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Wu Construction

13333 Lake City Way NE
4.64(
230
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Wu Construction

13333 Lake City Way NE
4.64(
230
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
47 local quotes requested
42 years of experience

Wu Construction Inc, specializes in drainage and foundation systems construction and repair. Since our founding in 1983, we have successfully completed thousands of projects for homeowners and businesses throughout the Northwest. We are the best in our industry, and well regarded by our customers for our excellent service. We are lauded for our speedy responses to inquiries, our efficiency and the quality of our work.

"Great communication and thorough work. Would hire again."

Brian J on April 2025

Wu Construction Inc, specializes in drainage and foundation systems construction and repair. Since our founding in 1983, we have successfully completed thousands of projects for homeowners and businesses throughout the Northwest. We are the best in our industry, and well regarded by our customers for our excellent service. We are lauded for our speedy responses to inquiries, our efficiency and the quality of our work.

"Great communication and thorough work. Would hire again."

Brian J on April 2025


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Shield Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
10
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Shield Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
237 local quotes requested

We service the greater Tacoma area. We’ve serviced 1,400+ homes since 2020. We have 103+ five-star reviews across different platforms. We are a new small business, founded in 2020, so your business matters to us. Here’s our guarantee: 
 1. We work within your budget with a good/better/best model. 2. There are no hidden fees, the quote we give is the quote we will charge. 3. Our services conveniently fit into your schedule 4. We leave your home just as clean as we found it. 5. We hire the best in Washington, professional and vetted service workers, who've served the top plumbing companies in the nation. 6. We are licensed, bonded, & insured. 7. We are a customer service first business, with countless touch points that ensure security throughout the process. Less than 2 minute response time! Protect your home with Shield Plumbing.

"They did amazing"

Craig W on March 2025

We service the greater Tacoma area. We’ve serviced 1,400+ homes since 2020. We have 103+ five-star reviews across different platforms. We are a new small business, founded in 2020, so your business matters to us. Here’s our guarantee: 
 1. We work within your budget with a good/better/best model. 2. There are no hidden fees, the quote we give is the quote we will charge. 3. Our services conveniently fit into your schedule 4. We leave your home just as clean as we found it. 5. We hire the best in Washington, professional and vetted service workers, who've served the top plumbing companies in the nation. 6. We are licensed, bonded, & insured. 7. We are a customer service first business, with countless touch points that ensure security throughout the process. Less than 2 minute response time! Protect your home with Shield Plumbing.

"They did amazing"

Craig W on March 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4002 Pacific Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4002 Pacific Ave
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
90 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.


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Hardie Plumbing

5012 Lacey Boulevard SE
5.00(
24
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Hardie Plumbing

5012 Lacey Boulevard SE
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
85 local quotes requested

Hardie Plumbing from the moment you talk with their No Hard Selling Friendly office Staff You will see why we have High Reviews from our Awesome Customers. We truly care about You and Your Home. We care that our Plumbing Service is the Best Part of your Day, Week or sometimes Year. We Love to provide exceptional service and even better Craftsmanship. Nobody does it better then Hardie. We are able to offer incredible prices way under the competition because we are a small local owned company. Once You have used Hardie Plumbing You Have a Plumber for Life..

"Great people, great service. Easy to connect and schedule with, prompt and friendly when they get here. Knowledgeable and fast with repairs and they go above and beyond to check other systems and potential problems to make sure we're totally covered. Could not recommend this company more!"

Kelly L on May 2025

Hardie Plumbing from the moment you talk with their No Hard Selling Friendly office Staff You will see why we have High Reviews from our Awesome Customers. We truly care about You and Your Home. We care that our Plumbing Service is the Best Part of your Day, Week or sometimes Year. We Love to provide exceptional service and even better Craftsmanship. Nobody does it better then Hardie. We are able to offer incredible prices way under the competition because we are a small local owned company. Once You have used Hardie Plumbing You Have a Plumber for Life..

