About general home repair in Tacoma

Tacoma is a port city with older Victorian and Craftsman neighborhoods, plus waterfront and industrial areas.

Older Tacoma houses collect small repairs: sticking fixtures, worn trim, loose hardware and old plumbing that needs a little attention. We can group them into a single visit.

A $79 diagnosis is credited toward any job when we do the work, so a look at a problem you are unsure about does not cost extra if you go ahead.

Tacoma's older neighborhoods have homes from a long span of eras, so the first thing we look at is what pipe is actually behind the wall.

What happens on the job

Listen to what needs doing and give you an estimate before we start
Work at the hourly rate, or quote a flat price for a defined job
Bundle small jobs into one visit when it makes sense
Keep you posted if the job turns out larger than expected

Flat rates for Tacoma

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

Is there a minimum?

Ask us when you call. We confirm the price before any work starts.

What is your hourly rate?

$90 per hour, with no overtime markup on weekdays. Published 2026 Seattle guides show $110 to $230.

Can I get a flat price instead?

For defined jobs, often yes. Tell us what you need and ask.

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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