Emergency plumbing
When a pipe bursts, sewage pushes up into the tub or the toilet spills over with each flush, pick up the phone. Tell us what you see and we put you in touch with a Tacoma plumber.
Plumbers in Tacoma
At Tacoma Plumbers, we make plumbing quick and easy for homeowners and property managers alike. Our proven methods include a decade of experience, reliable professionals, guaranteed work, and affordable pricing. Call now for a free, personalized quote, no obligation.
For us, every project is unique and we always focus on your home's needs. Whether you are refreshing one unit or preparing a larger renovation, we begin with the building's use and the desired end result. Water lines, water heaters, drains and side sewers all get their own place in our careful planning. Scroll down to learn more about plumbing and our unique approach.
- Free estimates by phone
- Leaks, drains and water heaters
- Side sewers and yard water lines
- Homes across Tacoma
Emergency plumbingWater heater repair and installationDrain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaksSewer line repairRepiping and water linesToilet, faucet and fixture repair
Plumbing jobs we can help with
Water heater repair and installation
If your showers turn cold halfway through, the tank base is damp or the heater has simply done its years, the plumber you hire can repair it, swap the tank or fit a tankless model.
Drain cleaning
Standing water in the kitchen sink, a slow shower and a gurgling basement floor drain all come down to a blockage, which the plumber you hire clears.
Leak detection and slab leaks
Damp patches on a ceiling, warm spots underfoot and water bills that climb with no explanation are clues to water escaping inside a wall, beneath a slab or under the lawn.
Sewer line repair
In Tacoma, the owner looks after the side sewer from the building to the City main. Roots, cracks and old clay joints can all stop it flowing.
Repiping and water lines
Rusty water, grit in the aerators or low pressure throughout the house can mean the supply pipes are worn out. A repipe replaces them in sections or all at once.
Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
From a running toilet in the hall bath to a kitchen disposal that only hums, and from a dripping faucet to a shower valve that drifts, the plumber you hire repairs the part or replaces the fixture.
Plumbing permits and plumbers in Tacoma
Inside the city, residential plumbing permits come from the City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services, whose list runs from new piping and fixtures to water heaters.
Washington licenses plumbing at two levels, both through the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). The business you hire needs an L&I Plumbing Contractor license to advertise, bid on or do plumbing, and the person working in your house needs an L&I plumber certificate and photo identification.
How old Tacoma houses are
Half of Tacoma’s homes were built in or before 1967; close to 44 percent of them were finished before 1960. A house of that age can still carry its original supply pipe and side sewer, so its build year is worth knowing.
Our process
Call and describe the problem
Ring the number at the top of the page and explain what is wrong, which room it affects and roughly when you first noticed it.
Talk through a free estimate
Next comes the estimate, free and personalized to your job. Whether the work goes ahead is entirely your call, and nothing obliges you to say yes.
The plumber does the work
On the day, the plumber you hire arrives, checks the cause and completes the repair or replacement the two of you agreed.
Tacoma’s water supply
Tacoma Water has drawn its main supply from the Green River since 1913 and also runs 24 wells. In 2024 the utility confirmed that the service lines on its side of the system are not lead.
Free plumbing tools
Five free tools sit behind the menu. With Tacoma’s winter in mind, the freeze risk checker scores how exposed your pipes are, and the sewer line age checker names the sewer and water pipes used in the decade your house went up. For hot water, the size calculator suggests a tank, the tankless flow calculator shows the output a tankless unit would need, and the serial number decoder turns a label code into the heater’s age.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check that a plumber is certified?
Yes. L&I says certified plumbers must keep their certification badge visible on the job so customers can see it. The L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business search also confirms a certificate, by license number, UBI number or name.
Do I need anything ready before I call?
No, nothing special. Your address, what you have noticed and roughly when it began are enough for us to point you to a plumber and talk through a free estimate.
Serving Tacoma
We connect homes inside the City of Tacoma with local plumbers for repairs and replacements. Call us for confirmation if your address is outside the area.
Call for a free plumbing estimate
Call us to discuss your current issue and how we can assist you. The call is free and you get a free, personalized estimate with no obligation. We're here to help.
Call (855) 321-3426