Same-day water heater installation, repair, and tankless upgrades for Tiburon homes — licensed, local, and family-run since 1986.
Tiburon’s hillside homes — from the mid-century ranches above Paradise Drive to the custom builds along the Belvedere ridgeline — put real strain on a water heater. Hard Marin water leaves sediment that shortens tank life, and many garages and tight crawlspace closets here still hold an undersized 40-gallon unit feeding a household that needs far more. John Owens Services repairs, replaces, and converts those systems to high-efficiency tankless, with same-day appointments when the hot water quits.
Cost depends on tank vs. tankless, capacity, and whether gas, venting, or seismic strapping need updating to meet Marin code. We give an upfront quote after sizing the right system for your home — no surprise add-ons.
Yes. We schedule same-day appointments across Tiburon and Belvedere whenever possible, and our trucks carry common parts so most repairs are completed in one visit. We’re licensed (CA #501853) and insured.
For most homes, yes — a tankless water heater delivers endless hot water, lasts longer than a tank, and frees up closet or garage space that’s at a premium in older peninsula floor plans. We handle the gas, venting, and permits.
Hard-water sediment shortens tank life, so many local units fade around 10-12 years instead of the usual 12-15. Annual flushing helps; once a tank starts leaking, replacement is the safe call.
From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.