Emergency Plumbing in Mission Viejo, CA

Plumbing Service in Mission Viejo

Sewage coming up a drain in Mission Viejo? Toilet backing up at two in the morning? Call 855-918-2086 and get connected with an emergency plumber who works in Orange County. The line is answered 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. If water is running, shut off the main valve first, then call. Tell the person who answers what happened and where you are in Mission Viejo, and they will tell you when a plumber can get to you.

What To Do Before the Plumber Arrives

• Stop the water. Close the main shutoff, then open a faucet at the lowest point in the house to drain the lines.
• Cut the power to wet areas. Keep away from outlets and appliances sitting in water.
• Smell gas? Get everyone out first, then call your gas company or 911 from outside.
• Take photos. They help with insurance and show the plumber what happened.

Common Plumbing Problems in Mission Viejo

Hard imported water and homes built on concrete slabs drive most calls here. Half of the homes in Mission Viejo were built before about 1980. That era means mostly copper supply lines and plastic drains. Some homes from the late 1970s to mid 1990s used polybutylene pipe, which has a history of failing and is worth checking for.

• Many homes sit on concrete slabs, which is why slab leaks are one of the area's most common emergency calls.
• Mature trees and aging clay or cast iron laterals are a steady source of main line backups.
• Imported water is hard, so scale builds up in water heaters and fixtures and shortens their working life.