Radiant plumbing and hydronic heating have been the Schefer's passion for over 50 years. But it all really started in 1945 when Brad's great grandfather founded Walter Schefer Plumbing and Heating. Brads grandfather, Mel Schefer, learned the plumbing trade working along side his father in the late 1950s and founded Mel Schefer Plumbing in 1961.
His son Tom later apprenticed alongside his father until he established Tom Schefer Plumbing and Radiant Heating in 1991. Tom's wife, Laurie, managed the home and business offices. Their son, Brad, grew up with plumbing tools in his toy box. Plumbing, it seems, is in the family genes. Brad has worked alongside his father since 1995, and took the reins of the family business in 2018.
His son Tom later apprenticed alongside his father until he established Tom Schefer Plumbing and Radiant Heating in 1991. Tom's wife, Laurie, managed the home and business offices. Their son, Brad, grew up with plumbing tools in his toy box. Plumbing, it seems, is in the family genes. Brad has worked alongside his father since 1995, and took the reins of the family business in 2018.
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We design and install radiant hydronic heating and cooling systems literally from the ground up. We work directly with architects, general contractors and other professionals to specify and design systems to meet the needs and requirements of the client. We have seen many boilers come and boilers go.
We are working with Burbank Housing to update over 50 homes in the Gray's Meadow Santa Rosa affordable housing development. We are replacing outdated water heaters with efficient Baxi duo tec 40 combi boilers that not only provide domestic hot water but serve to heat the homes using hydronic radiant heating systems.
It's the little things - and hot water!- that count. When I described the problem we were having with our hot water and low water pressure, Tom knew exactly what I was talking about, diagnosed the problem, and gave us a solution that worked wonders. We thought we would need to replace our sixty+ year old pipes and, since we can't afford to do that anytime soon, we were feeling very discouraged.
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Jennifer C.
Jun 10, 2021
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I called Schefer about a water heater replacement and he gave great advice (which involved not replacing the water heater aka no business for them) -- I can't express how much I appreciate this kind of honesty. If they treat a non-customer with such care, I can only imagine how thoughtful they would be for an actual customer.
Cassandra Short
Aug 13, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
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Brian C.
Mar 15, 2019
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Mindy M.
Dec 05, 2018
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Ann Marie Y.
Feb 24, 2014
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As soon as I moved into my new home, my radiant heating broke down. I started phoning plumbers and was amazed at how little they were interested in new business and the exorbitant rates they charged just to give an estimate ($145).
But when I phoned TSP Plumbing, I was happy to find a whole new attitude. They were friendly, helpful, and I found out they are a small family business.
Tom came and fixed my heating system 2 days later. He was very professional, and explained clearly what he was doing. The price wasn't cheap ($700) but he did replace the old pump and added a few more small
But when I phoned TSP Plumbing, I was happy to find a whole new attitude. They were friendly, helpful, and I found out they are a small family business.
Tom came and fixed my heating system 2 days later. He was very professional, and explained clearly what he was doing. The price wasn't cheap ($700) but he did replace the old pump and added a few more small
