Brooks Gas

Finding a family Business in a small town generally isn’t too tough. But finding one that has been around for more than 60 years and four generations makes it a slightly tougher task. However, it does exist.  Since John William Brooks founded Brooks Gas Co. in 1949, Brooks Gas Co. has made its home just off the square in Marshfield, Missouri. Since that time, Brooks Gas Co. has built a reputation as a dependable propane gas supplier that has seen steady growth over the past several decades.  Brooks Gas Co. is a full-service propane company offering sales, installation and repair of propane and propane appliances. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service with a personal touch. Our showroom in Marshfield, Missouri, contains a wide selection of grills, gas logs, fireplaces, wood pellet stoves, and accessories.  Thank you for visiting our website. We’ve included information on how Brooks Gas Co. can assist you in lowering your propane rates, becoming more energy-efficient, and staying safe and warm year round.

Brooks Gas History

The seeds of what has grown to become Brooks Gas Co. were planted in the 1940s, when the family owned and operated a furniture store. John William Brooks began selling gas ranges as part of the store merchandise, and eventually decided to deliver propane gas to customers. “Thus, the bottled gas business was started,” said Mary Ruth Brooks, Marshfield office manager. Ruth’s late husband, Bill, had begun his involvement in the family business by delivering propane after graduating high school.  By 1950, the family furniture business was sold and the main focus of the business became selling propane. At that time, Brooks Gas, with a staff of three, was the only Marshfield-based propane gas supplier. The focus was primarily within the Marshfield city limits, with coverage extending into Elkland and Niangua. “Not many people were using propane at the time,” Ruth said, “So we just started from scratch, promoting gas ranges.”  Since the early 50s, the family business has thrived. Joe and John Brooks, sons of Mary and Bill, have since joined the business. They are actively involved in the day-to-day business operations. Today, Brooks Gas Co., can provide your home with propane, keep your system running smoothly, and handle any questions you may have about your propane service, safety or appliances.  In Spring 2007, Brooks Gas Co. unveiled our new showroom in Marshfield, Missouri. The showroom houses a complete line of outdoor grills, hearth gas log inserts, as well as accessories and supplies.  Brooks Gas Co. has three convenient locations to serve all your propane needs: our original location in Marshfield, plus locations in Seymour and Conway, Missouri.

Automatic Delivery:

No one likes to trek out to the propane tank to check the gauge. But even worse is learning the hard way (during inclement weather, in the middle of a hot shower, or while baking a cake) that they’ve run out of propane. That’s why Brooks Gas Company offers an Automatic Delivery program. When you enroll in the program, we make sure you always have propane when you need it.  We use information about your average propane use and weather data to determine your delivery needs. This allows us to develop the most efficient delivery schedule so that we can keep costs down for you. We simply ask that you let us know if you’ve experienced any changes that could alter your use, such as having a baby or adding a propane-powered appliance.

GAS Check:

GAS Check™ is a safety program developed by the National Propane Gas Association to ensure your propane system is operating efficiently and safely.  GAS Check™ stands for Gas Appliance System Check, and is an industry-recognized safety and maintenance program to ensure proper equipment operation for your propane system. It includes a pressure test to check for leaks. We make certain that only proper materials are used in the piping system, and that your system is properly tuned to maximum efficiency. If your system needs worn or damaged equipment replaced, we can make recommendations about that, too.  Each spring, Brooks Gas Company offers special pricing on its GAS Check™ service. During this spring Maintenance Special, we include an inspection of EVERY propane appliance in your system (furnace, range, water heater, heater(s), fireplace, etc.) at a special reduced price. This comprehensive check ensures your propane system, as well as your tank, is in good working order.  We will post notices of the GAS Check™ specials on this website each spring, as well as mail information in our Spring edition of the Gas House News newsletter.