Do You Need a Plumber in the Snohomish Area?

These days when you call a plumber, how often do you get a dispatcher? At that point, they send whoever is available at that particular time. It’s not necessarily the best qualified plumber for your specific job.

Shawn Allen does the work himself and has for decades. If you want an experienced, responsible plumber for the job…always call Shawn. Maintaining a cadre of plumbers is expensive and you pay for that!

Allen Plumbing is old school. Shawn does the work and keeps the price down. He is a master plumber with over 40 years of experience. Make sure that the job is done right the first time. Call Shawn of Allen Plumbing for fast, friendly service.

Efficiency and Results…Isn’t That What it’s all About?

Running a service-based business has a lot of advantages. You can help customers in your community, offer residential or commercial services, and you can choose to specialize in a certain area of business.  For instance, plumbers can choose to specialize in sewer repairs while offering a variety of other related services.

One of the hardest tasks for a business owner is to know when to hire someone else even if only part-time for certain jobs.  Bringing on someone else means that you’ll need a new approach and you must meet certain laws and regulations.  It’s difficult to grow a business, and for some owners, they never want to move past a one-man operation.

For several decades I have discovered that staying as a basic one-man operation is right for my community.  My name is Shawn Allen.  I am known by thousands as The Plumber of Snohomish WA, but I do serve the greater Seattle area.  I am here to help with plumbing issues that you have in your home or business.  Just give me a call at (425) 367-4744.    

It Doesn’t Always “Come with the Territory”.

When a business has been around for decades that does not necessarily mean that people who deal with them (in this case, him) have glowing things to say about them.  In the case of Snohomish, WA plumber Shawn Allen, however this is definitely the case!  Look at just a few of the comments that satisfied customers have made about his work.

Barbara says, “I had a water service emergency and Shawn was right there”.  Margaret was pleased to get same day service and owner Shawn Allen also took care of a couple of minor (plumbing) annoyances.  And then there is Linda who wrote, “I was so impressed that he was willing to help us first before he would need to come out”.

Owner Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing IS the plumbersnohomish.com.  He and his crew serve the greater Seattle area with fairly priced plumbing repair and troubleshooting.  It has been his passion to help for decades.  When you have a plumbing problem in 2020 train your vision on the Snohomish Plumber, Shawn Allen.  Just call (425) 367-4744.   

Thank You Arthur Denny.

The very beginning of our city of Seattle was in 1851.   Only six short weeks after the Arthur Denny party made their historic landing from the small schooner known as The Exact, it was Christmas time.  Arthur’s younger brother David, along with a man named John Low, actually walked up from Oregon to scout out our area and return to Arthur to give him the news.

Up until Christmas of 1851 there was a “lean-to” comprised of four walls and little else.  On Christmas Day, along with that structure, now being securely roofed, there was another, larger log house, and two homes built using split-cedar boards, patterned after the dwellings of the local Indians who lived in the region.

Needless to say, during that first Christmas plumbing was NOT a consideration…survival was!  Fast forward 168 years and no Seattle or Snohomish area homeowner can live without it.  That is why our area counts on Shawn Allen to clean up plumbing problems.  If you need a plumber in the Seattle area count on Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen at (425) 367-4744.     

Is It DIY or Isn’t It?

There are many jobs in our life that we tackle on our own.  We paint, we do minor repairs to our residence, maybe we are emboldened enough to work on our cars or even our plumbing.  Enter at your own risk!  If you make a mistake it could be costly, and yet we tackle challenging tasks quite often in the Seattle area.

Why should you hire a plumber?  Here are some reasons –

1.  He has the latest equipment

2.  The solution will more likely be permanent rather than temporary

3.  They can do a detailed diagnosis of the problem

4.  Pure and simple…they are professionals at what they do

Sometimes we may not give enough credence to that final point.  A professional plumber does the job right and guarantees the work when he is finished!  Just such a person is Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing and found on the web at plumbersnohomish.com.  Make the right choice, call Shawn for your plumbing needs at (425) 367-4744.

Hiring the Right Plumber.

