Water Heater Repair in Des Moines
Gas and electric water heater repair: no hot water, pilot and ignition trouble, bad elements, leaky valves and noisy tanks, with honest repair-or-replace advice.
Plumber in Des Moines
Des Moines, WA · King CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma serves Des Moines, from the Marina District to Woodmont and Zenith. We handle drains, sewer lines, water heaters and leaks, with a real person on the phone 24/7.
- Family- and veteran-owned
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- 20+ years of trusted local service
At a glance
Des Moines is about 35 minutes from our base, north on I-5. It is roughly 20 miles. We dispatch help as soon as possible and offer same-day service on many jobs. Call and describe the problem, and you get a flat-rate price before any work begins, including any after-hours fee.
20 mi
From our base on Tacoma's southeast side.
35 min
Typical drive from our Tacoma base.
24/7
A real person answers the phone.
Same day
Service on many jobs.
What our customers say
Recognized by homeowners
Our plumbing services in Des Moines
Here is what we do for Des Moines homes, from the marina up the hillsides to Pacific Ridge and North Hill.
Water Heater Replacement in Des Moines
Tank water heater replacement for gas and electric homes, with sizing help, expansion tanks and venting checks. Most replacements are done the same day.
Tankless Water Heaters in Des Moines
Tankless water heater installs, repairs, descaling and tank-to-tankless upgrades. Endless hot water and more room in your garage or closet.
Bathroom Plumbing in Des Moines
Toilet repair and replacement, shower valves and cartridges, tubs, faucets and bathroom sinks, priced up front for homes across the South Sound.
Kitchen Plumbing in Des Moines
Kitchen sink, faucet, garbage disposal, dishwasher and appliance hookup work, plus kitchen drain clogs, priced up front across the South Sound.
Whole-House Repiping in Des Moines
Whole-house repiping with PEX to replace galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper supply pipes, priced with one flat-rate quote for the full job.
Water Line Replacement in Des Moines
Replacement of the buried water line from the meter to your house, through two small access holes whenever possible, with a flat-rate price up front.
Leak Detection in Des Moines
Non-invasive leak detection, including thermal imaging, to find hidden leaks in walls, floors, slabs and yards before any wall or floor is opened.
Drain Cleaning & Rooter Service in Des Moines
Flat-rate drain cleaning and rooter service for sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, laundry lines and main sewer lines across the South Sound.
Hydro Jetting in Des Moines
High-pressure water jetting that scours grease, scale, sludge and roots from drain and sewer lines when snaking is not enough.
Sewer Camera Inspection in Des Moines
Video inspection of your sewer line to find roots, cracks, sags and offsets, for home buyers, recurring backups and repair planning.
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Des Moines
Spot repairs and full replacement of the side sewer from your house to the street, plus cleanout installs, with a flat price first.
Trenchless Sewer Repair in Des Moines
Sewer lining and pipe bursting that fix a failing side sewer through small access holes, sparing yards, driveways and trees where the pipe allows.
Water Softeners & Filtration in Des Moines
Water softener installs, whole-house filtration and a free water quality test for homes on city water or private wells across the South Sound.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Des Moines
24/7 emergency plumbing for burst pipes, sewage backups, major leaks, frozen pipes and no water. A real person answers, and we can send a plumber at night.
Where we work in Des Moines
- Marina District
- Redondo
- Woodmont
- Zenith
- Pacific Ridge
- North Hill
- Saltwater State Park area
- Wooton Park area
Hillside Homes Above Puget Sound
Des Moines is a King County waterfront city with a marina and hillside homes above Puget Sound. Many homes are mid-century. Houses built before about 1960 often have clay or cast iron sewer lines, and big trees on these lots can send roots into old joints.
Wet fall and winter rain soaks hillside soil, and slow drains often get worse then. In most cases you own the side sewer from your house to the public main. Check with your sewer district about the main itself. For work that needs city sign-off, check with the City of Des Moines.
Why Des Moines homeowners call us
Trenchless options
Trenchless options for many repairs can spare hillside yards, driveways and trees.See the line first
A sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks and sags before you decide on repair.Help after hours
Need a plumber at night? We can send one. An after-hours fee applies, quoted before work begins.Locally owned
A family- and veteran-owned plumber serving Tacoma for more than 20 years.Our coverage in Des Moines
| Drive from our base | About 35 minutes north on I-5 |
|---|---|
| Phones | Answered 24/7 by a real person |
| Same-day service | Available on many jobs |
| Diagnostic | $49, waived when you approve the repair |
| Pricing | Upfront flat rate; after-hours visits carry a fee |
| Local office | City of Des Moines; check with your sewer district |
Des Moines plumbing questions
Often, yes. We offer trenchless options for many repairs, such as lining the old pipe or pulling a new one through. Not every line qualifies. We start with a camera to check the pipe, then explain the options and give you a flat-rate price before work begins.
Check with your sewer district about the public main and any service at the street. In most cases you own the side sewer from your house to that main. For work that needs city sign-off, check with the City of Des Moines. We can find where a blockage sits with a camera.
Wet fall rain soaks the soil, and roots from big trees push into old clay or cast iron joints. Mid-century homes are the most likely to have those lines. A sewer camera inspection shows the cause. Then you know the flat-rate price before any work begins.
Yes. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and Des Moines is about 35 minutes from our base on I-5. We can send a plumber at night. An after-hours fee applies, and you hear the full price before work begins.
Plumbing help in Des Moines
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Plumber in Des Moines
Call Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma, and a real person will help with your Des Moines plumbing.