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AFFORDABLE PLUMBING SERVICE IN Costa Mesa, CA

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In this guide, we cover common questions including:

  • How Much Does Plumbing Typically Cost In ?
  • Can Better Plumbing Save You Money?
  • When To Call The Water Company?
  • When Do You Need Permits For Service?
  • What To Expect During Service Calls?
  • And Why Mr. Blue Plumbing Is The Best Plumbing Company For You!
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Costa Mesa, CA

MR. BLUE PLUMBING

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm (EST)
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Area Served: Costa Mesa, CA

SERVICES WE OFFER

General Plumbing
Septic System Servicing
Drain Cleaning
Hot Water Heater Install & Service
Well Pump Service

What Are the Most Common Plumbing Issues in Costa Mesa?

Plumbing issues are universal and not always based on a locality. However, this is sometimes a different story in select cities based on areas more prone to flooding or where older homes exist.

In Costa Mesa, a typical plumbing problem is clogged drains, perhaps because they’re prone to flash floods on occasion. Weather predictors say Costa Mesa will likely continue being vulnerable to floods due to climate change. These weather events often cause clogs due to sewer problems near or within proximity to homes and businesses.

The general causes of home-based clogs, though, are from typical human living. Hair, dirt, hygiene products, and foreign objects cause clogs in sink drains. Sometimes it’s natural causes like invasive root systems from nearby trees.

Other common plumbing issues seen in Costa Mesa are:

Clogged Toilets

No doubt you’ve experienced a clogged toilet now and again in your Costa Mesa home. Merely using a plunger or store-bought snake doesn’t always work. Snakes could also cause damage without proper experience.

A thorough inspection by our professionals with cameras is the new technological way to diagnose a clogged toilet, including drains. Never try fixing the problem on your own using makeshift objects since this causes potential damage.

Clogs in the Sewer Line

One sign of a clogged sewer line is when all of your plumbing starts acting up simultaneously. For instance, you might notice your toilet making gurgling noises whenever you turn on your bathroom sink.

These incidents sometimes point to a main sewer line clog only professional plumbers can fix. These scenarios take more time to repair but are sometimes a seasonal problem due to fallen leaves.

A Water Leak

Leaks are as common as clogs. When you start getting a leak from a water pipe, things become potentially precarious. Your leak may start slow without you initially noticing moisture accumulating under your sinks.

Water leaks like this create mildew and mold. And, of course, if a major leak occurs, flooding is always a possibility. Any sign of a leak needs serious and immediate attention from our plumbers.

Our experts can detect most water leaks via a particular sound of water movement through the pipe. Modern electronic systems help tremendously in being able to diagnose where the leak is occurring. Sometimes this might be underground if the leak is in your sewer lines.

MesaWater in Costa Mesa notes you should turn off your water to check for leaks. If the white numbers on your water meter keep moving, it’s a sure sign a leak is occurring.

Deteriorating Water Pipes

Living in an older home can mean aged pipes, hence potentially turning your water red or brown. Rust in your pipes does this, something that happens naturally due to decades-long exposure to moisture.

Replacing aging pipes is a common practice in many homes. Also, Orange County in California has had big problems with aging water lines of late. Many of those pipes went in a century ago and are starting to deteriorate.

How Does the Water in Costa Mesa Affect Your Plumbing?

All water in Costa Mesa is safe, thanks to MesaWater’s report stating their high-quality water meets or surpasses all state and federal drinking water standards. Yet, water can still cause plumbing issues, usually through what’s called hard water.

Your water needs to be soft to prevent it from affecting your plumbing. Hard water is when water accumulates too many minerals like calcium or magnesium. Once this type of water gets into your pipes, it starts to create clogs. It does this because hard water frequently turns into soap scum when reacting with soap.

The buildup of mineral scale in water pipes from hard water is a significant problem our Costa Mesa plumbers often see. Our experts usually use a water softener to prevent it. Unfortunately, not every homeowner initially knows mineral deposits are building up in their water pipes.

Despite this being one of the leading plumbing issues related to water, general flooding also causes plumbing problems. Flooding is always a possibility in Costa Mesa due to occasional heavy rains. If your drainage systems aren’t properly working, water becomes a true plumbing enemy.

How Much Does Plumbing Usually Cost in Costa Mesa?

What you pay in the way of plumbing all depends on the severity of the issue. Plumbing repair is never cheap. Much of this varies based on the extent of the work needed and what they discover in your home or business.

