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We clear clogged kitchen and bathroom drains, floor drains, main lines and sewer lines. Call or text for a written quote.
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Ashland is an old town on demanding ground. The Railroad District's first homes went up in 1884, and about half of today's homes were built before 1980. Much of that district sits on clay that cracks open in summer and holds water in winter. When an old sewer lateral breaks or a pipe freezes, the fix has to suit the house and the ground.
Hukill's is a plumbing, drain, septic, excavation, restoration and foundation repair company, and we work out of Medford. Ashland is part of our service area, about 14 road miles south of downtown Medford. When you need a plumber in Ashland, our crews handle plumbing repairs for homes and businesses alike. Call or text (541) 734-9000, and we look at the job and put the quote in writing.
Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.
Census Bureau estimates show about one in eight Ashland homes was built before 1940. About one in four went up before 1960, and only about 2 percent date from 2020 or later.
The oldest blocks grew up around the Plaza and the railroad. The city says most of its historic buildings date from the 1880s to the 1920s. Ashland has four historic districts: Downtown, the Railroad District, Siskiyou-Hargadine and Skidmore Academy. Each one is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Houses this old can still have their original water and sewer lines. Tree roots can push into an old sewer pipe at cracks and joints. EPA notes that roots inside a sewer can cause blockages. Work in a historic district can need extra city review, and the Planning Division can tell you what applies.
In Ashland, that job falls to the property owner. City code defines the building sewer lateral as the pipe from the building drain to the public sewer main. The owner must repair or replace a lateral with leaks, breaks, settlement or stoppages. If a significant defect goes unfixed after notice, the city can shut off water or sewer service.
Ashland runs its own water and sewer systems. The city's main water source is Ashland Creek, collected at Reeder Reservoir. The city's Wastewater Division runs more than 110 miles of sewer pipe. Its treatment plant sits at the north end of town.
When a lateral backs up, our plumbers clear it with drain cleaning and look for the cause. If the pipe is broken, sewer line repair can mean trenchless pipe bursting. A steel bursting head breaks the old pipe and pulls new HDPE pipe in behind it. Where trenchless work does not fit, our excavation crews dig the line out and replace it.
NRCS soil maps show granite soils on Ashland's hills and clay soils on parts of the flats. On the steep slopes along Ashland Loop Road and upper Granite Street, the soil is decomposed granite that drains fast. The flats around Southern Oregon University and Siskiyou Boulevard are loam over a slow-draining clay layer.
Much of the Railroad District sits on Coker clay. NRCS says this clay cracks open every summer. From December to April, its water table can sit 6 to 18 inches below the surface.
Clay that swells in winter and shrinks in summer can shift footings and crack slabs. A high water table can also push water into crawl spaces. Our foundation repair work includes piers, crawl space drainage, vapor barriers and sump pumps.
Ashland gets far more freezing nights than Medford. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals give Ashland's weather station about 115 nights a year at or below freezing. Medford's airport averages about 64. In a typical year, the last freezing night comes in early May.
Flooding here is most common from October through April, when Pacific storms bring rain. The city lists the floods and landslides of December 1996 and January 1997 as its most recent significant flooding. Nearly 330 parcels sit partly or fully in the floodplain. The Planning Division can tell you if your lot is one.
Frozen pipes split most often in crawl spaces and along outside walls. When water gets loose, shut off the main valve first. Our water damage restoration team then handles the dry-out and the rebuild.
Communities and areas we serve around Ashland: Railroad District, Downtown and the Plaza, Skidmore Academy Historic District, Siskiyou-Hargadine Historic District, Southern Oregon University, Siskiyou Boulevard, North Main Street, East Main Street, Tolman Creek Road, Ashland Loop Road, Lithia Park, North Mountain Park.
Ashland ZIP codes served: 97520.
Ashland is part of our service area. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.
(541) 734-9000 We clear clogged kitchen and bathroom drains, floor drains, main lines and sewer lines. Call or text for a written quote.
