Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Plumbing & Hydronics Experts in Burlingame
At Skaates Inc, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering exceptional plumbing and hydronic heating solutions since 1986. Our team of licensed and insured professionals brings over three decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring reliable installations, repairs, and maintenance tailored to both residential and commercial needs. Specializing in everything from tankless water heaters to radiant floor heating systems, we prioritize quality, durability, and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing reputation across the Bay Area, where weve built trust through punctual service, transparent communication, and meticulous attention to detail.With a focus on energy-efficient solutions and cutting-edge technology, we work closely with clients to address their unique requirements while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship. Our testimonials highlight our ability to resolve complex issues efficiently, such as same-day repairs and seamless boiler replacements, underscoring our dedication to prompt, professional service. As a family-owned business, we value integrity and strive to exceed expectations through every interaction, ensuring lasting relationships with our clients.
Services
Plumbing
Radiant Heating
Tankless Water Heaters
Backflow Certification
Drain Stoppages
Boiler Installation
Radiant Floors
Hydronic System Repair
New Construction
Remodeling
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in plumbing and hydronic systems.
- Our team is fully licensed and insured for all projects.
- We offer same-day emergency repairs and efficient service.
- We specialize in energy-efficient and radiant heating solutions.
- Our technicians arrive on time and prioritize customer satisfaction.
What people say
Efficient service
Knowledgeable team
Great customer service
Energy-efficient solutions
Prompt emergency response
Services
Plumbing
Skaates Inc provides comprehensive plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. Our licensed technicians handle installations, repairs, and maintenance of water supply lines, drainage systems, and fixtures. With expertise in both traditional and modern plumbing technologies, we ensure durable, code-compliant solutions for new construction, remodeling, and emergency repairs across the Bay Area.
Radiant Heating
We specialize in radiant heating system design, installation, and repair. Our services include boiler replacement, radiant floor tubing, and climate control integration. By combining energy efficiency with precise temperature management, we deliver customized heating solutions for homes and businesses. Our team ensures seamless operation and long-term reliability for both new systems and retrofits.
Tankless Water Heaters
Skaates Inc offers tankless water heater installation and repair services. These energy-efficient systems provide continuous hot water while reducing utility costs. Our technicians assess your household or commercial needs to recommend the optimal Viessmann or comparable brand solution, ensuring proper sizing, integration with existing systems, and long-term performance for Bay Area properties.
Drain Stoppages
We resolve drain blockages using advanced snaking and video inspection technology. Our team identifies clogs, root intrusion, or pipe degradation through electronic pipe locating and camera analysis. From minor household drains to complex commercial systems, we provide fast, effective clearing solutions to restore proper drainage and prevent future issues in residential and multifamily properties.
Backflow Certification
Skaates Inc provides backflow prevention device testing, certification, and repair. Our licensed professionals ensure compliance with local regulations through annual inspections and maintenance of backflow assemblies. By preventing contaminated water from entering potable systems, we protect residential, commercial, and multifamily properties against health hazards while maintaining municipal code compliance for Bay Area clients.
People
George Skaates
Owner
George Skaates Inc leads the team with over 30 years of plumbing and hydronics expertise. He specializes in system design for new construction and retrofit projects, focusing on energy-efficient solutions. His hands-on approach ensures quality control across all installations and repairs.
Questions
What areas do Skaates Inc serve?
Skaates Inc primarily serves the Bay Area, including Burlingame and surrounding communities, for residential and commercial plumbing and heating needs.
Do you offer emergency plumbing services?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency repairs for urgent plumbing and heating issues, including weekends and holidays.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
All our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and trained in the latest plumbing and hydronic heating technologies.
Can you install energy-efficient heating systems?
We specialize in energy-efficient radiant heating and tankless water heater systems to reduce utility costs while maintaining comfort.
How do I schedule a service appointment?
Contact us directly at 650-347-1794 or request a quote online for prompt scheduling of installations, repairs, or consultations.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we serve both residential homeowners and commercial clients with plumbing, boiler replacements, and radiant heating systems.
Reviews (5)
Lily Y.
Mar 24, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism Called 3 times in 90 minutes with out leaving a message or saying why they called. Please don't spam call people, it's not a good way to do business.
John D.
Oct 13, 2016
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Frank from Skaates came to my house in San Francisco and spent an hour figuring out a kitchen sink problem that had two different causes. Then he went onto his smart phone and found the part I needed, wrote it down for me, and told me the sink was still under warrantee. THEN he showed me how to fix the problem myself once the part arrived! I followed his instructions, and now my sink is good as new. Frank could have sold me that part and he could have charged me another visit to put it in, but instead he did the best thing for me, the customer. I will definitely make Skaates the first and only plumber I call from now on.
Steve D.
Jan 20, 2015
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Skaates has done two jobs for us and both were expertly done. One job was to install a recirculation pump for a tankless water heater and the other was to reroute some pipes under the house. Courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient - highly recommended!
Jan N.
Dec 15, 2013
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The cold weather shows up and I find that my radiant heat is not working! Thank you Skaates! You are the BEST. They had the problem diagnosed and repaired in no time and this was right before Thanksgiving. Fantastic customer service and friendly and extremely knowledgeable technicians who explained everything to me. This was after I had contacted another plumbing company who charged me for a service call, and told me I needed to replace more than I ended up needing. I had to call them twice and still was not contacted with an accurate estimate. I only wish I had contacted Skaates first. It would have saved me the cost of a service call and a week without heat.
Just B.
Oct 05, 2013
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My mother lives in San Francisco in a home with a radiator-heater almost 100 years old. When I called Skaates the customer service was great - the receptionist help provided information where I felt that I could trust this company. Well that didn't end there - their technician who came out to service the radiator heater was just as professional and informative. I especially liked the technician providing us with recommendations instead of trying to sell us their product and/service. Did I mention that the technician was also very prompt and courteous. I would recommend Skaates to anyone who resides in a old home with an old radiator-heater.