"Great people, great service. Easy to connect and schedule with, prompt and friendly when they get here. Knowledgeable and fast with repairs and they go above and beyond to check other systems and potential problems to make sure we're totally covered. Could not recommend this company more!"

Kelly L on May 2025


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A Advanced Septic

1602 W Valley Hwy S
4.33(
112
)
Approved Pro

A Advanced Septic

1602 W Valley Hwy S
4.33(
112
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
134 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Through unique technology, experience and compassion, we serve our customers while creating and maintaining a reputation of excellence. We service: Pierce County, King County, Thurston County, and Kitsap County.

"there is a quick summary at the bottom if you want to skip the details. I have received service from this company twice. The first time I had a leak in a bathtub. They removed the drain with a Dremel since it was stuck, then they were about to leave to go to home depot to get plumber's putty, but I had some so they were able to get the part quickly replaced. Maybe this is a bit of a fluke, but that seems like a fairly basic thing to have when going to fix this kind of leak. Overall it was a positive interaction so I didn't think much of it. I recently bought a bidet on amazon. It arrived and I put it in. The problem was that I couldn't connect the toilet to the wall since the hose was a different size then the wall piece. The directions wanted me to remove the valve stem from the wall and replace it with their own. I called A Advanced because when it comes to plumbing, i would rather leave that to the professionals. I had called it a hose bibb because I just didn't know what it was called. someone called me back and asked me to explain in better detail what i needed done. I explained that the "hose bibb" needed to be replaced for me to connect my toilet and that I had the part to do it. from that conversation i received an estimate for $280.87. I was at work that day so couldn't be there, but my wife was there. The plumber that arrived worked for a while on the toilet, then went to home depot to find parts, then came back to the house and worked on it longer, then finally decided that it couldn't be done. We were charged $768.14 for nothing to get fixed. I called them to figure out what happened, I called near closing so they were not able to get a hold of anyone and it waited until the next week for me to talk to someone. I found out that the plumber never received the bag of parts, it was about 2 feet away in the sink. the same plumber came out and looked at it again, and went to home depot again. I was at work and managed to contact him while he was at home depot. I was told that the problem was with the thread depth and that there was no way to install this Chinese toilet without special ordering a part, and if I wanted him to keep working on it he was going to have to charge me more money. I declined. (Its not a Chinese toilet, the company that makes them is out of California.) At this point I was beyond frustrated. I left work early, drove home, went to home depot with the parts I needed to connect, and found a perfect fit within about 10 minutes of looking. I bought a Hex Bushing 3/4 in MIP x 1/2 in FIP for $7.75. I attached it to the included hose and then attached that to the valve stem. and everything worked. Home depot made it easy to find since both connectors were the same type. I just needed to find the appropriate brass adapter. the threads on the toilet hose are identical to the threads on a US water heater. I called A Advanced back and presented my evidence. I was asked what it would take to make this right. I asked for some of my money back. I can understand getting charged for the plumber going out to my house without a full understanding of what is going on. but at no point did he ever tell my wife that he was going way over the estimate. this is the exact response i got back. "I spoke with my COO and my foreman due to the amount of time we spent on the project we are unable to provide any sort of refund. I understand that is not something you want to hear but that is our decision." _____________________________________________ to summarize: - every time this company has come out to my house they have needed to go to Home Depot during the visit. - I was charged nearly 3 times the estimate with no work done and no warning that the bill was piling up. - the plumber was never able to install the toilet despite multiple trips to home depot - I installed the toilet with a $7 adapter i found at home depot in about 10 minutes. (I am not a plumber) - The company chose to not refund me anything If a plumbing company needs to go to home depot every time they do a house call, that is a company that is not prepared at best, and a scam company at worst."

Justin M on December 2024

Through unique technology, experience and compassion, we serve our customers while creating and maintaining a reputation of excellence. We service: Pierce County, King County, Thurston County, and Kitsap County.

