From North End craftsman homes to Northeast Tacoma and South Tacoma, Valor Plumbing handles side sewers, repipes, drains, water heaters and leaks across the city.
Tacoma has some of the most character-filled housing in the South Sound, and some of the oldest plumbing. Neighborhoods like the Stadium District, the North End and Hilltop are full of homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s, while South Tacoma, the East Side and Northeast Tacoma filled in over the decades that followed. Valor Plumbing, a family and veteran owned company, serves homeowners, landlords and small businesses across the city.
Older Tacoma homes commonly have galvanized steel water lines, cast iron drains and clay side sewers. Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside, cutting water pressure and eventually leaking, and clay sewer joints are an open invitation for roots from the city's mature street trees. Remodels in these homes often uncover sections of old pipe that should be replaced while the walls are open.
In Tacoma, the side sewer that connects your house to the city main is the property owner's responsibility for its full length, and the City recommends checking the condition of side sewers that are more than 25 years old or are not PVC. That makes a camera inspection a smart step before buying an older home or as soon as drains start acting up.
On the plus side, Tacoma Water draws mostly from the Green River watershed and the water is soft, so mineral scale is rarely the issue. Age, corrosion, roots and the occasional winter freeze cause most of the trouble here.
We serve homes and businesses in and around Tacoma, including North End, Proctor District, Stadium District, Hilltop, Central Tacoma, South Tacoma, East Side, Northeast Tacoma, West End and McKinley Hill.
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The property owner. In Tacoma, the private side sewer runs from your house to the city's sewer main, and maintaining and repairing it is the owner's responsibility, while the City maintains the main itself. If you have repeat backups or slow drains, we can camera the line, find the problem and quote the repair.
For an older home, yes. The City of Tacoma recommends looking into the condition of side sewers that are more than 25 years old or are not PVC pipe. A camera inspection shows cracks, roots and offset joints, so you know what you are buying before you close.
Usually not. Tacoma Water's supply is soft, so scale buildup on fixtures and water heaters is much less of a problem than in hard water areas. If you are dealing with low pressure or discolored water, the cause is more likely old galvanized pipe or a water heater near the end of its life.
Valor Plumbing covers the full range of residential and light commercial plumbing in Tacoma, including water heater installation and repair, tankless water heaters, drain cleaning and hydro-jetting, side sewer work, leak repair, pipe repair and repipes, plumbing renovations, and new construction rough-in. If you're not sure what you need, browse the Services page or send us a message and we'll point you in the right direction.
The fastest way is to use the "Get a Free Quote" or "Book Service" buttons on this site. You'll share a few details about the job, your address, and how to reach you. From there a team member will follow up to confirm scope, pricing, and a service window. You can also reach us by phone if you'd rather talk it through.
Yes. Valor Plumbing is licensed in Washington State and carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We're also a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating. Permits are pulled where the work requires them, and installs follow local code in Tacoma and the surrounding area.
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