Maricopa County · Tempe, AZ
Plumbers in Tempe, AZ
Tempe is a landlocked, mostly built-out city around Arizona State University. Its north half is full of 1950s–70s ranch homes, and south Tempe grew in the 1970s and 80s. Lots of rentals and older homes mean repipes, drain problems and water heater swaps are constant.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Neighborhoods: Maple-Ash, Daley Park, Lakeshore
Areas in Tempe
- Maple-Ash
- Daley Park
- Lakeshore
- The Lakes
- Kiwanis Park area
- South Tempe
85281, 85282, 85283, 85284
Tempe homes and their plumbing
North Tempe neighborhoods such as Maple-Ash and Daley Park have older homes with galvanized supply lines and cast iron or clay sewer laterals. The Lakes and south Tempe grew in the 1970s and 80s, putting some homes in the polybutylene years. Many properties are rentals whose plumbing gets patched rather than replaced.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 37% |
| 1980–1999 | 35% |
| 2000 or later | 22% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 191,712
- Housing units
- 86,351
- Single-family detached
- 39%
- Owner-occupied
- 42%
- Heated with utility gas
- 18%
- Heated with electricity
- 79%
What goes wrong in Tempe homes
Galvanized supply
Rusty water and low pressure from galvanized lines in older north Tempe homes. See whole-house repiping.
Rental turnover
Landlords often need fast water heater swaps and drain clearing between tenants.
Older sewer laterals
Clay and cast iron laterals in older neighborhoods crack and collect roots.
Flood-irrigated neighborhoods
Some older north and central Tempe neighborhoods still take SRP flood irrigation. Saturated soil around aging clay and cast iron laterals encourages roots and infiltration, a common cause of recurring main-line clogs in those streets.
Common calls in Tempe
- Whole-House Repiping
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Slab Leak Detection in Tempe, AZ
- Pressure Regulator (PRV) Replacement
Also available in Tempe: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Tempe at a glance
- County
- Maricopa County
- Water
- The City of Tempe supplies water from Salt and Verde river water, CAP water, and groundwater.
- Permits
- The City of Tempe Community Development department issues plumbing permits.
- ZIP codes
- 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284
Tempe plumbing FAQ
Who issues plumbing permits in Tempe?
The City of Tempe Community Development department.
Are older Tempe homes worth a sewer camera inspection?
Yes, especially before buying. Many laterals in north Tempe are decades old.
Guides for Tempe homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Higley (12 mi), Bapchule (19 mi), Fountain Hills (19 mi).
Need a plumber in Tempe?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.