About faucet & sink in East Side / McKinley

Tacoma's East Side, including the McKinley area, has mid-century homes, older bungalows and a mix of rentals and owner-occupied houses.

Sinks in East Side / McKinley homes from the middle of the last century often have older supply lines and a drain that has seen a lot of use, so we look at both when the faucet comes out.

The $229 rate covers a standard kitchen or bathroom faucet replacement using the fixture you provide. Corroded shutoffs, a damaged sink or an unusual mount are quoted first rather than added after the fact.

Many East Side houses have had a few owners and a few repairs, so we look at what was done before we price a new fixture or a leak.

What happens on the job

Remove the old faucet and clean up the mounting area
Install your new fixture with new supply connections where needed
Test for leaks at the connections and the drain
Flag any worn shutoffs or drain trouble before we leave, with a price

Flat rates for East Side / McKinley

Our flat rates. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. No service-call fee when we do the work.

Service	Our flat rate	Typical published price*
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis / service call (plumbing or electrical)Credited toward any job	$79
PLUMBING
Single drain clearing (accessible cleanout)	$189	$245–545
Toilet repair (fill valve / flapper / seal)	$179	$200–500
Toilet replacement (your unit, standard install)	$349
Faucet replacement (kitchen or bath, your fixture)	$229	$275–650
Garbage disposal replacement (your unit)	$249
Accessible pipe leak repair	from $225
Water heater install, 40–50 gal tank (your unit)Labor only, you supply the unit. Unit + haul-away quotable on request.	$500 labor	$2,100–5,800 installed
ELECTRICAL
Outlet or switch replacement	$129	$150–250
GFCI outlet install	$149
Light fixture replacement (your fixture)	$149	$150–350
Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box)	$199	$250–400
Smart thermostat / video doorbell install	$129
Breaker replacement	$179
Whole-house rewire (labor)Labor only. Materials and permit are quoted separately after a walkthrough.	$4,000 labor	$8,000–30,000 all-in
Electrical troubleshootingThe $79 diagnosis, credited toward the fix	$79
HOME REPAIR
Make-ready / turn service (paint touch-up, deep clean, misc fixes)Larger homes quoted after a walkthrough	from $995
Anything elseNo overtime markup on weekdays	$90/hr	$110–230/hr

* Published Seattle-area and Washington cost guides, 2026. Ranges shown only where a published range exists. The water heater range includes the unit; our $500 is labor only. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.

Questions

How much to replace a faucet?

$229 flat with your own fixture, kitchen or bath. Published 2026 Seattle guides show typical faucet replacement at $275 to $650.

Should I buy the faucet myself?

Yes. The $229 rate is for installing the fixture you provide, so you pick the style and the price.

What about a leaking sink drain?

Tell us when you call. A drain or trap leak is quoted before work starts, and the $79 diagnosis is credited toward it.

Tell Doug what is wrong

Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.

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