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Plumbing help in Washington
Western Washington is mild and very wet, eastern Washington has cold winters, and the Puget Sound region has significant earthquake risk. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of Washington.
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What affects plumbing in Washington
Water
Seattle-area water from mountain reservoirs is very soft; eastern Washington groundwater is harder.
Homes and pipes
Older Seattle and Tacoma homes have galvanized supply lines and clay or concrete side sewers that the homeowner is responsible for.
Common problems
- Side sewer root intrusion
- Galvanized pipe replacement
- Drainage and sump pump problems
Washington plumbing at a glance
- Region
- West
- Common calls
- Side sewer root intrusion; Galvanized pipe replacement; Drainage and sump pump problems
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are certified by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
- Service
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Washington plumbing questions
Who licenses plumbers in Washington?
Plumbers are certified by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.
What are the most common plumbing problems in Washington?
The problems plumbers are called for most in Washington are side sewer root intrusion, galvanized pipe replacement and drainage and sump pump problems.
When do plumbing problems peak in Washington?
West of the Cascades, rain from October to April drives side sewer and drainage problems, and a cold snap most winters freezes exposed pipes. East of the mountains, winter freezes are a yearly routine. Sump pumps and footing drains should be checked each October.
Cities in Washington
Plumbing services in Washington
The services that match the conditions described above.
Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Guides for Washington homeowners
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