This guide covers 4 contractor options in Tacoma. Customers rate them 4.8 out of 5 on average. Most of them are spread across Central Tacoma, South End, Tacoma, so those are the areas to start with.

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Scottco Plumbing and Drain Service

SameDay response
4.8 401 reviews

Scottco Plumbing and Drain Service is a Tacoma plumbing and drain business at 6335 Augusta Pl in the West End, listed as open around the clock. The work centers on owner-operator Scott, who handles repairs, replacements, and drain work for homes and businesses across the area. Services include plumbing inspection, drain repair and cleaning, pipe installation and replacement, water heater services, and emergency drain and plumbing response for flooded basements and clogged drains. Review accounts repeatedly describe Scott arriving within the hour, diagnosing step by step, and including customers in the problem-solving process. One reviewer credits him with replacing rather than patching a dead shower at a rental, triple-checking everything and cleaning up completely. Another describes Scott finding an obscure part that repaired a faucet instead of requiring a full replacement. Techs Dean and Victor earn mentions for camera-scope drain clearing with a fair quoted amount and no pressure for extra work. Scottco Plumbing and Drain Service suits Tacoma homeowners and renters who want a responsive, hands-on plumber for repairs, drain issues, and water heater work. The pattern of same-day arrivals and honest fix-instead-of-replace calls fits customers wary of overselling. It also offers preventative maintenance plans for larger commercial clients needing ongoing drain care.

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  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Bob Larson Plumbing

SameDay response
4.9 2,206 reviews

Bob Larson Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company at 4320 128th St E in Tacoma, listed as open 24 hours. Its services include water heater installation and replacement, drain cleaning, whole-home repiping, sewer line repairs, fixture installations, and emergency responses for frozen pipes and boiler issues. Published material describes a customer-first approach with technicians who diagnose before quoting and explain options on site. Review accounts name technicians Michael, Benjamin, Justin, Sean Simons, Matthew Bryant, David, Chris, Caleb, and Anthony, plus office staff Piper, Anna, Amber, and Malu. Michael earns praise for tightening a valve nut instead of selling a full replacement the customer had expected. Benjamin installed a water heater the same morning as the quote, with another tech delivering the new tank within the hour. Customers describe honest no-upsell diagnoses, technician photo and bio sent before same-day appointments, and warranty promises honored. Bob Larson Plumbing suits Tacoma homeowners who want straightforward, honest plumbing work from water heater replacements to repipes. Its record reads strongest for customers wary of overselling, with multiple accounts of technicians choosing the smaller fix. The 24-hour listing also positions it for urgent failures like burst pipes and sudden loss of hot water.

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  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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Southern Boyz General Contractor and Plumbing LLP

4.7 15 reviews

Southern Boyz General Contractor and Plumbing LLP is a Tacoma-based general contractor with a strong plumbing arm, run by owner Kerry and based on South Sheridan Avenue. The firm's trade spans plumbing repairs, general contracting, drywall work, handyman services, with plumbing specialties including faucets, fixtures, pipes, and water heater installation and replacement. Review themes cover emergency plumbing calls answered late at night, same-day fixes for broken garbage disposals and lost water pressure, hose bib and galvanized pipe replacements, and kitchen and bathroom renovations including a historic North Slope Tacoma duplex remodel. Reviews repeatedly name Kerry for arriving fast, sometimes the same day and even on Sundays, diagnosing problems on the spot, and explaining the work as he goes so customers understand their own systems. One reviewer describes a clogged drain repaired with equipment fetched on the fly and an extra clog found 30 feet down the line; another notes a late-night emergency call answered immediately with the problem contained quickly. Themes include honest, cost-effective quotes, fair pricing, and careful work in historic homes where modern fixtures must preserve the home's character. This is a fit for homeowners who want one contractor for plumbing and related repairs, from emergency calls to kitchen and bathroom projects. The general-contractor scope makes it relevant for remodels that combine plumbing with drywall or finish work. For customers in Tacoma's older neighborhoods with aging pipes and fixtures, the pattern of same-day response, honest pricing, and owner-led communication is the standout value.

  • 5804 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
  • South End
  • (253) 326-3845
  • Today: Open 24 hours
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  • MondayOpen 24 hours
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Anthony the Plumber

No SameDay response
4.9 45 reviews

Anthony the Plumber is a Tacoma plumbing business at 1201 S Baltimore St in Central Tacoma, built around owner Anthony and a small crew. Its services include water heater installations — including heat pump water heaters — frost-free hose bib replacements, gas line work for generators, garbage disposals, toilet flange corrections, laundry and utility room plumbing, outdoor showers, and whole-house replumbs. Published material highlights free estimates and warranties on the work. Review accounts name crew members Quincy and Noah alongside Anthony. One reviewer describes Anthony putting a nervous homeowner at ease during a major remodel, with the crew on time, thorough in cleanup, and answering questions even after the jobs finished. Another credits Anthony with catching an accidental overpayment and tearing up the check. A rental-house account describes a water heater replaced the day after it failed, with a new bathtub faucet installed and the work area left perfectly clean. A few customers note occasional delays in callbacks. Anthony the Plumber suits Tacoma homeowners and landlords who value honest assessments and no-pressure recommendations. Its record reads strongest for water heater replacements, replumbs, and remodel plumbing where clear explanations matter. The small-crew model fits customers who want the owner personally involved in their job.

Opening hours
  • Monday7 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–5 PM
  • Friday7 AM–5 PM
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayClosed