Buckley Plumbing FAQs
Where is Artisan Plumbing based?
In Enumclaw, right across the White River from Buckley. SR 410 connects the two towns, and Buckley is part of the area we serve. We’re a small, family-owned company owned by Rich and Marianne Eveland, female-owned and veteran-operated. When we schedule your visit, we’ll give you a two-hour arrival window.
Where does Buckley’s water come from, and is it hard?
The City of Buckley supplies it from South Prairie Creek and five groundwater wells. In samples published in the city’s water system plan, the creek water tested soft, while well samples ranged from soft up to hard. Most of the time the creek provides most of the water, so Buckley water is usually on the soft side, but it can shift when the wells are doing more of the work.
Is my Buckley home on city sewer or septic?
Inside the city limits, homes are generally on the City of Buckley’s sewer, which drains to the treatment plant beside the White River. Some septic systems are still active in town, and the city plans to phase them out as sewer lines are extended. On county land around the city, most properties are on septic. Your utility bill is a quick check: the city bills water, sewer and storm drainage together every month.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Buckley?
Yes. The City of Buckley’s Permit Center says a water heater needs a permit before it’s installed and an inspection afterward, whether it’s a new type of heater or a straight replacement. When we price a water heater job, we’ll tell you what your installation needs.
Who supplies natural gas in Buckley?
Puget Sound Energy. The city owned its gas system for 57 years, voters approved selling it in November 2013, and PSE took over in 2014. If your home has gas service, we repair and replace gas water heaters. If it’s all-electric, we work on those too.
Do you take after-hours or weekend calls from Buckley?
Yes. We’re on call 24/7, weekends included. After hours, the first job is usually stopping the damage, so we’ll talk you through shutting off your water over the phone and then get you on the schedule, often the next day. Call 360-829-7440.
Are your plumbers licensed to work in Buckley?
Yes. Plumbers are licensed by the State of Washington, not city by city, so the same credentials cover Buckley, Enumclaw and everywhere else we work. Our licensed plumbers bring 25+ years of experience.
Do you work outside the Buckley city limits?
Yes. We serve homes and businesses across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, including the county land around Buckley. Properties out there are usually on septic rather than city sewer, and some are on a small water system or a private well instead of city water, which changes what we look at first.
