Plumbing Services in Burbank, CA

Most requested plumbing services in Burbank

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Burbank” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Burbank.

• RepipingCommon in BurbankReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in BurbankRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in BurbankReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Burbank homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Repiping

  Why it comes up in Burbank: Pre-war bungalows still carry galvanized pipe.

  Signs:

  Rusty water, falling pressure, repeated pinhole leaks

  Urgent when:

  Leaks keep recurring in different places

  Before help arrives:

  Note where leaks and rust appear; check the pipe at the water heater

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: repair. Failing pipe throughout: repipe

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Burbank: Clay laterals under mature trees crack and fill with roots.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Burbank: Hard water scales tanks; seismic strapping is checked on replacement.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

Why Burbank homes need these repairs

Burbank, the 'Media Capital', is a San Fernando Valley city of 1920s–50s bungalows and ranch homes in the flats and hillside homes in the Rancho and foothills. Burbank Water and Power blends imported water with treated San Fernando Basin groundwater, and hard water and old galvanized pipe drive most calls.

Local conditions behind Burbank plumbing problems

Median home built

1961

Built before 1980

70%

Owner-occupied

43%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local