Harold with Roger, Ron, & Bernie
The Furnace Truck
Elaine, Randy, and Rose Ann
Building a Snowman in front of the first pump
truck
Harold with the first company van
Harold and Todd takin' care of business!
Roger Darr
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Thank
you for visiting our web site. We appreciate your interest in who we
are & what we do.
Darr’s
Cleaning is a 2nd generation family business owned &
operated by Bernie & Roger Darr. We offer a wide variety of
services for industrial, storm, & sanitary sewer systems. From
TV inspection to jet/vac service, from vacuum pumping to the most
advanced septic system rejuvenation, we’re the ‘boys with lots
of toys’, with the knowledge and experience to best serve your
needs. Please browse our site & see what we can do for you!
History
In 1960, Harold & Irene
Darr founded Darr’s Cleaning by purchasing a furnace cleaning
truck. The business was in addition to picking up canned milk at
area dairy farms 7 days a week. In 1968, Harold & Irene opted to
sell the milk route & purchase a vacuum truck, a van, and a
cable sewer cleaning machine. Business increased at a steady rate,
& portable toilet rentals became another service offered. In
1972, a partner came into the business, & until 1976 it was Darr
& Konst Cleaning.
In
1976, as Darr’s Cleaning once again, the 1st high
pressure sewer jet was purchased. The furnace cleaning &
portable toilet rental went to Konst Cleaning.
Bernie
Darr began working full time for the company.
In
1980, Roger Darr began working full time for the company.
In
1985, Bernie & Roger became partners in the business with Harold
& Irene.
In
1987, Randy Darr began working for the business, & became a
partner in 1988. By this time, the company had expanded to 5 trucks.
In
1990, the 1st TV inspection unit was purchased, a
portable black & white system with a 500 ft hand cranked reel.
It did not take long to figure out that something a bit nicer was
needed. In 1991, a color truck system was added to the fleet. The
size of our workforce was increasing.
1998,
horrible tragedy struck. Our brother, business partner, & friend
Randy Darr was killed by a train at a blind crossing while running
business errands on a Saturday morning. He left behind a wife &
3 young daughters that meant the world to him. He was 32.
Present
time, the business continues to grow at the same gradual pace.
Harold Darr is still active in the business, but enjoys not having
the pressures of management.
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