) independent, locally-owned company located in Phelps, NY that has been helping homeowners and businesses across the Finger Lakes improve indoor comfort, health, and energy efficiency since 1984. In over four decades in business, we have grown into a full-service home solutions company with deep expertise across a variety of home improvement services, including:

From the beginning, Halco has focused on doing work the right way. That means understanding how homes and commercial buildings actually function, investing in training and education, and standing behind the work long after installation.

Our motto is, when it comes to making your home more comfortable, “Yes, We Do That!” It sums up our dedication to quality work, sustainability, innovation, and providing extraordinary service to our customers.

About the Owner

Hal Smith started Halco in 1984. Hal has proven to be an innovator and visionary. He has been a constant and primary force in Halco’s development into a leading company focused on providing full energy solutions for residential and commercial clients with an emphasis on quality, service, and sustainability.

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Our History

1984: Halco opened its doors as Halco Plumbing & Heating DBA, providing residential plumbing and heating service and installation.

1993: The company continued to grow and incorporated as Halcyon, Inc.

1994: Halco began doing more mechanical and commercial service and installation work under the name Halco Mechanical. This work has expanded over time and now includes design and CAD work.

2004: Halco Electric was formed to perform commercial electrical service.

2007: Halco Mechanical and Halco Electric were combined into Halco MEP. Halco MEP provides complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design-build services. During this same period, Halco expanded into home energy performance, investing in training through the Building Performance Institute, National Comfort Institute, and the Comfort Institute. This work supported our transition to the “house as a system” approach, where homes work best when their systems are designed and maintained as a whole.

2009: Halco Renewable Energy was formed to design and build solar electric and geothermal heating systems for residential and commercial clients.

2018: Halco expanded its service offerings by becoming a certified Basement Systems dealer, adding professional basement waterproofing solutions to help homeowners address moisture, foundation, and water management challenges.

2023: Halco further grew its basement services division with the introduction of basement finishing under the “All Things Basementy” brand, providing complete lower-level transformations that improve comfort, usable living space, and overall home performance.

Today, Halco employs more than 170 local New Yorkers and has locations in Phelps, Syracuse, Ithaca, and Rochester. We have served over 50,000 customers across the Finger Lakes.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Since 1984, Halco’s mission has been to build customers for life by providing extraordinary service, strong value, and a comprehensive range of home and energy solutions. Halco works to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to improve comfort, efficiency, and sustainability through informed choices and quality workmanship.

Halco’s vision is to be a trusted leader in the industry, known for expertise, reliability, and a commitment to customer service. The company strives to be a long-term partner for homeowners and businesses seeking healthier, more comfortable spaces.

Halco’s values guide how the company operates every day:

Customer Focus
Building long-term relationships through responsive service and dependable work.
Continuous Improvement
Investing in learning, accountability, and better solutions over time.
Comprehensive Capabilities
Offering a wide range of services so solutions can be coordinated effectively.
Expertise and Education
Training teams to stay current with best practices, technologies, and building science.

WHAT GUIDES EVERY JOB

Six Principles. Every Home. Every Decision.

For over 40 years, the way we work has come down to a simple promise: do the job right and take care of people. These six principles are how we keep that promise, the building blocks behind every recommendation we make, every system we install, and every home we walk into across the Finger Lakes. They are the standard we hold ourselves to, starting on the first visit and for the life of your home.

Health.

Your home’s health and your family’s health are inseparable. Mold, moisture, and poor air quality affect everyone living there, so we treat the whole home, from air quality testing to ventilation and filtration, to help your family breathe easier and live well.

Comfort.

A comfortable home is one that feels right in every room, in every season. We design whole-home solutions that hold steady temperatures, balance humidity, and eliminate the cold spots and drafts older homes are known for.

Safety.

Every system we touch is installed to code and built to protect the people who live with it. From aging in peace to ensuring accessibility, we make sure your home supports everyone in it at every stage of life. We don’t cut corners where your family’s safety is on the line, because some things are worth doing right.

Energy Efficiency.

Wasted energy is wasted money. By addressing your home as a complete system, with insulation, air sealing, and high-performance equipment working together, we lower your bills and reduce strain on everything in it.

Eco Friendly.

Cleaner homes make for a cleaner Finger Lakes. Through solar, geothermal, heat pumps, and smarter energy use, we help homeowners shrink their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort.

Innovation.

Building science doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. Our in-house Training Center keeps our team current on the latest methods and technology, so the solution in your home reflects the best the industry has to offer.