Plumbing Services in Inglewood, CA

Most requested plumbing services in Inglewood

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

• RepipingCommon in InglewoodReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in InglewoodRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in InglewoodReplacing 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 Inglewood homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Repiping

  Why it comes up in Inglewood: 1920s–50s homes 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 Inglewood: Old clay laterals crack and take in 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 Inglewood: Hard water scales 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

Why Inglewood homes need these repairs

Inglewood is a South Bay city home to SoFi Stadium, with many 1920s–50s homes and apartments and a large renter population. The city blends imported water with treated local groundwater, and old galvanized pipe, clay sewer laterals under mature street trees and hard water that scales water heaters drive most of the plumbing calls across the city, from Morningside Park and Century Heights to Fairview Heights and North Inglewood.

Local conditions behind Inglewood plumbing problems

Median home built

1961

Built before 1980

74%

Owner-occupied

39%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local