Water Heater Repair in Lakewood
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 Lakewood
Lakewood, WA · Pierce CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma is a licensed plumber for Lakewood homes, from Oakbrook to Tillicum. We fix leaks, drains, sewer lines and water heaters, and our phones are answered 24/7.
- Family- and veteran-owned
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- 20+ years of trusted local service
At a glance
Lakewood is about 15 minutes from our base, west on SR 512 to I-5. It is roughly 10 miles. A real person answers the phone 24/7, and we offer same-day service on many jobs. Call, describe what you see, and we give you a flat price before any work begins.
10 mi
From our base on Tacoma's southeast side.
15 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 Lakewood
Here is what we do for Lakewood homes, near American Lake, Gravelly Lake, Lake Steilacoom and the neighborhoods between them.
Water Heater Replacement in Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
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 Lakewood
- Oakbrook
- Tillicum
- Interlaaken
- Lake City
- Springbrook
- Custer
- Lakeview
- American Lake shore
- Gravelly Lake
- Lake Steilacoom
Mid-Century Homes in a City of Lakes
Lakewood is a city of lakes, with American Lake, Gravelly Lake and Lake Steilacoom. Many homes here are mid-century. Houses built before about 1960 often have cast iron or clay sewer lines and galvanized steel supply pipe, which narrows with rust and cuts water pressure.
Big conifers and maples send roots into old sewer joints, and fall rain makes it worse. Lakewood Water District serves much of the city, so check with them about water service. For work that needs city sign-off, check with the City of Lakewood. Tillicum sits right next to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Why Lakewood homeowners call us
Family and veteran-owned
We are family- and veteran-owned, and we have served Tacoma for more than 20 years.About 15 minutes away
Lakewood is a short drive from our base, west on SR 512 to I-5.Older pipe know-how
Galvanized supply and cast iron sewer lines in mid-century homes, with trenchless options for many repairs.Leak detection
Non-invasive leak detection, including thermal imaging, helps find hidden leaks in walls and floors.Our coverage in Lakewood
| Drive from our base | About 15 minutes via SR 512 west and 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 Lakewood; Lakewood Water District for water service |
Lakewood plumbing questions
Lakewood Water District serves much of the city, so check with them about the water service and meter. For work that needs city sign-off, check with the City of Lakewood. For leaks or low pressure on your side of the meter, we can help. You get a flat price before work begins.
It is a good idea. Homes built before about 1960 often have clay or cast iron sewer lines, and roots find old joints. A sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks and sags. You then decide on repair, with trenchless options for many repairs and a flat-rate price first.
Yes. Tillicum sits next to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and it is part of our Lakewood coverage. From our base it is a straight run west on SR 512 to I-5. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and we offer same-day service on many jobs.
In older homes, galvanized steel supply pipe is a common cause. Rust builds up inside and narrows the pipe. A hidden leak can also drop pressure. We check the pipes and use non-invasive leak detection where needed, then explain repair or repipe options with a flat price first.
Plumbing help in Lakewood
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Plumber in Lakewood
Call Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma, and a real person will help you get a Lakewood plumber scheduled.