Plumbing Services in Spokane Valley, WA

Most requested plumbing services in Spokane Valley

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Spokane Valley” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Spokane Valley.

• Frozen Pipe RepairCommon in Spokane ValleyThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in Spokane ValleyReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in Spokane ValleyRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• RepipingOlder homesReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Spokane Valley homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Frozen Pipe Repair

  Why it comes up in Spokane Valley: Inland Northwest winters freeze pipes in garages and crawlspaces.

  Signs:

  No water at a faucet in freezing weather; frost on a pipe

  Urgent when:

  A pipe has split or water is spraying

  Before help arrives:

  Open the faucet, warm the pipe gently; never use an open flame

  Repair or replace:

  Thawed and intact: no repair. Cracked: replace that section

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Spokane Valley: Tanks in mid-century homes are on their second or third replacement.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Spokane Valley: Older homes connected after septic conversion have aging laterals.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

Why Spokane Valley homes need these repairs

Spokane Valley is a city east of Spokane incorporated in 2003, with many 1950s–70s ranch homes and newer subdivisions. Its water comes from the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer through several water districts, and cold winters drive frozen pipe, sprinkler and water heater calls.

Local conditions behind Spokane Valley plumbing problems

Median home built

1980

Built before 1980

50%

Owner-occupied

61%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local