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Plumbing Repair and Installation in Los Angeles County

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A plumbing problem is rarely just one thing. The faucet that drips is also the valve that seized, and the pressure that dropped last spring is the galvanized pipe that has been rusting shut for forty years. Hard Hat Rooter and Plumbing fixes the problem in front of you and tells you straight whether anything behind it needs attention.

We’re based in Burbank, licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (#981593), insured, and on call 24 hours a day for homes and businesses across Los Angeles County.

  • 5.0 Google & Yelp Rating
  • 24/7 Emergency Availability
  • Licensed CA License # 981593
  • Flat-Rate Pricing, No Hidden Fees

Leak Detection and Repair

Not every leak announces itself. A warm spot on the floor, a jump in the water bill, the sound of water when every tap is off: those are slab leaks and pressurized line leaks, and finding them is the job. We use electronic leak detection and thermal imaging to locate the break to within a foot or two before anyone opens a wall or breaks concrete.

  • Slab leak detection and repair
  • Under-sink and supply line leaks
  • Hose bib and outdoor spigot repair
  • Pressure regulator replacement
  • Pinhole leaks in copper pipe
  • Leak repair for insurance claims

Repiping and Pipe Replacement

Most homes in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and the older Valley neighborhoods were built with galvanized steel supply lines. After sixty or seventy years the inside of that pipe has rusted almost closed, which is why two fixtures can’t run at once and why the first water out of the tap in the morning looks like tea.

Repiping in copper or PEX solves it permanently. Most single-family homes take one to two days, and we route around original plaster, tile and built-ins wherever the house calls for it.

  • Whole-house repiping in copper or PEX
  • Galvanized pipe replacement
  • Cast-iron drain line replacement
  • Partial repipes and section repairs
  • Water service line from the meter
  • Gas line installation and repair

Fixtures, Faucets and Toilets

The everyday work. We repair and replace the things you touch every day, and we carry the common parts on the truck so most of it gets finished on the first visit.

  • Faucet repair and replacement
  • Toilet repair, rebuild and replacement
  • Shower and tub valve repair
  • Garbage disposal repair and installation
  • Sink and drain assembly installation
  • Washing machine and dishwasher hookups

Bathroom and Kitchen Plumbing

Remodeling, adding a bathroom, converting a garage or building an ADU? The plumbing has to be right before the drywall goes up. We rough in supply and drain lines, move fixtures, set tubs and showers, and coordinate with your contractor and the inspector.

  • Bathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing
  • ADU and garage conversion plumbing
  • Fixture relocation and rough-in
  • Shower pan and tub installation
  • Water and drain line extensions
  • Permit-ready installations

Commercial Plumbing

Restaurants, retail, offices and apartment buildings run on plumbing that gets ten times the use of a house. We handle grease-heavy kitchen lines, floor drains, restroom fixtures, multi-unit water heaters and the recurring maintenance that keeps a business open instead of closed for repairs.

  • Restaurant and commercial kitchen drains
  • Floor drains and grease interceptors
  • Multi-unit and commercial water heaters
  • Restroom fixture repair and replacement
  • Backflow device service
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance

Call a Plumber When You Notice Any of These

  • Water pressure that drops when two fixtures run
  • Rusty or discolored water from the hot tap
  • A water bill that jumped with no change in usage
  • Warm spots on a tile or concrete floor
  • Damp drywall, bubbling paint or a musty smell
  • Banging pipes when a faucet shuts off
  • A toilet that rocks or never stops running
  • No hot water, or hot water that runs out fast

Plumbing Questions We Hear Every Week

How much does a plumber cost in Los Angeles?

We price by the job, not the hour, and you get the number before any work starts. What it costs depends on the repair: a faucet rebuild and a whole-house repipe are not in the same universe. Estimates are free, and there is no charge for us telling you what we found.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Hard Hat Rooter and Plumbing holds California Contractors State License #981593 and carries full liability insurance. Ask and we’ll send a certificate before we arrive, which building managers and HOAs often require.

Do I need a permit for plumbing work?

Repairs and like-for-like replacements usually don’t. Repiping, new gas lines, water heater replacements in most cities, moving fixtures and ADU plumbing usually do. We’ll tell you which category your job falls into and pull the permit when one is needed.

How long does a whole-house repipe take?

One to two days for most single-family homes in Los Angeles County. Larger homes and multi-unit buildings take longer. We stage the work so the water is off for as little time as possible, and in most cases you can stay in the house while we work.

Whatever the plumbing problem is, we’ve seen it somewhere in Los Angeles County.

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