Drake Mechanical
Drake Mechanical is a well-established, family-owned plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and mechanical services company based in Boise, Idaho. We serve the broader Treasure Valley area, including cities like Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, and beyond.
History
Drake Mechanical has a long legacy, dating back to 1909 (over 117 years as of 2026). The Drake family originally arrived in Boise in the mid-1800s and was involved in homesteading the region before transitioning into plumbing and mechanical work. We have remained family-owned and operated across multiple generations—now into the 5th generation, with individuals like Nick Drake still actively involved. We built a reputation for reliable, honest service, starting with plumbing and expanding into heating, air conditioning, and related mechanical solutions. This longevity makes us one of the oldest and most trusted providers in the area.
Our official website is drakemech.com, and their Our location is at 5551 W Gowen Rd, Boise, ID 83709. We offer 24/7 emergency services and emphasize customer care, with features like preventative maintenance plans, financing options, and a one-year guarantee on work.
What We Can Fix / Services
Drake Mechanical handles a wide range of residential and commercial repairs, installations, and maintenance. We specialize in:
Plumbing: Repairs and installations for pipes, fixtures (sinks, toilets, faucets, showers), water heaters (We often feature Bradford White), drain cleaning (including rooter services for clogs), sewer and water line repairs, gas piping, water softeners, and more. They handle everything from leaky pipes and blocked drains to full repining or new fixture setups.
Heating: Furnace repairs (gas and electric), heat pumps, boilers, unit heaters, radiant heat systems, and related issues like frozen pipes or defunct furnaces. They service all major brands.
Air Conditioning / Cooling: AC repairs, service, and installation (including evaporative coolers, chillers, cooling towers, and rooftop units). We cover high-efficiency systems and emergency fixes for cooling failures.
Other Mechanical Services: Drain cleaning equipment for any size lines, commercial solutions (e.g., for restaurants, dairies, food manufacturing, hospitals, retail, seed companies), specialized items like compressed air piping, waste oil heaters, dehumidifiers, commercial refrigerators, exhaust systems, pumps, water treatment repairs, and even things like central vacuums, fireplaces/firepits, or pressure washers.
We work on all major brands of plumbing fixtures, furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, and appliances—whether old (from the early 1900s) or new. Their fleet of stocked trucks allows quick responses, and we focus on both emergency repairs and preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and avoid big issues.
Overall, if you're in the Boise area dealing with plumbing leaks, no heat in winter, AC breakdowns in summer, or similar home/business comfort problems, Drake Mechanical is positioned as a go-to, experienced local expert with strong community roots. For the latest details or quotes, check their site or call (208) 362-6200.
Key Plumbing Services Offered:
Residential & Commercial Repairs: Fixing leaks, clogged drains, toilets, faucets, and garbage disposals.
Water Heater Services: Repair and installation of gas, electric, and tankless water heaters.
Piping & Re-piping: Repairing water, sewer, and gas lines, including underground piping.
Specialized Services: Video pipe inspections, sump pump installation, Drain cleaning ,Jetting , and backflow prevention .
Industrial/Commercial Plumbing: Installing acid waste piping, water filtration, and process piping for businesses.
Core HVAC Specialties
Commercial & Industrial Expertise: We are a go-to for large-scale mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers (steam, condensing, oil, and gas), and cooling towers.
Rooftop Units (RTUs): Drake specializes in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial rooftop heating and cooling units, including the service of economizers for energy efficiency.
Indoor Air Quality: Are technicians are specifically trained in air purification and filtration technologies to improve overall health and wellness in indoor environments.
Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Plumbing
Beyond standard water lines, Drake Mechanical specializes in technical piping for various industries.
Our goal is to ensure your facility remains 100% operational. We don't just react to leaks; we manage your infrastructure to eliminate plumbing-related downtime."
Good-Better-Best" Service Tiers
Tier 1 (Reactive+): Basic repair services with a guaranteed 4-hour emergency response time.
Tier 2 (Preventative): Quarterly inspections + priority scheduling ..
Comprehensive Maintenance Schedule
Provide a clear table of what you will do before things break. Commercial properties have high-usage systems that require specific care:
Quarterly: High-pressure water jetting for grease traps and main lines (essential for restaurants/retail).
Bi-Annually: Testing of backflow preventers and inspection of commercial water heaters.
Annually: Sump pump testing, valve exercising (to prevent seizing), and infrared leak detection
Tier 1 (Reactive+): Basic repair services with a guaranteed 4-hour emergency response time.
Tier 2 (Preventative): Quarterly inspections + priority scheduling .
Tier 3 (Total Care): All inspections included main water lines + zero dispatch fees for emergencies.