"there is a quick summary at the bottom if you want to skip the details. I have received service from this company twice. The first time I had a leak in a bathtub. They removed the drain with a Dremel since it was stuck, then they were about to leave to go to home depot to get plumber's putty, but I had some so they were able to get the part quickly replaced. Maybe this is a bit of a fluke, but that seems like a fairly basic thing to have when going to fix this kind of leak. Overall it was a positive interaction so I didn't think much of it. I recently bought a bidet on amazon. It arrived and I put it in. The problem was that I couldn't connect the toilet to the wall since the hose was a different size then the wall piece. The directions wanted me to remove the valve stem from the wall and replace it with their own. I called A Advanced because when it comes to plumbing, i would rather leave that to the professionals. I had called it a hose bibb because I just didn't know what it was called. someone called me back and asked me to explain in better detail what i needed done. I explained that the "hose bibb" needed to be replaced for me to connect my toilet and that I had the part to do it. from that conversation i received an estimate for $280.87. I was at work that day so couldn't be there, but my wife was there. The plumber that arrived worked for a while on the toilet, then went to home depot to find parts, then came back to the house and worked on it longer, then finally decided that it couldn't be done. We were charged $768.14 for nothing to get fixed. I called them to figure out what happened, I called near closing so they were not able to get a hold of anyone and it waited until the next week for me to talk to someone. I found out that the plumber never received the bag of parts, it was about 2 feet away in the sink. the same plumber came out and looked at it again, and went to home depot again. I was at work and managed to contact him while he was at home depot. I was told that the problem was with the thread depth and that there was no way to install this Chinese toilet without special ordering a part, and if I wanted him to keep working on it he was going to have to charge me more money. I declined. (Its not a Chinese toilet, the company that makes them is out of California.) At this point I was beyond frustrated. I left work early, drove home, went to home depot with the parts I needed to connect, and found a perfect fit within about 10 minutes of looking. I bought a Hex Bushing 3/4 in MIP x 1/2 in FIP for $7.75. I attached it to the included hose and then attached that to the valve stem. and everything worked. Home depot made it easy to find since both connectors were the same type. I just needed to find the appropriate brass adapter. the threads on the toilet hose are identical to the threads on a US water heater. I called A Advanced back and presented my evidence. I was asked what it would take to make this right. I asked for some of my money back. I can understand getting charged for the plumber going out to my house without a full understanding of what is going on. but at no point did he ever tell my wife that he was going way over the estimate. this is the exact response i got back. "I spoke with my COO and my foreman due to the amount of time we spent on the project we are unable to provide any sort of refund. I understand that is not something you want to hear but that is our decision." _____________________________________________ to summarize: - every time this company has come out to my house they have needed to go to Home Depot during the visit. - I was charged nearly 3 times the estimate with no work done and no warning that the bill was piling up. - the plumber was never able to install the toilet despite multiple trips to home depot - I installed the toilet with a $7 adapter i found at home depot in about 10 minutes. (I am not a plumber) - The company chose to not refund me anything If a plumbing company needs to go to home depot every time they do a house call, that is a company that is not prepared at best, and a scam company at worst."

Justin M on December 2024


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Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air

4200 78th St SW
4.79(
1,337
)
Approved Pro

Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air

4200 78th St SW
4.79(
1,337
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1877 local quotes requested

As a provider of essential services here in the Puget Sound Region, Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air remains open to serve you. To ensure the safety of our customers our technicians' health is monitored closely and we are following the highest safety recommendations, including the use of masks and protective gloves. The health and wellness of our customers and employees will always come first. We are here for you! Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"It was way too expensive for the work that was performed. They originally said that the pipes leading up to the faucet may need to be replaced and the wall opened up. Previously before engaging them. I asked for a possible quote for how much it would cost and they told me that it was up to the technician. When they came out to do the work that they would determine the amount. I asked the technician how much it would and he told me that it was up to the company to decide for how much the work would cost. When I contacted the company they told me again that it would be up to the technician to determine the how much it would cost by checking the amount of work. I could not get an answer from both of them because they would just keep passing each other on who to ask for the quote. After the project was completed, I was given the bill of about $750+ to replace the faucet, to replace the hoses and the two knobs roughly $350+ each. When I called the company about the price, I was transferred to the dispatchers and was told that I need to talk to the technician for it."

