Service area · Pima County, AZ
Water damage help in Tanque Verde, AZ
Tanque Verde is an unincorporated area on Tucson's far east side, with larger lots, desert washes and homes near the Rincon and Catalina foothills.
- Neighborhoods
- Tanque Verde, Redington Road area, Tanque Verde Valley
Tanque Verde: call now
(833) 785-0343
Tanque Verde homes and how water gets in
Homes are often custom or ranch style on large lots, many with flat or low-slope roofs, and some rely on wells and septic. Many homes were built from the 1960s through the 2000s as custom ranch or territorial-style houses on one-acre and larger lots, often with flat or low-slope roofs behind parapets, and some with pitched tile. Wells and septic systems are common further east, and homes close to Tanque Verde Creek and its washes can see fast runoff during monsoon storms.
Monsoon runoff
Washes near homes can flood garages and living areas during monsoons.
Flat roof leaks
Flat roofs pond water in heavy storms.
Well and septic systems
Backups and leaks can come from private systems.
Custom homes with flat roofs
Many custom homes use flat or low-slope roofs with parapets and scuppers that clog with debris.
Distance from services
Homes far out on Tanque Verde Road can take longer to reach, so early water shutoff matters.
What shapes the risk in Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde, between the Santa Catalina and Rincon mountains along Tanque Verde Creek, is almost entirely owner-occupied detached homes (96%), mostly from the 1970s–1990s (median build year 1983). Monsoon runoff off the slopes and aging household plumbing are the main water risks.
When it can't wait, go to 24-hour emergency help in Tanque Verde.
Tanque Verde homes by the numbers
- Median year built
- 1983
- Built 2000 or later
- 20%
- Built before 1960
- 3%
- Detached single-family
- 97%
- Owner-occupied
- 96%
- Heat with utility gas
- 60%
- About 5% of homes are held for seasonal or occasional use. A leak that starts while a house is empty can run for weeks; shutting off the main before leaving is the single most effective prevention.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Tanque Verde, AZ (7,255 housing units).
Most common water damage causes in Tanque Verde
- Water Damage Restoration in Tanque Verde
- Monsoon & Roof Leak Water Damage
- Storm Flooding & Flood Cleanup
- Sewage Backup Cleanup
Also available in Tanque Verde: fire and smoke damage restoration, and every service on our full list of 22 restoration services.
Tanque Verde at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Tanque Verde, Redington Road area, Tanque Verde Valley
- ZIP codes
- 85749
- County / state
- Pima County, Arizona
Tanque Verde homeowners ask
How do I protect my Tanque Verde home from monsoon runoff?
Keep washes clear, add berms or grading to steer water around the house, and seal garage thresholds.
Why does my flat roof leak in monsoons?
Ponding water and cracked coatings let water in, often at scuppers and parapet walls.
Can septic backups be cleaned up safely?
Yes, but they're treated as contaminated water, so porous materials are removed and areas sanitized.