Plumbing Services in Pomona, CA

Most requested plumbing services in Pomona

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

• RepipingCommon in PomonaReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in PomonaRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Softener InstallationCommon in PomonaSofteners for hard-water scale and spotting.
• 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.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• 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.

When to call, and what to do first

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

• Repiping

  Why it comes up in Pomona: Pre-war 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 Pomona: 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 Softener Installation

  Why it comes up in Pomona: Groundwater-heavy supply is hard and scales fixtures.

  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 Pomona homes need these repairs

Pomona is an older eastern Los Angeles County city with Victorian and Craftsman homes near downtown and post-war tracts beyond. Most of its water is local groundwater from city wells, supplemented by San Gabriel Mountain runoff and imports, and old pipes, hard water and clay laterals drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Pomona plumbing problems

Median home built

1968

Built before 1980

66%

Owner-occupied

52%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local