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Pipe burst? Shut the water off. Then call.
Split copper, failed supply lines, slab leaks and hidden pipe leaks. One call connects you with an independent plumber who serves Paramount and the cities around it.
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Don't know where your shutoff is? Start here
90723
Primary ZIP code
5
Plumbing services
9
ZIP codes covered
80 psi
Pressure where California code requires a regulator
Right now
Water spraying right now?
- 1Close the main shutoff valve. In most Paramount homes it is near the front of the house where the water line comes in, or at the meter box by the curb.
- 2Turn off the water heater (gas to pilot or vacation, or the breaker for electric) if hot water lines are involved.
- 3Open a faucet at the lowest point of the house to drain pressure from the lines.
- 4Keep away from outlets and appliances near water, and move valuables out of the wet area.
A burst pipe can release several gallons a minute. Closing the main stops new water; the plumber then finds the break, repairs it and checks the rest of the line for the same weakness.
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Plumbing help for burst pipes and hidden leaks
Each guide explains the warning signs, how the repair is done, what changes the price and what you can safely do yourself.
Burst Pipe Repair
Split copper, failed galvanized, broken fittings and burst supply hoses, repaired and pressure-tested.
Burst pipe repair in ParamountEmergency Plumbing
Burst lines, water heater failures, overflowing toilets and leaks that cannot wait.
Emergency plumber in Paramount
Leak Detection
Find hidden leaks in walls, ceilings, slabs and yards without tearing the house apart.
Leak detection in Paramount
Slab Leak Detection & Repair
Leaks in water lines under concrete floors, found and repaired by spot repair or reroute.
Slab leak repair in Paramount
Underground Water Line Leak Repair
Leaks in the line between the meter and the house, found and repaired with minimal digging.
Water line leak repair in ParamountSymptom finder
What is your plumbing doing?
Start with what you can see or hear.
Water spraying or pouring from a pipe
Shut the main valve first, then call.
URGENTWater coming up through the floor
Possible slab leak. Shut off the water and call.
SOONWarm spot on a tile or concrete floor
A hot water line may be leaking under the slab.
SOONWater bill jumped for no reason
Hidden leaks show up on the meter before you see water.
SOONSound of running water with everything off
Often a leak in a wall, slab or the line to the street.
ROUTINEWet ground or soft lawn between meter and house
Could be the water service line.
Paramount, CA
Why pipes fail in a city that rarely freezes
Burst pipes in Southern California are rarely about cold. In Paramount, which incorporated in 1957 from the former communities of Hynes and Clearwater, many homes were built in the 1940s through 1960s. Their original galvanized steel or early copper lines are now well past their expected life.
The usual causes here are age and corrosion, high or surging water pressure, worn fittings and flexible supply hoses, and pipes under or inside concrete slabs that move as the ground shifts. Hard water in the region adds mineral build-up that wears pipes from the inside.
That is why a single burst is often a warning. A plumber who repairs the break should also check pressure, look at the condition of nearby pipe and tell you whether more of the line is likely to fail.
Prevention
Five checks that prevent the next burst
Most of these take a few minutes and no tools.
- Find your main shutoff and make sure it turns. Old gate valves often seize; a plumber can replace one with a quarter-turn ball valve.
- Have your water pressure tested. California's plumbing code calls for a pressure regulator when street pressure is above 80 psi, and regulators wear out.
- Replace rubber washing machine and toilet hoses with braided stainless lines and check them yearly.
- Watch your water meter with everything off once or twice a year. Any movement means a leak.
- Ask about repiping if you have galvanized steel lines, rusty water or repeated pinhole leaks.
How it works
Three steps to a local plumber
- 01
Call and describe the leak
Tell us what is leaking, whether the water is off, and your ZIP code.
- 02
Get connected locally
Your call goes to an independent plumber who serves your area.
- 03
Repaired and explained
The plumber finds the break, explains the repair options and gives you a price before starting.
Service area
Paramount and nearby cities
Each ZIP code below is on the call-routing partner's coverage list for plumbing calls.
Paramount
Primary cityZIP 90723
Burst pipe and leak questions
How do I find my main water shutoff?
In most Paramount homes it is on the line where water enters the house, usually at the front near a hose bib, or in the meter box at the curb. Meter-box valves often need a meter key. If you cannot find or turn it, tell the plumber when you call.
Can a burst pipe be fixed the same day?
Usually. Most accessible breaks are repaired with a new section of pipe and fittings in one visit. Pipes inside walls or under slabs take longer because they must be located and accessed first.
Will homeowners insurance cover a burst pipe?
Sudden and accidental water damage from a burst pipe is often covered. The pipe repair itself, and damage from slow leaks over time, often is not. Your insurer makes the decision; photos and the plumber's invoice help.
Why did my pipe burst if it never freezes here?
Age, corrosion, high water pressure, water hammer, ground movement and failed fittings are the common causes in Southern California.
What license should a plumber have?
In California, plumbing contractor licenses are issued by the Contractors State License Board under the C-36 classification. Ask for the license number and check it on the CSLB website.
Is the call free?
Yes. You only pay the plumber for work you approve.
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