Phoenix’s Pack of Polar Bear Plumbers
If you’ve lived any amount of time in Arizona, you know what the hard water (around 12-17 GPG, which is directly in the “Very hard” category) and mesquite roots can do to a pipe. When you have clogged drains, you need a team that gets right to the heart of the matter. You need the team at Alaskan.
Our Polar Bears at Alaskan know how to deal with the gnarly stuff, and we offer rooter services in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. The Valley and Old Pueblo have trusted us to fix HVAC and electrical systems all the way back when Nixon was in office. Now you can trust us to help you with any plumbing problem under the sun.
What Is Rooter Service?
A rooter is a rotating cable (also called a snake or cutter) that cuts roots and debris from pipes. Originally a brand name, ‘rooter’ is now industry shorthand.
Signs You Need a Rooter Service in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
Look for these telltale signs that you need rooter services, or at least a serious drain cleaning to start.
- Multiple drains are backing up at once
- Gurgling toilets when running the washer or sink
- Sewage smell in the yard or the garage floor drain
- Recurring clogs that come back within weeks
- Slow drains across the whole house, not just one
- Wet patches or unusually green grass over your sewer line
When these signals show up, the issue is past the trap and into the main line.
Our Rooter Services in Phoenix & Tucson, AZ
Here’s what our Polar Bears offer you when you call for rooter services.
Main Line Rooter Service
This call is our specialty. This is when we are cabling the main sewer line from the cleanout to the street.
Root Intrusion Removal
Mature mesquite, palo verde, and ficus roots are aggressive water-seekers. They’ll work their way into the smallest hairline crack in an older Phoenix or Tucson sewer line, especially clay tile and cast iron. We use a rooter to cut the roots and repair vulnerable sections of the line.
Camera Inspection After Rooter
Once the line’s open, we run a camera through it. That’s how we confirm what caused the blockage in the first place. Root regrowth, hairline cracks, damaged joints. Whatever it is, you’ll see it on the screen with us before we talk about next steps.
Recurring Issue Solutions
We love hearing from our neighbors in the Valley and Old Pueblo. But if you’re calling us out for rooter service every few months, that’s a sign the line itself needs attention. Sewer line repair, trenchless replacement, or hydro jetting. We’ll walk you through which one fits.
Why Trust the Polar Bears with Your Pipes?
What sets Alaskan apart from your standard plumbing company? First, we have high standards for ourselves and extend them to all the work we do. We believe in upfront pricing, clean work, and no surprise add-ons. Our trucks are stocked for all of Arizona’s unique housing, we offer comprehensive camera inspection services, and have same-day appointments in the Phoenix metro and Tucson.
Schedule Rooter Services in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ, Today!
Don’t let rude roots hold your pipes hostage! The Polar Bear crew is ready to roll. Call Alaskan at to schedule your rooter service today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are common questions that we hear in the Valley and Old Pueblo.
How is rooter service different from drain cleaning?
Drain cleaning is more focused on surface-level clogs like soap scum and food scraps. Rooter service is the heavy-duty cleaning done by plumbing companies in Phoenix, AZ, to really cut through tree roots and any other major blockage.
Will rooter service damage my pipes?
Not if when sized properly. We select the right cable head for your specific pipe so that there’s no collateral damage. You’re already dealing with pipe problems; there’s no need to worry that the cure is worse than the disease. And with the careful crew of Polar Bears, you needn’t worry at all.
Do tree roots really grow into sewer lines in Arizona?
Yes. Above ground may seem fine, but as you know, tree roots need water. In the desert, you can imagine how aggressive they can get. They’re going to do anything they can to find moisture. That means tree roots are snaking around underground, invading sewer pipes. That leads to some of the worst plumbing damage we see and to sewer line replacements.