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Howe Plumbing: Boise’s Local Plumbing Company

Licensed residential plumbers for Boise, Meridian, and Nampa homes.

  • 4.9 starsGoogle reviews

  • 074153Idaho plumbing license

  • 1-yearworkmanship warranty

  • Freeon-site estimate

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The Howe Difference

Howe Plumbing is a locally owned plumbing company serving Boise, Meridian and Nampa. John Howe's crew handles water heaters, softeners, filtration, reverse osmosis, whole-home repipes, drains, emergencies, water line repair, and kitchen and bath rough-in. Every job carries a one-year workmanship warranty, and you can see real scheduling availability by booking online before you ever pick up the phone.

Plumbing Services in Boise, Meridian and Nampa

Tank water heater installed by Howe Plumbing

Water Heaters

Tank water heater repair and replacement for Bradford White units.

Water softener resin tank and brine tank installed by Howe Plumbing

Water Softeners

Soft water, so Valley hardness stops chewing up your fixtures.

Three-stage whole-house filtration housings

Water Filtration

Whole-house, three-stage filtration, installed at the garage line.

Reverse osmosis system with filter cartridges and a pressure tank under a kitchen sink

Reverse Osmosis

Waterdrop reverse osmosis for drinking water at the kitchen sink.

Howe Plumbing technician repiping a home with the walls open

Whole Home Repipe

Polybutylene and galvanized pipe replaced throughout the whole house.

When a Plumbing Problem Cannot Wait

Howe Plumbing takes emergency plumbing calls in Boise around the clock: burst pipes, water heater leaks, and the failures that will not wait until Monday. Call 208-789-0777, tell us the address and what is happening, and we get a plumber moving.

When to call

  • Water you cannot stop
  • A leaking water heater
  • Sewage backing up
  • No water at all

A minor drip that is fully contained can usually wait for a scheduled visit.

Why Howe Plumbing

Clear Answers, Upfront

Our customers appreciate knowing what to expect: we explain the problem and the work needed before we get started.

On Time, Often Early

We’re known for our punctuality, from arriving at the very start of the appointment window to making it out a full day ahead of schedule.

Respectful Service, Honest Advice

Shoe covers on the floor, a job site left clean at the end, and a crew that fixes what is actually broken instead of selling you what you do not need.

Service Areas: Boise, Meridian and Nampa

Whether you need a repair at your current home or plumbing for a renovation, start with your city page to see the services available locally. Each page covers the plumbing concerns and conditions specific to that community.

See where we work
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Kitchen faucet crusted with white limescale above a spotted stainless sink

White Buildup on Faucets? Start With Your Water

Film on glass shower doors and white crust around faucets can signal hard water. Mineral buildup can also affect cartridges, shower valves, and other plumbing components. A water softener for your home addresses hardness minerals, while whole-house water filtration serves a different purpose, depending on the filters installed.

Choosing between them starts with understanding what is in your water and what you want to change. We can explain the differences, look at your existing plumbing, and recommend a setup that addresses the problem you are seeing.

Reviews From Local Homeowners

4.9 stars on Google

  • Idaho license 074153
  • One-year workmanship warranty
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They were quick to respond and performed the job at a fair price. Definitely will use them again on my other properties.
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The work was great, quick and very professional. I will gire again in future.
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Joe Grover
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Fast, reasonable price, reliable. Water heater needed replaced, provided estimate on Thursday morning, had the replacement done by Friday morning.
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Kim Emerson
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They were professional, fast, and informative.
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Scot Marsh
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Howe does excellent work. I only use them for all my plumbing needs.
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Josh Cronkhite
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I had some work done back in March of 2026. John was great, knew what he was doing. Now that I've had my new single-basin sink, new disposal and a new reverse osmosis system up and running for months, I can say without question the work was high-quality. John wasn't afraid to answer questions by this curious customer, no matter how lame my questions may have been. Next plumbling work I need I will be hiring him again. Hire this guy and avoid getting "jobbed" by others.
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Let’s Talk About Your Plumbing

From a repair you need today to a plumbing project you are planning ahead, start by telling us what is happening. We will arrange a free on-site estimate and explain the next steps.

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Emergency? Call 208-789-0777