Peggy M on September 2025

As a provider of essential services here in the Puget Sound Region, Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air remains open to serve you. To ensure the safety of our customers our technicians' health is monitored closely and we are following the highest safety recommendations, including the use of masks and protective gloves. The health and wellness of our customers and employees will always come first. We are here for you! Seatown provides Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, and A/C services in the Greater Puget Sound region, concentrating in King and Snohomish county. With our customer satisfaction guarantee, you can rest assured that your system will outlast industry standards, providing safety, and comfort for your home, for many years to come. You will never have to search for a new electrical, plumbing or heating and air contractor again. That is our promise. Seatown continues to lead Angie's List, with overall "A" reviews, by serving one customer at a time and giving top-notch service. We hope to build long-lasting customer relationships, throughout Washington State. Our world-class technicians will show up to your door in clean uniforms, with visible ID and state certification, trained to over-exceed your expectations, and never leaving a mess behind. We are Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating And Air, Washington's all in one contractor.

"It was way too expensive for the work that was performed. They originally said that the pipes leading up to the faucet may need to be replaced and the wall opened up. Previously before engaging them. I asked for a possible quote for how much it would cost and they told me that it was up to the technician. When they came out to do the work that they would determine the amount. I asked the technician how much it would and he told me that it was up to the company to decide for how much the work would cost. When I contacted the company they told me again that it would be up to the technician to determine the how much it would cost by checking the amount of work. I could not get an answer from both of them because they would just keep passing each other on who to ask for the quote. After the project was completed, I was given the bill of about $750+ to replace the faucet, to replace the hoses and the two knobs roughly $350+ each. When I called the company about the price, I was transferred to the dispatchers and was told that I need to talk to the technician for it."

Peggy M on September 2025


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Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning

4601 S 134th Pl
4.57(
2,414
)
Approved Pro

Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning

4601 S 134th Pl
4.57(
2,414
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
33 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Since 1987, Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning has served thousands of customers throughout the Puget Sound. We offer a variety of home comfort products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, hydronic heating systems, active air purifiers, and gas water heaters. We have even expanded to offer standalone electrical services in addition to heating and cooling repair and maintenance. Brennan Heating - Comfort You Can Count On.

"We talked about getting central air installed in our home and I am familiar with Brennan because they were used by an acquaintance of ours. Their staff and service are amazing. From the first appointment to give an estimate to the follow up after installation was completed. On top of that, we were able to take advantage of an offer to get a shop card (20 % of equipment) from Costco, a win win for us. If you are ever thinking of it, give them a call."

Luluvita S on May 2024

Since 1987, Brennan Heating and Air Conditioning has served thousands of customers throughout the Puget Sound. We offer a variety of home comfort products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, hydronic heating systems, active air purifiers, and gas water heaters. We have even expanded to offer standalone electrical services in addition to heating and cooling repair and maintenance. Brennan Heating - Comfort You Can Count On.

"We talked about getting central air installed in our home and I am familiar with Brennan because they were used by an acquaintance of ours. Their staff and service are amazing. From the first appointment to give an estimate to the follow up after installation was completed. On top of that, we were able to take advantage of an offer to get a shop card (20 % of equipment) from Costco, a win win for us. If you are ever thinking of it, give them a call."

Luluvita S on May 2024


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Rooter-Man

5310 80th Street East
4.44(
32
)
Approved Pro

Rooter-Man

5310 80th Street East
4.44(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

**FREE PLUMBING SERVICE CALL**AFFORADABLE RE-PIPE/RE-PIPING IN ONE DAY with DRYWALL PATCHING AVAILABLE**Your Local Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Experts!!Specializing in Clearing Main Drains, Unclogging Household Drains, Re-piping, and Sewer Services!! **WE OFFER BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS**With more than 50 years of experience, and millions of satisfied customers, Rooter-man remains the number one choice for professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning services. Rooter-Man offers fast and dependable services for all of your drain and plumbing needs. We offer around the clock services because we know that emergencies can happen at any moment and we are ready to help you when you most need it! Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!

