Litchfield Park, Arizona
Plumber in Litchfield Park, AZ
Litchfield Park is known for its big shade trees, older homes and a small-town feel. That same character brings its own plumbing problems, especially roots in sewer lines. Alex & Bros Plumbing handles them with care and honest pricing.
- Sewer and root specialists
- Owner on every job
- 24/7 service
Small City, Mature Trees, Older Plumbing
Litchfield Park got its start in the 1910s as a company town for Goodyear Tire and Rubber, and it still feels different from the newer cities around it. There are palm-lined streets, big shade trees, The Wigwam resort, and a lot of homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s alongside newer neighborhoods.
All of that shade comes with roots, and roots go looking for water. Sewer laterals in older Litchfield Park homes are one of the most common places they find it. A line that backs up every year or so, gurgling toilets, or a slow main drain are all signs of root intrusion.
Alex & Bros Plumbing is a family-owned company from Peoria. We serve Litchfield Park and nearby Goodyear and Avondale. Alex handles the work himself, and you get the price before anything starts.
Tree Roots and Your Sewer Line
Roots do not break pipes on their own at first. They find an existing gap, like an old joint or a hairline crack, and grow in to get at the moisture. Once inside, they spread into a mat that catches paper and waste.
Cutting the roots out clears the line, and in many cases that buys a year or more. But roots grow back to the same spot. When a line needs clearing again and again, repairing the damaged section or replacing the line is the permanent fix.
We will tell you what we find and give you options, from a one-time clearing to a section repair. Read more on our Litchfield Park sewer line repair page.
Planting a new tree? Keep large trees well away from where your sewer line runs from the house toward the street.
Litchfield Park Plumbing Services
Sewer line repair
Root intrusion, breaks and replacement.
Drain cleaning
Kitchen, bath and main line clogs.
Leak detection
Slab and hidden leaks.
Repiping
Old copper and galvanized replaced.
Water heaters
Repair and replacement.
Water softeners
Softeners and RO systems.
Emergency plumbing
Available 24/7.
Fixture repair
Toilets, faucets and disposals.
Other Common Litchfield Park Plumbing Issues
Slab leaks in older homes
Homes from the 1960s through the 1980s often have copper water lines under the slab that have had plenty of time to develop pinholes. Warm floors and high bills are the usual clues.
Irrigation and yard lines
Many Litchfield Park homes have lush landscaping and irrigation. Leaks in irrigation or in the main water line through the yard can look like a house leak on your water bill.
Water heaters
As in the rest of the West Valley, hard water and hot garages wear down water heaters. Rumbling sounds and rusty hot water are early warning signs.
Updating Plumbing in an Older Litchfield Park Home
Many Litchfield Park homeowners are remodeling kitchens and bathrooms in homes that were built decades ago. That is a great time to take a look at the plumbing behind the walls.
If the walls are open anyway, replacing old galvanized or aging copper supply lines costs much less than doing it later. Old drain lines can be checked and replaced where needed. And valves, shutoffs and fixture connections can all be brought up to date.
We work with homeowners and their contractors on the plumbing side of remodels, including moving drain and water lines for new layouts. See our Litchfield Park repiping page for more.
If you are not remodeling but your home has original plumbing, it is still worth having someone look at the water heater, main shutoff and visible pipes every few years.
Hear From Homeowners Around Litchfield Park
We’ve worked with Alex a few times now for plumbing needs at our home. Most recently, he installed two new toilets for us. He is prompt, reliable, and does excellent work. I’d strongly recommend Alex & Bros Plumbing!
Lauren K.
Sink was clogged and leaking too. Alex did a wonderful job in fixing the kitchen sink. It works great! Very professional and friendly.
Sandra “Sandy” Chavez
A Typical Litchfield Park Service Call
You call and talk to Alex. He asks a few questions to understand what is going on, then gives you a time. When he arrives, he looks at the problem, explains what he found in plain terms, and gives you the price. Only after you agree does any work start. When it is done, he tests it, cleans up, and walks you through what was fixed.
Litchfield Park Plumbing FAQs
Why do sewer lines in Litchfield Park get roots so often?
Many homes have mature trees near the sewer line, and older pipe has joints and cracks that roots can enter. The combination makes root intrusion common.
Is it better to clear roots or replace the line?
If it is the first time, clearing and monitoring can be enough. If you are clearing the same line every year, repairing or replacing the damaged section is usually cheaper over time.
Do you work near The Wigwam and the older parts of town?
Yes. We serve all of Litchfield Park, including the older neighborhoods and the newer developments.
Can a yard leak raise my water bill?
Yes. Irrigation leaks and main line leaks through the yard are common hidden leaks. Our leak detection service separates yard leaks from house leaks.
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