John Owens Services — San Rafael, CA Plumbing & HVAC

Business Overview

John Owens Services San Rafael CA has provided plumbing and HVAC work to Marin and Sonoma homeowners since 1986. The company operates with a small team of licensed technicians and offers both residential and light commercial service. Same-day appointments are available when possible, and the company provides emergency response for urgent leaks, heating failures, and water heater issues.

They work on vintage houses, Eichler homes, and newer construction. The crew is familiar with San Rafael’s coastal climate — wet winters and dry summers — and how salt air and fog affect plumbing and HVAC systems.

Key Services

Their work is grouped to make it easy to find help:

• Plumbing: leak detection, drain repair, sewer work, faucets, sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, sump pumps, and plumbing inspections.
• Water Heaters & Boilers: water heater repair and replacement, hot water recirculation pumps, boiler and radiant heating service.
• Heating & Cooling: furnace and air conditioner repair, HVAC maintenance, ductless mini-split installation, and system replacement.
• Gas & Mechanical: gas line installation and repair, garbage disposal and appliance hook-ups.

Special Services

• Advanced leak detection technology to limit damage and repair time.
• Participation in California rebate programs to help with energy upgrades.
• Same-day work for many common repairs.

Areas Served

John Owens Services San Rafael CA serves Marin County communities and nearby towns. Typical service areas include:

• Richmond, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley
• San Anselmo, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon
• Fairfax, Sausalito, Kentfield, Ross
• Lucas Valley, Marinwood, Santa Venetia, Marin City
• Belvedere, Sleepy Hollow, Bolinas, Woodacre and other Marin neighborhoods

Company History

The owner began in plumbing in 1974 and opened a Marin County plumbing business in 1986. Boiler and radiant heating work was added in 1988. HVAC services came in 1994, and electrical and general contracting followed in the 2000s.

The owner sold a previous company in 1999 and later launched John Owens Services, Inc. in 2011 to focus on high-quality work with a small crew. Licenses include plumbing, HVAC, boiler, electrical, and new construction.

Leadership

The founder has decades of field experience and continues hands-on work in the area. He keeps learning trade updates and stays active with local contractors and rebate program partners. That local presence helps when working on older homes and coordinating with building departments in San Rafael and nearby towns.

Specialties & Highlights

• Long local experience with Eichler and vintage home systems.
• Licensed across multiple trades for projects that involve plumbing, heating, and electrical work.
• Authorized contractor in California rebate programs for energy upgrades.
• Focused leak detection that limits drywall and floor disruption.

Why Locals Choose John Owens Services

Homeowners hire John Owens Services San Rafael CA for steady, experienced work and local knowledge of Marin homes and climate. The company balances practical repairs with longer-term fixes and helps customers use incentives for efficient upgrades. Short waits, transparent estimates, and a hands-on owner make the service approachable and dependable.