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Plumber in Federal Way, WA
Our licensed plumbers fix leaks and clogged drains, replace water heaters, swap fixtures and repipe homes throughout Federal Way. The work is dispatched from our Sumner branch; call (425) 645-0404 or use the form, and a coordinator will book your visit. You see a written price before any work begins.
We work all over Federal Way, from Dash Point and Redondo to the neighborhoods off SR 18. Its homes range from 1960s and 1970s ramblers around the lakes to newer townhomes near the city center, and each era brings its own plumbing problems.
Plumbing prices around Federal Way
The ranges below are published Seattle-area estimates, not our prices. After we look at the job, you get a written quote, and nothing proceeds until you approve it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| General plumbing repair | $284 to $760, about $522 typical |
| Plumber hourly rate | $150 to $200 |
| Faucet replacement | $150 to $600 |
| Toilet installation | $300 to $800 |
| Water heater installation | $800 to $2,000 |
| Main water line leak | $600 to $4,500 |
Water heaters for larger Federal Way households
Federal Way has a lot of busy family households. More people means more showers, laundry and dishwasher loads, and a 40 gallon tank that was fine for a couple often runs cold for a family of five. When we replace a water heater here, we ask how the household actually uses hot water before recommending a size.
| Option | Where it fits |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | Garages and basements with room around the unit; lowest running cost on electricity |
| Gas tank | Homes with PSE gas and an existing vent |
| Tankless gas | Big households that want hot water without running out |
| Electric tank | Tight closets in townhomes and apartments |
PSE electric customers can get $1,000 back on a qualifying heat pump water heater, or $1,100 with Efficiency Boost, as of September 2026 (PSE heat pump water heater rebate). We are a PSE Trade Ally for water heaters and file the rebate for you. Tanks we install are strapped against earthquakes, as the plumbing code requires.
Lakehaven or a plumber: who fixes what
Water and sewer in Federal Way come from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District (City of Federal Way, Who Do I Contact). A simple rule of thumb: problems on the district’s mains and at the meter belong to Lakehaven, while pipes, drains and fixtures on your side belong to you and your plumber. If water is running where it should not and you cannot tell which side it is on, shut off your main valve and call; we will help you sort it out.
A sudden jump on your water bill usually points to a running toilet, a dripping fixture or a hidden leak in the supply line between the meter and the house. We test fixtures first, then trace the line.
Common plumbing calls in Federal Way
- Kitchen and laundry drains slowed by grease and lint, especially in busy households.
- Water heaters at the end of their life, leaking at the base or tripping the relief valve.
- Running and rocking toilets that need new parts, a wax ring or a new flange.
- Leaks under sinks from worn supply lines and shutoff valves.
- Outdoor faucets cracked by a hard freeze.
- Low pressure from a failing pressure regulator or old pipe.
Older pipe in homes built before 1990
Many Federal Way homes are older ramblers and split-levels. Homes from the 1960s and 1970s may still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust from the inside and slowly lose pressure. Some homes from the late 1970s through the early 1990s were plumbed with polybutylene, a gray plastic pipe known for failing at the fittings. If your home has either, we can replace the worst sections or repipe the house with PEX or copper and give you a written price for each option.
Rental properties in Federal Way
Federal Way has a large share of rental homes. If you own or manage a rental, tell us who approves the price and who will let us in. We report what we find to the person paying, and we do not start extra work without approval. For turnovers, we can often replace a water heater, fix running toilets and clear slow drains in one visit.
Fixtures and remodel plumbing
Updating a kitchen or bath? We replace faucets, sinks, vanities, toilets and shower valves, add laundry and utility sinks, and rough in new supply and drain lines when a remodel moves fixtures. For bigger projects, we price the plumbing in writing so you can plan the rest of the work around it.
Winter freezes and your pipes
Federal Way winters are mild most years, but an occasional hard freeze still splits outdoor faucets and pipes in crawlspaces and unheated garages. Before a cold snap, disconnect garden hoses, cover outdoor faucets and keep the garage door closed. If a pipe does burst, shut off the main valve and call us.
Plumbing permits in Federal Way
The City of Federal Way issues plumbing and mechanical permits and accepts residential applications online through MyBuildingPermit (City of Federal Way, Permit Center). Water heater replacements and repipes often need a permit. We check what your job requires, pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
When to call right away
- Water spreading from a pipe, tank or fixture you cannot shut off.
- Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain.
- The smell of gas near a gas water heater: leave the house and call PSE first.
- No hot water in a home with young children or older adults.
How our plumbers work
Home Comfort Alliance holds WA Plumbing Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA751QG for residential work, and we are licensed, bonded and insured in Washington. On every call the plumber explains what failed, gives you a written price and cleans up when the job is done. Learn more about our plumbing services or see all Federal Way services.
Warranty and Home Comfort Club
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and we stand behind our plumbing installations with a 1-year labor warranty from installation.
Join our Home Comfort Club, a monthly membership starting at $15 a month, and the labor warranty on repairs is extended for as long as your prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation. Ask your technician or comfort advisor for the current plan details.
Federal Way plumbing FAQ
How much does a plumber cost in Federal Way?
Seattle-area data puts general plumbing repairs between $284 and $760, about $522 typical, and water heater installation between $800 and $2,000 (Angi, Seattle plumber costs, updated July 2026). These are published estimates, not our prices; you get a written price before work starts.
Who do I call about a water or sewer problem in Federal Way?
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District provides water and sewer service in Federal Way (City of Federal Way, Who Do I Contact). Problems on the district’s mains and meters go to Lakehaven; leaks, clogs, fixtures and water heaters on your property go to a plumber.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Federal Way?
Federal Way issues plumbing and mechanical permits, and residential ones can be filed online through MyBuildingPermit (City of Federal Way, Permit Center). We confirm what your job needs and pull the permit when one is required.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump water heater in Federal Way?
Yes, for PSE electric customers: $1,000, or $1,100 with Efficiency Boost, as of September 2026 (PSE heat pump water heater rebate). Home Comfort Alliance is a PSE Trade Ally for water heaters and handles the paperwork.
What size water heater does a family of five need?
It depends on how many showers run back to back and whether you have a large tub. Many larger households move to a 65 or 80 gallon heat pump water heater or a tankless gas unit. We size it from your actual use before quoting.
Can you work with my tenant to get into the house?
Yes. Tell us who approves the price and who will provide access, and we coordinate the visit with both.
What warranty comes with your work?
We support the manufacturer’s warranty on covered equipment parts, and our labor warranty covers installations for 1 year from installation. Home Comfort Club members (monthly membership starting at $15 a month) get the labor warranty on repairs extended for as long as their prepaid membership runs, up to 5 years from installation.
Get a plumbing estimate in Federal Way
A Sumner-based coordinator will set up your visit, and our plumber will give you a written price before any work starts.
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