Throughout their history, they have always placed an emphasis on moving the industry forward. At the same time, some things they have kept same – today, fourth-generation owners Chris and Clay Huntley emphasize the same traditional values their great-grandfather employed back in the 1920s. “We’re an extremely longstanding company,” Clay says, “and we continue to focus on what has brought us success: quality workmanship, efficient use of resources, accountability, building relationships and providing a safe working environment for all of our employees.” Clay’s grandfather, Alfred W. Huntley, founded his first business in 1921 – Huntley Chimney Service, a residential chimney repair company, which serviced clients’ needs throughout the Toronto area. In 1926, Alfred W. formed Huntley Steeple Jack Co., and he began expanding into larger commercial rigging and rehabilitation projects. Then in 1955, after more than 30 years of restoring homes and buildings in the GTA, he passed his business onto his son Kenneth. Kenneth continued to grow both companies, eventually uniting them as Heritage Restoration Inc. in 1969. Like his father, he operated the business for more than 30 years while training his sons. In 1998, those sons, Bruce and Alfred, took over the company. Throughout the early 2000s, Bruce and Alfred pushed the business to new heights, completing more numerous and prestigious projects. Bruce’s sons, Chris and Clay, both grew up around the family business. Clay, for his part, APRIL 2023
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