Common problems
- Low water pressure
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Pipe repair and repiping
- Sump pump service
Safety first: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Permits, licenses and your utility
California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check. Work that changes piping, like moving a fixture or replacing a water line, usually needs a permit from Long Beach Development Services, and the plumber normally pulls it. Billing and water quality questions go to Long Beach Utilities.
Long Beach homes, up close
Summers stay mild near the water and get hotter inland, and most rain falls in winter. The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest container ports in the country.
Long Beach runs the largest city-owned gas utility in California, one of only three in the state. Houses updated in stages can have three kinds of pipe under one roof, and the spots where old meets new deserve a close look during any repair.
Dry years mean watering limits and a lot of interest in low-flow fixtures. Hard water is also common, and mineral scale can shorten the life of valves and faucets. North Long Beach has many post-war tract houses on concrete slabs.
A little prep helps
Record a short video of the leak or the sound. It speeds up the phone conversation and helps the plumber plan.
Signs you should call
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We pass your request to an independent plumber who covers Long Beach.
- They confirm timing, price and any fees with you directly.
Common questions
Is one slow drain worth a call?
One slow drain can often be cleared with a plunger or by cleaning the trap. Several slow or gurgling drains at once point to a problem further down the line.
How do I find my main water shutoff?
Look where the water line enters the building, often near the meter in a basement, utility room or garage. In apartments there may be one shutoff per building, so ask your landlord where it is before you need it.
Why is my water pressure low?
It can be a clogged aerator, a partly closed valve, a failing pressure regulator or old pipes narrowed by scale. If the whole house is low, check with your neighbors and the water utility first.
Is my neighborhood in Long Beach covered?
Pros we work with cover Long Beach neighborhoods such as Alamitos Beach, North Long Beach, Lakewood Village and Los Altos, in ZIP codes 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806 and others. Availability changes day to day, and we will be upfront if nobody can take the job.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Long Beach, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 90802, 90803, 90804, 90805, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90810, 90813, 90814, 90815, 90822, 90831, 90840
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