Dave Knecht Plumbing — Bakersfield, CA

Business Overview

Dave Knecht Plumbing Bakersfield CA is a one-man, locally owned plumbing service with state licensing and more than 50 years of hands-on experience. The shop works on both homes and small businesses. Emergency service is available; the owner answers calls and responds quickly to urgent leaks, gas smells, and water heater failures.

Key Services

Services are straightforward and practical. Work is handled personally by the owner and kept simple to reduce delays and confusion.

• Water heater installation & repair (40 GAL gas heaters available for $1,500)
• Hot water recirculation pump installation and repair
• Plumbing installation, replacement, and full repairs
• Faucet, sink, toilet installation and repair
• Garbage disposal and gas line installation/repair
• Plumbing inspections and pipe work

Areas Served

The business is based in Bakersfield and serves Kern County and surrounding communities. Typical service area includes:

• Bakersfield, Delano, Oildale, Rosedale, and East Niles
• Arvin, Wasco, Shafter, Taft, and McFarland
• Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, California City, Mojave, and Ridge areas
• Smaller towns: Lamont, Rosamond, Maricopa, Buttonwillow, and more

Company History

The owner began working in plumbing shops in 1971 and built a career around hands-on trade work. Over decades the business stayed small by design. That simple setup lets the owner do installations, repairs, and inspections personally rather than sending crews.

Leadership

The owner is the only state licensed master plumber in Bakersfield and carries more than 50 years of experience. He remains personally involved in every job, from quoting to final testing. The owner is well known in local neighborhoods and understands common plumbing issues in Bakersfield homes — like hard water, older gas lines, and homes built during the region’s growth periods.

Specialties & Highlights

• Only state licensed master plumber in Bakersfield with 50+ years of work history.
• One-man shop: single point of contact and consistent workmanship.
• Will beat any written estimate by 10% for comparable work.
• Transparent pricing on common items (example: 40 GAL gas/water heater $1,500).

Why Locals Choose Dave Knecht Plumbing Bakersfield CA

Neighbors choose Dave Knecht Plumbing Bakersfield CA for steady, direct service. The owner’s long tenure means practical fixes for Bakersfield’s dry-hot summers, older housing stock, and rural properties with special gas-line needs. Work is plainspoken, reliable, and focused on getting systems working safely.

Hours are consistent: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day. For fast, experienced plumbing help around Bakersfield and nearby towns, this local shop offers clear pricing, state-certified experience, and emergency response when it matters.