A plumber can come into your home and make or break your castle.  The wrong person for the job could wreak havoc and leave you with greater problems than before you called him.  You can’t afford to hire the wrong mechanic, the wrong surgeon, or the wrong plumber!  So, what do you do before you make that call?

Here are some steps –

1.  Have them produce their license.

2.  What will the total cost be?

3.  When is payment expected?

4.  You should know who is doing the work.

5.  What happens if something breaks?

6.  Who cleans up the mess when they are done?

Let’s see…check all of the boxes when you hire the services of Shawn Allen.  He has become known as the go-to guy for plumbing repair in Snohomish,Washington and throughout the Seattle area.  Whenever you have a plumbing problem you can call Shawn with confidence.  THE Snohomish plumber at (425) 367-4744.     

Find that Leak…Find that Leak.

There are few things more annoying in your life than seeing leaks in your home and not knowing where they are coming from.  The best way to determine if you have a leak in your home’s plumbing system, is check your water meter.  Some folks in the Seattle area may not know where their water meter is located.

Here are some steps –

1.  Check the leak indicator to make sure it is moving

2.  Read the meter, then go back in a couple of hours and read it again

3.  Shut off the main water valve

4.  Call a plumber

Let’s face it…that last option may well be the best!  The right plumber for the job of detecting and fixing leaks in the Seattle area is Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen.  He has been around a long time checking for leaks in our homes.  He knows how to quickly find them and STOP them.  Give Shawn Allen a call at (425) 367-4744.

How Many Plumbers Do You Need on the Job?

Have you ever thought about that?  When you call a plumber for an emergency how many people show up at your home to repair the problem?  Unless someone is studying as an apprentice the answer almost always is one.  Yes, one plumber will almost always be able to achieve the results you seek.

If a plumbing company has 25 plumbers working for it that rarely does you any good.  Perhaps you should look at it this way…if, for any reason, you have questions for the plumber who shows up to repair that leak, replace your water heater, unclog your drain(s), etc. he is the court of last resort.  You won’t hear…let me ask the boss and get back to you!

That is the luxury of hiring Shawn Allen.  Shawn is a sole-proprietor plumber out of Snohomish, WA serving any and all plumbing needs in the Seattle Metro.  When a plumbing problem arises at your castle or at your business remember his name.  It is Shawn Allen The Snohomish plumber at (425) 367-4744.

Dig…Dig…Dig a Well.

Here is an interesting fact.  About 97% of our fresh water supply is hidden beneath the Earth’s surface in underground aquifers.  There are over fifteen million water wells in America.  Why have a well?  Well, (no pun intended) it is a great source of fresh, clean drinking and bathing water for the residents of that property.

There are three commonly seen wells in the U.S.  They are –

1.  Old wells that are seen in some rural areas often protected by a home-made roof

2.  Drilled wells.  These are the most common using a machine

3.  Driven wells.  They consist of a special perforated pipe that is pounded into the ground

Digging a new, efficient well is one of the talents of veteran Snohomish and Seattle area plumber Shawn Allen.  Shawn has been digging wells since there were holes…well, not really.  Shawn Allen has served all of the plumbing needs of the Seattle area for more than four decades.  Call anytime day or night at (425) 367-4744.

Maintain those Drains.

It is always a good idea to dedicate some effort to maintaining your drain and sewer system.  How many of us in the Seattle area take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach when it comes to those parts of our homes.  Just ignoring it, though, only guarantees that any problems that develop will get worse over time.

Okay then, how can you tell if it’s time to schedule drain cleaning services?  There are a number of sure signs that your drains are in need of some professional cleaning.  First, you should keep an eye out for slow drainage.  Many drain clogs don’t form right away.  Instead, they grow over time as waste sticks to the walls of the drain pipe.

I always recommend that you trust your nose, as well.  If you are experiencing any foul smells, don’t blame the dog!  Odorous smells are strong evidence of clogged drains.  I will be there to clean out those drains and the entire sewer system if you need that done.  I am Shawn Allen, your Snohomish WA plumber.  Just give me a call at (425) 367-4744.

Dreaming of a White Christmas.

Here in Seattle, which is not exactly noted for its excessive snowfall, just what are the chances that we will have a white Christmas?  With all due respect to the late Bing Crosby…they are not very good.  The most recent snowfall on Christmas Day was in 2008 when just under a half-inch of the white stuff fell in the Seattle area.

