When Graham's homes were built
51% went up 1990 to 2009
First water heaters from then are long past 8 to 12 years. Check yours.
Graham, WA · Pierce County
A plumber for Graham, 15 miles up the road.
Eric Williams is a state-certified plumber based in Eatonville, about 25 minutes south of Graham on WA-161. Leaks, water heaters, frozen pipes, drains and remodel plumbing for Graham homes.
- Licensed plumbing contractor
- Bonded & insured
- Eric does the work
Freeze watch · Graham · live
Will Graham pipes freeze this week?
Overnight lows for Graham from the National Weather Service, updated every time you load this page. Nights at 32°F or below are marked.
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Source: National Weather Service forecast for Graham, WA (api.weather.gov)
What to do if a pipe freezesWhat Eric does in Graham
The plumbing in a Graham house, handled.
Frozen & burst pipes
Thawed, repaired, and insulated so it doesn't happen again next winter.
Frozen pipe repairLeaks & repairs
Dripping, running, leaking or just not working right. Found and fixed.
Drains
Slow sinks, clogged tubs and backed-up lines cleared.
Bathrooms & kitchens
New fixtures, showers, tubs and full remodel plumbing.
Repipes & new lines
Old or failing supply lines replaced, and plumbing for additions and new builds.
Eatonville to Graham
A straight run up 161.
About 15 miles, 25 minutes
Straight up WA-161 from Eatonville. Graham is the nearest of the bigger towns Eric covers.
Permits through Pierce County
Graham is unincorporated, so plumbing permits and inspections go through Pierce County Planning & Public Works.
Nearby, too
- Eatonville
- Kapowsin
- Spanaway
- Roy
- Yelm
Graham homes, by the numbers
Newer houses, real winters.
Freeze season near Graham
60 freezing nights a year
Oct 30first freezeApr 11last freeze
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Normal dates at McMillin Reservoir, 6 miles away. Four of the last five winters dropped into the teens.
Manufactured homes
1 in 9 is a manufactured home
The line under the skirting freezes first. That's what heat tape is for.
On a well?
No water can be the pump, pressure tank, switch or a frozen line. Tell Eric which.
Replacing a water heater?
It has to meet today's code. What's included.
Heat tape cracked or brittle?
Replace it before winter. Old heat tape is a fire risk.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 (Graham CDP, 11,541 homes). NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals, McMillin Reservoir.
Graham questions
Straight answers for Graham homeowners.
Updated November 2026
Does ECW Plumbing work in Graham?
Yes. Graham is one of the 10 towns Eric Williams serves from Eatonville, along with Kapowsin, Spanaway, Roy and Yelm. Call (253) 254-4061 or send a request with your address.
How far is Graham from Eatonville?
About 15 miles by road, roughly 25 minutes up WA-161 (Meridian). Graham is the closest of the bigger towns Eric covers.
Who issues plumbing permits in Graham?
Graham isn't a city, so plumbing permits and inspections go through Pierce County Planning & Public Works.
For water heaters, the county reminded installers in February 2026 that a replacement has to be at least as efficient as the old one, and electric tank heaters must be Demand Response Ready (RCW 19.260.080).
How often do pipes freeze around Graham?
NOAA's 1991 to 2020 climate normals show about 60 nights a year at or below 32°F at McMillin Reservoir, the nearest long-running weather station, about 6 miles from Graham. Four of the last five winters there dropped into the teens, down to 12°F on December 28, 2021.
Is Eric licensed to work in Graham?
Yes. Washington plumbing licenses cover the whole state. ECW Plumbing LLC holds plumbing contractor license ECWPLPL791MA, and Eric is a state-certified plumber. You can look both up on the Washington L&I website.
Something leaking in Graham? Call Eric.
If water is coming through a ceiling, shut off the main first, then call.