FAQ
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Residential Plumbing
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How do I know if my water heater needs repair or replacement?
Signs include inconsistent water temperature, strange noises, leaks, or rusty water. Our plumbers provide honest assessments and cost-effective solutions.
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What causes sewer backups?
Common causes are clogs from grease or debris, broken or collapsed pipes, and tree root intrusion. Early detection and regular maintenance prevent costly damage.
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Can you help with remodeling plumbing projects?
Yes! We work closely with homeowners and contractors to design and install plumbing that fits your remodel plans perfectly.
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What's the benefit of a water softener?
Soft water prevents scale buildup, extends appliance life, and improves water taste, making your plumbing system more efficient.
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About mesa plumbing
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What's your service guarantee?
We guarantee our workmanship and stand behind every job. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll make it right.
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How quickly can you respond to an emergency?
Our 24/7 emergency service means we can usually arrive within an hour in the Mesa area.
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Are your plumbers licensed?
Yes, we are fully licensed (AZ ROC 203402), bonded, and insured for your protection.
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How long have you been in business?
We’ve been serving Mesa since 1949—over 75 years of plumbing excellence.
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Do you offer specials or discounts?
Yes! Check our Money-Saving Specials page for seasonal offers and service deals.
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Do you offer emergency plumbing services?
Yes! Our licensed plumbers are available 24/7 to handle emergencies at no extra charge.
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What types of water heaters do you install?
We install and repair both gas and electric water heaters, including tankless systems.
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Can you handle commercial plumbing projects?
Absolutely. We have extensive experience servicing commercial properties, including restaurants and RV parks.
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What is orangeburg sewer pipe and why is it important?
Orangeburg pipe is an older type of sewer piping prone to failure. We specialize in identifying and replacing Orangeburg pipes to prevent leaks and backups.
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Do you provide free estimates?
Yes, we offer free quotes on all our services so you know exactly what to expect before work begins.
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Orange Pipe
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What does an Orangeburg pipe look like?
An Orangeburg pipe contains layers of ground wood pulp fibers and liquefied coal tar pitch, making it look dark brown or nearly black when finished in tube form. However, it may darken over the years due to its bituminized fiber structure.
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What is Orangeburg pipe made of?
As answered above, the Orangeburg pipe, also known as Bermico, is a bituminized fiber pipe produced from layers of crushed wood pulp fibers, then compressed with and joined by a water-resistant adhesive. These layers are stacked on top of the other to create the pipe. After that, the pipe is saturated with a coal tar pitch that has been liquefied.
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How bad is the Orangeburg pipe?
Since the Orangeburg pipe is so fragile, it can easily shatter or develop leaks. Quite frequently, aggressive tree roots are to blame for this problem as they break through the pipe and damage it or cause the whole line to collapse. Most pipes have a life of around 50 years, but they show signs of degradation after 30 years.
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Are orangeburgs pipes illegal?
Orangeburg sewage pipes were never fit for use as sewer pipes in the first place. However, nowadays, installing liners into residential sewage systems is the “modern” version of the Orangeburg pipe. Apart from Orangeburg pipe repairs and replacement, installing both new and old versions is illegal in the United States and some other parts of the world.
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Are orangeburgs pipes hazardous?
Having Orangeburg pipes running below your residential or commercial space might be dangerous, particularly if the pipes are older. In most cases, an Orangeburg pipe has a lifespan of up to sixty years when properly maintained. However, after thirty years, they can start to show signs of deformation, causing serious problems if neglected.
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When was the orangeburg sewer pipe used?
From the early 1940s until 1972, most residential and commercial structures developed in the US used Orangeburg pipes for their water and sewage lines. However, the Orangeburg facility was closed in the same year, 1972. The history of Orangeburg pipes is really interesting, but unfortunately, the pipes themselves do not fit well in the modern world.
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How to replace the orangeburg pipe?
Digging up your Orangeburg pipes and replacing them with new ones using a traditional approach is time-consuming and costly, followed by $1000s in unexpected repair costs, tearing up the beautiful front yard, and an unusable sewer line until fixed. Therefore, we recommend camera inspection and reinforcing your aging Orangeburg pipes with trenchless repair technology to eliminate the need to tear down your home and yard to replace these pipes.
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Can orangeburg pipe be repaired?
Yes, trenchless repair technology may, in many instances, be used to repair Orangeburg pipelines that have deteriorated or been damaged. When previously controllable damage transforms into collapsed and ruined Orangeburg pipes, it is at this point that other, more radical options need to be explored, such as complete replacement.
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Can orangeburg pipe be lined?
Yes, Orangeburg sewer pipe can be lined, making it an effective repair method for pipes that have suffered light to moderate damage. The method entails fortifying the system and hiding fractures, fissures, or breakages through the lining. Simply put, an epoxy-coated liner is inserted into the pipe, making it possible to add up to fifty more years to the pipeline’s lifespan by constructing a new, more robust pipe within the existing Orangeburg pipe.
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What is orangeburg pipe trenchless repair?