However, just the year before, there was nearly an inch of snow on December 25^th.  What’s the record, you say?  Well, for those of you who remember 1909 (By the way, I would like to meet you) the Seattle Metro had a measurable one and four-fifths inches of snow fall on Christmas Day.  Imagine those new “horseless carriages” trying to negotiate that!

Whatever 2018 may bring rest comfortably that the very next day Shawn Allen one of Seattle’s top plumbers will be on the job fixing what ails your toilet, your shower, your sink, or your sewage system.  From plumber Shawn Allen of www.plumbersnohomish.com to all of the Seattle area Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Okay Guys, on to the Next Project.

Have you ever hired a plumbing company that was just too big for the job?  They say in their advertising that they do all jobs large and small, but when they show up at your home they seem like they are just sleepwalking through the job.  That does not install great confidence and comfort in the final effort!

Satisfaction is a term that is thrown around a lot these days .  We are bombarded by ads that say “we guarantee your satisfaction 100%”.  It makes for a good-looking advertisement, but it does not always translate into the job itself.  In the plumbing industry, satisfaction should never be used lightly.

Shawn Allen of Snohomish Washington has dedicated his decades of service to the Seattle area on three principles…reliability, integrity, and satisfaction.  To be around this long in a competitive environment means that you must devote your full attention to all three.  For your next plumbing job call Shawn of Allen Plumbing at (425) 367-4744.

Integrity.

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or moral uprightness. It is a personal choice to hold one's self to consistent standards.  That is the dictionary definition of the word according to Wikipedia.  As it pertains to ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions.

Simply put, integrity is the opposite of hypocrisy.  We understand the word, it’s just that it has been misused so often these days that it is losing its meaning.  Your lawyer, your auto mechanic, your doctor, your landscaper, even your plumber should exude this trait.  If they don’t, then how can you possibly trust them?

Integrity is a word that Snohomish WA, plumber Shawn Allen takes very seriously.  It has been his benchmark in the Seattle area for more than four decades.  It is a trait that he will never lose.  When he quotes a plumbing job at your home or business you can count on it!  For your next plumbing emergency call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.

Getting to the Root of the Problem.

It is a good lesson in life and in plumbing.  Video inspection by a licensed, trained, professional plumber may be exactly what is needed to discover what is causing water to back-up in your home.  Roots from fallen or overgrown trees can and will intrude on your plumbing.  They are often the cause of damaged or misaligned pipes.

Proper sewer line inspection includes –

1.  A complete look at the damaged lines beneath your property.

2.  The point where a repair is needed is more easily found.

3.  It’s always safety first when using video.

4.  It shows that the new pipe is working efficiently.

All of this is done by our Snohomish and Seattle area plumbing professional Shawn Allen.  Shawn has been around for decades and as the technology has improved he has stayed on the cutting edge.  If your home has clogged pipes call Shawn right away to come out to your home for a video inspection.  That phone number is (425) 367-4744. 

Do You Need to Replace Your Sewer Line?

Nobody looks forward to it, of course, but many residents of Snohomish and the Seattle area will be faced with it sooner or later.  Tree roots often invade and clog broken sewer lines. It has been said that copper sulfate, available from plumbers repels roots.  While this may only be a temporary fix, it can buy time before extensive work is required.

Have you looked at your homeowner’s insurance policy?  They generally EXCLUDE sewer line replacements.  If you are looking at a sewer line endorsement to your policy, it may cost you about $100 per year.  Depending on your family’s situation this may be a viable alternative worth looking into.

When and if that time comes the right man to call will be Shawn Allen.  For decades, as the owner of Allen Plumbing, he has repaired and replaced sewer lines in Snohomish and the surrounding area.  Whenever you have a plumbing need in the Seattle area call Shawn at this phone number first (425) 367-4744. 

Hang on Mom and Dad…It’s Almost Over.

Yes, summer is winding down and the kids will be back in school in a month.  In the meantime, they may be pouring anything and everything down the sink and your garbage disposal is getting quite a workout.  Fixing a cranky garbage disposal by yourself may not only be an exercise in futility, but downright dangerous!

