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Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma replaces leaking and worn-out water lines across the South Sound, from Tacoma to Puyallup and Federal Way. Whenever possible, we pull the new line through two small access holes instead of trenching your yard.
At a glance
We start by finding where your line runs and checking pressure at the house. Then you get an upfront, flat-rate price with parts and labor included, before any digging. If the line has burst, call any hour. A real person answers, and we dispatch help as soon as possible.
Flat rate
Your price, parts and labor included, before work begins.
Wisetack
Financing for bigger jobs, subject to approval.
$49
Diagnostic fee, waived when you approve the repair.
24/7
A real person answers the phone.
Your water line is the buried pipe from the meter to your house. Every drop you use passes through it. When it cracks or corrodes, you may lose pressure, find a soggy spot in the yard or get a surprise bill. Replacing it fixes your supply at the source.
A failing water line is out of sight, so the first clues show up inside the house or in the lawn.
Water bubbling up in the yard? Call any hour and a real person answers, day or night. Call (253) 600-1335
| Line locate and check | Typically 1 to 2 hoursWe find the line, check pressure and look for the leak. |
|---|---|
| Trenchless replacement | Typically 1 to 2 daysDepends on line length, depth and soil. |
| Water off for the swap | Typically a few hoursWe tell you ahead of time when the water will be off. |
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
You get an upfront, flat-rate price with parts and labor included, so you know the price before work begins. No hidden fees. Our $49 diagnostic fee is waived when you approve the repair. Financing through Wisetack is available for bigger jobs, subject to approval.
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Tap any that sound like your home. Your technician sets a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Wet fall and winter rain soaks the soil across the South Sound, and a leaking line can hide in it for weeks. Older homes in Tacoma and near downtown Olympia may still have galvanized steel lines that rust from the inside. Trees and driveways add more to work around.
Who owns which part of the line depends on your water provider. In Tacoma, check with Tacoma Water. The Lakewood Water District serves much of Lakewood, and Lakehaven Water and Sewer District serves much of Federal Way. We can help you find your meter and shutoff.
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Often, yes. Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma replaces water lines through two small access holes whenever possible, one near the meter and one near the house. The new line is pulled through underground. If rock or roots block the path, we explain the trench option and its price first.
When every tap is weak, the cause is often in the main supply, not the fixtures. An old galvanized line can fill with rust, or a buried line can leak before it reaches the house. We check pressure and trace the line to find the cause.
Shut off the water at your main valve if you can. Then call us. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and we dispatch help as soon as possible. Night visits carry an after-hours fee, and you hear the full price before work begins.
The water line is the buried pipe from the meter to your house. A repipe replaces the supply pipes inside the home. They are separate jobs with separate prices. If both are old, we can check them on one visit and explain which needs work first.
Turn off every tap and appliance, then watch the meter. If it still moves, water is escaping. A wet patch between the meter and the house is another clue. We confirm it with pressure checks and leak detection before we suggest a new line.
No. We use two small access holes whenever possible, but some yards are not a fit. Large rock, a crushed old pipe, roots or tight turns can block the new line. Then we explain a trench option and its flat-rate price before any digging.
It depends on your water provider. The line on your side of the meter is often the owner's to fix, but rules vary. Check with your provider, such as Tacoma Water, the Lakewood Water District or Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, to be sure.
Typically a few hours on the day we swap the lines. In most cases we run the new line first, then shut off the water only to connect it. We tell you ahead of time so you can plan. If your old line has burst, water comes first.
It often helps when the old line is the cause, such as a rusted galvanized pipe or a buried leak. Low pressure can also come from a failing pressure regulator or old pipes inside the home. We find the cause first, so you pay for the right fix.
See all our plumbing services, or contact us about water line replacement.
Call any hour and a real person answers. We are open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and you get a flat-rate price before work begins.