Reinforcing aged Orangeburg pipes with trenchless technology eliminates the need to tear down the home and yard to install new pipes. Orangeburg pipes may be restored to their original condition and survive for almost fifty years with trenchless technology, which repairs damage caused by cracks and tree roots. With this type of Orangeburg pipe repair, homeowners may save time since it just takes a few hours to finish the task.
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Which cities in Arizona have the orangeburg problem?
If your house is located in Arizona (the Grand Canyon State) and was constructed somewhere around the late 1940s, there is a possibility that you have Orangeburg pipes flowing through your sewage system and drains. Some common cities in Arizona where Orangeburg is a problem include Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Golden Canyon, Mesa, Higley, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Chandler, and Tempe.
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Does the government subsidize the cost of replacement?
Currently, the government doesn’t provide funds for replacement costs. On top of that, the coverage for sewage lines provided by conventional homeowners’ insurance plans is still somewhat restricted. However, if the damage was unexpected and caused by a risk covered by the insurance policy, the homeowner’s insurance will be liable for the repairs and replacement costs.
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Our Clients
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Hotel & Resorts
- Ameri Suites
- Carriage Manor Resort
- Double Tree
- Eagle Mountain Golf
- Econolodge
- Embassy Suites
- Gateway executive suites
- Greentree inn
- Hampton inn suites
- Hilton
- Hilton garden inn
- Holiday inn
- Hyatt
- Knights inn
- La quinta inn suites
- Legacy inn suites
- Marriott
- Mesa village rv resort
- Quail run rv resort
- Red Mountain Golf
- Rodeway inn
- San marcos golf course
- Springhill suites and residence inn
- Sundowner RV resort
- Venture out rv resort
- Windemere
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RV Parks
- Agava Village
- Brighthaven Estates
- Broadway Estates
- Brookhaven Estates
- Chandler Estates
- Chandler Meadows
- Chaparral Ranch
- Colonial Estates
- Desert Breeze
- El Rio de Oro
- Etrella Valley
- Evergreen Villa
- Glenhaven Estates
- Grand Missouri
- Green Acres
- Mesa Village
- Minari
- Pacific Manor
- Paradise Valley
- Paradise Valley Ranch
- Parkhaven Estates
- Rosehaven Estates & RV Resort
- Shadow Hills
- Shadow Mountain
- Skyhaven Estates
- Springhaven
- Star Valley Ranch
- Sunhaven
- The Palms
- Val Vista
- Villa Bella
- Villa Cielo Green Valley
- Villa Cielo Southern Acres
- Villa Del Sol
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Nueva Greentree
- Villa Nueva Wishing Well
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Commercial Ground Ups & Tenant Improvements
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Apple
- Best Buy
- Black Bear Diner
- Carriage Manor Resort
- Costco
- Crave Cookies
- FedEx Kinko's
- Firebirds
- Gucci
- Reed Development
- Riverview Complex
- Sports Authority
- Sunland Village Resort
- Superstition Mountain Golf and country club
- T-mobile
- Verizon
- Yoga 6
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City Municipalities, School Districts and Utilities
- City of Mesa Schools
- Desert Valley Oasis
- Falcon Field
- Fountain Hills School District
- Luke Air Force Base
- Marine Air Core Base
- Talley Industries - SDI
- United States Postal Service
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Apartment Complex's, Condo's and Mobile Home Parks
- Arizona Acres
- Aztec and Greenfield Village
- Brentwood Southern
- Brentwood West
- Broadway Estates
- Brookdale Senior Living
- First Ave Apartments
- Mesa Dunes
- Park Regency
- Tempe Mobile Home Park
- The Resort
- The Wells
- Venture Out
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Assisted Living, Medical and Dental
- Alpine Dental
- AZ Healthcare associates
- Bella Vista Dental
- Brookdale
- Davita
- Desert Blossom
- Elliot Dental
- Encompass health
- Ensign Group
- Heartland Dental
- Mountain Crest Dental
- Muriel Healthcare LLC
- North Chandler place
- PACS
- Red Mountain reflections assisted living
- Ridgecrest post acute
- Sandridge post acute
- Silverwood assisted living
- SW Medical associates
- Swagel Wooten Eye center
- Valley Endocrine associates
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Property Management
- Access property management
- Allied Maintenance
- Desert Wide
- Donahue Schriber
- Escee Commercial
- First Commercial Property Management
- Greystar property management
- Investor choice property management
- J&J commercial properties Inc.
- La Mesa Grand Condo Association
- NH Prime
- Quality property Partners
- RBI
- Reed Development
- Roots management
- Tiger property Investments
- Tillet Property Management
- Treehouse Group
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Restaurants
- 5 & Diner
- Arby's
- Barrio Bagel
- Barro's Pizza
- Blackbear Diner
- Burger King
- Charlie's backyard BBQ
- Chevy's
- Chompies
- Coldstone creamery
- Cracker Barrel
- Crave Cookie
- Dickey's BBQ
- Filiberto's
- Firebirds
- Freddy's frozen custard
- Logan's Steakhouse
- Matta's
- Pete's Fish & Chips
- PP Thai Cuisine and Sushi
- Rawhide
- Rosati's
- Sbarro's Pizza
- Sinaloa
- Sonic
- The Blind Pig
- Twisted Pies
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