About garbage disposal in University Place

University Place is a residential city west of Tacoma with mid-century homes, newer subdivisions and a lot of established neighborhoods.

Kitchens in University Place homes from the middle of the last century often got a disposal added later, so the wiring and drain connections can be a little unusual. We check before we start.

A $79 diagnosis visit is credited toward the job when we do the work, so checking whether yours is repairable costs nothing extra if you go ahead.

University Place has a mix of home ages, and the age of the house is the best guide to what plumbing and wiring is inside it.

What happens on the job

Remove the old disposal and clean the mounting area
Install your new unit with the existing electrical connection and drain
Check the dishwasher drain connection if there is one
Run water and test the unit for leaks and noise

Flat rates for University Place

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

Can you just unjam it?

Often, yes. The $79 diagnosis visit is credited toward any job we do.

What if there is no disposal now?

Installing a new disposal where there was none needs electrical and plumbing work and is quoted first. Call or text us and describe your setup.

Do you supply the disposal?

The $249 price is for installing a unit you provide, so you choose the model and the price.

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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