Same-day water heater repair, replacement, and installation for Kentfield homes — from Kent Woodlands hillsides to the College of Marin flats.
Kentfield runs the gamut: 1920s-era estates tucked into the wooded hillsides of Kent Woodlands, and lower-lying flats near College of Marin where Corte Madera Creek has shaped the landscape for generations. That mix means a lot of older homes with tanks shoehorned into tight garages, crawlspaces, and basements — and units that have quietly outlived their warranty. John Owens Services has handled Marin water heaters since 1986, so we know how to get a new tank or tankless system in (and the old one out) without tearing up a finished hillside home.
In most cases we offer same-day service across Kentfield and the surrounding Ross Valley. Our trucks carry common parts, so many repairs are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit by a licensed technician (CA #501853).
If your tank is under about 8 years old and the issue is a single component, repair usually makes sense; past 10–12 years, or with tank corrosion, water heater replacement is the smarter call. We'll give you a straight recommendation, not an upsell.
Yes. We install both tankless and traditional tank systems and help you decide what truly fits — many older Kent Woodlands and flats homes need gas-line or venting upgrades for tankless, and we handle that work as a licensed plumbing contractor.
It depends on the unit, fuel type, and whether your venting, gas line, or seismic strapping needs to be brought up to code. We provide a clear, upfront quote before any work begins — no surprises.
From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.