A father-and-son team with deep roots in Northern Nevada plumbing is bringing their trusted family tradition to the Lake Tahoe Basin. CBO Plumbing Tahoe, owned by Joe Ortiz and his 18-year-old son Canyon Ortiz of Gardnerville, Nevada, is now licensed and serving homeowners, vacation rental owners, and businesses throughout South Lake Tahoe and the greater Tahoe Basin.
Canyon Ortiz represents the third generation of his family in the plumbing trade. The Ortiz family has been providing professional plumbing services in Northern Nevada since 1985.
After decades of serving customers across the region, Joe and Canyon made the strategic decision late last year to obtain California licensing, allowing them to extend their expertise into Northern California and the unique high-altitude challenges of Lake Tahoe. “Growing up in the family business, I’ve learned the value of honest work, reliability, and treating every customer like family.
At 18, I’m proud to carry on our legacy as a third-generation plumber and excited to help Tahoe residents and visitors with the specialized services they need in this mountain environment,” said Canyon Ortiz. “We’ve built our reputation on upfront pricing, clean work, and showing up when it matters most — especially during harsh winters.
Getting licensed in California was a natural next step so we can support the Tahoe community the same way we’ve supported Northern Nevada for generations,” added Joe Ortiz. CBO Plumbing Tahoe specializes in the unique demands of high-altitude and mountain living, including 24/7 emergency response for frozen and burst pipes during snowstorms, professional winterization and seasonal maintenance for cabins and vacation rentals, drain and sewer services including hydro jetting, pipe repair and re-piping for older homes, water heater installation and repair (tankless and standard), leak detection and repair to prevent water damage and mold, fixture installation and upgrades, and preventative maintenance and inspections.
The company emphasizes “big-city expertise with small-town reliability,” offering honest, upfront pricing and discreet, clean service that vacation rental managers and homeowners appreciate. CBO Plumbing Tahoe proudly serves the entire Lake Tahoe Basin, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, and surrounding areas on both the North and South Shores.
For more information or to schedule service, visit cbotahoe.com or call the 24/7 emergency line at (530) 539-1661.