Sewer Line Replacement in Goodyear, AZ

What happens when you call

You will be connected with an independent local plumber who works in Goodyear. Be ready to describe the symptoms: which fixtures back up first, whether the outdoor cleanout is full, and how often the line has been cleared before. The plumber will typically clear enough of a blockage to get a camera through, record the inspection and locate the pipe from the surface. With that information in hand, you should get a clear explanation of whether a repair can still work or the line should be replaced, and which method suits your lot.

Cost factors

• Run length and depth between the house and the public connection
• Pipe bursting or lining versus an open trench to correct a sag
• Hardscape, artificial turf, pool decking or block walls along the route
• Additional cleanouts and any drain repairs under the slab
• Permit and inspection requirements set by the city

Local conditions

Goodyear says more than one water provider serves the city. The City of Goodyear Water Services Department serves much of it, and Liberty Utilities, through Liberty Litchfield Park, provides water and wastewater service to portions of Goodyear. We could not confirm on an official page who provides sewer everywhere else, so check your utility bill or call the city's provider line at 623-882-7887 before work begins. That matters when deciding who to call about a problem at the main.

Housing here is mostly recent; census estimates put the median Goodyear home at 2007. Lines from that era are plastic, so failures usually trace to soil settling under the pipe, joints that separated, roots at a weak fitting, poor original slope or damage from walls, pools and landscaping put in later. Permits and inspections go through the City of Goodyear Community Development Department at 195 N. 145th Ave., Building D, (623) 932-3004.

Before the plumber arrives

• Hold off on laundry, dishwashing and showers if drains are backing up
• Locate the outdoor cleanout and clear access to it
• Find a recent water or sewer bill so you know your provider
• Gather dates and receipts from past drain clearings
• Check HOA rules on front-yard restoration