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AFFORDABLE PLUMBING SERVICE IN Irvine, CA

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In this guide, we cover common questions including:

  • How Much Does Plumbing Typically Cost In Irvine?
  • 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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Irvine, CA

MR. BLUE PLUMBING

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm (EST)
Contact: support@mrblueplumbing.com
Area Served: Irvine, 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 Irvine?

Some of Irvine’s most common plumbing issues include leaking faucets and pipes, water heaters breaking down or leaking, running toilets, low water pressure, and plumbing problems caused by sump pumps. In Irvine, we also have the factor of natural disasters, such as hurricanes or strong winds, causing damage to soil and property; both will cause changes in your plumbing system.

There is also the problem of gas leaks, slab leaks, and sewer line clogs. These are issues you cannot see until it can be too late to repair efficiently. Gas leaks can be lethally dangerous. Slab leaks are caused by shifting foundations, bend and push pipes, and fixtures. A sewer line clog can build up over time due to the accumulation of something as minuscule as a piece of paper, cotton, and small bits of plastic.

There can be a threat of lead in drinking water. Lead usually enters our water through corrosion. Lead can be most likely found in older houses. Still, it enters our water through galvanized and lead pipes, brass fittings and fixtures, soldered connections, and brass fittings on submersible pumps that have corroded and rusted over time. Most folks believe that industrial runoff is the cause of the lead content in water, but corrosion is the most common cause.

Another common issue related to Irvine is the use of a private well. “Hard water” is water with a high level of calcium and dissolved magnesium. This means mineral accumulation in clogged pipes. There can be scale buildup on fixtures, such as faucets and showerheads. When there is scale buildup, such as in a dishwasher, the appliance takes longer to do its job, which means overuse and creates more work on connectors and other parts that move the water to the machine. Fluoride is in all-natural water, and only by testing your well water can it be detected. Well water’s fluoride is usually higher than the EPA’s recommended level. Ions in fluoride are part of the cause of corrosion.

How Does the Water in Irvine Affect Your Plumbing?

Over one-third of the water for Irvine, a community in Marion County, is from public water systems. Most residents have “limited use” of public water and private wells. While both can provide clean, safe water, both public water and private wells can affect your plumbing.

Water corrodes lead-contained plumbing due to acidity increasing and calcium carbonate decreasing. The lead is carried through the pipes due to corrosion. According to a Drinking Water Research Foundation study, standing water is the first water out of the tap, which means lead concentrates are high in the first water draw. These lead concentrates can corrode and eventually destroy lead pipes and brad parts.

Dirt and sediment, plant matter, and inorganic matter can get into your plumbing. The Florida environment can cause erosion and flooding, which damages pipes and private wells. Both erosion and flooding move pipes, even breaking the largest and strongest pipelines because it is the soil around underground pipes that keep them in place – thus, in working condition.

How Much Does Plumbing Usually Cost in Irvine?

Plumbing is an intricate web of pipes, fixtures, faucets, pump systems, and filters that bring us clean and safe water. It is best to take care of small repairs as soon as possible before they become grand expenses that can ruin your home, drain your budget, and cause headaches down the road. Several cost factors should be determined before a complete quote can be given. In 2021, homeowners paid on average $117.00 to $845.00 for plumbing repairs.

Cost Factor: Labor

Plumbing repairs can be as simple as replacing a faucet or pipe to digging up the yard to replace an entire piping system. You are paying for a company’s time and expertise. The job may need one person to come in and make a quick repair to a team of experts from various departments. Their time includes preparation and cleanup fees, set up, machinery needed for the job, and any components such as replacement parts.

Cost Factor: Permits and Inspections

Cities and states have laws and rules in place for plumbing: exterior pipe location, safety codes, drain excavation, placement and care of personal wells, and many legal factors, all issues a professional plumber will be familiar with. A plumber must be licensed after formal training and an apprenticeship. In most states, they must have 2-5 years experience and pass an exam to be certified, meaning they will be well-read in what you need legally when any repairs are completed. Even where to dig and parts required for the water heater are regulated.

