Licensed Plumber in Irvine, CA for Every Village and Build Year

A plumber who only knows 1970s copper will struggle in Portola Springs, and one who only knows PEX manifolds will struggle in University Park. We have worked both ends of this city since 2000, which is why people here keep the number of the best rated plumber in Irvine saved. Tell us your village and your symptom, and we can usually narrow it down before the van leaves.

◎ Owner-Run Since 2000

▤ Licensed Plumbing Contractor #778399

♢ Repairs on Detached Homes, Condos & Rental Units

⌖ Based 13 Miles South in Mission Viejo

One City, Fifty Years of Plumbing Standards

Nowhere else in the county packs this much variation into one set of city limits. The Irvine Company released villages in waves, and each wave carried whatever the plumbing code and the market favoured at the time. University Park and Turtle Rock are running copper laid in the early 1970s, now at the age where joints weep before they fail outright. Woodbridge and Northwood occupy the middle ground, where heaters and shower valves give out but the supply lines behind them still have years left. Push north to Cypress Village and the Great Park neighbourhoods and the conversation changes completely, to recirculation pumps, annual descaling, and builder-grade fixtures that were never meant to last a decade.

The run up the 5 from our Mission Viejo shop takes about twenty minutes outside peak hours. Recurring themes across the villages:

Stacked condos share drain stacks, so one blockage touches several homes and needs a camera before anyone guesses.
Village associations usually control everything past your interior wall, which reshapes how slab leak detection and repair in Irvine gets approached.
Student turnover near UCI drives constant faucet and fixture installation and disposal work between tenancies.
A central PEX manifold makes isolating a leak simple, provided you know which loop feeds what.
Kitchen lines carrying years of grease respond to hydro jetting service in Irvine far better than another pass with a cable.

Your Trusted Partner for Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Plumbing Services Available For Irvine Homes

All twelve services below sit with our own crew, so residential plumbing repair in Irvine and a multi-day replacement never involve two companies. Where the village matters, we have said so.

Plumbing Contractor

Repipes, remodel rough-ins, main line replacement and additions all need permits, inspection, and someone coordinating the sequence.

Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipe repair in Irvine moves fast in a second-floor unit, and newer construction hides the shutoff somewhere you would not look.

Drain Cleaning

A slow tub, a gurgling kitchen sink, and a toilet that rises before it empties are three different faults wearing similar clothes.

Hydro Jetting

A cable bores a channel. Water at pressure takes the pipe back to its full bore, which is what grease actually requires.

Sewer Line Repair

Older villages lose laterals to root intrusion. Newer ones lose them to pipe that was bedded badly and has since settled.

Slab Leak Repair

Nothing under a slab announces itself. In attached housing the evidence usually turns up in someone else’s living room first.

Pipe Repair

Early-village copper pinholes at bends and fittings. PEX fails at connections instead. Two materials, two completely different search patterns.

Water Heater Repair & Installation

Cold water, slow recovery, and popping from the tank each point at something specific. We diagnose before quoting anything.

Toilet Repair

Toilet repair and installation in Irvine nearly always comes down to a flapper, a fill valve, or a wax ring. Cheap parts, short visit.

Faucet & Fixture Installation

Builder-grade fixtures in the newer villages fail at the cartridge long before the body does, so a repair usually beats a swap.

Gas Line Services

Gas line installation and repair in Irvine covers ranges, dryers, fire pits, pool heaters and outdoor kitchens, every run pressure tested.

Water Filtration Systems

Scale on glassware and film in the shower are the visible half of mineral load. The expensive half happens inside your heater.

Benefits Of Hiring Us For Irvine Plumbing

Village experience

We have opened walls in the 1970s tracts and in Great Park builds, so there are fewer surprises behind them.

Shared plumbing know-how

In condos and townhomes we trace the origin first, because that decides whether the bill is yours or the association’s.

One crew throughout

Whoever quotes the job is whoever turns up to do it. No rotating subcontractors learning your house on your time.

Landlord-friendly

Fixture swaps, disposals, and angle stops get turned around quickly so a unit is not sitting empty waiting on us.

Newer systems included

Tankless units, recirculation pumps, and PEX manifolds are routine here, which is not true of every licensed plumbing company in Irvine.

Honest on scope

If a repair holds another five years, you will be told that rather than sold a replacement you did not need.

