Plumber in San Diego, CA

What plumbing problems are common in San Diego's historic neighborhoods?

In North Park, South Park, Mission Hills and Kensington-Talmadge, where the historic districts cover homes from the 1900s to about 1950, the usual concern is drain and sewer pipe from that era, which is commonly cast iron or clay.

Cast iron scales and cracks along the bottom of the pipe over the decades, and roots work their way into clay joints. A house that has been updated over the years can have a modern bathroom upstairs and an original line under the floor.

Before a remodel or a sale, a camera inspection of the drains and lateral tells you what is original and what has been replaced. In older houses we route new lines through existing paths wherever we can, so less original plaster and trim gets opened. See sewer line repair and replacement.

Does my San Diego home need a pressure regulator?

The City of San Diego requires a pressure regulator if the pressure in your area is more than 80 psi, and regulators are the property owner's responsibility.

The City also notes that water pressure normally moves up and down by about 10 psi. When a regulator wears out, the house sees full street pressure, which is hard on supply lines, valves and the water heater. We test pressure at a hose bib, and if your regulator has failed, we replace it. More on water pressure regulator replacement.