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In September 2020 the Almeda Fire moved up the OR-99 and Bear Creek corridor and burned through Talent. Talent's council president told state lawmakers the fire destroyed about 800 homes and 60 businesses, roughly a third of town. New homes now stand on many of those lots, beside houses from the 1990s and earlier. Old or new, they sit on clay-heavy soil that is hard on buried pipe.
Hukill's is a plumbing, drain, sewer, septic, excavation and restoration company based in Medford. Talent is part of our service area, about seven miles south of Medford on OR-99. In Talent our plumbers handle drain cleaning, water heater repair, leaks, sewer lines and fixtures for homes and businesses. 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.
The rebuild moved at different speeds. Fifteen months in, the council president reported about 42 percent of lost single family homes had applied for rebuild permits. For manufactured homes the figure was 13 percent, and for apartment units it was 9 percent. Apartments and manufactured homes made up more than half of the homes lost.
A state land use report in 2023 noted considerable rebuilding. Census estimates now count roughly one in ten Talent homes as built in 2020 or later. For a builder or owner putting up a new home, we plumb it from the rough-in to the final.
Talent runs its own building department at City Hall. Contractors can get many residential plumbing permits for Talent online through the state's ePermitting system. Inspections are booked through the state as well. A lot in the floodplain also needs a floodplain application and an elevation certificate with the plans.
Talent no longer runs its own water plant. Its water comes from Medford Water through the TAP line, a 24-inch main shared with Phoenix and Ashland. The city's latest water report names the Big Butte Spring as the largest single source. The city maintains about 26 miles of mains and four storage tanks.
Past the meter, your water line runs through local soil. The federal soil survey maps much of Talent as Coleman loam, which has a clay subsoil. That clay swells when wet and shrinks as it dries. The survey also rates Coleman loam high for corroding buried steel.
A steel line in that ground can rust through, and the leak can hide under a lawn or a slab. A water bill that jumps, or a wet spot in a dry yard, is often the first sign. Our leak detection finds the spot first, then we repair or replace the line.
Rogue Valley Sewer Services runs the public sewer in Talent, along with Phoenix and several other valley towns. The pipe from your house to the district's main is the lateral. The district says the owner keeps the lateral clear, tree roots included. If a lateral is damaged inside the public right-of-way, the district makes that repair.
For a backup or a slow drain, the district's advice is to call a plumber first. If the line is clear all the way to its main, the next call goes to the district. The district traces most blockages in its system to grease and cooking oil. Clay that swells and shrinks can also shift a lateral and open its joints to roots.
The district permits the outside run of a sewer line, from its main to 5 feet from the house. A repair longer than 5 feet needs that permit, and the district inspects the work. A cracked or sagging lateral calls for sewer line repair, by trenchless pipe bursting or an open trench.
The city lists winter temperatures from 20 to 65 degrees, with occasional fog and snow. A night in the low 20s can split an exposed pipe. Hose bibs and lines in a cold crawl space tend to go first. In a manufactured home, the supply lines usually run under the floor behind the skirting.
Wagner Creek and Anderson Creek flow down to Bear Creek, which crosses the northeast side of town. The soil survey maps pockets of poorly drained clay in town, such as Padigan clay. Even in Coleman loam it puts a seasonal water table within about two feet of the surface.
A crawl space on that ground can take on water in a wet winter. Our crews install sump pumps and vapor barriers for wet crawl spaces. Standing water under a house can also feed mold, and our restoration team handles mold remediation.
Communities and areas we serve around Talent: Wagner Creek Road, Rapp Road, Belmont Road, Suncrest Road, Talent Avenue, West Valley View Road, Colver Road, Anderson Creek Road, Lynn Newbry Park, Joseph Park, Wagner Creek Park, Bear Creek Greenway.
Talent ZIP codes served: 97540.
Talent 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 Talent. 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.