Sewer line replacement in Tolleson means new pipe for the private line that carries your home's wastewater to the City of Tolleson's sewer. It's usually the right call when a camera finds damage in several places or a sag that keeps catching waste. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Tolleson.
Tolleson's sewer, briefly
Tolleson is a small West Valley city that provides its own water and sewer service and bills for both. Utility questions go to City Hall customer service at 623-936-7111. The city's main belongs to the city; the line from your foundation to that main is the owner's to maintain and replace. We didn't find a published median build year for Tolleson homes, so the age and material of a given line are best confirmed with a camera. That inspection also shows whether the pipe has kept its slope, which decides the method.
What to do now
- Stop using water as soon as you see a backup, so it doesn't rise into tubs and showers.
- Check the outdoor cleanout. Water standing in it points to a blockage between the house and the city main.
- Call the city at 623-936-7111 if sewage is in the street or neighbors are having the same problem.
- Get the line cleared and inspected with a camera before agreeing to replacement.
- Ask for the video and a locate so you can see the damage and know where the pipe runs.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Main line clogs again soon after clearing | Root intrusion, offset joints or broken pipe |
| Water lying in the line on camera | A belly where the pipe has settled |
| Rust flakes or clay fragments in the line | Older cast iron or clay wearing out |
| Sewage smell in the yard | Cracked pipe leaking into the soil |
| Toilets gurgle when other fixtures drain | Restricted flow in the main line |
Cost factors
- Length and depth of the line to the city connection
- Whether the old pipe can be burst or lined, or has to be dug up and regraded
- Concrete, pavers and landscaping that must come out and go back
- Drain pipe under the slab that may need work too
- Permits from Tolleson Development Services, which requires permits for remodeling and improvements and takes applications online through Civic Access or at the Tolleson Civic Center, 9055 W. Van Buren Street; the plumber should confirm what a sewer replacement needs and set up the inspection
Sewer Line Replacement questions in Tolleson
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Should I call the sewer utility or a plumber when sewage backs up?
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