The Plumbing Company In Tacoma You Can Trust

Cast iron pipes from the 1920s are over 100 years old and almost certainly showing significant corrosion. Common signs include slow drains, frequent clogs, sewage odors, and visible rust on exposed pipe sections in the basement or crawl space. While not always an emergency, these pipes will fail — and when they do, it's often catastrophic. We recommend camera inspection followed by planned replacement before an emergency occurs.

Parts of Tacoma — particularly older neighborhoods in the Hilltop, Stadium District, and downtown areas — still use a combined sewer/stormwater system. During heavy rains, this system can become overwhelmed, causing sewer backups into homes. We install backwater valves and sump pumps to protect your home. Tacoma is actively working to separate these systems, but many older neighborhoods are still affected.

A whole-home repipe for a typical Tacoma home (2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms) ranges from $5,000-$12,000 depending on pipe material, home size, and access complexity. Historic Tacoma homes with plaster walls or limited crawl space access may be at the higher end. We provide free estimates and offer financing through GreenSky. Given that galvanized pipes fail progressively, early replacement saves money long-term.

Yes — we're experienced with the unique challenges of Tacoma's historic homes in the Stadium District, North Slope, and Old Town neighborhoods. We use minimally invasive techniques, access pipes through existing openings where possible, and take care to protect period features like plaster walls, hardwood floors, and original tilework. We've repiped and repaired plumbing in homes listed on Tacoma's Historic Register.

We serve all Tacoma neighborhoods including the North End, Proctor District, Stadium District, Hilltop, 6th Avenue, Old Town, Ruston, West End, Eastside, South End, South Tacoma, Lincoln District, McKinley Hill, and the Dome District. Emergency response to Tacoma is typically 35-40 minutes.