Plumbing FAQ

All of Marana in the 85653, 85658 and 85743 ZIP codes, including Dove Mountain, Gladden Farms, Continental Ranch and Saguaro Bloom, plus Oro Valley, Avra Valley, Picture Rocks and northwest Tucson.

Same-day appointments are often available. Emergencies receive priority scheduling.

Yes. You approve the price before any work begins.

A burst pipe, a leak you cannot stop, sewage backing up, a leaking water heater tank or no water to the house.

Usually on an outside wall near the front of the house or garage, where the water line comes out of the ground. There is also a shutoff at the meter box near the street.

Turn off all water and look at the leak indicator on the water meter. If it is moving, water is flowing somewhere.

With hard water, a tank water heater commonly lasts about 8 to 12 years. Annual flushing and a softener can extend that.

Yes. Water in the Tucson area is hard, which leaves scale in water heaters, fixtures and appliances.

It is not required, but a softener reduces scale, protects the water heater and fixtures and makes cleaning easier.

Insulate exposed pipes, hose bibs and backflow devices, disconnect hoses and let a faucet drip on the coldest nights.

Buildup on the pipe wall, a sag in the line or roots allow the clog to reform. A camera inspection shows the cause.

We advise against them. They are often ineffective on full blockages and can damage pipes and fixtures.

Yes. We service the household plumbing. Well pump work and septic pumping are done by specialty contractors.

Yes. We serve offices, retail, restaurants and HOA facilities.