Plumber in Southworth, WA
The boats out of Southworth go to Vashon and to West Seattle, and neither is somewhere we work. That makes this the last address on our side of the water rather than a waypoint, and it means a Southworth job is a proper local call rather than a detour. Alex Cady works under a Washington residential plumbing certificate and runs this southern corner regularly.
- Third generation in the trades
- Kitsap local. No ferry, no Narrows.
- Done right, Labor backed by a full year
- Third generation in the trades
- Kitsap local. No ferry, no Narrows.
- Done right, Labor backed by a full year
- Third generation in the trades
- Kitsap local. No ferry, no Narrows.
- Done right, Labor backed by a full year
- Third generation in the trades
- Kitsap local. No ferry, no Narrows.
- Done right, Labor backed by a full year
Plumbing in |Southworth|
Southworth sits at the southeast corner of the peninsula where Colvos Passage opens out. The terminal and the waterfront are the centre of it, Harper is just west along the shore, and the ground rises inland toward Banner Road and Olalla.
We come out along the shore road from Port Orchard. It is the far end of the county for us but it is still a drive, which is the whole point: no ferry ride required.
What We Handle in |Southworth|
Most of the ground out here is on septic, so the pair that come up most often are blockages through drain cleaning and faults on the run out to the tank under sewer line repair.
Inland, untreated supply puts water filtration into most conversations, and it is the same chemistry that shortens the life of the units we swap under traditional water heaters.
Then the rest: water going astray tracked by leak detection, tired runs replaced through repiping and pipe repair, bathrooms reworked under bathroom remodel plumbing, and emergency plumbing for anything that cannot be left.
What Southworth |Properties Deal With|
Almost everything out here runs on its own septic system, and the shoreline makes that more delicate than usual. The Harper Estuary was restored to tidal flow, and the ground around this stretch of coast is treated as sensitive for good reason. Where a system sits, how far it is from the water, and what condition it is in all carry more weight here than they would inland.
That matters at two moments in particular: when something backs up, and when a property changes hands. Kitsap Public Health requires a water status report before a sale on properties served by a private or small water system, and septic conditions come under scrutiny in the same process. Finding out that a system needs attention during a sale is a considerably worse time than finding out beforehand.
Ferry traffic shapes the day near the terminal. Queues form on a schedule, and the roads by the dock are busiest at exactly the times you would expect. It is not an obstacle so much as a planning detail, and it is worth mentioning when you book if your address sits in the middle of it.
Go inland and you are on a well. Up Banner Road and toward Olalla the lots get larger, the supply is private and untreated, and its effect on the pipework becomes the main question rather than a footnote.
Areas We Work Around |Southworth|
Southworth and the ferry landing, Harper along the shore, the Harper Estuary shoreline, Yukon Harbor round to the north, Olalla south down the coast, and Banner Road inland.
That whole corner is covered. Being at the edge of the map does not make it an exception.
Getting |to You|
Weekdays only, from 7am to 7pm, with nothing at the weekend. Room is held back each weekday for work that cannot be scheduled: a burst line, a system backing up, or taps that have gone dry.
You will have a window rather than a whole day, a figure settled with you up front, and a twelve month guarantee covering the parts as well as the work. Protection down on the floors, and the site left tidy.
What Kitsap Says: "Wish We'd Found You Sooner"
See what homeowners around Kitsap have to say about working with Alex and the A to Z team.
A to Z plumbing is by far the best plumbing company out there. They are so fast to respond to your issues. They are reasonably priced and won’t charge you for things you don’t need. 100% recommend.
August 23, 2023
Alex and Michael have done outstanding work on three different plumbing issues. They respond quickly to scheduling work, show up on time, and work efficiently. They are very knowledgeable about each issue I presented. They quote pricing up front so there are no surprises. They are fair in their pricing. They are friendly and always leave a clean work area. I would highly recommend A to Z Plumbing. I know we will ALWAYS call them for any plumbing needs.
July 17, 2024
Great customer service, quality workmanship and Alex is just a great guy to work with.
August 8, 2026
My husband and I are very pleased with Alex’s work. He is very professional and trustworthy We enjoyed working with him. We will definitely use him again and be happy to refer him and his company to anyone looking for a reliable and service-oriented plumber!
September 9, 2025
Alex and Tanner were amazing! We had an interesting, and I would say challenging, situation that needed to be addressed in several ways. They were both professional and competent. Alex returned messages and calls promptly, and addressed all the hiccups we encountered quickly. He is a kind and honorable person – we are SO glad we called A to Z plumbing, and will absolutely call them for all our plumbing needs!
September 9, 2025
10/10 Would recommend. A to Z plumbing came out to repair a busted water main for me as an emergency service. Alex and his team arrived within 15 minutes of my emergency and remained cool, calm and collected. They worked together to solve the problem quickly and efficiently. They were knowledgeable and professional from start to finish. I couldn’t be happier with their service and I will be using them again for future plumbing related services. A to Z plumbing had clear pricing that was consistent with their industry. If you want something done right, don”t do it yourself. Just call A to Z plumbing and enjoy your peace of mind.
March 9, 2026
Questions From |Southworth Homeowners|
Do you actually come out this far?
Yes. Southworth is the far corner of our map but it is still a road trip rather than a boat one, and that is why it is on the map at all. What we do not do is cross to Vashon, because the only way there is sailing.
The drains are backing up and we are on septic. What now?
Four possibilities, and they are not equally ours. The run between the house and the tank, or a blocked baffle, we clear. A tank at capacity, or a drainfield no longer coping, sits with another trade entirely. We work out which of the four you have instead of charging twice to cable one line.
We are selling. Does the septic need looking at first?
Worth doing, yes. Kitsap Public Health looks at water and onsite systems around a sale, and a problem discovered mid-transaction costs far more than the same problem found in advance. Getting the drain side checked early gives you options rather than a deadline.
Will the ferry queue stop you reaching us?
No, though it can shape the timing. The roads near the terminal are busiest on the sailing schedule, which is predictable. If your address is close to the dock, say so when you book and the visit gets slotted around it rather than into it.
We are on a well up Banner Road. Is the water worth testing?
Almost always. Untreated groundwater out here is often hard on heaters, on fixture cartridges, and on copper, and a test is what turns guesswork into a specification. It costs nothing and sometimes the answer is that nothing needs doing.
What happens if something fails on a Saturday?
Close the main first, since that freezes the damage where it is, then send a message. We do not work weekends, so the visit will be Monday, but the isolation is what keeps the repair small.