When Spanaway's homes were built
35% were built before 1980
Old shutoff valves seize. Gray "PB2110" pipe from the late 70s to mid 90s is worth a look.
Spanaway, WA · Pierce County
Spanaway plumbing, from the 1970s on up.
A third of Spanaway's homes were built before 1980. Eric Williams, a state-certified plumber from Eatonville, fixes leaks, water heaters, frozen pipes and tired old supply lines in houses of every age.
- Licensed plumbing contractor
- Bonded & insured
- Eric does the work
Freeze watch · Spanaway · live
Will Spanaway pipes freeze this week?
Overnight lows for Spanaway from the National Weather Service, updated every time you load this page. Next door at McChord Field, 49 nights hit 32°F or colder last winter.
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Source: National Weather Service forecast for Spanaway, WA (api.weather.gov). McChord Field winter count: NOAA daily records.
What to do if a pipe freezesWhat Eric does in Spanaway
From a dripping valve to a whole-house repipe.
Repipes & new lines
Old, brittle or polybutylene supply lines replaced, and plumbing for additions.
Frozen & burst pipes
Thawed, repaired, and insulated so it doesn't happen again next winter.
Frozen pipe repairLeaks & shutoff valves
Dripping, running or seized. Found and fixed, so you can shut the water off when you need to.
Drains
Slow sinks, clogged tubs and backed-up lines cleared.
Bathrooms & kitchens
New fixtures, showers, tubs and full remodel plumbing.
Eatonville to Spanaway
Half an hour from Eatonville.
About 20 miles, 30 to 35 minutes
Up through Graham and across to Spanaway. Call ahead and Eric will tell you straight when he can get there.
Permits through Pierce County
Spanaway is unincorporated, so plumbing permits and inspections go through Pierce County Planning & Public Works.
Nearby, too
Spanaway homes, by the numbers
Older houses, real cold snaps.
Last winter at McChord Field
49 nights at or below 32°F
Oct 14first freezeApr 16last freeze
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Winter 2025 to 2026, right next to Spanaway. Low: 20°F on Jan 25.
Renters
1 in 4 homes is rented
Renters: call your landlord first. Landlords: Eric works with you directly.
Find your main shutoff
Make sure it turns before you need it in a hurry.
Gray plastic pipe?
Polybutylene stopped being made in the mid 90s. A repipe replaces it for good.
On Spanaway Water?
A leak at the meter is usually theirs. From the meter in, it's a plumber's job.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 (Spanaway CDP, 12,021 homes). NOAA daily records, McChord Field. Spanaway Water Company reports.
Spanaway questions
Straight answers for Spanaway homes.
Updated November 2026
Does ECW Plumbing work in Spanaway?
Yes. Spanaway is one of the 10 towns Eric Williams serves from Eatonville, along with Graham, Roy and Yelm. Call (253) 254-4061 or send a request with your address.
My house has gray plastic water pipe. Is that a problem?
It might be polybutylene, often stamped "PB2110". It went into many homes built from the late 1970s to the mid 1990s and stopped being made after a wave of leak claims. Some insurers ask about it.
If you see gray plastic pipe at your water heater or under the sinks, ask Eric to take a look and talk through replacing it.
I rent my house. Can I call Eric?
Call your landlord or property manager first, since repairs are usually theirs to approve. If water is spraying, shut off the main right away. Landlords and property managers are welcome to call Eric directly.
Who issues plumbing permits in Spanaway?
Spanaway isn't a city, so plumbing permits and inspections go through Pierce County Planning & Public Works.
How cold does it get in Spanaway?
At McChord Field, right next to Spanaway, the National Weather Service recorded 49 nights at or below 32°F last winter (2025 to 2026), with a low of 20°F on January 25, 2026. The winter before, it hit 15°F on February 12, 2025.
Old pipes acting up in Spanaway? Call Eric.
If water is coming through a ceiling, shut off the main first, then call.