The average cost for plumbing repair in Costa Mesa/Orange County is currently between $175 to about $450.

Let’s look at some of the most significant cost factors and what they might mean for you.

Cost Factor: Pipe Replacement

Some plumbing jobs are more than merely fixing a basic leak or clog. Your pipes may be so old and rusted that they need replacing. Replacing your pipes could increase your plumbing bills, depending on how many pipes are required.

Copper pipes cost the most per linear foot, with PVC or PEX pipes costing a little less.

Keep in mind this doesn’t include the cost of a permit, inspection fees, plus the cost of buying materials.

Cost Factor: Labor Time

During a flood, a plumbing job could take longer to complete. Fixing clogged drains in floods is sometimes a complicated and messy job. It might take us more than one day to fix everything completely based on the severity.

Those repairs could take even longer if an earthquake occurs and disrupts water lines. Don’t forget Costa Mesa is in the heart of earthquake country with four major seismic faults.

Most normal plumbing jobs can get fixed in one day. Still, labor time is a significant cost factor that goes beyond any new plumbing materials required.

Cost Factor: Additional Plumbing Materials

Perhaps you need more than new pipes. Those can sometimes cost more, albeit other materials costing just as much. A water heater replacement is going to add more, not including possible septic system repair or replacement.

Cost Factor: Hauling Away Old Plumbing Materials

With bigger plumbing jobs, it’s going to involve discarding old piping and other equipment. Replacing a water heater alone requires finding a place to dispose of the old one at a scrap metal dealer or recycle center.

Discarding old water pipes is also a big job. Our plumbers will do this for you, though you’ll be charged extra for the convenience.

Can Better Plumbing Save You Money in Costa Mesa?

Any plumbing upgrade saves you money over time since it prevents future issues from developing in the years to come. Investing in a good plumbing service is well worth the money considering more severe repairs going forward only cost exponentially more.

If you catch most plumbing issues early, you won’t have to worry about replacing your pipes or other equipment. Most plumbing issues can get fixed affordably if you pay attention to what’s happening and take action now.

For expert plumbing, it’s a good idea to hire our master plumbers with more specialized skills. Our experts have many years of experience.

Another thing to consider is the age of your home to bring upgraded plumbing. A lot of older houses still exist in Costa Mesa, sometimes without upgrades. While these homes usually sell for cheaper, investing in better water pipes is a must if the previous owner has never replaced them. Copper water pipes are a good investment since they’re more durable during Costa Mesa’s earthquakes. PEX/PVC water pipes are equally popular and safely expand when it’s cold.

When Should You Call the Water Utility Company in Costa Mesa vs Hire a Plumber?

Plumbing problems can sometimes come from nearby water pipes belonging to your water utility company, MesaWater. Should you call them first if you discover a likely leak somewhere in the pipeline?

It all depends on where the leak is occurring. If you call your water utility company first, they’ll only repair any leak they discover on their side of your water meter. Any leak within your property line is typically going to be your responsibility.

One way to tell for sure is to turn off your water again and do a water meter check. Doing this test yourself saves you money because your Costa Mesa utility company charges you for checking where the leak is.

Only then should you call us since your water utility company won’t repair leaks on your side.

After you get your plumbing bill, present it to your utility company. These companies are likely to give you credit on your account for the discovered leakage. Considering you reported it early to them, they’ll likely compensate you for getting it repaired so quickly.

When Do You Need Permits for Plumbing Service in Costa Mesa?

Obtaining a permit to do plumbing work can sometimes be a bit complicated.

Based on Costa Mesa’s laws, you have various plumbing permit fees to pay. For example, you need to pay a $7.49 fee for installation, alteration, or repair of water piping or water‐treating equipment. The City requires an additional $19.41 permit fee per water heater installed, including a vent.

One of the most expensive permit fees ($143.98) is for plumbing work in a public pool.

To ensure compliance with the California Plumbing Code, you need to get a permit for any type of plumbing work. In other words, the permit is required for the installation, alteration, repair, replacement, or remodel of any plumbing system. Our experts always abide by the city’s rules and codes to save you money and stress.

Recent Requests We Received From Customers In Costa Mesa, CA

Date of Request: March 12, 2024

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

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slow bathtub drain

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Date of Request: March 11, 2024

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

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Location: Costa Mesa, CA

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Location: Costa Mesa, CA

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