Plumber in Donner Summit / Serene Lakes, CA

Donner Summit and Serene Lakes represent some of the most demanding conditions in the region — elevation around 7,000 feet, extreme winters, and snowfall that can bury a cabin for months. Many homes here are seasonal cabins, ski retreats, and vacation properties that sit empty when the snow is deepest and the risk of frozen pipes is highest. Brimer Plumbing serves the California side of Tahoe and Truckee, and we understand what these conditions mean for your plumbing.

Frozen and burst pipes are a recurring concern at this elevation. We respond to emergencies, provide safe thawing when lines freeze but haven’t yet burst, and offer winterization for seasonal cabins. Smart leak shutoff systems are especially valuable here — detecting freeze risk and unusual water use before damage occurs, and giving remote owners peace of mind.

Water heaters at 7,000 feet face cold inlet water, altitude effects, and long periods of disuse. We service and replace tank and tankless systems with proper sizing and maintenance for high-elevation conditions. Gas work — ranges, fireplaces, heaters — is common in these cabins, and we handle installations and seasonal shutoff and restart with care.

Serving the California side of Tahoe and Truckee, we’re here for Donner Summit and Serene Lakes — for emergencies, winterization, and the upgrades that keep your high-elevation retreat protected and reliable.