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Licensed Plumber in San Tan Valley, AZ: Check Us Before You Hire
Our plumbing work is done under a license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Ask for the license number when you call, look it up free at roc.az.gov in two minutes, and you’ll see the status and complaint history for yourself.
Our license
Are San Tan Valley Plumbing Experts Licensed Plumbers?
Yes. Our plumbers work under an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license, and we’ll give you the number on the phone. It’s also printed on every written estimate and contract, as Arizona law requires.
We’d rather you check us than take our word for it. A licensed plumbing contractor in Arizona has passed the state’s exams, carries a bond, answers to the ROC if a job goes wrong, and can pull the permits that water heater replacements, gas line work and repipes often need. A handyman can’t do any of that.
What Licensed Means on Your Job
- A written contract with our license number, the scope and the total
- Permits pulled and inspections passed when the job requires them
- Work held to the plumbing code the inspector enforces
- A state agency, the ROC, you can go to if something goes wrong
- Access to Arizona’s Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund for residential work
Two-minute check: Call (480) 919-7090, ask for our ROC license number, then search it at roc.az.gov. Confirm the status is active and the classification covers plumbing.
Arizona licensing
What Does an Arizona Plumbing License Actually Mean?
In Arizona, the plumbing contractor’s business is licensed by the Registrar of Contractors. To get that license, the company names a qualifying party with at least four years of hands-on or managerial experience who passes the state’s Statutes and Rules exam and a plumbing trade exam.
| License class | What it covers | Exams for the qualifying party |
|---|---|---|
| R-37 | Residential plumbing, including solar | Statutes and Rules, plumbing trade, and solar |
| CR-37 | Plumbing, residential and commercial (dual license) | Statutes and Rules, plumbing trade |
| C-37 | Commercial plumbing | Statutes and Rules, plumbing trade |
Source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors, license classification requirements. Each class requires four years of experience for the qualifying party. For your home, look for R-37 or CR-37.
Experience
The qualifying party needs at least four years of hands-on or managerial plumbing experience before the ROC will license the company.
Exams
A Statutes and Rules exam on Arizona contracting law, plus a plumbing trade exam. The residential R-37 class adds a solar exam.
Accountability
A licensed contractor can be investigated, ordered to fix poor work, and lose the license if they don’t. That’s leverage you don’t have with an unlicensed worker.
Verify any plumber
How Do You Check a Plumber’s License in Arizona?
Get the ROC license number, search it at roc.az.gov, and confirm the name, the status and the plumbing class match. Run these five checks on any plumber, including us.
Ask for the Number
Any licensed plumber should give you their ROC number without hesitation.
Search It at roc.az.gov
Use the ROC’s free contractor search by number or business name.
Match the Name
The business name on the license should match the company on the truck and the invoice.
Confirm Status and Class
Look for an active license with a plumbing class: R-37 or CR-37 for homes.
Read the History
The search shows complaints and disciplinary actions. A long list is your answer.
Quick answer
Where should the license number appear?
Arizona requires licensed contractors to show their license number on bids, estimates, contracts and customer letters. If a quote doesn’t have one, ask why before you sign anything.
Quick answer
What if the plumber says they’re licensed but won’t give a number?
Treat that as a no. Unlicensed sellers in Arizona have to say “Not a Licensed Contractor” in their ads, and a real license number costs the plumber nothing to share.
The risk
What Happens If You Hire an Unlicensed Plumber or Handyman in Arizona?
You lose the protections a license gives you: no ROC complaint process for the work, no Recovery Fund, and no one able to pull a permit. For anything bigger than a minor fix, that’s a bad trade for a lower price.
The Handyman Exemption, Explained
Arizona lets an unlicensed handyman do small jobs, but only when all of these are true:
- The whole job, labor and materials, is under $1,000
- The work doesn’t need a building permit
- The work is casual, minor or inconsequential
- Their ads say “Not a Licensed Contractor”
What You Give Up Hiring Unlicensed
- Recovery Fund protection if the work is botched or unfinished
- An ROC complaint and an order to fix the work
- A legal permit on water heaters, gas lines and repipes
- A clean record when you sell and the buyer’s inspector asks
Acting as a contractor without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor in Arizona. Compare the two in plumber vs handyman in Arizona.
Your protections
How Does Arizona Protect You When You Hire a Licensed Plumber?
Three ways: the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, the ROC complaint process, and the written contract the law requires. None of them exist when you hire unlicensed.
The Recovery Fund
If a residential licensed contractor’s poor or unfinished work costs you money, Arizona’s Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund can pay you back. The ROC told FOX 10 Phoenix in July 2026 that payouts are capped at $30,000 per homeowner and $200,000 per license.
The ROC Complaint
You generally have up to two years after a job is finished to file a workmanship complaint. The ROC can send an inspector, order the contractor to fix the work, and act against the license if they don’t.
The Written Contract
For jobs over $1,000, Arizona law requires a written contract with specific details, including a notice of your right to complain to the ROC. Here’s what it has to include.
What Your Plumbing Contract Must List (Jobs Over $1,000)
- The contractor’s name, business address and ROC license number
- Your name and address, and the job site address
- A description of the work
- The total price, plus any advance and progress payments and when they’re due
- The estimated completion date
- A notice of your right to file a written complaint with the Registrar of Contractors
See how our written prices work on the how we price page.
Permits
Which Plumbing Jobs in San Tan Valley Need a Permit?
Water heater replacements, gas line work and repipes commonly need a permit, along with new plumbing in additions and remodels. Repairs like a faucet, a fill valve or a drain clog usually don’t. When a job needs one, we pull it and include it in the written price.
