Trenchless Sewer Repair in Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · Pierce CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma offers trenchless sewer repair in Tacoma from our base on the city's southeast side, and a real person answers the phone 24/7.
- Family- and veteran-owned
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- 20+ years of trusted local service
At a glance
From our base near Midland and Summit we cover North End, Hilltop, South Tacoma and Northeast Tacoma. A $49 diagnostic fee finds the cause and is waived when you approve the repair. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Home base
Our crews work from Tacoma's southeast side.
12 areas
Served across Pierce, King and Thurston counties.
Flat rate
Your price, parts and labor included, before work begins.
Wisetack
Financing for bigger jobs, subject to approval.
Signs your Tacoma home needs trenchless sewer repair
- Drains back up again soon after cleaning
- Several drains are slow at once
- Gurgling toilets when you run water
- A soggy, green strip across the lawn
- Root bits on the drain cable
- A camera report shows cracks or gaps
Think your sewer line is failing? Call any hour and a real person answers, not a call center. Call (253) 600-1335
How long it takes
| Camera inspection | Typically 1 to 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Pipe lining | Typically 1 to 2 days |
| Pipe bursting | Typically 1 to 2 days |
Typical times on site. Our base is here in Tacoma.
Trenchless Sewer Repair in Tacoma: what is different here
In Tacoma's North End and Proctor District, many early 1900s homes still drain through clay side sewers under mature street trees. From our base on Tacoma's southeast side, near Midland and Summit, we cover the whole city. A camera goes in first, then we tell you if lining or pipe bursting can spare your yard.
Where we work in Tacoma
- North End
- Stadium District
- Proctor District
- Hilltop
- South Tacoma
- Eastside
- Northeast Tacoma
- West End
- Fern Hill
- McKinley Hill
- Lincoln District
- Old Town
How the job runs
Camera the line
We run a camera through your sewer line and show you the video. You see the roots, cracks or sags yourself.Choose the method
We explain if lining, pipe bursting or a dig repair fits your pipe, and why. You get a flat-rate price first.Clean and prepare
For lining, we clean the pipe wall. For pipe bursting, we dig a small access hole at each end.Repair and re-check
We install the new pipe, reconnect it and run the camera again so you see the finished line.
Talk to us about trenchless sewer repair in Tacoma
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
What affects the price
| Method used | Lining and pipe bursting use different materials and steps, so the price follows the method. |
|---|---|
| Length of the line | A longer run from the house to the street needs more liner or more new pipe. |
| Working in Tacoma | Our base is on Tacoma's southeast side, so we are already in town. |
Trenchless Sewer Repair questions in Tacoma
Often it can, but only the camera can tell. Lining builds a new pipe inside the old clay one, so the roots and lawn above stay put. If the line has collapsed or sags badly, a dig may still be needed. For sewer work, check with City of Tacoma Environmental Services first.
Here is what is typical once we are on site. Camera inspection: typically 1 to 2 hours. Pipe lining: typically 1 to 2 days. Our base is here in Tacoma, so we are never far away. We confirm timing with you when you book.
A camera inspection tells us. Lining needs a pipe that still holds its shape, even if it is cracked or has roots in the joints. If the line has collapsed or sags badly, a liner may not work. We show you the video and explain your options.
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Trenchless Sewer Repair in Tacoma
A real person answers 24/7, and our regular hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.