Plumbing FAQ - Placentia, CA

Galvanized pipes in 1950s-1970s Placentia homes are now 50-70 years old and severely corroded from our hard water. The high mineral content from Yorba Linda Water District accelerates rust buildup, causing frequent leaks throughout Northeast Placentia and Golden Triangle neighborhoods.

Mature street trees in neighborhoods like Old Town Placentia and near Heritage Park send aggressive roots into aging clay sewer lines from the 1960s. These original pipes develop small cracks over time that attract roots, eventually causing major blockages requiring professional root cutting and often pipe replacement.

Yorba Linda Water District supplies very hard water to Placentia with high calcium and magnesium content. This creates stubborn white scale buildup on fixtures, reduces appliance lifespan, and causes sediment accumulation in water heaters throughout neighborhoods from Golden Triangle to Northeast Placentia.

Hard water from Yorba Linda Water District causes significant sediment buildup at the bottom of water heaters throughout Placentia. The high mineral content creates thick layers of calcium and magnesium deposits that cause loud popping and rumbling noises as water bubbles through during heating cycles.

We provide same-day emergency service throughout Placentia, typically arriving within 1-2 hours for urgent issues like burst pipes, sewer backups, or gas leaks. Our service area covers all neighborhoods from Old Town to Northeast Placentia and the Golden Triangle area.

We use electronic listening equipment and thermal imaging to locate leaks beneath concrete slabs in Placentia's post-war homes. These non-invasive methods can pinpoint leaks in copper pipes running under foundations without unnecessary excavation, common in neighborhoods built during the 1950s-1970s.

Homes in Placentia built before 1980 with original galvanized or polybutylene pipes should consider repiping when experiencing multiple leaks, low water pressure, or discolored water. The combination of aging pipes and hard water creates conditions requiring complete replacement rather than ongoing repairs.

Yes, California code requires seismic gas shutoff valves for new installations and major renovations in Placentia. These automatic shutoffs protect homes from gas leaks during earthquakes, which is particularly important given the area's seismic activity and aging gas infrastructure.

We service restaurants, offices, and retail businesses throughout Placentia's commercial districts near Town Center and along Yorba Linda Boulevard. Services include drain cleaning, water heater maintenance, backflow testing, and emergency repairs for local businesses.

Bathroom remodels in Placentia typically require building permits through the city's Building Department, especially when relocating fixtures or updating supply lines. We coordinate permit applications and inspections to ensure compliance with current plumbing codes.