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Plumbing Services in Clovis, CA

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Plumbing help in Clovis

Plumb Right Now arranges plumbing repair, drain and sewer service, water heater work and emergency help in Clovis, CA, through independent licensed local plumbers. The calls that come up most here are water heater replacement, slab leak repair and water softener installation. Call (833) 878-1592 to describe the problem and get connected with a local plumber.

Water pipes and shutoff valves in a utility room
Stock photo of residential plumbing work.

Most requested plumbing services in Clovis

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

Emergency plumbing in Clovis

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Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Clovis homes, based on local conditions. See also what to do in a plumbing emergency.

When to call, and what to do first

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

  • Water Heater Replacement

    Why it comes up in Clovis: Valley heat and hard well water wear out tanks.

    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
  • Slab Leak Repair

    Why it comes up in Clovis: Slab homes from the 1970s–90s develop under-floor leaks.

    Signs:
    Warm floor spots, sound of running water, a spinning meter
    Urgent when:
    Water surfacing through the floor or a large bill jump
    Before help arrives:
    Close the main shutoff if water is visible
    Repair or replace:
    One leak: spot repair. Repeated leaks: reroute the lines
  • Water Softener Installation

    Why it comes up in Clovis: Groundwater in the blend leaves scale.

    Signs:
    White scale that clogs aerators and showerheads, spotty glasses, a noisy water heater
    Urgent when:
    Rarely urgent; scale builds slowly
    Before help arrives:
    Check your water hardness in the utility's water quality report
    Repair or replace:
    Hard water damaging heaters or fixtures: a softener protects them

Why Clovis homes need these repairs

Clovis is a family suburb next to Fresno, mostly owner-occupied homes built from the 1970s on. The city treats Kings River water from the Enterprise Canal and pumps groundwater, and hot Central Valley summers, hard well water and aging slab plumbing drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Clovis plumbing problems

Median home built
1995
Built before 1980
26%
Owner-occupied
65%
Water hardness
See below
Winter
Hard freezes are rare
Plumbing code
Local

Clovis service pages

Clovis's water supply and your plumbing

The Clovis Surface Water Treatment Plant, commissioned in July 2004, treats Kings River water from the Enterprise Canal and can deliver up to 22.5 million gallons a day, expandable to 45 million. [1]

Groundwater was Clovis's sole supply from 1912 to 1972; regional overdraft dropped water levels more than 100 feet, and the surface water plant lets the city rest wells so the water table can recover. [2]

Polybutylene-era homes in Clovis: leaks and repiping

The median home in Clovis was built in 1995, and 26% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe, which is where leaks, low pressure and drain problems usually start as they age.

Median home: 1995
1900195020002025
  • Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
  • Copper supply (1950–2000)
  • Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
  • PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Typical supply-pipe materials by construction year. Many older homes have been partly repiped since.

Clovis plumbing questions

When is a leaking water heater an emergency in Clovis?

A leak from the tank itself won't stop and usually means replacement; turn off the gas or power and the cold-water valve, then call. Why it comes up in Clovis: Valley heat and hard well water wear out tanks.

How do I know if my Clovis home has a slab leak?

Warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off and a meter that keeps moving are the usual signs; a plumber can pinpoint it before opening the floor. Why it comes up in Clovis: Slab homes from the 1970s–90s develop under-floor leaks.

Where does Clovis's water come from?

From Kings River water treated at the city's surface water plant, plus city groundwater wells.

Why does Clovis water sometimes taste earthy?

Geosmin, a harmless compound from algae in surface water, can cause an earthy taste in warm months. The city posts information when it happens.

Is Clovis water hard?

Groundwater is harder than the treated river water, so hardness varies with the blend.

Are Old Town Clovis homes due for a repipe?

Older homes may have galvanized pipe; low pressure and rusty water are the signs.

Sources (3)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
  2. City of Clovis, Water Plant · checked 2026-10-05
  3. City of Clovis, Water Plant · checked 2026-10-05
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