What it usually is
Flicker in one fixture is often the bulb, the dimmer or a worn fixture connection. Flicker across a whole room or several rooms points to a loose connection on the circuit, and that deserves a look rather than a wait.
What to do first
Note whether it is one light or many, and whether it happens when a large appliance starts. Swap in a known-good bulb only with the switch off. If you smell something burnt, hear buzzing or a switch feels warm, turn that circuit off at the breaker.
The flat rate that covers it
- Electrical troubleshooting: $79
- Light fixture replacement (your fixture): $149
- Outlet or switch replacement: $129
Hilltop is an older Tacoma neighborhood of early and mid-1900s homes, small apartment buildings and newer infill. In Hilltop, a mix of old and new work on the same street means supply and drain pipe can be very different from one house to the next.
Flat rates for Hilltop
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.
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.
Related problems in Hilltop
- Toilet clogged
- Toilet leaking at the base
- Toilet will not flush
- Toilet rocks or feels loose
- Water heater making noise
- Water heater pilot light out
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