Hydro Jetting in Buckeye, AZ

Signs your main line needs attention

• Water rises in a shower or tub when a toilet is flushed
• Several sinks and tubs drain slowly at the same time
• Gurgling from toilets after the washer or dishwasher runs
• A sewer smell outside near the cleanout
• A drain that was cleared recently is slow again

A single slow drain usually means a local clog. When several fixtures act up together, the problem is in the main building drain or the lateral.

Buckeye's sewer and newer housing

The City of Buckeye Water Resources Department runs the city wastewater system, which includes four water reclamation facilities and more than 400 miles of sewer lines; the city also holds the permit for the Festival Ranch facility serving that community. Residents are billed by the city for water, sewer and trash. The public main is the city's job. The lateral that carries waste from your house to that main is private, and most single-home backups happen there.

Buckeye's homes are some of the newest in the Valley, with a median build year around 2010. That points to plastic drain pipe almost everywhere, which tolerates jetting well. In new subdivisions, clogs often come from grease and wipes, but they can also come from bits of construction debris, grout or concrete left in a line when the house was built. A camera inspection is the easiest way to tell which you're dealing with, and jetting can usually flush loose debris out to the main.

What affects the price

• Cleanout access and whether it's buried under rock landscaping
• Length of the lateral, which can be long on bigger lots
• Type of blockage, from soft grease to hardened debris
• Camera inspection added before or after jetting
• Evening or weekend service

If the camera shows a broken or sagging section that needs replacing, ask the plumber about permits through the City of Buckeye Development Services Department (623-349-6200).

When you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Buckeye. Mention the neighborhood, how old the home is and which drains are affected. While you wait, avoid running water and keep everyone clear of any spot where wastewater has come up.