Meet Owen McCarthy
Master plumber, owner operator, and the person who still reviews every FreshStart estimate before a crew arrives at your door.
Built for Seattle homes, old pipes, and clear answers.
Owen earned his Master Plumber license in Washington State after completing a 4-year apprenticeship and 6 years as a journeyman. He launched FreshStart Plumbing with a straightforward promise: no homeowner should be surprised by a plumbing bill.
Since then, FreshStart has served more than 3,000 King County homeowners with a team of 5 licensed plumbers, all journeyman level or above. Every visit starts with careful diagnosis, written flat-rate pricing, and the expectation that the work area is left clean.
"Seattle homes are some of the most character-full in the country. They're also some of the most complex to plumb: old pipes, big trees, Pacific Northwest moisture. We know these houses."
Experienced plumbers. No guesswork.
Journeyman Level or Above
No unsupervised apprentices on residential service calls.
Seattle Housing Expertise
Craftsman, condo, townhome, Eastside and older pipe systems.
Clean Work Standard
Drop cloths, clear communication and cleaned-up work areas.
Values that show up on every call.
Be Fast
Emergency plumbing gets prioritized because water damage spreads quickly.
Be Clear
Written flat-rate quote before any work starts.
Be Skilled
Master plumber oversight and experienced licensed technicians.
Stand Behind It
If the fix does not hold, we return and make it right.