Here are some signs when you should be calling a plumber

1.  You turn it on, but there is no noise.  It may be shot.

2.  Water is leaking from the disposal.

3.  It is draining at a glacial pace.

4.  Something is blocking the flywheel.

There are others, but these are just some signs that it is time to call in a pro.  In Snohomish and the Seattle area that man is Shawn Allen of Allen Plumbing.  He will fix or replace your dying disposal quickly and efficiently…guaranteed.  Call Shawn.  He has decades of experience with Snohomish area plumbing problems.  His phone number is (425) 367-4744. 

Make Way…There’s a Backflow Problem.

That can bring a household to a screeching halt!  There are two main causes of backflow in plumbing – back pressure and back siphonage.  Back pressure is defined as water being forced to flow in the opposite direction.  Back siphonage might be more complicated.  It occurs when the pressure in the water supply becomes smaller than the pressure in the plumbing system.

The most important thing is how is it prevented?  Here are some tips –

1.  Have a hose bib backflow preventer

2.  Have a vacuum breaker that constantly monitors water pressure in the system

3.  Something called a barometric loop shaped like an inverted U

Now, what about fixing the problem if it occurs.  That’s easy!  Call backflow expert Shawn Allen.  Shawn is the owner of Allen Plumbing here in Snohomish and he serves all of the Seattle area’s plumbing needs.  Visit www.plumbersnohomish.com for a list of all services, then give Shawn a call for whichever one you need at (425) 367-4744.  

Drip, Drip, Drip.

The old commercial said it was the drip, drip, drip of stomach acid.  All of us who are home owners in the Seattle area know that the word could mean dripping from pipes in your home.  Dripping in and of itself may be innocuous in and of itself, but it sure can get out of control and cause big-time problems!

Here are some troubleshooting tips –

1.  Make sure that your toilet valve is NOT stuck.

2.  Inspect the area around the base of the water heater.

3.  Blow in a call to the water company to make sure that the meter is not the culprit.

4.  If you are able, shut off the water main within your home.

You certainly do not want to make hasty moves trying to fix the problem yourself.  Seattle area plumber Shawn Allen is almost certainly the answer.  Shawn serves Snohomish and the surrounding area in any and all plumbing emergencies.  Please don’t wait until things get out of hand!  Call Shawn at (425) 367-4744. 

Rainy Season…Sump Pump Season.

When you need it, you really need it RIGHT NOW.  That is why the maintenance and repair of your sump pump is so very important.  Your basement sump pump sits quietly for most of the year, then comes the rainy season in the Seattle area and suddenly it becomes the most important part of your home preventing basement flooding.

Here are some common checking tips for your sump pump:

1.  Check the float to make sure it is performing up to peak

2.  Thoroughly clean out the sump pit…remove those loose items that have built up

3.  Check the impeller.  Debris sneaks through the screen and jams the impeller

4.  Make sure that the electrical connection plugged in properly and not frayed.

These steps and more are something that a sump pump expert can follow blindfolded.  Shawn Allen is the right guy in our area!  He is the owner of Allen Plumbing working out of Snohomish WA and the greater Seattle area.  If a cranky sump pump is disrupting your home call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.  It is hard to use your cell phone under water!

My Plumbing Wish List.

I think I speak for other plumbers across the country when I say, “I wish I were there to tell you what NOT to do before you had to call me”.  Plumbers from coast to coast will tell you that their area home owners make mistakes that end up costing them hundreds of dollars or more trying to fix their own plumbing.

Here are a few tips I would like to impart –

1.  Don’t automatically reach for the Drano.  Chemicals rarely do the job.

2.  Please don’t think of your toilet as a garbage can.

3.  Do not go searching for the main water valve.

4.  Stop with the drop-in tank toilet fresheners already.

5.  Your water heater is past its expiration date…just acknowledge it!

These and many other helpful plumbing tips might keep a major plumbing problem from occurring.  I just want you to know that I will be there when you need me.  I am Snohomish, WA area plumber Shawn Allen.  I have been here for decades and you can count on me in the future.  Just give me a call at (425) 367-4744.