We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Garth and RidgeCreek have done a great job for me on multiple residential projects. Heâ s always communicative, reasonable and does top-notch work. I would definitely recommend him."
Chris J G on September 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Garth and RidgeCreek have done a great job for me on multiple residential projects. Heâ s always communicative, reasonable and does top-notch work. I would definitely recommend him."
Chris J G on September 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They showed up on time replaced my hot water heater quickly and explained what happened with the last one. Very professional and courteous every step of the way!"
Sue D on December 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They showed up on time replaced my hot water heater quickly and explained what happened with the last one. Very professional and courteous every step of the way!"
Sue D on December 2023
Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. You can trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"GUY COMES OUT IN HIS FANCY TRUCK LOOKS NEAT AND ALL. GIVES US 2 BIDS, LOW 500, HIGH 800 !!! HE PROCEEDS TO UNCLOG 3 P TRAPS ON BATHROOM SINKS AND TUB. TAKES ABOUT AN HOUR, NEVER BREAKS A SWEAT, NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED. CHARGES US $1300+ [Name Removed]"
WILLIAM S on April 2025
Harts is your trusted local provider for all your plumbing and electrical needs. With 10 years of business experience, our certified team specializes in delivering top-quality residential and commercial solutions in the PNW. From emergency repairs to routine maintenance, we pride ourselves on using the latest technology for efficient diagnostics and repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Our company has been serving the local community with dedication and professionalism for over a decade. We specialize in a wide range of services, from intricate electrical installations and repairs to comprehensive plumbing work, including leak detection, pipe repairs, fixture installations, and much more. You can trust Harts Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians for professional and friendly service for all your plumbing, electrical, & HVAC projects. Call us today!
"GUY COMES OUT IN HIS FANCY TRUCK LOOKS NEAT AND ALL. GIVES US 2 BIDS, LOW 500, HIGH 800 !!! HE PROCEEDS TO UNCLOG 3 P TRAPS ON BATHROOM SINKS AND TUB. TAKES ABOUT AN HOUR, NEVER BREAKS A SWEAT, NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED. CHARGES US $1300+ [Name Removed]"
WILLIAM S on April 2025
Welcome to Hardie Plumbing! With over 25 years of experience, we are proudly serving Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Here at Hardie Plumbing customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We aren't finished until the job is done and you are pleased. Give us a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"The best customer service. Went beyond to help me and my needs."
Debra D on November 2024
Welcome to Hardie Plumbing! With over 25 years of experience, we are proudly serving Thurston County and the surrounding areas. Here at Hardie Plumbing customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We aren't finished until the job is done and you are pleased. Give us a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!
"The best customer service. Went beyond to help me and my needs."
Debra D on November 2024
Tarkka Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Kobi was very efficient and the communication was 100 percent. Price point of estimate was lower than the bigger plumbing companies. Highly recommend. Will be my first choice on future services. I also appreciated his fast response to all my questions regarding the new water heater."
Leilani C on February 2025
Tarkka Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Kobi was very efficient and the communication was 100 percent. Price point of estimate was lower than the bigger plumbing companies. Highly recommend. Will be my first choice on future services. I also appreciated his fast response to all my questions regarding the new water heater."
Leilani C on February 2025
Rock Creek Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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Tom R on October 2024
Rock Creek Llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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Tom R on October 2024
JWILCO has and always will be a people first and people focused company. Our commitment to our customers, whether repair or remodel, is to be your greatest help and partner. If you need a wall removed, or a room painted, we are with you every step of the way. We are committed to being there when we say we will and doing what we say we will. We partner with many local companies and have focused on developing relationships to always have a resource to anything you need with on your home, rental or business. Without you, there is no us! Let us know how we can best serve you. We are proud to offer our service all across western Washington.
"JWILCO took our tired home and gave it fresh new life. The work was done with great professionalism, communication, and timeliness. We look forward to using their services again for future remodeling plans."
