Maricopa County · Mesa, AZ
Plumbers in Mesa, AZ
Mesa is the Valley's second-largest city, with mid-century homes near downtown, big 1970s–90s subdivisions like Dobson Ranch, and newer communities in east Mesa like Eastmark and Las Sendas. It also has a feature few Valley cities share: parts of Mesa get natural gas from the City of Mesa's own utility instead of Southwest Gas.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Neighborhoods: Downtown Mesa, Dobson Ranch, Red Mountain
Areas in Mesa
- Downtown Mesa
- Dobson Ranch
- Red Mountain
- Las Sendas
- Eastmark
- Superstition Springs
- Lehi
85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85215
Mesa homes and their plumbing
Central and west Mesa have 1950s–70s homes with galvanized and cast iron piping. The 1978–1995 building boom across much of Mesa means polybutylene is common. East Mesa's newer homes have copper or PEX with softener loops.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 42% |
| 2000 or later | 26% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 550,266
- Housing units
- 243,132
- Single-family detached
- 55%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 19%
- Heated with electricity
- 79%
What goes wrong in Mesa homes
Polybutylene
Much of Mesa's housing dates from the polybutylene years. See whole-house repiping.
Two gas utilities
Parts of Mesa use the City of Mesa gas utility, which matters for gas line work and emergencies.
Older drains
Downtown-area homes have aging cast iron drains and clay laterals.
Irrigation districts and flood irrigation
Older Mesa neighborhoods still receive flood irrigation from SRP, with yards bermed to hold water. Standing irrigation water can find its way into cracked sewer laterals and cleanouts, so root and infiltration problems are common in those areas.
Common calls in Mesa
- Whole-House Repiping
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Slab Leak Detection in Mesa, AZ
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
Also available in Mesa: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Mesa at a glance
- County
- Maricopa County
- Water
- The City of Mesa supplies water from SRP surface water, CAP Colorado River water, and groundwater.
- Permits
- The City of Mesa Development Services department issues plumbing permits.
- ZIP codes
- 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85212, 85213, 85215
Mesa plumbing FAQ
Who do I call if I smell gas in Mesa?
Leave the home and call 911, then your gas provider: the City of Mesa gas utility or Southwest Gas, depending on your address.
Who issues plumbing permits in Mesa?
The City of Mesa Development Services department.
Guides for Mesa homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Higley (7 mi), Fountain Hills (14 mi), Gold Canyon (17 mi), Sacaton (22 mi).
Need a plumber in Mesa?
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