Licensed Plumber in Irvine, CA
Plumbing for Irvine homes in every village, from University Park and Woodbridge to Portola Springs and the Great Park neighborhoods.
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Plumbing service throughout Irvine
Irvine feels new, but villages like University Park, Turtle Rock, and Woodbridge were built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Many of those homes are now more than 40 years old and still have their original shut-off valves and supply lines.
Hard water reaches even the newest villages on the east side. Irvine Ranch Water District blends groundwater with harder imported water, which scales water heaters, clogs high-efficiency fixtures, and causes pinhole leaks in copper.
Homes across the city sit on slab foundations, so hidden slab leaks are a recurring problem. Our job is to find the cause quickly and lay out your options before any work starts.
Plumbing services in Irvine
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewage backups, and leaks that cannot wait. The line is answered day and night.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen, bathroom, and main-line clogs cleared completely, with a flow test before we leave.
Sewer Repair
Cracked, root-bound, or collapsed sewer lines, diagnosed by camera before any repair.
From $149
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Pipe lining and pipe bursting that repair the sewer line without trenching the yard.
Water Heater Installation
Tank and tankless units sized to your household and installed to California code.
Water Heater Repair
Gas, electric, and tankless repairs, with a straight answer on repair versus replace.
From $129
Leak Detection
Slab leaks and hidden leaks located precisely before any wall or floor is opened.
From $199
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure cleaning of the full pipe interior for stubborn and recurring clogs.
Sewer Camera Inspection
Live footage of the inside of your sewer line, with written findings.
From $199
Re-piping
Whole-home and partial repipes in copper, PEX, or CPVC, with a free in-home estimate.
Gas Line Repair
Leak repair, new appliance lines, and pressure testing by a licensed contractor.
From $499
Toilet Repair and Replacement
Running, leaking and clogged toilets diagnosed, repaired, or replaced when repair no longer makes sense.
Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation
Jammed, leaking and worn-out garbage disposals assessed, repaired or replaced.
Faucet Repair and Replacement
Dripping, leaking and low-flow faucets repaired, or replaced to fit your sink.
Water Filtration Installation
Point-of-use and whole-home filtration matched to the concern you want to address.
Water Softener Installation and Service
Hard-water options compared, softeners installed, and existing systems serviced.
Slab Leak Repair
Leaks under the slab confirmed first, then repaired by direct access, reroute or repipe.
Commercial Plumbing
Plumbing support for businesses and property managers, planned around operating hours where feasible.
Sink Repair and Installation
Leaking connections, slow drains and sink replacements, with the fit checked first.
Shower and Bathtub Plumbing Repair
Dripping showerheads, sticking handles, mixing valves and slow tub drains.
Water Heater Maintenance and Flushing
Maintenance and flushing suited to the water heater you have.
Tankless Water Heater Repair and Maintenance
Diagnosis, repair and routine maintenance for tankless water heaters.
Water Pressure and Shutoff Valve Service
Pressure problems traced to where they start, and shutoff valves made accessible and usable.
Neighborhoods we serve in Irvine
| Neighborhood | ZIP | What we see there |
|---|---|---|
| University Park | 92612 | 1960s and 1970s village. Copper supply with cast iron drains. |
| Turtle Rock | 92603 | 1970s hillside village on slabs. Copper supply with cast iron and ABS drains. |
| Woodbridge | 92604 | 1970s and 1980s village around the lakes. Copper supply with ABS and cast iron drains. |
| Northwood | 92620 | 1970s to 1990s. Copper supply with ABS and PVC drains. |
| Westpark | 92614 | 1980s and 1990s. Copper supply with PVC and ABS drains. |
| Oak Creek | 92618 | 1990s village near the Spectrum. Copper and PEX supply with PVC drains. |
| Quail Hill | 92603 | 2000s hillside village. PEX and copper supply with PVC drains. |
| Portola Springs | 92618 | 2000s and 2010s. PEX supply with PVC drains. |
| Great Park Neighborhoods | 92618 | 2010s and newer. PEX supply with PVC drains. |
Irvine ZIP codes served: 92603, 92604, 92612, 92614, 92618, 92620
What Irvine homeowners should know
Your home's pipes, by the year it was built
- 1960s and 1970sCopper supply and cast iron drains, in University Park and Turtle Rock. Watch for pinhole leaks, drain corrosion, and slab leaks.
- 1980s and 1990sCopper supply with ABS or PVC drains, in Woodbridge, Northwood, Westpark, and Oak Creek. The copper is reaching the age when pinhole leaks start, and water heaters are near the end of their life.
- 2000s to todayPEX or copper supply with PVC drains, in Quail Hill, Portola Springs, and the Great Park. The main issue is hard-water scale.
Water hardness
Irvine Ranch Water District supplies the city. Hardness runs from moderately hard to hard, depending on the season and where you live; the district publishes current figures in its annual water quality report. Regular water heater flushing helps, and a softener is worth considering on older copper or galvanized lines.
Permits
In Irvine, jobs like water heater replacement, sewer repair, gas line work, and whole-home repiping generally require a city permit and inspection. We tell you at the estimate when one applies. Unpermitted work can cause problems when you sell the house or file an insurance claim.
Plumbing questions from Irvine
How quickly can you get to a home in Irvine?
We give you an honest arrival window when you call, based on where our plumbers are that day. Burst pipes, sewage backups, and gas leaks are sent out first.
My Irvine home is not old. Why am I having plumbing problems?
Many villages date from the 1960s through the 1980s, so water heaters, angle stops, and supply lines from that era are near the end of their life. Hard-water scale speeds that up, in newer villages too.
Do plumbing jobs in Irvine need a permit?
Water heater replacements, sewer repairs, gas line work, and repipes generally do.
How does Irvine's water hardness affect my plumbing?
Mineral buildup scales water heaters and high-efficiency fixtures and can cause pinhole leaks in copper. Flush the water heater regularly, and consider a softener if you have older copper lines.
What customers say
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I had an excellent experience with SoCal 1 Plumbing! Eliass came out to clear a blockage in my kitchen line by snaking it through the outside wall clean-out, and everything was done efficiently and with great care. He also installed new tubular drains under my kitchen sink to stop the leaks I’d been dealing with. The work was high-quality, and they even provided a 1-year warranty on parts and labor, which gave me peace of mind. Highly recommend their professional and reliable service!
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Very professional and solved the problem. I would use their services again they were very reliable
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Great experience with Miguel and Steven! Fixed my stubborn kitchen sink clog. Very informative and respectful of my home in addressing the issue. Highly recommend!
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