Residential Plumbing Services Phoenix Homeowners Can Count On

Common Residential Plumbing Problems We Fix Daily

Leaky Faucets That Won't Stop Dripping

That constant drip-drip-drip from your bathroom faucet isn't just annoying—it's wasting water and money. A faucet that drips once per second wastes over 3,000 gallons a year. That's about $35 on your water bill for literally nothing.

Most faucet leaks come from worn-out washers, O-rings, or valve seats. These are small parts that cost just a few dollars, but they're tricky to replace if you don't know what you're doing. We've seen plenty of DIY attempts that ended up causing more damage because the wrong part got installed or something got cross-threaded during reassembly.

We fix leaky faucets in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, and outdoor hose bibs. Most repairs take under an hour. We bring common replacement parts on our trucks, so we can usually finish the job on the first visit.

Signs you need faucet repair:

• Constant dripping from the spout
• Water leaking around the handle base
• Hard to turn handles or loose controls
• Reduced water pressure from one faucet
• Visible corrosion or mineral buildup

Clogged Drains and Slow-Draining Sinks

Phoenix's hard water makes drain clogs worse. The minerals in our water combine with soap, creating a stubborn residue that builds up inside pipes over time. Add in hair, food particles, and grease, and you've got a recipe for a completely blocked drain.

Kitchen sink clogs usually involve grease, food scraps, and soap buildup. Even if you're careful about what goes down the drain, grease from normal cooking eventually coats the inside of pipes. It starts as a thin film, but over months and years, it gets thick enough to catch other debris.

Bathroom sink and tub clogs are almost always hair combined with soap scum. Long hair is the worst culprit—it catches on any rough spot inside the drain and creates a net that traps everything else. If you've got multiple people with long hair in your house, you're probably dealing with slow drains every few months.

We use professional drain snakes and hydro-jetting to clear clogs completely. The difference between what we do and what a store-bought drain cleaner does is like the difference between power-washing your driveway and spraying it with a garden hose. We actually clean the pipe, not just poke a hole through the clog.

Toilet Problems (Running, Clogging, Leaking)

Toilets are surprisingly complicated for something that looks simple. There are lots of small parts inside the tank that can fail, and when they do, you end up with problems.

Running toilets are the most common issue we see. You flush, and then the toilet keeps running and running. Sometimes it stops after a few minutes, sometimes it never stops. This happens when the flapper (the rubber seal at the bottom of the tank) doesn't seat properly, or when the fill valve doesn't shut off like it should. A running toilet can waste 200 gallons of water per day. That's an extra $100-150 on your annual water bill for one broken toilet.

Frequently clogging toilets usually mean one of three things: someone's flushing things they shouldn't (paper towels, wipes, feminine products), the toilet is an old low-flow model that doesn't have enough flushing power, or there's a partial blockage in the drain line. We figure out which one it is and fix the actual problem, not just the symptom.

Leaking toilets can leak from several places—around the base (which means the wax ring seal has failed), from the tank bolts, from the fill valve connection, or from cracks in the porcelain itself. Leaks around the base are serious because water is seeping into your subfloor every time you flush. If it goes on long enough, you'll have floor damage and possibly mold growth.

We repair toilet issues when it makes sense, and we recommend replacement when the toilet is old or when multiple parts are failing at once. A new toilet costs $300-600 installed, which is sometimes cheaper than repairing an old one that's just going to have another problem in six months.

Phoenix-Specific Plumbing Challenges

Hard Water Problems

Phoenix has some of the hardest water in the country. Our water comes from the Colorado River and Salt River, both of which pick up lots of minerals as they flow over rocks and through the desert. By the time it reaches your house, Phoenix water averages 200-300 parts per million (ppm) of dissolved minerals. Anything over 180 ppm is considered "very hard."

What hard water does to your plumbing:

• Mineral buildup inside pipes reduces water flow over time
• White crusty deposits on faucets and showerheads
• Water heaters fail faster due to sediment buildup
• Soap doesn't lather well (needs more soap to get clean)
• Spots on dishes even after dishwasher cycle
• Dry skin and dull hair after showers

A whole-home water softener solves these problems. It removes the minerals before water enters your plumbing system. We install water softeners and filtration systems sized for Phoenix water conditions. Most families see the investment pay for itself within a few years through lower water heater costs, less soap usage, and not having to replace fixtures as often.

Seasonal Plumbing Issues

Summer (May-September): Phoenix summers put stress on your entire plumbing system. Underground pipes can shift as the soil dries out and contracts. Outdoor faucets and sprinkler lines get more use and are more likely to develop leaks. And your water heater might be working overtime if it's in a hot garage.

We see an increase in burst hose bibs (outdoor faucets) during summer because people crank them open and closed repeatedly for gardens and pools. The constant use combined with high water pressure can crack the valve housing.

Winter (November-February): Phoenix winters are mild, but we still get overnight freezes occasionally. Exposed pipes in attics, garages, and outdoor areas can freeze and burst. It doesn't take a hard freeze—just a few hours below 32°F can do it if pipes aren't insulated.

We recommend pipe insulation for any exposed plumbing, especially in older homes where pipes might run through unheated spaces. It's a $200-400 job that can save you from a $2,000+ repair if pipes burst.

Monsoon season (July-September): Heavy rains can overwhelm drainage systems if they're not clear. We see backed-up floor drains in garages and clogged outdoor drains during monsoon season. It's worth getting your drains cleaned before monsoon hits if you've had issues in the past.

Pipe Repair and Repiping

Older Phoenix homes often have galvanized steel or cast iron pipes that are reaching the end of their lifespan. Galvanized pipes corrode from the inside out, especially with our hard water. After 50-60 years, they can be so clogged with rust and mineral buildup that water barely flows through them.

Signs your home needs repiping:

• Low water pressure throughout the house
• Discolored water (brown or rust-colored)
• Frequent pipe leaks in different locations
• Visible corrosion on exposed pipes
• Your home was built before 1960 and still has original plumbing

Complete repiping involves replacing all the water supply lines in your home. We typically use PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) for repiping because it's durable, flexible, resistant to mineral buildup, and less expensive than copper. A full repipe for a typical 1,500 sq ft home takes 2-3 days and costs $4,000-8,000 depending on how the house is constructed and how accessible the plumbing is.

We also do partial repiping if only certain sections of your plumbing are problematic. For example, we might repipe just the bathrooms if that's where all the issues are concentrated.

Gas Line Services for Homes

Many Phoenix homes use natural gas for water heaters, furnaces, ranges, and dryers. Working with gas lines requires special licensing because gas leaks are dangerous. All our plumbers are licensed for gas work in Arizona.

Residential gas services we provide:

• New gas line installation for appliances
• Gas line repairs and leak detection
• Converting appliances from electric to gas
• Gas line pressure testing
• Gas shutoff valve installation
• Outdoor gas line for BBQ grills and fire pits

Gas line work costs more than standard plumbing because of the safety requirements and specialized materials. Installing a gas line for a new range costs $300-600 depending on how far the line needs to run. Installing an outdoor gas line for a BBQ island costs $500-1,200.

We always pressure test gas lines after installation to confirm there are no leaks. It's not optional—it's required by code and essential for your safety.