What it usually is
The usual causes are a floor drain or seldom-used sink with a dry trap, a loose toilet seal, or a venting problem. Strong, persistent odors can point to the drain line.
What to do first
Run water in every sink, tub and floor drain for a minute, especially in rooms you rarely use. If you smell natural gas (rotten eggs), leave the house and call your gas utility.
The flat rate that covers it
- Diagnosis / service call (plumbing or electrical): $79
- Toilet repair (fill valve / flapper / seal): $179
- Single drain clearing (accessible cleanout): $189
University Place is a residential city west of Tacoma with mid-century homes, newer subdivisions and a lot of established neighborhoods. 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.
Flat rates for University Place
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 University Place
- Recessed lights going out
- Doorbell not working
- Thermostat screen blank
- Smoke detector chirping
- No power in the garage
- Kitchen sink clogged
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