Plumbing Services in Altadena, CA

25 residential and commercial plumbing services for Altadena and the foothill SGV. Licensed & insured. 24/7 emergency service. Free estimates on non-emergency work.

Altadena's housing stock spans a century of construction, and the plumbing challenges that come with it span the full range of what a plumbing company handles. Pre-1960 craftsman homes need galvanized repipes and cast iron drain replacement. Mid-century slab homes need slab leak detection and copper repair. Hillside lots need sewer lateral work. Every home with an irrigation system needs annual backflow testing under California Title 17. Pools across the SGV need leak detection as drought conservation rules tighten. We cover all of it.

Below are all 25 services we provide. Each links to a dedicated page with full detail on how we diagnose, what repair methods we use, and what it typically costs in the Altadena and SGV area.

SGV Regional Specialties

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SGV Regional Hero

Slab Leak Detection & Repair

Acoustic and thermal imaging to locate copper pipe leaks under Altadena's foothill slab homes, with repair options from epoxy lining to pipe rerouting.

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SGV Regional Hero

Pool Leak Detection & Repair

Sonar, pressure testing, and dye detection to find pool and spa leaks without full drains. Drought-aware SoCal leak repair for shells, return lines, and skimmers.

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SGV Regional Hero

Water Softener Installation & Repair

Ion-exchange softeners sized for Altadena's moderately hard foothill aquifer water. Reduces scale on fixtures, water heaters, and tankless units.

Core Plumbing Services

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24/7 Emergency Plumber

Burst pipes, active leaks, sewer backups, and water heater failures — available around the clock throughout Altadena and the SGV.

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Water Heater Repair

T&P valve, anode rod, thermostat, pilot light, and sediment flush — repairs for tank units affected by Altadena's hard foothill aquifer water.

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Water Heater Installation & Replacement

Tank-style and gas water heater installation with code-compliant venting, expansion tank, and drain pan. LA County permitted.

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Tankless Water Heater Services

Navien, Rinnai, Rheem tankless install, repair, and annual descaling — critical in Altadena's hard water environment.

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Drain Cleaning & Unclogging

Kitchen, bathroom, shower, tub, and mainline drain clearing by snaking and augering. Same-day emergency drain service available.

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Hydro Jetting

High-pressure water jetting to clear grease, scale, and root intrusion from sewer and drain lines — more thorough than snaking for severe blockages.

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Sewer Line Repair

Trenchless pipe bursting and traditional repair for root intrusion, cracks, and bellied sections in Altadena's clay and cast iron laterals.

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Sewer Line Replacement

Full sewer lateral replacement using trenchless pipe bursting or open trench methods, with LA County DPW permits pulled and inspections coordinated.

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Leak Detection

Acoustic, thermal imaging, and electronic detection to find hidden leaks behind walls and under floors without unnecessary demolition.

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Burst Pipe Repair

Emergency pipe rupture repair for copper, galvanized, and supply line failures. Fast response to stop water damage from spreading.

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Toilet Repair & Installation

Running toilets, leaky bases, flapper and fill valve replacement, wax ring repair, and low-flow toilet installs for California drought compliance.

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Faucet & Sink Repair

Kitchen and bathroom faucet repair and replacement, P-trap repair, basket strainer replacement, and cartridge or O-ring fixes.

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Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation

Disposal jams, leaks, and full replacements — InSinkErator, Badger, and other brands, including dishwasher connection.

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Gas Line Installation & Repair

Gas leak repair, outdoor kitchen lines, gas stove and water heater hookups, CSST flex line, and pressure testing. LA County permitted.

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Repiping & Whole-Home Pipe Replacement

Galvanized to PEX or copper repipe for Altadena's craftsman and bungalow stock. Attic PEX runs, manifold installs, and partial repipes available.

Additional Services

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Water Filtration Installation

Whole-house carbon and sediment filtration, under-sink reverse osmosis, and drought-era water quality solutions for the SGV foothill market.

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Hose Bib & Outdoor Faucet Repair

Frost-free sillcock replacement, anti-siphon valve repair, and drought-compliant outdoor faucet upgrades for California water ordinance compliance.

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Water Line Repair & Replacement

Main service line breaks, galvanized service line replacement, and curb stop valve repair for Altadena homes connected to Lincoln Avenue Water Company and other local districts.

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Shower & Bathtub Installation

Shower pan, valve, and diverter installation, tub-to-shower conversion, and walk-in shower plumbing for Altadena bathroom projects.

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Bathroom Plumbing & Remodel

Full bathroom plumbing rough-in and fixture installation for remodels, with LA County permits pulled and inspections coordinated.

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Backflow Testing & Prevention

California Title 17 annual backflow preventer testing and repair for irrigation systems. Certified testers who file results directly with Lincoln Avenue Water Company and other Altadena water districts.

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Commercial Plumbing

Restaurant grease traps, multi-unit residential plumbing, office building water heaters, and commercial backflow for SGV businesses.

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