About

My name is Roberto Gato Echanique, I’m from here, and I'm here to helP.

I'm an artist, and for 20 years I helped design, build and run theatre and live events all around DC, Maryland, Virginia and the tiny town of Alpena, Michigan.  Because I was "the guy with the tools" I helped these nonprofits and small businesses take care of every building system from rooftops to foundations. I replaced outlets and lighting, repaired plumbing, patched the roof, painted walls, built furniture, solved telephone and IT problems. People turned to me for help with their buildings, whatever it was.

In 2014 I changed careers and started over to study HVAC, the building system I knew the least about. I took an apprenticeship with a national service company, got NATE certified, and worked on every residential and commercial system I could get my hands on all over the DC-Baltimore area. In 2022, I joined the Steamfitters UA local 602, and finally got my Maryland and Virginia HVAC Master licenses in 2026.

I know the unique challenges nonprofits and small businesses face. I've got the best training and experience to help so you can do your best work. I'm also a home owner, so I know what's at stake when you're looking after your family's biggest investment. I live here, love this community and want to help take care of it.

My name is Roberto Gato Echanique,
I’m from here,
and I’m here to help.