Heat you can count on when the fog rolls in
Tri-Valley winters may be mild, but a cold house at 6 AM isn't. Since 1998, Barker has kept Livermore homes warm with honest heating repair, careful installations, and safety testing on every visit — flat-rate pricing, and never a change order.
Every heating system, handled
Furnaces, heat pumps, and everything that connects them — one local team covers it all.
Heating repair & maintenance
No heat, weak heat, or a system that won't stop cycling — we find the real cause and quote the fix before we start. Every visit includes safety testing.
Heating installation & replacement
When your old system can't keep up, we help you choose right and install it with a 10-year warranty and a signed Personal Guarantee.
Furnace repair
Strange noises, cold spots, rising bills — furnace trouble telegraphs itself early. We catch it before it becomes a breakdown.
Furnace installation
Right-sized, properly installed, and backed for ten years. A furnace done right the first time is one you forget about.
Heat pumps
One system that heats and cools, with serious efficiency gains — and California rebates we'll help you navigate.
Heating isn't just comfort — it's safety
Combustion & CO testing
Gas furnaces burn fuel inside your home. Our technicians test combustion and check for carbon monoxide as part of heating service — not as an upsell, as a standard.
Thorough inspection
We inspect the whole system — heat exchanger, gas connections, venting, controls — so a small issue never gets the chance to become a dangerous one.
A plain-English report
You get straight answers about what we found, what needs attention now, and what can wait. No fear tactics, no pressure.
Stay ahead of winter with a yearly tune-up
The best time to find a heating problem is October, not the first cold night of December. An annual inspection keeps your system efficient, extends its life, and confirms it's running safely. The easiest way to never think about it again is the BFF membership: a yearly Home Comfort Inspection covering heating, cooling, and comfort appliances, 10–20% off repairs, priority scheduling, and a free smart thermostat with remote monitoring when you join. Come join our pack.
Local since 1998
We're a family-owned company based on Las Positas Road in Livermore, serving Livermore, the Tri-Valley, and the East Bay — Alameda & Contra Costa Counties. Call (925) 560-0280 and talk to someone who actually knows your town.
Heating questions, answered plainly
What heating services do you offer?
Heating and furnace repair, maintenance and tune-ups, full system installation and replacement, heat pump service, and carbon monoxide and combustion safety testing — throughout Livermore and the Tri-Valley.
How much does a heating visit cost?
The diagnostic visit is $149, waived if you approve a repair. Every repair is quoted flat-rate before work begins, and the quote is the final price. BFF members save 10–20% on all repairs.
How often should my heater be inspected?
Once a year, ideally in fall before you need it daily. Annual service keeps it efficient and confirms it's operating safely — including combustion and carbon monoxide checks on gas systems.
Should I consider a heat pump instead of a furnace?
For many Tri-Valley homes, yes — heat pumps heat and cool with one efficient system, and California rebate programs can help with the cost. We'll give you the honest comparison for your home.