About Edward Kelly & Sons, Inc.

Hard work has always been in the DNA of the Kelly family, but in today’s business environment, that isn’t always enough. Experience, knowledge, and the willingness to adopt new techniques and technologies have allowed Edward Kelly & Sons, Inc., to develop a reputation of:

Dependability,
Resourcefulness,
A “do it right the first time” thinking, and
Of course … hard work.

From humble beginnings, Edward Kelly and Sons, Inc. now successfully completes some of the largest sewer and water projects in Ohio and the Midwest.

History

2007

2007

Jim & John moved the business to its current location at 5555 Woodville Road, in Northwood, OH.

1980

1980

Edward Jr.’s sons, Jim and John joined the family business, and they continue to run the organization today.

1962

1962

Land was purchased on South Hawley Street in Toledo and an office and shop was built.

1950

1950

The company moved from residential sewers work to commercial main line sewers and water line installations.

First major job was the Sears Store at Westgate Shopping Center, near the intersection of Secor Road and Central Avenue.

1948

1948

Edward Kelly, Sr., started a residential sewer cleaning business out of his home. He worked alongside his brother, Bernie Kelly, who was his right-hand man.

Soon thereafter, Edward Kelly, Jr., and Alexander (Al) Kelly started working for their dad as teenagers.

1928

1928

Edward Kelly, Sr. emigrated from Ireland to Toledo, Ohio

He worked for “Oldman Tansey” at Tansey-Harris Co. when a brick street extension was added on to Monroe St.