24/7 Emergency Plumber in Tempe, AZ
For a plumbing emergency in Tempe, AZ, request a free callback any time, 24/7: Valley Plumber Guide is a free referral line that connects Tempe callers (ZIPs including 85281–85284) with an available independent local plumber. If water is spreading, shut off your main water valve first.
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Tempe has many of the Valley's older neighborhoods near ASU, plus rentals and student housing where clogged drains and running toilets are frequent. South Tempe is mostly 1970s–90s slab homes reaching repipe age.
Areas: Downtown/ASU area, Maple-Ash, Lakeshore, Kiwanis Park area, South Tempe and the Warner Ranch area.
Who provides water, sewer and permits in Tempe?
| Water provider | City of Tempe water utility |
|---|---|
| Sewer provider | City of Tempe wastewater utility |
| Plumbing permits | City of Tempe (building permits) |
| Housing units | 86,182 (ACS 2024 5-yr) |
| Median year built | 1984 (ACS) |
| Built before 1980 | 41% (ACS) |
| Built 2000 or later | 25% (ACS) |
| Mobile / manufactured homes | 2% (ACS) |
| Renter-occupied | 58% (ACS) |
| ZIP codes | 85281–85284, 85288 |
Sources: utilities [1]; Census Reporter / ACS. Checked 2026-10-14.
What plumbing problems are common in Tempe homes?
Census data (ACS 2024 5-year) puts the median home in Tempe at built-year 1984. 41% of its 86,182 housing units were built before 1980, and 14% in 2010 or later. Census source
Burst Pipe Repair
With about 17% of homes built before 1970, original galvanized-steel supply lines and cast-iron or clay drains are a real possibility here. These corrode from the inside, which is behind many pinhole leaks and sudden pipe failures. If you're repairing the same line twice, ask for a repipe quote. Guide →
Slab Leak Repair
The median home here dates to the 1980s. In slab-built homes of that era, copper lines under the floor are a common source of slab leaks. Get quotes for both a spot repair and a reroute. Guide →
Drain Cleaning
About 58% of homes are renter-occupied. If you rent, tell your landlord or property manager first, since most leases make them responsible for plumbing repairs. In an emergency, stop the water and document everything. Guide →
Frequently asked questions
Who provides water in Tempe?
City of Tempe water utility.
Who do I call about a sewer problem in the street in Tempe?
City of Tempe wastewater utility.
Who issues plumbing permits in Tempe?
City of Tempe (building permits).
Is there a 24/7 emergency plumber in Tempe?
Yes. Request a free callback any hour; the referral network connects you to an available independent plumber serving Tempe. Ask the plumber for their AZ ROC license number and verify it at roc.az.gov.
What should I do first if a pipe bursts in Tempe?
Shut off the main water valve (usually near the front hose bib or in the garage; the city-side valve is in the meter box at the curb), switch off the water heater, then call a plumber.
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