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Plumber, Electrician & HVAC in Houghton — Kirkland, WA
Shipyard-era cottages, mid-century view homes, and premium rebuilds above Lake Washington — era-appropriate electrical, plumbing, and heat pump work with Kirkland city permits and PSE rebates handled.
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- Family-owned since 2012
Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air serves Houghton — the lakeside Kirkland neighborhood that was its own town until 1968 — with one licensed team across electrical, plumbing, and heating & cooling. Settled in the 1870s as Pleasant Bay, Houghton built ships for more than half a century: the Lake Washington Shipyards at today's Carillon Point launched the ferry Kalakala in the 1930s and more than 25 Navy vessels during World War II. The town incorporated in 1948 rather than be annexed, merged with Kirkland by vote in 1968, and became the first community in Washington with its own neighborhood council. Same-day service, upfront pricing, WA License ECOELEP765P5, 4.9★ across 2,300+ Google reviews. Call or text (206) 970-1031.
Shipyard-town roots, view-home present
Houghton's housing runs from early-town cottages and shipyard-era workers' homes to 1950s–70s view houses on the slope and full-scale rebuilds above Lake Washington Boulevard. That mix keeps all three of our trades busy in different ways: inspections and staged rewiring where original wiring hides behind remodels, panel and service upgrades for mid-century homes taking on heat pumps and EV chargers, and multi-zone comfort systems, standby power, and surge protection in the rebuilt view homes. Premium finish protection is standard practice here — these are houses where the drywall matters as much as the ductwork.
Along the waterfront — Houghton Beach Park, Marsh Park, and the private docks between — we handle the shoreline-specific work: dock and boat-lift circuits with ground-fault protection and corrosion-resistant fittings, and outdoor equipment placements that account for damp lake air working on coils and cabinets year-round.
Kirkland's own permit counter — handled for you
Kirkland is one of the few Washington cities that runs its own electrical permitting and inspections through City of Kirkland Development Services (a legacy of exactly the kind of local self-governance Houghton voted to keep in 1948). We pull the Kirkland permit, schedule the city inspector, and meet them on site.
PSE rebates apply in Houghton
Houghton is Puget Sound Energy territory. PSE pays $500–$1,500 on qualifying air-source heat pumps (with a potential fuel-switching bonus for homes leaving gas), up to about $1,500 on qualifying ductless systems, and rebates on ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters. Income-eligible households can stack Washington HEAR point-of-sale discounts — up to $8,000 on a heat pump, $1,750 on a heat pump water heater, and $4,000 on a supporting panel upgrade. We confirm what your project qualifies for and file everything. Compare honestly first: heat pump vs. gas furnace for Puget Sound homes · water heater decision guide.
Services for Houghton homes
- Heat Pumps · Ductless Mini-Splits · Heating & Boiler Conversions · Air Conditioning
- Panel Upgrades · Wiring & Rewiring · EV Chargers · dock & boat-lift circuits · Generators
- Water Heaters · Tankless · Heat Pump Water Heaters · Drain Cleaning · Sewer Lines
- Eco Care Membership — seasonal tune-ups that stretch aging equipment
A town that built ships expects work done right. 4.9★
- 2,300+ Google reviews
- WA Lic ECOELEP765P5
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- Since 2012. Free second opinion on any quote. Book online or call (206) 970-1031 — Se habla español.
Also serving nearby: Kirkland
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Good to know in Houghton
The details that change home projects from city to city — Houghton's utilities, rebates, and inspection rules at a glance.
Who powers Houghton
Puget Sound Energy
PSE is both the electric and natural-gas utility here, and its efficiency rebates come straight off qualifying heat pump, water heater, and insulation projects.
- Air-source heat pump (PSE)$500–$1,500
- Ductless mini-split (PSE)Up to ~$1,500
- Heat pump for heating & coolingUp to $8,000
- Heat pump water heater (PSE)Rebate available
Permits & inspections in Houghton
City of Kirkland Development Services
Kirkland is one of the few Washington cities that runs its own electrical permitting and inspections — permits are pulled at City Hall, not through state L&I.
(425) 587-3613
We pull the permit and meet the inspector — it's part of the job, whichever authority covers your address.
The homes we work on in Houghton
Houghton climbs from the old shipyard-era waterfront through early-town homes to mid-century view streets — remodeled finishes over original wiring is the norm.
Homes in Houghton — and the systems that fit them
Pick the property type that matches yours to see which electrical, plumbing, and heating & cooling upgrades make the most sense for how these homes were actually built.
Which home is yours?
Built 1900s-1940s. Cottages and workers' homes from Houghton's shipbuilding century - original wiring and galvanized lines often hiding behind attractive remodels.
- Electrical Inspections Map what the remodels actually left behind the walls.
- Wiring & Rewiring Staged rewiring that protects plaster, trim, and finishes.
- Repiping Galvanized supply lines rust shut from the inside; repiping restores pressure.
- Ductless Mini-Splits Efficient comfort for homes built without ducts - no demolition.
Not sure which fits? Call (206) 970-1031 and we’ll match the right system to your Houghton home — no guesswork.
Common services in Houghton
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FAQ — Houghton homes
Who inspects electrical work in Houghton?
The City of Kirkland - one of the few Washington cities that runs its own electrical permitting and inspections through Development Services instead of state L&I. Eco pulls the Kirkland permit, schedules the inspection, and meets the inspector, including for dock and shoreline circuits.
Our Houghton home was remodeled beautifully - could old wiring still be hiding in the walls?
It's common. Houghton's older homes have often been remodeled more than once, and finishes can hide original wiring, undersized subpanels, and junctions that were never brought current. An electrical inspection maps what's actually there; from that we stage any rewiring so plaster and millwork survive it.
Can you replace a boiler or baseboard heat with a heat pump in a view home?
Yes - that's a signature mid-century Houghton project. We design around the view first: low-profile outdoor placement, quiet equipment, and zoning that matches how the house actually gets used. PSE rebates and, for income-eligible households, WA HEAR discounts get worked into the quote.
Do you handle dock and boat-lift electrical on Lake Washington?
We do - GFCI protection, corrosion-resistant fittings, conductors sized for lift motors, and city-inspected permits. Older dock wiring frequently predates today's code; we inspect it before summer use and correct what's unsafe.
What rebates apply in Houghton right now?
PSE rebates of $500-$1,500 on qualifying air-source heat pumps (plus a possible fuel-switching bonus), up to about $1,500 on ductless systems, and ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rebates. Income-eligible households can stack Washington HEAR point-of-sale discounts - up to $8,000 for a heat pump, $1,750 for a heat pump water heater, and $4,000 for a supporting panel upgrade. We confirm and file everything.
How fast can you reach Houghton?
Same-day in most cases - Houghton sits between I-405 and Lake Washington Boulevard on routes we run daily, with after-hours emergency support for urgent heating, plumbing, and electrical failures. Calls are answered 24/7.
Around Houghton
We’re working in Houghton year-round, so we plan around the events that shape the neighborhood calendar — and if a project needs to wrap before the street closes for a parade, we schedule for it.
- Houghton Summer SoiréeMid-July
The neighborhood's annual summer get-together on Kirkland's Houghton side - July 18 in 2026 per the city's events calendar.
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