How it works
- Describe the job, with a photo if you can.
- We tell you the flat price if it is on the menu, or an hourly estimate if it is not.
- Doug does the work, and you pay when it is done.
Tacoma's East Side, including the McKinley area, has mid-century homes, older bungalows and a mix of rentals and owner-occupied houses.
Mid-century homes around East Side / McKinley commonly need a mix of small fixes, and we price the whole list for you before we start.
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.
Prices for East Side / McKinley
Our posted prices. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. Travel is calculated at booking.
| Service | Our price |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis / service call | $79 |
| Drain clearing | $189 |
| Toilet repair | $179 |
| Toilet replacement (your unit) | $349 |
| Faucet replacement (your fixture) | $229 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (your unit) | $249 |
| Accessible pipe leak repair | from $225 |
| Water heater install, 40-50 gal tank - labor (your unit) | $500 labor |
| Outlet or switch replacement | $129 |
| GFCI outlet install | $149 |
| Light fixture replacement (your fixture) | $149 |
| Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box) | $199 |
| Smart thermostat / video doorbell install | $129 |
| Breaker replacement | $179 |
| Electrical troubleshooting (diagnosis) | $79 |
| Whole-house rewire - labor | $4,000 labor |
| Make-ready / turn service | from $995 |
| Hourly work - describe the job | $90/hr |
“Your unit” or “your fixture” means you supply the item and the price is for the work. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Common calls in East Side / McKinley
- Bathroom caulk cracked or moldy
- Ceiling fan wobbles
- Faucet dripping
- Light switch not working
- Smart thermostat install
- Door will not latch
Questions
How is travel handled?
Travel to your address is calculated at booking and shown with your price.
How do I pay?
By card from a text link when the job is done, or cash or check to Doug on site.
When do I see the price?
Before the work starts. You get the number from us when you call, text or book, and we confirm it before we begin.
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.
What it costs in East Side / McKinley
- Faucet replacement
- Outlet or switch replacement
- Light fixture replacement
- Ceiling fan installation
- Smart thermostat or video doorbell installation
- Hourly handyman work