Sonja L on June 2024
JWILCO has and always will be a people first and people focused company. Our commitment to our customers, whether repair or remodel, is to be your greatest help and partner. If you need a wall removed, or a room painted, we are with you every step of the way. We are committed to being there when we say we will and doing what we say we will. We partner with many local companies and have focused on developing relationships to always have a resource to anything you need with on your home, rental or business. Without you, there is no us! Let us know how we can best serve you. We are proud to offer our service all across western Washington.
"JWILCO took our tired home and gave it fresh new life. The work was done with great professionalism, communication, and timeliness. We look forward to using their services again for future remodeling plans."
Sonja L on June 2024
At Handy Andy's Repair and Remodel, we specialize in providing value to our customers by performing quality repair and remodeling services. We take on all types of projects for both residential and commercial customers and pride ourselves on the quality and efficiency of those services, making your home or business improvements quick and easy! We believe that our customers should be paying for a result they are happy with, not the time it takes the contractor to perform the work they deem only good enough. If you are interested in working with us, please call or text (760) 927-2545 for scheduling. We look forward to serving you!
"Overall results were great. Extremely happy with the end results of the project. Stairs demo, landing flooring replacement, guest bath complete remodel. Andy is very meticulous about how things come out, which reflects the pride he takes in his work. Would definitely recommend."
Steve R on February 2025
At Handy Andy's Repair and Remodel, we specialize in providing value to our customers by performing quality repair and remodeling services. We take on all types of projects for both residential and commercial customers and pride ourselves on the quality and efficiency of those services, making your home or business improvements quick and easy! We believe that our customers should be paying for a result they are happy with, not the time it takes the contractor to perform the work they deem only good enough. If you are interested in working with us, please call or text (760) 927-2545 for scheduling. We look forward to serving you!
"Overall results were great. Extremely happy with the end results of the project. Stairs demo, landing flooring replacement, guest bath complete remodel. Andy is very meticulous about how things come out, which reflects the pride he takes in his work. Would definitely recommend."
Steve R on February 2025
Licensed, Bonded and Insured Let us help you complete your home projects, no matter how big or how small we can get it done. We are a local business out of Centralia WA. Doing all kinds of home improvements and renovations. *Residential & Commercial *Roofing & Siding *Insulation *Bathroom Remodels *Decks and more! We offer reliable, professional, friendly service, with free estimates.
"Leo was polite friendly and on time. His crew was also polite friendly and on time. They cleaned up afterwards and I am happy with the job. He even agreed to guaranteeing the roof will pass inspection when I sell my house. Great price."
Lydia R on March 2025
Licensed, Bonded and Insured Let us help you complete your home projects, no matter how big or how small we can get it done. We are a local business out of Centralia WA. Doing all kinds of home improvements and renovations. *Residential & Commercial *Roofing & Siding *Insulation *Bathroom Remodels *Decks and more! We offer reliable, professional, friendly service, with free estimates.
"Leo was polite friendly and on time. His crew was also polite friendly and on time. They cleaned up afterwards and I am happy with the job. He even agreed to guaranteeing the roof will pass inspection when I sell my house. Great price."
Lydia R on March 2025
At Legacy Construction we pride ourselves in honesty and integrity. Our projects reflect on our legacy for many generations to come. Family owned and operated with over 75 years of combined experience in all phases of residential/commercial construction, whether it be a remodel or a new build we complete our projects with a foreman/owner onsite daily. From small handyman projects to a 40,000 square foot tenant improvements one call does it all. We pride ourselves on staying within budget and keeping deadlines as promised.
"Legacy remodeled our kitchen, spare room, entryway, and added a closet. Everything was planned and completed fast and we loved how it turned out."
Haley F on April 2025
At Legacy Construction we pride ourselves in honesty and integrity. Our projects reflect on our legacy for many generations to come. Family owned and operated with over 75 years of combined experience in all phases of residential/commercial construction, whether it be a remodel or a new build we complete our projects with a foreman/owner onsite daily. From small handyman projects to a 40,000 square foot tenant improvements one call does it all. We pride ourselves on staying within budget and keeping deadlines as promised.
"Legacy remodeled our kitchen, spare room, entryway, and added a closet. Everything was planned and completed fast and we loved how it turned out."
Haley F on April 2025
You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.
For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.
Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.
Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.
A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.