Water Heater Repair in University Place
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 University Place
University Place, WA · Pierce CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma serves University Place, from Chambers Bay to Day Island and Grandview. We clear drains, repair sewer lines and fix water heaters, with upfront, flat-rate pricing.
- Family- and veteran-owned
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- 20+ years of trusted local service
At a glance
University Place is about 25 minutes from our base, by SR 16 or I-5 to Bridgeport Way. It is roughly 13 miles. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and same-day service is available on many jobs. Call us, and you know the price before work begins.
13 mi
From our base on Tacoma's southeast side.
25 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 University Place
Here is what we offer University Place homes, from the Bridgeport Way corridor down to Sunset Beach and the Cirque Drive area.
Water Heater Replacement in University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
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 University Place
- Chambers Bay
- Day Island
- Sunset Beach
- Bridgeport Way
- Grandview
- Cirque Drive area
- Westwood
- Curtis area
Sloped Lots and 1960s to 1980s Homes on the Sound
University Place sits on Puget Sound, just west of Tacoma, near Chambers Bay. Many homes were built from the 1960s to the 1980s. Some sit on slopes with long sewer runs from the house to the street, and roots from big trees can find old joints along the way.
Homes from about 1978 to 1995 may have polybutylene supply pipe, a gray plastic prone to failure. Wet winters and the odd hard freeze also stress pipes in crawlspaces and outside walls. For work that needs city sign-off, check with the City of University Place.
Why University Place homeowners call us
Long sewer runs
A camera inspection shows roots, cracks and sags along long sewer lines on sloped lots.Freeze help
Crawlspace and outside-wall pipes are at risk in a cold snap. We fix frozen and burst pipes.Owner answers
Your call reaches the owner, not a call center, at any hour.Ways to pay
Credit cards accepted, and financing through Wisetack for bigger jobs, subject to approval.Our coverage in University Place
| Drive from our base | About 25 minutes via SR 16 or 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 | Check with the City of University Place |
University Place plumbing questions
It can. Sloped lots often have longer sewer runs, and access can be harder. We start with a camera to see where the problem is. Then we explain your choices, including trenchless options for many repairs, with a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Shut off the main water valve first, then call us. A frozen pipe can split, and it often leaks once it thaws. Phones are answered 24/7 by a real person, and we dispatch help as soon as possible. A night visit carries an after-hours fee, quoted up front.
Yes. We serve all of University Place, including Day Island, Sunset Beach, Chambers Bay and Grandview. It is about 25 minutes from our base, by SR 16 or I-5 to Bridgeport Way. Same-day service is available on many jobs, depending on the day's schedule.
It might. Homes built from about 1978 to 1995 may have polybutylene, a gray plastic supply pipe prone to failure. Look near the water heater or under sinks. We can check it, and if a repipe makes sense, we give a flat-rate quote with PEX, no hourly billing.
Plumbing help in University Place
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Plumber in University Place
Call Rooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma, and a real person will help with your University Place plumbing.