Pierce County
Emergency plumbers in Tacoma
9 public listings with a locked phone. You call them. We do not book the job.
This page lists 9 emergency plumbers that serve Tacoma. Each one came from a public Google Business Profile or the business’s own website. We have not inspected anyone’s work, so check the license and ask questions before you hire.
Water emergency? Who runs your water depends on your city
| Seattle | Seattle Public Utilities answers water, sewer and drainage emergencies 24/7 at (206) 386-1800. If you cannot close your main valve, SPU can shut water off at the meter for a service charge. (Seattle Public Utilities — Emergencies) |
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| Tacoma | Tacoma Water: 253-502-8384 weekdays 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; evenings and weekends 253-502-8344. (Tacoma Public Utilities — Help) |
| Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Puyallup, Olympia and others | Your water comes from your city or a local water district. The emergency number is printed on your water bill. Close your main shutoff first, then call. |
| Permits | In Seattle, Clyde Hill and unincorporated King County, plumbing and gas-piping permits come from Public Health – Seattle & King County, not the building department. Other King County cities issue their own. (Public Health – Seattle & King County — Plumbing and gas piping permits) |
Checked against the official pages linked above on 2026-10-08. Numbers change, so confirm on the utility’s site.
Check the license before anyone starts
Washington plumbing contractors register with L&I, and the plumbers doing the work hold L&I plumbing certificates. Search the company or the plumber by name or license number on Washington L&I — Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business before you let anyone open a wall.