Plumbing Repairs & Fixture Installation in Los Angeles

The five things that actually flood Los Angeles homes

1. Corroded angle stops. The little shut-off valve under every sink and toilet. They seize and then weep. Replacing all of them in a house takes a few hours and prevents the most common water loss claim there is.
2. Braided washing machine hoses past their service life. Five to seven years and they should be replaced. This is a twenty minute job.
3. Water heaters past ten years. They do not leak gently. They fail and dump their entire tank.
4. Shower pans and valves in bathrooms remodelled without proper waterproofing. The leak is slow, hidden and expensive.
5. Galvanised supply piping in pre-1970 houses. It closes up from the inside, drops your pressure, and eventually pinholes.

What we repair and install

• Faucets, kitchen and bathroom, including pull-down and touchless
• Angle stops, supply lines, P-traps and drain assemblies
• Toilets - replacement, rebuild, wax ring, flange repair and running-toilet correction
• Garbage disposals, air switches and dishwasher connections
• Shower and tub valves, cartridges, trim and diverters
• Water heaters - tank and tankless, including strapping, expansion tank and pan
• Pressure regulators and whole-house shut-off valve replacement
• Hose bibs, laundry boxes and utility sinks
• Drain clearing, snaking and hydro jetting
• Camera inspection of sewer and drain lines
• Copper and PEX repipes
• Water filtration, softeners and instant hot water
• Leak detection with acoustic and thermal equipment

How we quote

Diagnostic first, price second, work third. You get the number before we start and we separate the list into what is urgent, what should be done this year, and what is fine to leave. That last category is the one most plumbing companies leave out of the conversation.

Cost

Service call and diagnostic starts at $165 and includes the first repair where it is straightforward. Angle stop replacement typically runs $145 to $220 each, less when several are done in one visit. Toilet replacement generally runs $350 to $650 in labour. Water heater replacement runs $1,650 to $3,200 for tank units including permit, strapping, pan and expansion tank.

• Licensed plumber and full diagnostic
• Written price before work starts
• Quality fixtures and valves, not builder-grade unless you ask for it
• New supply lines and angle stops with fixture replacement
• Leak test and pressure verification before we leave
• Moisture check of surrounding assemblies
• Permit and inspection where required
• Written triage of urgent versus non-urgent items
• Cleanup and old fixture disposal

Do you charge for the diagnostic?

The service call covers the diagnostic and includes the first straightforward repair. You know the number before we start.

Should I repipe or keep repairing?

If you are getting repeat pinhole leaks in galvanised pipe, repairs are money into a losing position. We will show you what we are seeing and let you decide with real information.

Tank or tankless water heater?

Tankless makes sense with adequate gas supply and a long expected occupancy. In many LA homes the gas line and venting upgrade erases the savings. We do the math for your house honestly.

Can you find a leak inside a wall?

Yes, with acoustic and thermal equipment before we open anything.