About Us

The Drake family has cared for your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs in the Treasure Valley since 1909. Drake Mechanical is the only five-generation plumbing, heating, and air conditioning company in the Treasure Valley and is still family-owned and operated. Drake Mechanical has been serving the Treasure Valley, from plumbing in Boise to heating and furnace work in Meridian, wet side cooling and air conditioning work in Eagle, boilers in Nampa, drain cleaning, and new plumbing fixtures in Caldwell and beyond. Nick Drake, the fifth-generation owner of Drake Mechanical, began his plumbing career under the careful instruction of his father (Rick) and his grandfather (Dick). Rick Drake ran Drake Mechanical with his sister, Judy Chivers, and they benefited from their father’s vast knowledge of the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning trades.

Before taking care of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, the Drake Family came to Boise in the mid-1800s and was a major part of homesteading the Treasure Valley and Idaho City. In 1909 they started Drake and Sons Plumbing and Heating, and in 1978 Dick Drake and Rick Drake Branched off from Drake Plumbing and started Drake Mechanical, which has become the number one plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service and installation shop in the Treasure Valley, Drake Mechanical is built on trust, integrity, quality service and our reputation for making sure that you-the customer is taken care of from start to finish and are completely satisfied.

The Drake family has created a loyal customer base with their quality products and work ethic – the backbone of the business. We currently employ certified journeymen and apprentices and hand-select each employee according to their skill level, dependability, professionalism, and, most importantly, integrity.

Generation after generation, The Drakes have served the Treasure Valley since 1909. 4th and 5th generations

Meet the Office Team

Nick Drake, CEO & Owner / Plumbing Commercial Estimator / New Business Development

Rick’s son Nick has jumped into the family business with both feet. Nick started working for his dad at age ten and has continued working at Drake Mechanical ever since. From washing trucks and cleaning the shop to becoming a laborer and then starting plumbing school after graduation from Borah High School, he has learned the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning business from the ground up. Nick Received his Journeyman Plumbing license in 2001, his Plumbing Contractors license with the state of Idaho in 2005, his Contractor’s license in the State of North Dakota in 2011, Washington Contractors license in 2019 and became the CEO and owner of the company in May of 2017 and continues to oversee the day-to-day operations along with being the plumbing and wet side construction estimator and project manager.

Rebecca Drake, CFO & Owner/HR

Rebecca manages the business’s day-to-day operations, financials, and human resources. She brings many years of experience in finance, business, sales, and marketing to the team. She went to school to study business and marketing. She enjoys pinball, camping, rzr riding, and spending time with her family. She is actively involved in developing the business’s future with her husband, Nick, so it can continue serving the Treasure Valley for decades to come.

Bob Buckley, Vice President / HVAC Commercial Estimator

Bob has worked in the HVAC industry for 45 years. After completing his apprenticeship in 1986, he then worked to become a Master Architectural Sheet Metal Worker. Over the years he has worked in the shop and field in both service and construction. He plans to finish his career here at Drake Mechanical.

TJ, Service Manager

Tj grew up on a cattle ranch in North Central Montana, where he and his wife Tara owned and operated a successful cleaning and restoration business.  After passing the family business on to the next generation, They moved to the Bozeman area, where Tj became the Director of Finance for Reach Inc., A nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities – a lifelong passion of his.  With a strong background in customer service, business operations and community service, Tj brings a wealth of experience and dedication to Drake Mechanical. 

Wendi T., Dispatcher/Office Assistance

Wendi is a cancer survivor and makes the most out of life!! Every day is a gift!! She has over 20 years of customer service experience. She works hard to make sure yhat our customers get great service, which includes working closely with our technicians, they are the ones doing the hard work and we rely on them to do the best job for our customers. She has been in Boise since September 2021 (Coming from Colorado). She is one of the most organized and caring people that we have come across, from the moment she started our customers and staff loved her.

Plumbers

John K.

Carl W.

HVAC

Chris S.

Why Our Employees Like Working at Drake Mechanical

Danielle – “The opportunity to work at Drake for me, has been more than a job. It has been a rewarding and an exciting growth for myself and my son. Truly enjoy coming every day, and I have built relationships with my coworkers, which are irreplaceable. The atmosphere and energy are always positive, and our office staff feels like family.”

Fred – “The big family and personal type working atmosphere are a definite plus. The idea of being able to talk directly to upper management when problems or concerns come up makes this a comfortable working environment.”

Don – Enjoys management

Matt – “I love working here because we are family and we do great clean work and the bosses appreciate it and we have the best coffee in town.”

Wendi – “I am very blessed to be here at Drake’s Mechanical, I started here in October 2021 and this is an amazing family-oriented place to work. They make me feel like I am part of the family right away. I enjoy coming to work every day!”