Drain Cleaning
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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Wooded hills wrap around Jacksonville, and Jackson Creek runs through the middle of town. Much of the town sits on sloped ground, with soft rock 20 to 40 inches down. In winter, rain runs off those slopes and can collect in a crawl space. Tree roots can also work into the joints of older sewer lines.
Jacksonville is part of our service area, about 5 miles west of downtown Medford on OR-238. As a full-service plumber, Hukill's handles drain cleaning, water heaters, leaks and sewer lines across town. Our crews also take on excavation, septic services, foundation repair and water damage restoration. We look at the job and put the quote in writing, so call or text (541) 734-9000.
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.
Jacksonville began as a gold camp near Rich Gulch in the early 1850s. When the railroad reached the Rogue Valley in 1883, it bypassed the town. Medford grew up along the tracks instead. In 1966 the town's historic district was named a National Historic Landmark.
Most houses here are much newer than that district. Census survey estimates count about 1,700 homes in town, with a median build year around 1992. The 2020 Census counted 3,020 people in Jacksonville.
A home built around 1992 is now more than 30 years old. At that age, water heaters, shutoff valves, faucets and supply lines often need repair or replacement. Our water heater repair covers repair and replacement, and our plumbers handle the fixtures and valves.
Inside the city limits, the City of Jacksonville's Public Works Department runs the water distribution system. The Medford Water supplies the water, from Big Butte Springs in October through April. From May through September it is Lost Creek Reservoir water, treated at the Robert A. Duff plant on the Rogue.
Rogue Valley Sewer Services, or RVSS, runs the sanitary sewer in Jacksonville. RVSS says the property owner must keep the service lateral clear of blockages, tree roots included. If a lateral is damaged inside the public right of way, RVSS makes the repair. An outside service repair longer than 5 feet needs an RVSS permit.
The lateral is the sewer pipe from your house out to the main. When roots or a break back it up, our sewer line repair includes trenchless pipe bursting with new HDPE pipe. Pipe bursting needs very little digging, which helps on a tight or sloped lot.
USDA soil maps put about 4 in 10 acres inside Jacksonville on Vannoy silt loam. It formed on the hills from weathered metamorphic and sedimentary rock, with soft bedrock 20 to 40 inches down. The survey rates it very limited for homes without basements because of slope and shrink-swell.
It also rates Vannoy very limited for shallow digging, because of soft bedrock and unstable trench walls. So a new sewer or water line trench on a sloped lot can run into rock. Our excavators and backhoes dig those trenches, and we backfill once the new pipe is in.
FEMA maps flood zones in town along Jackson Creek and Daisy Creek. At the Medford airport, NOAA normals put about two thirds of the yearly rain in November through March. On a sloped lot, that winter water can collect under the house. Our foundation repair work includes sump pumps, vapor barriers, drainage systems and crawl space encapsulation.
Plumbing permits for homes inside the city limits go through the City of Jacksonville's Planning Department. The city uses Oregon's statewide e-permitting system, and electrical permits come from Jackson County instead.
Under Oregon's plumbing rules, replacing a water heater or underground piping needs a permit. Clearing a clog or fixing a leaking faucet does not. For a question about your address, the Planning Department has the answer, and we point you there.
The city describes Jacksonville as a National Historic Landmark District. It advises residents to contact the Planning Department before changing the exterior of any structure. Its Historic and Architectural Review Commission holds public hearings on changes to historic properties. If a sewer or foundation job will change the outside of your house, check with the city first.
Communities and areas we serve around Jacksonville: Jacksonville Historic District, Britt Festival grounds, Jacksonville Woodlands, Forest Park, Jackson Creek, Doc Griffin Park, Pheasant Meadow Park, Old Stage Road, South Stage Road, Jacksonville Reservoir Road, OR-238, Ruch.
Jacksonville ZIP codes served: 97530.
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville. 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.