Who Issues Permits Here Now
The Town of San Tan Valley was incorporated on September 17, 2025, and took over local services on July 1, 2026. Pinal County still processes building permits, plan review and inspections for town addresses under an intergovernmental agreement, so permits for town homes still run through the county. Unincorporated edges and septic permits stay with Pinal County.
Why a Permit Is Worth It
- An inspector checks the venting, gas connection and relief valve on a new water heater
- It leaves a record that the work was done to code
- It keeps a resale inspection from turning up unpermitted work
- Only a licensed contractor can pull it for you
More detail is in our guide to plumbing permits in San Tan Valley.
Permit Quick Reference
- Town addresses
- Pinal County, under the town’s agreement
- Unincorporated
- Pinal County Community Development
- Septic systems
- Pinal County
- Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa
- Each town or city’s own building office
Licensed plumbing services
What Licensed Plumbing Work Do We Do in San Tan Valley?
The jobs where a license matters most: anything that needs a permit, touches gas, or sits under your slab.
Water Heater Repair and Replacement
Tank, tankless and heat pump units, permitted when required.
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Installs, gas line and venting checks, and descaling for hard water.
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Licensed Plumber, Handyman or Home Warranty: Who Should You Call?
Call a licensed plumber for anything that needs a permit, involves gas, or costs $1,000 or more. A handyman can take truly minor jobs. A home warranty sends a contractor from its own network, whose license you should still check.
| Licensed plumber | Handyman | Home warranty contractor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can pull permits | Yes | No | Only if that contractor is licensed |
| Job size limit | None | Under $1,000, no permit, minor work only | Set by your warranty contract |
| Recovery Fund | Yes, for residential licensed work | No | Only if that contractor is licensed |
| ROC complaint | Yes | No | Only if that contractor is licensed |
| You choose who comes | Yes | Yes | Usually the warranty company does |
Five Questions to Ask Any Plumber Before You Hire
1. What’s your ROC license number?
Then look it up. The name on the license should match the company.
2. Does this job need a permit, and will you pull it?
If the answer is “you don’t need one” on a water heater swap or gas work, ask why.
3. Can I have the price in writing before you start?
A firm, written total protects both of you.
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4. What happens if you find something else?
The right answer: they stop, show you, and price it before doing more.
5. What’s your warranty, in writing?
Get the workmanship terms on paper. Manufacturer warranties on parts like water heaters are separate.
Ask us all five when you call. We’re glad to answer.
More on this in home warranty vs plumber in Arizona and our guide to hiring a licensed plumber in Arizona.
Want our license number before you book?Call and ask. We’ll give it to you on the phone, and it’s on every written estimate.
Common questions
Licensed Plumbers in San Tan Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
Licenses, the Recovery Fund, handyman limits and permits.
Are your plumbers licensed in Arizona?
Yes. Our plumbing work is done under an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license. Ask for the number when you call (480) 919-7090 and check it yourself at roc.az.gov.
How do I check a plumber’s license in San Tan Valley?
Ask for the ROC license number, search it at roc.az.gov, and confirm the business name matches, the status is active, and the class covers plumbing (R-37 or CR-37 for homes). The search also shows complaint history.
What is an R-37 license?
R-37 is the Arizona Registrar of Contractors’ residential plumbing license class, which also covers solar. CR-37 is the dual class for residential and commercial plumbing.
What does it take to get a plumbing license in Arizona?
The company names a qualifying party with at least four years of hands-on or managerial experience, who passes the state’s Statutes and Rules exam and a plumbing trade exam. The residential R-37 class adds a solar exam.
Can a handyman do plumbing in Arizona?
Only small jobs: under $1,000 total for labor and materials, no building permit needed, and minor work. Their ads must say “Not a Licensed Contractor.” Water heater swaps, gas lines and repipes need a licensed contractor.
What is the Arizona Recovery Fund?
The Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund can repay homeowners hurt by poor or unfinished work from a residential licensed contractor. The ROC told FOX 10 Phoenix in July 2026 that payouts are capped at $30,000 per homeowner and $200,000 per license.
How long do I have to file a complaint with the ROC?
Generally up to two years after the work is completed for a workmanship complaint. The ROC can inspect the work and order the contractor to fix it.
Does a water heater replacement need a permit in San Tan Valley?
Often, yes. Water heater replacements, gas line work and repipes commonly need a permit. Pinal County processes building permits for Town of San Tan Valley addresses, and we pull the permit when the job needs one.
Is it illegal to work as a contractor without a license in Arizona?
Yes. Acting as a contractor without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor under Arizona law, outside the narrow handyman exemption.
What should be in my plumbing contract?
For jobs over $1,000, Arizona requires a written contract with the contractor’s name, address and license number, the job address, a description of the work, the total price and payment schedule, the estimated completion date, and a notice of your right to complain to the ROC.
Does a home warranty plumber need to be licensed?
Yes. Plumbing work for pay above the handyman limit, or work that needs a permit, requires an ROC license no matter who sends the plumber. Check their number the same way.
Do you do commercial plumbing too?
Yes, for small businesses: restrooms, drains, grease traps and backflow testing. Ask when you call and we’ll confirm the license class for your job.
Talk to a local plumber
Hire a Licensed Plumber in San Tan Valley
Call, ask for our ROC license number, and check it before we arrive. Then you get a written price, a permit when the job needs one, and work you can stand behind.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Emergency calls answered 24/7.
San Tan Valley Plumbing Experts
- Office
- 3567 E Stagecoach Pass Ave, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
- Phone
- (480) 919-7090
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 6 PM
- Emergencies
- Answered 24/7