Cost Factor: Machinery and Materials Needed for the Job

Some plumbing jobs will not require machinery: replace a part such as an old interior pipe, stop a leaking faucet. Other jobs are very involved and demand heavy equipment, such as digging a trench for a sewer line: obstructions must be removed, from trees to a tool shed. Tree roots are cut using heavy equipment to dig into the earth under and around the line. Many plumbers rent the heavy equipment, and customers pay for those costs, where something simple like threading a leaky faucet or a small part to stop a running toilet is kept on hand.

Can Better Plumbing Save You Money in Irvine?

Definitely! Quality and updated pipes, fixtures, faucets, pump systems, and filters are a must. Testing your water; running regular inspections on your plumbing operations by a licensed plumber; understanding laws and rules of digging and repair of certain plumbing parts, and testing your plumbing for problems such as small leaks may prevent future and unexpected expense. It is far better to purchase a component and hire a licensed, dependable plumber now to make a repair than to have a sewer line dug in your backyard, disrupting your home’s aesthetics, lifestyle, and budget.

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

Water utility companies will only make repairs the city is responsible for, such as a broken water main in the street. Standing water in your driveway can mean a problem with the city utility company, but it can also mean a problem in your system. Most water utility companies will perform maintenance visits, but if the problem is with your system, they will not help with repairs.

A steady increase in your water bill, over time, can be a sign there is a water leak on your property. Even a slow, persistent leak can cause severe damage. It’s best to contact a plumber right away in case that leak has been ongoing, and you are only just now noticing it.

Standing water on your property is another crucial time to call a plumber. Water takes time to seep to the surface, and a standing puddle can mean a slow leak from below. It may be something simple, like replacing a section of pipe on an outside faucet or serious repairs where excavation is needed to make inspections and then repairs.

If the water meter is running, the problem is on your property. (This is why you should keep a diligent eye on this meter!) if it is not running, you need to contact your water utility company right away.

If your water pressure changes, if the water goes out throughout your home or business, you should call city utilities first. There may be an outage due to inclement weather or street construction, for example. If the representatives with the city report the problem is not with their utilities, call a plumber.

Showers, sinks, tubs, toilets that do not drain, and water backups, may all be repaired by a plumber.

It is best to call a plumber if you have a question or doubt about a home repair or issues with water. As they say, an ounce of prevention can prevent a ton of sickness!

When Do You Need Permits for Plumbing Service in Irvine?

Before you begin a construction project involving plumbing before you begin to dig, and before doing any work near or close to electrical lines, you must contact the Orange County Division of Building Safety. You can find a lot of answers to your questions online.

Some plumbing work, by law, must be completed by a licensed plumber. You should also see the City Code of Ordinances regarding plumbing. Small projects, such as replacing a faucet, will not be covered, while some projects, such as digging a sewer line, will probably need a permit.

By Florida law, you will need a permit to replace a drain line, make repairs or conduct replacements on your sewer line, repiping your house, replacing the water heater, and moving existing plumbing, such as a toilet.

In Orange County, homeowners doing their own work must complete an Owner Disclosure Statement. A Notice of Commencement is required, and certain types of buildings will need permit insurance. There are fees, which vary in cost. Information on plumbing permits is published on the Orange County Government website.

When in doubt, or if you have any questions, always consult a licensed plumber. They should be well-versed and have updated information on all codes, ordinances, and laws and guide you to the correct resource. If the plumber does not know or seems unsure what permits are needed, you need to call someone else – a licensed professional should know such important information!

And there are factors you should consider before doing your own work versus hiring a plumber: safety, time, expense, quality, and warranties. In the time it can take you to obtain the permits, check laws and regulations, pay the fees, and then begin the project, you most likely could have hired a plumber to get the job done.

Recent Requests We Received From Customers In Irvine, CA

Date of Request: March 12, 2024

Location: Irvine, CA

Description:

Side yard copper roll pipe supplies back yard sprinklers. It has a pin-hole leak at the repair joint. Pipe is uncovered, visible to repair. I work at home. I repaired the line before, what do you think you would charge to sweat a repair piece in? Home Depot has repair fittings that slide on to this copper roll type of pipe.

Date of Request: March 14, 2024

Location: Irvine, CA

Description:

we need to install a RO system that we already bought.

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Location: Irvine, CA

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Location: Irvine, CA

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Location: Irvine, CA

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Location: Irvine, CA

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