Southwood Plumbing & Heating — Local Plumbing in San Bruno, CA

Business Overview

Southwood Plumbing & Heating San Bruno CA is a family-owned plumbing and heating company serving homes and small businesses on the Peninsula. The shop handles routine repairs, installations, and urgent plumbing problems. Technicians are available for emergency callouts for major leaks, sewer backups, and water heater failures.

The crew includes licensed plumbers and installers who work on both residential and light commercial properties. They focus on practical solutions for single-family homes, older condos, and small retail or office spaces common in San Bruno and nearby towns.

Key Services

Work is organized around clear service areas so customers know what to expect.

• Drain & Sewer — drain repair, sewer repair, sewer installation, and hydro-jetting to clear stubborn blockages.
• Water Heaters — water heater installation, water heater repair, and hot water recirculation pump installation and repair.
• Gas Lines — gas line installation and gas line repair for stoves, heaters, and outdoor appliances.
• General Plumbing — plumbing inspection, plumbing installation or replacement, and plumbing repair.

Areas Served

Southwood Plumbing & Heating San Bruno CA serves South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, Millbrae, Broadmoor, and Brisbane. Technicians work across neighborhoods from hillside homes to flatlands near the bay. They are familiar with local building styles and the coastal climate that affects plumbing systems.

Company History

The business traces its roots to Hayes Valley Hardware, Heating and Plumbing, founded in San Francisco in 1964. In 1966 the shop moved to South San Francisco and later became Southwood. Over the decades the company shifted from a small hardware shop to a dedicated plumbing and heating service while keeping ties to the neighborhood.

Leadership

Owner and operator Denis O'Halloran grew up in the business, starting at Southwood Hardware while attending Archbishop Riordan High School. After graduating in 1981 he purchased a partnership in the company and moved into full-time work. Denis holds a C-36 Plumbing License and a C-20 Heating/HVAC License.

He is a Certified Plumbing Inspector, a certified backflow tester with the American Water Works Association, and has taught apprenticeship courses at San Mateo Adult School. His long local presence anchors the company's community reputation.

Specialties & Highlights

• Licensed plumbing and HVAC trades combined (C-36 and C-20).
• Hydro-jetting service for stubborn clogs and older sewer lines.
• Certified backflow testing and plumbing inspections for safety and code compliance.
• Family-owned local business with roots dating to 1964.

Why Locals Choose Southwood Plumbing & Heating

Residents and small businesses pick Southwood Plumbing & Heating San Bruno CA for hands-on experience in Peninsula plumbing. Technicians know the local climate—marine layer, salt air, and aging pipes—and they match repairs to the neighborhood’s mix of older homes and newer builds.

Work is straightforward, documented, and performed by licensed staff who have taught and inspected in the trade. The company keeps office hours Monday through Friday and provides emergency callouts when urgent plumbing issues arise.

For practical plumbing help around San Bruno and nearby communities, this local shop brings decades of neighborhood experience and trade qualifications to each job.