Monsoon season in southern Arizona brings much-needed rain—but that water also puts serious stress on your home. Now is the time to prepare your plumbing in Casas Adobes, AZ. Starting in mid-June and peaking from mid-July to mid-August, monsoon storms can trigger flash flooding, overwhelm drainage systems, and expose hidden weaknesses in your pipes. Planning ahead in early May can make the difference between a smooth season and costly damage.
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Is Your Plumbing System Ready for Monsoon Season?
Monday, May 4th, 2026Holiday Plumbing Disasters (and How to Prevent Them)
Monday, December 1st, 2025The holiday season brings warmth, togetherness, and—if you’re not careful—plumbing problems that can bring all that cheer to a halt. When guests arrive and household activity surges, systems that already struggle can suddenly fail.
That’s why many homeowners rely on a trusted plumber in Tucson, AZ to ensure everything is in working order before the festivities begin. A bit of preparation goes a long way toward avoiding clogged drains, overworked water heaters, and even frozen pipes during those unexpected desert cold snaps.
Big News: One of Our Employees Has Backflow Certification
Monday, June 17th, 2024
Hello to all our family of customers (and future customers)! We’ve got some exciting news to share with our Picture Rocks family! Our very own Frank Lundin has just become backflow certified!
What does this mean for you? Well, Frank can now test residential and commercial backflow assembly units, ensuring that your water supply remains clean and safe. It’s a big deal, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this important service to our community.
How Much Water Can a Plumbing Leak Waste?
Monday, May 20th, 2024
When you’ve got a catastrophic plumbing leak, and water is spraying or gushing out of a fixture or a damaged pipe, you know you have a serious emergency on your hands. And it’s clear that if you don’t address it immediately, your home will be severely water-damaged, and your water bill will be through the roof.
But what if you have a smaller leak? Can you safely ignore it? After all, a few drops of water won’t do much damage, will they? Actually, the water from a plumbing leak can add up surprisingly quickly. How much water can your minor plumbing leak waste? What should you do about it? We’ve got answers for you.
How Professional Plumbers Locate Hidden Leaks
Monday, April 8th, 2024
Imagine water leaking somewhere in your home—somewhere out of sight. How in the world will you be able to determine where that leaking is occurring? If you can’t locate it precisely, will you have to tear down walls or tear up floors in order to seek it out so it can be repaired? This all sounds like a nightmare! But don’t worry, we’ve got good news for you.
While in the past, it was often much more challenging to pinpoint the source of plumbing leaks, things have changed a lot. Modern plumbers have modern equipment and know-how. With the help of advanced technology, professional plumbers can easily locate hidden leaks and repair them with precision. How? We’ll explain.
Overflowing Toilet? Here Are the Steps to Take
Monday, March 11th, 2024
It’s easy to panic when something sudden and distressing happens—say, for example, the waste and water in your toilet doesn’t flush down but instead starts rising up. But if you panic, it’s all too easy to spend critical moments rushing around accomplishing nothing while the problem gets worse. What’s the best antidote to panic? Knowledge and understanding.
If you’ve already got a plan in place, you’ll be able to execute that plan even when circumstances are extreme. In order to make that plan, you need some information. Here’s what you need to know in order to deal with an overflowing toilet quickly and calmly and keep the disaster as contained as possible.
How to Prevent These 5 Common Plumbing Issues
Monday, February 12th, 2024
We’re in the business of fixing plumbing problems. But we’re also ordinary folks like yourself, and we know how much better it is to avoid household problems in the first place than to have those problems repaired. Many plumbing issues can be entirely prevented with a little planning ahead.
Here are some common plumbing problems and the ways you can avoid them.
How Can You Tell You Need Detection for Hidden Leaks When the Leaks Are … Hidden?
Monday, November 20th, 2023
Some plumbing leaks are obvious. Water is spreading, pooling, dripping, or even spraying in areas where you can clearly see it. But sometimes, plumbing has a sneaky leak. With pipes running under floors and inside walls, how can you tell if a leak is happening?
Our leak detection specialists are amazing at finding the source of a leak in order to repair it. But first, you need to know it’s time to call them in. How can you determine whether you’ve got a plumbing leak in a sneaky spot? We’ve got a list of signs for you to watch out for.
Signs of a Scary Sewer Gas Problem
Monday, June 19th, 2023
Everything you flush down the toilet should be gone forever. And it’s easy enough for your sewage system to deal with liquids and solids—as long as you’re not flushing anything you shouldn’t be. But what about gases? Your plumbing has some design features specifically for trapping and safely venting sewer gases, but if something goes wrong, you need a plumber right away. Sewer gas is extremely toxic, so if you have any concerns about it whatsoever, you should treat it like what it is: a major health risk.
Slab Leaks 101: Causes, Detection, and Repair
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
It may seem like the concrete slab or basement floor is the absolute bottom level of your home. But did you know that both hot and cold water pipes run under there? You can’t see them, but when they leak, they can cause major problems for you and your home. These slab leaks have a variety of causes, and they can be hard to spot, so here’s our guide on what to look for, and what to do if you suspect a slab leak.