Local, owner-operated plumbing for Meridian, Boise and Nampa. Clogged drains, leaks, water heaters and fixture swaps. You talk to the plumber who shows up.
A slow drain usually gets worse, not better. Grease, soap scum, hair and the mineral scale our hard water leaves behind build up inside the pipe until water can barely get through.
We clear the line properly with the right size cable or a water jetter, then check that it flows freely before we leave. If the same drain keeps clogging, we'll tell you why.
Most tank water heaters last around 8 to 12 years. Treasure Valley hard water shortens that, because sediment settles in the bottom of the tank and makes the burner or elements work harder.
We repair what's worth repairing and give you a straight answer when it's time to replace. When it is, we haul the old unit away and install the new one to code.
Signs you need help
No hot water, or it runs out fast
Rumbling or popping from the tank
Rusty or cloudy hot water
Water pooling around the base
A unit older than 10 years
What we do
Gas and electric tank heaters
Tankless installs and descaling
Annual sediment flushes
Thermostats, elements, anode rods and valves
Expansion tanks and code updates
Recent jobs
Gas water heater installCopper piping in a mechanical room
If the tank itself is leaking, it needs replacing. Most other problems, like a bad element, thermostat or valve, are repairable. We'll quote both when it's close.
How often should I flush my water heater?
Once a year is a good rule here because of the hard water. It clears sediment and helps the heater last longer.
Much of the Treasure Valley has hard water. The minerals leave white crust on faucets and spots on dishes, and they build up inside water heaters and pipes.
The valves go in while the wall is open. After the tile goes up, the trim goes on.
Shower valve rough-inRough-in
Valves set for tileReady for trim
Matte black shower trimFinished
Sewer line repair
Broken line, fixed
A front-yard sewer line with a broken bottom. We dug it out, cut out the bad section and coupled in new pipe.
What we foundFound
Line dug outDug out
New section installedRepaired
Before & after
Same spot, finished
Bathroom sink swap
Before: worn sinkAfter: new sink
Tub and surround
Before: new tub setTub and surround install
Hand-held shower
Before trim-outHand-held shower installed
More jobs
Water heaters, softeners & fixtures
Gas water heater installWater softener installFreestanding tub fillerWidespread faucet installReverse osmosis + disposalDouble vanity hookupCommercial softener systemCopper piping in a mechanical room
Need a plumber this week?
Evening and weekend appointments. Call, text or send a quick request.
Meridian is home base. A lot of the city was built in the last 25 years, which means plenty of PEX plumbing, builder-grade fixtures, and original water heaters that are now reaching the end of their life.
Whether you're in an older home near downtown Meridian or a newer subdivision, we know the plumbing you're likely to have and the problems it tends to develop.
What we see most in Meridian
Original water heaters in 2000s-era homes coming due for replacement
Hard water scale on fixtures, softeners and heater tanks
Builder-grade faucets and toilet parts wearing out
Kitchen drain clogs from disposals and grease
Irrigation and hose bib leaks in spring and fall
Plumbing services in Meridian
Drain CleaningKitchen, bath, tub and floor drains cleared with cable or jetting. Slow drains, backups and gurgles.
Water HeatersTank and tankless repair, flushes and replacements. Anode rods and thermostats too.
Leak RepairDripping faucets, running toilets, pinhole leaks and supply lines found and fixed.
Boise has a wide mix of homes, from early 1900s houses in the North End and East End to newer builds across the Bench and Southeast Boise. That range means a wide range of plumbing.
Older homes may still have galvanized supply pipe or clay and cast-iron sewer lines. We work on old and new systems and can tell you which repairs make sense in an older house.
What we see most in Boise
Galvanized supply pipe with low pressure or rust in older homes
Root intrusion in clay sewer laterals under mature trees
Cast-iron drain lines cracking with age
Water heater replacement and code updates
Fixture upgrades during remodels
Plumbing services in Boise
Drain CleaningKitchen, bath, tub and floor drains cleared with cable or jetting. Slow drains, backups and gurgles.
Water HeatersTank and tankless repair, flushes and replacements. Anode rods and thermostats too.
Leak RepairDripping faucets, running toilets, pinhole leaks and supply lines found and fixed.
Nampa combines established neighborhoods around downtown with a lot of fast new construction. We regularly see both older plumbing that needs updating and newer systems with first-time problems.
I'm Travis. I've been in the plumbing trade for 12 years, and I've lived in Idaho my whole life. This is home. The houses I work on belong to my neighbors, and I treat every one of them that way.
Over those years I've done a little of everything: shower valves and tub sets, faucets and vanities, water heaters, softeners and drinking water systems, and sewer lines dug up and repaired in the front yard. I've seen what good work looks like, and what it costs a homeowner when a job gets rushed.
I started Altitude Plumbing & Drains so Treasure Valley families could have a plumber they can actually reach. When you call, you talk to me. I'm the one who comes out, tells you what's wrong in plain language, gives you a price before I start, and does the work.
Family comes first
I'm a family man, and that shapes how I run this business. I show up when I say I will, because I know your day has plans in it too. I keep the work area clean, because kids and pets live there. And I fix things the way I'd want them fixed in my own home, so you're not calling me back for the same problem next month.
Giving back
A local business should give back to the place that supports it. Being part of this community matters to me, and so do the veterans who served our country. As Altitude grows, supporting local causes and our vets will grow with it.
What you can count on
Straight answers. I'll explain the problem and your options, including when a repair makes more sense than a replacement.
A price before I start. No surprise line items on the invoice.
Respect for your home. Shoe covers, drop cloths, and a clean space when I leave.
Work done right. Licensed in Idaho and built to code, so it passes inspection and lasts.
Hours that work for you. Evening and weekend appointments, so you don't have to take time off.