Whittier, CA · La Habra · Norwalk · and nearby
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Common calls
Four jobs older homes keep needing
Much of the housing here was built before it, with the plumbing of its day.
Local know-how
What Whittier's older houses do to their pipes
- Galvanized supply lines
- Whittier has a large stock of homes built before 1960, and many of them still run on their original galvanized steel water lines. Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside, and over decades that rust narrows the pipe until the shower barely runs and the first glass from the tap looks brown. Patching one section rarely helps for long, so a whole-house repipe to PEX or copper is usually the real fix.
- Cast iron and clay laterals
- The sewer side of the house has the same age problem. Laterals from that era are usually cast iron or clay, and cast iron scales and cracks while clay joints let tree roots push inside. Under the Whittier Municipal Code the house sewer belongs to the property owner, so a failing lateral is your repair rather than the city's.
- Copper in the slab
- The post-war tracts built on concrete slabs have a habit of their own. Copper supply lines run through the slab, and a pinhole leak there shows up as a warm patch of floor or a water bill that jumps for no obvious reason.
- The wet season
- Then there's the weather. From December to March, winter storms push water into old laterals and yard drains, and that's the season when sewer backups tend to hit hardest.
Before you say yes
Four things to check, whoever you hire
An active C-36 license
Ask for the number, then look it up at cslb.ca.gov and check the status says active.
A written contract
Home improvement work in California needs one, with the price and the scope agreed before anyone starts.
A capped deposit
CSLB rules limit it to $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is the lower figure.
The permit and inspection
Ask who pulls the permit for the job, and who books the city inspection once the work is finished.
Our services
Plumbing services in Whittier, from repipes to sewer lines
Pick the one that sounds closest. Not sure? Call and describe what you’re seeing, and we’ll work out the right kind of plumber.
Call and ask(562) 539-0382- Whole-House RepipingBrown water or weak pressure everywhere
- Slab Leak Detection and RepairWarm spot on the floor or a meter that never stops
- Emergency Leak and Burst Pipe RepairWater spraying or pouring right now
- Water Heater Repair and ReplacementNo hot water, or a tank that rumbles or leaks
- Drain Cleaning and Hydro JettingSlow sinks, or a tub that fills when you flush
- Sewer Camera Inspection and Lateral RepairSewage smell, or backups after heavy rain
- Cast Iron and Clay Sewer Line ReplacementA camera found a broken or root-filled line
- Tankless Water Heater ConversionRunning out of hot water mid-shower
- Gas Line Installation and RepairGas smell, or a new range or dryer to hook up
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- La Palma
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- Montebello
If water is on the floor
Three things to do before you pick up the phone
- 1Shut off the main valve where the water line enters the house.
- 2Turn the water heater to pilot, or switch off its breaker.
- 3Switch off power to anything that’s getting wet, if you can reach the panel safely.
How it works
From your call to a plumber at the door
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Questions from Whittier
What people ask before they call
Do I need to know what's wrong before I call?
No. Just tell us what you see, hear or smell, and roughly when it started. That's enough for us to find the right kind of plumber, whether the job turns out to be a clog, a leak or a failing water heater.
What does it cost to call you?
Calling and getting matched with a plumber costs you nothing. The plumber gives you a price before starting any work, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Who fixes the sewer line between my house and the street in Whittier?
You do, because the Whittier Municipal Code makes the property owner responsible for maintaining the house sewer, while the city looks after the public main. Before it issues a lateral repair permit, the city asks for a camera video of the line with distances marked.
Does Whittier require a permit to replace a water heater?
Yes. The City of Whittier requires a permit for a water heater replacement, along with a CF-1R-ALT energy compliance form. If the heater sits in the garage or an outdoor enclosure, the Planning Division also wants a plot or floor plan showing its location.
Which water company serves my Whittier address?
That depends on your street, because City of Whittier Water, Suburban Water Systems, San Gabriel Valley Water, Orchard Dale Water District, Golden State Water and Cal Domestic all serve parts of town. The city publishes a service area map so you can check your address.
What should I do first if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water valve, which is usually where the supply line enters the house or at the meter box near the street. Then turn off the water heater and call for a plumber.
Local guides
Answers written for older homes around Whittier
Each guide cites the city or county source it relies on, so you can check the rule for your own address.
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