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
20+ years 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 was very knowledgeable about my somewhat complicated system and offered several options for how to proceed. He was generous with his time and patient in explaining his findings and recommendations.
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 was amazing, he helped set up our water filter and was great to work with. He was extra clean and tidy, was thoughtful and provided excellent ideas and information including a video to make sure I knew what to do in the future. He was quick to respond to my inquiries and did a quick job. I will be using him moving forward for all my plumbing needs. I highly recommend him.
I had my water heater and radiant floor heating system serviced by Mniska. He is fantastic. He took time to explain all the different component of my system and what maybe the issues. In the end I went with an upgrade to my system and he was able to install it in a very timely fashion and everything works well. I highly recommend him.
I was so impressed with Mniska/Afterglow's communication and professionalism. He explained everything in detail, made sure I understood the plan and went above and beyond with the work he did. It is hard to find someone you trust to do work in your home, especially someone with expertise in radiant heating systems. I am so fortunate to have found him and look forward to continuing to work with him.
Afterglow Heating is a gem. Mniska is responsive, reasonable and imminently professional. Don't call anyone else for radiant work, he's the best.
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.
