Plumbing Services in Mercer Island, WA

With over 30 years of local plumbing experience, Rush Plumbing Inc is proud to offer residential and commercial plumbing services to customers throughout Mercer Island neighborhood located on an island in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Our expert Mercer Island plumbers specialize in trenchless sewer line repair, water main repair, drain cleaning and repair, and new water heater repairs and installation, pipe repairs or a home re-piping, as well as most any plumbing repair needed.

Whether the plumbing problem is large or small, our Mercer Island plumbers employ the latest plumbing technologies, techniques, and knowledge to fix any home’s plumbing problems quickly and while respecting the unique needs of your residents.

What Type of Plumbing Problems
are Typical in Mercer Island Washington?

• Sagging pipes
  A common problem on Mercer Island and the rest of King County is sagging pipes, where sewer lines are supported by soil that can erode because of heavy rainfall, putting stress on the line and causing it to sag.
• Tree root intrusion
  The island has many large trees in every neighborhood with extensive underground root systems that run from one yard to the next, and tree roots can wrap around sewer lines. Mature Douglas firs and maples infiltrate sewer lines at pipe joints, creating nets that catch debris and cause backups.
• Water pressure fluctuations
  Elevation changes across the island can cause water pressure issues.
• Blockages from debris
  Common issues include clogs, slow draining, foul odors, and gurgling sounds caused by debris buildup, tree roots, and damaged pipes. The city maintains sewer lines using special equipment to inspect for breaks or blockages due to fats, oil and grease (FOG) or tree roots.
• Mercer Island's unique geography
  as an island with many mature trees, combined with heavy Pacific Northwest rainfall that causes soil erosion, creates specific challenges with sagging sewer lines and tree root damage. These environmental factors make these the most common plumbing concerns for island residents.
• The age of buildings in Mercer Island
  In Mercer Island, the median construction year is 1973. About 3.2% of homes were built before the 1940s, with another 8% going up by 1949. Most development happened in the second half of the 20th century. Then, 12.8% of homes were added from 2000 to 2009, 8.4% between 2010 and 2019, and 0.7% are part of the newest wave of development.

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