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Water heater repair, replacement, installation and maintenance for homes and businesses across the Rogue Valley. We find why the hot water quit and put the fix in a written quote.
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We repair and replace broken sewer lines and water lines. Trenchless pipe bursting pulls new HDPE pipe through the old line with very little digging.
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Targeted leak locating finds hidden water leaks under slabs, in walls, in yards and in supply lines. Then we repair the water line.
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We repair and replace toilets, faucets, shower valves and garbage disposals. Pressure reducing valves and backflow devices get fixed or swapped when they fail.
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A burst pipe or a sewer backup cannot wait for morning. Hukill's is available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies across the Rogue Valley.
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We pump, repair, replace and install septic systems across the Rogue Valley. Call or text, and we look at the job and put the quote in writing.
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Trenching for water and sewer lines, asphalt cutting, septic site preparation, directional drilling and demolition. Our excavation crews and our plumbers work for one company, so a single call covers the dig and the pipe.
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Water extraction, drying, tear-out and sewage cleanup after a burst pipe or a sewer backup. When the house is dry, we rebuild what came out.
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Board-up, smoke and soot cleanup, tear-out and reconstruction after a fire. We also handle storm damage repair, including roof tarping and roof repair.
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We find and stop the water that fed the mold, then contain the area and remove the moldy materials. Our restoration team dries the space and rebuilds what came out.
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We repair settling foundations with push piers and helical piers, and we stabilize walls that bow. We also fix wet crawl spaces and waterproof leaking basements across the Rogue Valley.
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Kitchen and bathroom remodeling with our own plumbers on the pipes. We also install cabinets and flooring, and our painters work inside and out.
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Commercial plumbing for business owners, property managers, facilities teams and builders across the Rogue Valley. We handle water service, sewer mains, grease lines, underground utilities and new construction plumbing.
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Got our water heater changed out this evening and the whole process was smooth. From setting up an appointment, communication, and the service. Marcos our technician that installed the water heater was great and made sure we got everything we needed in a timely manner. Recommend hukills to anyone looking for a quick or detailed repair!
Brandon and Colton did an outstanding job fixing our clogged sinks. They arrived within three hours of our call, were professional and courteous, and quickly diagnosed and resolved the issue. They explained everything clearly and left the work area clean when they were finished. We really appreciated their prompt response and excellent service. I highly recommend Hukill's to anyone looking for reliable, efficient plumbers.
After we had our septic tank pumped by Tristan this morning and then Brandon,Kayden and "G" the excavator operator came out to do an septic line investigation. I was very appreciative of them explaining and answering all my questions. I would definitely request them to help us again. Thank you all for all your hard work.
Excellent commercial service from Hukill's. Zack arrived right on time, worked efficiently, and kept us fully updated every step of the way. He took great care of our property and treated our business with total professionalism. We will definitely use them again.
Hukills is great, our go to plumber going forward. We had a major water line break at our house on a Saturday evening. They were able to quickly dispatch a plumber who immediately identified the issue and fixed the cracked pipe and associated joints. Couldn't recommend them more. Thank you Marcos!
When we found out we had a broken pipe under our house, I called Hukill's to give me an estimate for the repair. The response time on the bid was pretty quick and they were able to schedule the job later the same week. Tristan did a great job taking care of pumping out the standing water and was very personable. Sal and Miguel were absolutely phenomenal. The crawl space is pretty tight, and those two men had their work cut out for them in getting the area cleaned up and prepped for the plumber. They were incredibly hardworking and super friendly. We were very impressed. Next, Wes and Isaac came to do the actual plumbing repair. They were outstanding at quickly addressing the problem and keeping us up to date on what they were doing. Fantastic job! We were very impressed with the whole crew.
A few of the questions we hear most around Ashland. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.
Tell us about the leak, the clog, the damage or the project, and where the property is. Call or text (541) 734-9000, or send the form and we will get back to you.
Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.