Plumbing Repairs and Fixtures in Kitsap County, WA
Toilet, faucet, and sink repair across the West Sound, plus disposals, shower valves, tub trim, hose bibs, and the shut-off valves nobody thinks about. These are the calls that take an hour or two, and they get the same certified plumber, the same shoe covers, and the same year on parts and labor as a repipe does.
- 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
Toilets
Running Toilets and What Causes Them
A toilet that runs is almost always the flapper or the fill valve. A flapper hardens or warps until it stops sealing, so water creeps past into the bowl and the tank refills to compensate. A fill valve that will not shut off does the same thing more loudly.
It is a cheap part and a short job, and it is worth doing quickly because a running toilet moves a genuinely surprising amount of water through your meter.
Replacement and the Rough-In Measurement
Toilet installation depends on one measurement most people never take. The rough-in is the distance from the finished wall to the centre of the closet bolts, and it is usually twelve inches but not always.
Older houses around here turn up ten and fourteen inch rough-ins regularly, and a toilet bought for the wrong one simply will not sit against the wall. Measuring before you buy saves a return trip to the store and a wasted afternoon.
Wobble, Seals, and Water at the Base
A toilet that rocks will eventually leak, and the leak goes into the floor rather than onto it. Movement breaks the wax seal, water escapes at the flange, and the subfloor takes it quietly. If yours moves when you sit down, that is worth a call before it becomes a floor repair.
Faucets and |Sinks|
Drips and Cartridge Failure
A dripping faucet is usually a worn cartridge or a damaged seat. On well water it happens sooner, because grit and mineral content work at the cartridge seals every time the handle moves.
Faucet repair on a decent unit is generally a cartridge swap, and it is worth doing. A drip you can hear at night is losing a meaningful amount of water over a year, and the part is inexpensive.
When Replacement Is the Better Call
Parts availability decides this more often than condition does. Cartridges for discontinued models get hard to find, and a builder-grade faucet fifteen years in is rarely worth chasing parts for. We carry Moen, Delta, Kohler, and American Standard, and we will tell you which side of that line yours falls on.
Sink Drains, Traps, and Strainers
Leaks under a sink usually come from the trap, the strainer, or the tailpiece connection, and they are frequently the result of an earlier repair done with the wrong washer. If the sink is also draining slowly, that is a different problem in the same cabinet and it belongs with drain cleaning rather than the fixture.
Showers and |Tubs|
Shower Valves and Pressure Balancing
A shower that goes cold when someone runs a tap has a valve problem, not a water heater problem. Modern shower valves are pressure balancing or thermostatic, and they exist specifically to stop that. Replacing an old two-handle valve with a balanced one is a genuine safety improvement in a house with children or older residents.
Valve work usually means opening the wall behind it, which is worth knowing before the visit.
Spouts, Diverters, and Trim
A tub spout that will not divert properly sends half the water to the wrong place. Diverters wear, trim corrodes, and set screws seize into place after years of steam.
Most of these are short jobs, and most of them get put off for months because the shower still technically works. They are ideal candidates for grouping with whatever else needs doing.
Garbage |Disposals|
Jams, Hums, and the Reset Button
A disposal that hums without turning is jammed, not dead. There is a reset button on the underside and a hex socket in the base for freeing the plate, and between them they solve a good share of disposal calls without a new unit. We will tell you how to try that before booking a visit.
Replacement
A leaking disposal body is not repairable. Once the housing goes, the unit is finished, and the replacement is a straightforward swap along with checking the drain and dishwasher connections while everything is apart.
Outdoor Spigots |and Shut-Off Valves|
Hose Bibs and Winter
A hose bib that burst last winter usually burst inside the wall. Water left in the line freezes, expands, and splits the pipe behind the siding, and you find out in spring when the tap is turned on and the wall gets wet. A frost-free sillcock, fitted with proper fall so it drains itself, is the fix.
Disconnecting hoses before the first hard freeze matters more than people think, because a connected hose keeps water sitting in the very part that freezes first.
The Valve You Want Working Before You Need It
Old multi-turn gate valves seized. They sit untouched for twenty years, and then someone needs to shut the water off in a hurry and the handle spins or snaps. Replacing the main shut-off and the fixture stops with quarter-turn ball valves is one of the least exciting jobs we do and one of the most useful.
Worth testing yours this weekend. A valve that will not turn is the difference between a bad hour and emergency plumbing on a wet carpet.
Small Jobs, |Same Standard|
What a Fixture Call Includes
The price before we start, shoe covers at the door, and the old unit taken away. Fixture repair gets the same treatment as any larger job, including a full year on parts and labor on what we install. Grouping several small jobs into one visit works out better than booking them separately, so it is worth listing everything when you call. The deals page is worth a glance while you are making that list.
When It Turns Out to Be Something Else
Occasionally a fixture is the symptom. A faucet that keeps failing on the same cartridge, low pressure at one tap, or repeated leaks at different fittings can point at water chemistry or at pipe condition rather than at the fixture in front of us. When it does, we say so and show you why rather than fitting a third cartridge, and leak detection is usually the next step instead.
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 Homeowners Ask Before We Come Out
Is it worth repairing a faucet or should I replace it?
Repair, if it is a good unit and the cartridge is available. Replace, if parts for the model have been discontinued or it was builder-grade to begin with and has years on it. We will check availability before recommending either, because a cartridge is a fraction of the cost of a new faucet.
Why does my toilet refill on its own when nobody has flushed it?
That is a flapper leaking slowly enough that the tank drops over several minutes and the fill valve tops it back up. It is one of the cheapest fixes in the house and one of the most wasteful faults to leave alone. Put a little food colouring in the tank and see whether it reaches the bowl.
Can you install a fixture I bought myself?
Yes, and plenty of people do. One thing to be clear about: our year on parts and labor covers the parts we supply and the work we do. On a fixture you bought, the labor is covered and the unit itself is between you and wherever you bought it. We will tell you before starting if something looks likely to give trouble.
My hose bib burst over winter. Can that be prevented?
Yes. Disconnect hoses before the first hard freeze, because a connected hose traps water in the section most exposed to cold. A frost-free sillcock set with correct fall so it empties itself is the permanent answer, and it is a short job to fit.
How do I know if my main shut-off valve still works?
Try it. Turn it off, check a tap runs dry, then turn it back on fully. If the handle is stiff, spins without resisting, or weeps afterward, it needs replacing before an emergency finds it for you. Old gate valves are the usual culprits and quarter-turn ball valves are the fix.
What should never go in a garbage disposal?
Grease, fibrous vegetable peel, coffee grounds, rice, pasta, and bones. Grease is the worst of them, because it goes down warm and sets in the line well past the disposal. What actually kills units, though, is cutlery and bottle caps, which is why the reset button and the hex socket exist.