Toilet Repair in Laveen, AZ

Clues the toilet needs attention

• Phantom refills that start on their own between flushes
• A handle that feels loose or has to be held down
• Water or staining around the base after use
• Chalky deposits around the rim openings and the waterline
• Gurgling from the toilet when the tub or washer drains
• A bowl that fills high and drains slowly

What's local about Laveen

Laveen is one of the City of Phoenix's urban villages, much of it annexed from the mid-1990s on, with a farming, dairy and equestrian past and mostly newer subdivisions built since about 2000. Census-based counts for ZIP 85339 show only about 7% of homes built before 1980. In practice that means most toilets here are builder-installed models on plastic drain lines, and the usual failures are worn tank parts and wax seals rather than corroded old piping.

Homes inside Phoenix limits use City of Phoenix water. The City's report lists total hardness of 172 to 302 ppm, or 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon, and that much mineral content builds up on fill valves, flapper seats and rim jets. Laveen's sewer mains flow to the City's 91st Avenue wastewater treatment plant. The City says property owners are responsible for the water and sewer lines on their property up to the City mains, which includes the drain under your toilet.

Some parts of Laveen remain under Maricopa County jurisdiction rather than Phoenix, and services there can differ by address. If you aren't sure which side of the line you are on, your water bill is the quickest check.

What changes the cost

• Simple or involved: tank parts are a short job; pulling the toilet to reseal it takes longer.
• Mineral buildup: heavily scaled internals usually get replaced together.
• The flange: a cracked or loose flange adds parts and labor.
• Clog depth: a blockage past the toilet may need a drain machine or camera.
• Fixture choice: a new toilet costs more than a repair but may end repeat problems.
• Time of day: nights and weekends generally cost more.

How the call works

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who covers Laveen. Describe the problem and mention whether other drains are acting up. If sewage is surfacing outside or a main appears to be broken, report it to the City of Phoenix at 602-261-8000. For permits inside city limits, the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department offers a Minor Plumbing Work permit online, and the plumber can tell you whether your job calls for it.