About leak repair 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.

Homes in East Side / McKinley from the middle of the last century commonly have copper or galvanized supply and a crawlspace or basement where leaks are visible but easy to miss.

If you can, shut off the water at the main or the fixture and send Doug a photo of where it is leaking. The more we know before arriving, the more accurate the price is.

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

Find the source and shut off the water at the right place
Repair or replace the leaking section of accessible pipe
Test the repair under pressure
Tell you plainly if there are other weak spots worth a look

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 is leak repair?

From $225 for an accessible pipe leak, confirmed before work starts.

What is an accessible leak?

One we can reach without cutting into walls, floors or ceilings. Hidden leaks are quoted separately.

What should I do first?

Shut off the water at the nearest valve or the main, then call or text us with a photo and your address.

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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