South Tempe has more 1970s and 1980s homes, and the city has a large stock of apartments and condos where shared plumbing and stacked units affect how repairs are done. Hard water scales water heaters and fixtures throughout the city.
Housing & construction
Mid-century ranch homes in north Tempe, 1970s–80s homes in south Tempe, and many apartments and condos near ASU.
Plumbing services in Tempe
Also common in Tempe: drain cleaning, pipe repair, water heater repair.
What makes Tempe plumbing different
Mid-century plumbing
Galvanized supply and cast iron drains in older homes are at or past their typical lifespan.
Rental wear
Heavy use in student rentals strains drains, toilets and water heaters.
Roots in laterals
Mature trees in older neighborhoods damage clay sewer pipe.
Multi-family buildings
Stacked units mean a leak in one unit can affect neighbors below.
Seasonal plumbing calendar for Tempe
- Late summerMove-in season puts heavy demand on rental plumbing.
- Summer monsoonStorms test drainage and can expose lateral defects.
Plumbing emergency in Tempe?
- Close the main water shutoff, or the fixture valve if the problem is in one place.
- Stay away from water near outlets or the electrical panel.
- For sewage backups, stop using all drains.
- If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
Tempe plumbing questions
Why do older Tempe homes have drain problems?
Cast iron drains scale and crack with age, and roots enter clay laterals under mature trees.
Is Tempe water hard?
Yes. Check the City of Tempe’s water quality report for current figures.
Who handles plumbing repairs in a Tempe rental?
Arizona landlord-tenant law generally makes landlords responsible for keeping plumbing in working order; tenants should report problems promptly and in writing.
Nearby service areas
We also serve communities around Tempe, including Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Guadalupe, Phoenix.
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