About us

A Second Generation Family Business

John "Tinker" Thalman purchased Basic Services, Inc. from his father in 1993. Tinker and his wife Annie are personally involved in the daily operations.

24 hr Emergency Service

For heating and medical cooling emergencies, Basic Services, Inc. is always on call.

Licensed And Insured

Tinker holds a Maryland Master HVAC license, and a Limited Master electrical license in Harford and Baltimore Counties . We are fully bonded and insured.

Fully Trained Personnel

We attend manufacturers’ classes for continuing education, and Tinker is NATE certified in air conditioning and gas furnace service and installation.

Only High Quality Equipment

Basic Services, Inc. proudly offers Bryant as our premier line, while servicing and selling many outstanding brands of heating and air conditioning equipment.

Part Of The Community

We live in Harford County, and are active in a local church, the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, and a contributor to local charities.

Service Oriented

Basic Services, Inc. is committed to your satisfaction. Whether that means repair or maintenance of existing equipment, addition of filters or humidifiers, or full system replacement or installation, we are ready to serve you.

We at Basic Services, Inc. are truly committed to our slogan "Modern Technology, Old Fashioned Values"