Sewer Backup or Clogged Main Line in Tempe?

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Emergency services

When the main line backs up

Sewage in the lowest drain in the house means the main line is blocked. These are the problems behind most backups.

Jetting, diagnostics and repairs

Find the cause, then fix it

Clearing a clog is step one. These services find out why it happened and stop it happening again.

Local to Tempe

Why Tempe sewer lines clog

Tempe grew in waves, from early-1900s homes near downtown to 1980s and 90s subdivisions in South Tempe. Many homes are single-story on concrete slabs, so a main line clog shows up first in the shower, tub or floor drain.

Older neighborhoods pair aging pipe with mature, irrigated trees, which is a classic setup for roots and rust scale. Newer areas see grease, maturing landscaping and settling. A camera inspection tells you which one you are dealing with.

Good to know

  • In Tempe, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer line from the house to the city main.
  • About half of Tempe's housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (2000 Census).
  • Older neighborhoods like Maple-Ash and Broadmor still flood irrigate, with big shade trees to match.
  • Tempe requires every food service establishment to have a grease trap or interceptor.
Service areas

Covering every Tempe ZIP

85281, 85282, 85283 and 85284, plus 85280, 85285 and 85287. See all areas.

How it works

One call, a local pro

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Describe what is happening and where.

Get connected

Your call goes to an independent contractor serving your area.

Decide on the work

The contractor explains the problem, options and price before starting.

FAQ

Tempe sewer questions

What are the signs of a main sewer line clog?

Several drains backing up at once, sewage in a tub, shower or floor drain, toilets gurgling when other fixtures drain, or sewer odor in the house.

Who is responsible for my sewer line in Tempe?

The homeowner is responsible for the line from the house to the city's sewer main. The City of Tempe maintains the main.

What if my neighbors are backing up too?

The city main may be involved. The City of Tempe's Wastewater Collection group maintains the main.

Will my floors need to be broken up?

Not necessarily. A camera inspection shows the problem first, and many damaged lines can be lined from the inside. Collapsed sections and major sags usually need excavation.

Is this a plumbing company?

No. This is a referral service that connects you with independent local sewer and drain contractors. Confirm pricing, licensing and warranties with the contractor.

Talk to a Tempe sewer pro

Call to be connected with an independent local sewer and drain contractor who can assess the problem and quote the work.

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