Sewer Line Repair in Youngtown, AZ

Signs the main line is involved

• Water rising in the shower or tub after a toilet flush
• Toilets gurgling while the washing machine drains
• Most or all drains running slowly
• A sewage smell near the outdoor cleanout
• Clogs that keep coming back after cleaning

A single slow drain is usually a nearby clog. When the lowest fixtures fill while others run, the shared line leaving the house is the problem.

Youngtown's history and utilities

Youngtown, on the east bank of the Agua Fria River between El Mirage and Sun City, was built starting in 1954 as the first planned retirement community in the United States. It incorporated as a town in 1960 and dropped its age restrictions in 1999, and today it's a mixed-age community. That history means much of the housing is old by Valley standards. Homes from the 1950s through the 1970s can have cast iron or clay drain lines, which corrode, scale up inside and let roots through joints. Some have already had sections replaced with plastic, which a camera inspection will show.

The Town says it doesn't own its water and utilities; private companies provide them. EPCOR's Sun City water system serves Youngtown. We couldn't confirm from EPCOR's published materials exactly how wastewater service is set up for Youngtown, so check your bill to see who handles your sewer. If a manhole is overflowing or several homes are affected, call that company. EPCOR Customer Care is at 1-800-383-0834.

What affects the price

• Pipe material and how much of it has deteriorated
• Depth and distance from the house to the damage
• Concrete, carports, walls or mature trees above the line
• Whether lining is possible or a section has to be dug and replaced
• Permits through the Town of Youngtown Community Development Department, 623-933-8286

After you call

You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Youngtown. Tell them roughly when the home was built, which fixtures are affected and whether the line has been worked on before. Expect the plumber to clear the line, run a camera through it, locate any damage and then explain what it would take to fix.