Plumber and Radiant Heating Specialist in Kensington, CA
From the winding lanes above Colusa Circle to the homes tucked along the Tilden ridge, we know Kensington's hillside houses and the older heating systems inside them. We're a team of specialists with 20+ years of focused expertise.
Heating and Plumbing for Kensington's Hillside Homes
Kensington's homes were largely built in the 1920s and 30s, and many still run on the original hydronic heating they were designed around. Tudors, Arts and Crafts cottages, and Mediterranean revivals along the steep streets each come with their own quirks, and the boilers and radiators inside them require a specialist who has seen it all before.
- Hydronic heating, boilers, and radiators
- Whole-house plumbing repair and repipes
- Air-to-water heat pump and solar integration
Every System Gets the Glow Standard
From radiant hydronic heat to modern plumbing, we bring two decades of hands-on expertise to every system in your home. Each service ends with our Afterglow Finish, a final walkthrough to make sure everything flows and glows.
Why Kensington Homeowners Choose Afterglow
Kensington homeowners value craftsmanship and care, and they tend to keep the same trusted hands for decades. That suits us perfectly. We bring patient diagnosis and a long-term plan to every hillside home, whether it's a vintage boiler or a modern efficiency upgrade.
Deep Knowledge of Older Homes
Two decades working on the kind of 1920s boilers and radiators that fill Kensington's hillside neighborhoods. We know what these homes need.
Local Roots and Expertise
Our specialists live and work in the East Bay. When you call, you get the person who does the work, with fast response across Kensington's hills.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
Mniska found a leak that I did not know was there. He fixed it and showed me the pipe that had deteriorated. He goes above and beyond.
We've worked with Mniska on the boiler/radiators in our new home and couldn't be happier with Mniska's attention to detail and communication. We cannot recommend his services more and look forward to a long term relationship with him over the years.
Our service was impeccable. They came within hours of calling with an issue, communicated extremely clearly and was very transparent with pricing. We even signed up for the membership program which already paid off! Highly recommend.
Mniska is a pleasure to work with- he is professional, knowledgeable, respectful, honest and caring. He helped me think through a plumbing issue with my shower and ways to save money with the repairs. He cares about providing quality work and approaches his clients with kindness and patience. I highly recommend!
After hearing an increasingly loud hissing sound in my kitchen wall, I gave Afterglow a call, worried it was a gas leak. Mniska was prompt, professional and focused. He also took time to explain what steps he was taking to hone in on the problem. He was able to fix the leaky hot water pipe in my wall skillfully and smoothly.
I used Afterglow services to help me fix a hydronic issue that another contractor messed up. He was super informative and knew exactly the issue and remedy. Had my system working for a tenant who said they experienced intermittent heating. Honest and trustworthy work. Would definitely use again.
Kensington's Home Comfort Specialist Is One Call Away
Whether it's a boiler that needs attention, a plumbing repair that can't wait, or a heating upgrade you've been thinking about, we're here to help. One call to us and you'll have a plan for keeping your Kensington home comfortable.
