What it usually is
Common causes are a stuck float switch, a clogged intake or a pump that has simply worn out. There is no posted flat rate for sump pumps yet, so we quote the job first.
What to do first
Check that the pump is plugged in and the breaker has not tripped. If water is rising, move belongings up off the floor and call or text us.
The flat rate that covers it
- Diagnosis / service call (plumbing or electrical): $79
- Anything else: $90/hr
Tacoma is a port city with older Victorian and Craftsman neighborhoods, plus waterfront and industrial areas. 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.
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.
* 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.
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 Tacoma
- Faucet dripping
- Low water pressure
- Running toilet
- Light switch not working
- GFCI will not reset
- Dishwasher will not drain
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