"the plumbing job was well done. I appreciate the honesty & professionalism of the plumbing team. Thank you."

Darlene B on October 2024

**FREE PLUMBING SERVICE CALL**AFFORADABLE RE-PIPE/RE-PIPING IN ONE DAY with DRYWALL PATCHING AVAILABLE**Your Local Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Experts!!Specializing in Clearing Main Drains, Unclogging Household Drains, Re-piping, and Sewer Services!! **WE OFFER BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS**With more than 50 years of experience, and millions of satisfied customers, Rooter-man remains the number one choice for professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning services. Rooter-Man offers fast and dependable services for all of your drain and plumbing needs. We offer around the clock services because we know that emergencies can happen at any moment and we are ready to help you when you most need it! Our goal is to ensure that all of our clients are totally satisfied with all of the work that we provide. If you're in need of a plumber with years of repair and installation experience, you can always depend on us. Rooter-man's Prices won't Drain you! If you want Quality plumbing at a fair Price with Great Service, Call Me!

"the plumbing job was well done. I appreciate the honesty & professionalism of the plumbing team. Thank you."

Darlene B on October 2024


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Red Cedar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4928 S 293rd St
4.82(
130
)
Approved Pro

Red Cedar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4928 S 293rd St
4.82(
130
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

At Red Cedar Plumbing we specialize in quick service for those that need high quality repairs at affordable rates. No job is too big or small for us but a couple of our specialties include repairs, replacements, or new installs for:Faucets Fixtures and Pipes Water Heater Water Main Drain Clog or Blockage Tankless Water Heater Bathtub Installs and ReplaycementsTankless Water Heater Plumbing for Home Additions or RemodelsDrain Clogs Shower Installation or Replacements plumbing and drain cleaning .

"Red Cedar Plumbing helped us with a clogged toilet emergency just before we hosted our big family gathering for Thanksgiving. I called them in the morning and they installed a new toilet for us that afternoon. Their employees were friendly and professional and the price was quite reasonable. I highly recommend them."

Richard E on November 2024

At Red Cedar Plumbing we specialize in quick service for those that need high quality repairs at affordable rates. No job is too big or small for us but a couple of our specialties include repairs, replacements, or new installs for:Faucets Fixtures and Pipes Water Heater Water Main Drain Clog or Blockage Tankless Water Heater Bathtub Installs and ReplaycementsTankless Water Heater Plumbing for Home Additions or RemodelsDrain Clogs Shower Installation or Replacements plumbing and drain cleaning .

"Red Cedar Plumbing helped us with a clogged toilet emergency just before we hosted our big family gathering for Thanksgiving. I called them in the morning and they installed a new toilet for us that afternoon. Their employees were friendly and professional and the price was quite reasonable. I highly recommend them."

Richard E on November 2024


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Hunt's Services

8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.53(
1,060
)
Approved Pro

Hunt's Services

8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.53(
1,060
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
205 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"Hunt’s Services is outstanding. It is a company that strives for excellence in every detail. The scheduling system for appointments is excellent with courtesy text/email reminders. Plus, we received a personal phone call on the scheduled day with an estimated time of arrival for the technicians which is pretty darn accurate considering the heavy local traffic congestion this summer."

Julie L on August 2025

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"Hunt’s Services is outstanding. It is a company that strives for excellence in every detail. The scheduling system for appointments is excellent with courtesy text/email reminders. Plus, we received a personal phone call on the scheduled day with an estimated time of arrival for the technicians which is pretty darn accurate considering the heavy local traffic congestion this summer."

Julie L on August 2025

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FAQs for water heater service projects in Fife, WA

The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

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