Phoenix metro referral service
Sewer Line Repair in Phoenix, AZ
Backups, broken lines, a home purchase or a big quote to check. One call connects you with a licensed Valley sewer contractor who cameras the line first and quotes the smallest fix that will hold.
Phone lines open Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm
- Licensed AZ ROC contractors only
- Camera first, quote second
- Trenchless options where the pipe allows
- Prices explained before anyone digs
What we can help with
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Line or burst a failing sewer pipe through one or two small access pits instead of trenching the yard.
Lining vs. bursting →Sewer Camera Inspection
See inside the line before you buy a home or pay for a repair. Video plus a plain-English read of what it shows.
How a scope works →Sewer Line Repair
Backups, gurgling drains, sewage smell. Find the cheapest fix that actually works, from cleaning to a spot repair.
Repair options →Sewer Line Replacement
When the pipe is past repair: trenchless or open-trench replacement, what goes in the quote, and how to compare bids.
Replacement guide →How it works
Call or send the form
Tell us what is happening: backup, slow drains, a home purchase, or a quote you want checked.
A licensed contractor calls you
A local sewer contractor licensed by the Arizona ROC schedules a visit, usually starting with a camera inspection.
See the problem, then decide
You get the video and a written quote before any digging, lining or replacement starts.
Who owns which part of your sewer line in Phoenix
Before you pay for anything, know whose pipe is broken. Most quotes skip this, and it can decide who pays.
Phoenix Water Services does not inspect private sewer lines and tells residents to call a plumber for anything from the connection back to the house (Phoenix Water Services). A camera inspection with a locate shows exactly where a break sits, which is what determines whether it is your repair or the City's.
Why Phoenix sewer lines fail
Aging pipe
About 40% of the city's housing was built before 1980, roughly 271,600 units, and the median home was built in 1986, older than the metro median of 1995 (Census ACS 2024, B25035). Homes from the 1940s to 1960s often have cast iron or Orangeburg fiber lines, and Orangeburg shows up in older parts of Phoenix (KTAR).
Roots
The City names roots, including oleanders, as the second biggest cause of sewer blockages after grease (Phoenix Water Services).
Soil and heat
Expansive and collapsing soils are common in Arizona and can rupture pipelines as they wet and dry (Arizona Geological Survey). Phoenix averages 21 days a year at or above 110°F (National Weather Service), and monsoon downpours then soak the ground.
Pick the right fix: symptom to solution
Use this as a first read. The camera confirms it.
Swipe table →
| What you are seeing | Likely cause | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Several drains backing up at once | Main line blockage | Sewer line repair: clear, then camera |
| Same clog every few months | Roots or a broken joint | Camera inspection, then a spot liner |
| Buying a home built before 1980 | Unknown line condition | Sewer scope in your inspection period |
| Cracked or corroded pipe, still round | Age, roots, corrosion | Trenchless lining |
| Collapsed or flattened pipe | Failing Orangeburg or clay | Replacement, often by pipe bursting |
Trenchless first, where the pipe allows
Many Phoenix lines run under pavers, concrete, pools or desert landscaping with drip irrigation. Pipe lining rebuilds the line from the inside through a cleanout; pipe bursting pulls a new pipe through with two small pits. Neither works on every pipe: a collapsed section or a deep sag still needs digging. A good contractor shows you the video and explains which applies. See the method-by-method comparison.
Licensing: what to check before anyone starts
In Arizona, work over $1,000 or any work that needs a permit must be done by a contractor licensed by the Registrar of Contractors. Plumbing licenses are R-37 (residential) or CR-37 (dual). You can check any contractor at roc.az.gov. Phoenix Sewer Pros only refers calls to licensed contractors.
What sewer work costs in Phoenix
Published ranges for the Phoenix area. Your price depends on length, depth, access and what the camera shows.
Swipe table →
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Sewer camera inspection | $245 to $350 | Under 50 ft with an accessible cleanout |
| Main line clog clearing | $232 to $708avg. $469 | Access, severity, time of day |
| Hydro jetting | $600 to $1,400 | Line length, root and grease load (national) |
| Trenchless replacement | $1,963 to $6,198 | Lining vs bursting, pits, length |
| Full sewer line replacement | $1,818 to $6,429avg. $4,123 | Trench length, depth, restoration |
Sources: Angi camera, Angi clog, HomeGuide jetting, Angi trenchless, Angi replacement. Checked September 2026.
Questions we get every week
Is the sewer line under my yard my responsibility or the City of Phoenix's?
The owner maintains the line from the house to the city main. For single-family homes and duplexes, the City repairs a broken section located in the public right-of-way (City Code 28-5).
How much does sewer line repair cost in Phoenix?
It ranges from a few hundred dollars to clear a clog to roughly $1,800 to $6,400 for a typical replacement, based on published Phoenix averages. Real quotes depend on length, depth and restoration.
Do I need a permit to replace a sewer line?
Replacing a sewer line generally requires a plumbing permit and inspection in Valley cities; Tempe and Glendale say so explicitly. Your licensed contractor should pull it.
Are you a plumbing company?
No. Phoenix Sewer Pros is a referral service. We connect you with an independent local contractor licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, who quotes and performs the work.
What should I do if sewage is backing up right now?
Stop using water, keep people and pets away, and call. If neighbors are backing up too, report it to Phoenix Water Services at 602-262-6691 (602-261-8000 after hours).
Serving Phoenix and the surrounding Valley
We connect homeowners across the Phoenix metro with licensed local sewer contractors: central Phoenix and Ahwatukee, plus Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa and Glendale.
Also covering: Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Sun City.