Water Heater Repair in Tacoma
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 Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · Pierce CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma is a family- and veteran-owned plumber serving Tacoma for more than 20 years. We fix drains, sewer lines, water heaters and leaks across the city, 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
Our base sits on Tacoma's southeast side, near Midland and Summit, close to SR 512. From there we cover the North End, Hilltop, South Tacoma, the Eastside and Northeast Tacoma. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person. Call and tell us what you see, and we dispatch help as soon as possible.
Home base
Our crews work from Tacoma's southeast side.
12 areas
Served across Pierce, King and Thurston counties.
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 Tacoma
Every service below is open to Tacoma homes, from a slow kitchen drain in Proctor to a failed side sewer on the Hilltop.
Water Heater Replacement in Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma
- North End
- Stadium District
- Proctor District
- Hilltop
- South Tacoma
- Eastside
- Northeast Tacoma
- West End
- Fern Hill
- McKinley Hill
- Lincoln District
- Old Town
Plumbing in Tacoma's Older Homes and Hillside Streets
Many Tacoma homes date to the early 1900s, mostly in the North End, Stadium District, Proctor and Hilltop. Houses built before about 1960 often have clay or cast iron side sewers and galvanized steel supply pipe. Mature street trees send roots into old sewer joints, and wet fall rain makes slow drains worse.
For water service questions, check with Tacoma Water. For the public sewer, check with City of Tacoma Environmental Services. In most cases you own the side sewer to the public main. For work that needs city sign-off, check with City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services. On the unincorporated edge, check with Pierce County Planning and Public Works.
Why Tacoma homeowners call us
Local to Tacoma
Our base is on Tacoma's southeast side, and we have served Tacoma for more than 20 years.A real person, 24/7
Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person. Your call reaches the owner, not a call center.Price before work
Upfront, flat-rate pricing with parts and labor included, quoted before any work begins.Old sewer lines
Camera inspection and trenchless options for many repairs on Tacoma's clay and cast iron side sewers.Older North End and Stadium Homes
Many houses in the North End, Stadium District and Proctor were built in the early 1900s. They often have clay or cast iron side sewers under mature street trees. Roots find the joints, and a slow drain in the basement is often the first sign. A camera inspection shows what is going on before you spend money.
Older homes may also have galvanized steel supply pipe. As it ages, rust builds up inside, and water pressure drops at the taps. When repair no longer makes sense, we give a flat-rate quote for the full repipe with PEX, with no hourly billing. Your quote spells out where walls will be opened.
- Clay and cast iron side sewers under old street trees
- Galvanized supply pipe that rusts and cuts water pressure
- Trenchless options for many sewer repairs
Northeast Tacoma and the West End
Northeast Tacoma and the West End have more homes from the 1960s to the 1990s. Homes from about 1978 to 1995 may have polybutylene supply pipe, a gray plastic pipe prone to failure. Original water heaters and fixtures in these homes are often due for repair or replacement too.
Hillside streets near Commencement Bay can mean long sewer runs and tricky access. We look at the line with a camera, then talk through your choices, including trenchless options for many repairs. You know the price before work begins, and technicians protect your home and clean up after themselves.
- Polybutylene supply pipe in homes from about 1978 to 1995
- Aging water heaters and original fixtures
- Long sewer runs on hillside lots
Our coverage in Tacoma
| Our base | Southeast Tacoma, about 8 miles from downtown |
|---|---|
| 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 | Check with City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services |
Tacoma plumbing questions
Yes. We cover all of Tacoma from our base on the southeast side, near Midland and Summit. That includes the North End, Proctor, the Stadium District, Hilltop, South Tacoma, the Eastside, the West End and Northeast Tacoma. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and same-day service is available on many jobs.
Start with the side sewer and the supply pipes. Homes built before about 1960 often have clay or cast iron sewer lines and galvanized steel supply pipe. Both wear out with age. A sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks and sags, and we give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
For the public sewer main, check with City of Tacoma Environmental Services. For water service, check with Tacoma Water. In most cases you own the side sewer from your house to the public main, so a blockage on your side is yours to fix. We can find where the problem sits with a camera.
Yes. Visits outside our regular hours, Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM, carry an after-hours fee. You hear the full price, fee included, before work begins. If we need to find the problem first, there is a $49 diagnostic fee, waived when you approve the repair. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person.
Plumbing help in Tacoma
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Plumber in Tacoma
Call Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma any hour, and a real person will help you plan the next step.