600+

Projects Completed

Why Irvine Properties Develop Plumbing Problems

Three forces decide what goes wrong here, and none of them is bad luck. The first is age layering. Because the city grew village by village across five decades, two homes a ten-minute drive apart can be failing for completely unrelated reasons, one through corrosion and fatigue, the other through components chosen on price rather than longevity. The second is density. A large share of the housing stock is attached, and shared plumbing changes the shape of every symptom, so a slow drain in a stacked condo frequently sits below your floor rather than under your sink. Establishing where water originated carries the same weight as fixing it, since that answer decides who absorbs the damage. Anything still running when you call goes to emergency plumber service in Irvine instead of a booked slot. The third is terrain. This was flat farmland before it was neighbourhoods, and gentle drain falls tolerate grease poorly, which is why a kitchen line that behaved for years starts backing up without warning.

Things homeowners here rarely expect:

Local mineral content coats tank walls and narrows the passages inside a tankless exchanger, which whole house water filtration in Irvine is designed to stop.
PEX almost always lets go at a fitting rather than somewhere along the run.
Recirculation pumps die silently and present as hot water that takes too long to arrive.
Condo closets and garages restrict which heater will physically fit, regardless of what you ordered.

Irvine Housing And Water Facts Worth Knowing

The 2020 Census recorded 307,670 residents in Irvine, placing it among the largest cities in Orange County. Incorporation came in 1971, after development had already begun, which is the reason its housing stock spans so many construction eras rather than clustering in one. Census survey data also shows a substantial share of occupied units are renter-occupied, and that turnover sits behind a steady stream of fixture, disposal, and water heater replacement in Irvine rather than the repipe work an older city of this size would generate.

What Irvine Customers Say About Our Work

    
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've had a great experience with Precision Plumbing. Most recently, they helped us locate and repair three separate leaks under our concrete slab. They started with a free inspection and did a very thorough job diagnosing the issue, clearly explaining what was going on and what our options were.

Their approach was professional, direct, and honest, no upselling, just practical solutions and clear communication. The work was handled quickly and efficiently. I felt confident in their expertise the entire time. We had also used them previously for a midnight plumbing emergency, and they were incredibly responsive and reliable, one of the only companies willing to come out at that time which is why we trusted them again for this most recent project.

Martin & his team are super knowledgeable, dependable, a great value for what they provide and easy to work with. I highly recommend Precision Plumbing!!!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our main water line sprung a leak and it was such a inconvenience when you don't have proper running water. After finding Precision on Google, I decided to give him a call. He was very responsive and was the first out of 3 plumbers to arrive next day in the AM. He was very easy to talk to and didn't try to up sell like the other ones. His quote was fair and I didn't feel like I was getting ripped off. I would call them back if I need any plumbing services in a heart beat!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our main sewer line had been giving us issues for over a year. Slow drains, weird smells in the backyard, and finally a backup in the guest bathroom that pushed us over the edge. Got three quotes for a sewer replacement for our home in Laguna and these guys came in not the cheapest but definitely the most thorough. The tech ran a camera down the line first and walked me through exactly what we were looking at on his tablet. Turned out we had old clay pipe with two big root intrusions and a partial collapse near the cleanout. They scheduled the work for the following week and got it done in two days. Crew was respectful, kept the yard damage to a minimum, and even reseeded the section of grass they had to dig up. Haven't had a single issue since and I sleep better knowing it's handled.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m usually very nervous to call any sort of service company. I feel like they always make me feel stupid and rip me off.  My toilet was clogged and I was already embarrassed to contact anyone. When I contacted Martin, he was immediately kind and explained what he would be doing. He did the job perfectly and even left my bathroom cleaner than it was before!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really happy with the service from Precision Plumbing. I called them out for a plumbing issue at my home and they showed up quickly, which I really appreciated. The plumber was easy to talk to, explained what was going on in and got everything fixed without any hassle, no confusion, just straight to the point and got the job done right. Overall, solid experience. I’d definitely use them again if I run into any plumbing problems.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was bracing for a hard sell when our 14 year old water heater started leaking. Two other plumbers basically tried to push tankless on me before they even looked at the unit. Called Precision in Mission Viejo and he came out the next morning, walked through both options, laid out the real cost difference and the gas line work tankless would need. No pressure either way. We went with a 50 gallon tank because the math made sense for our family. He pulled the permit, did the install the next day, hauled the old one out, and strapped the new one properly for earthquake code. Straightforward company.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Slow drains in pretty much every sink and tub at the same time, which I now know is not a good sign. Called Precision on a Monday morning and they came to the house by 1pm. He camera scoped the line first, showed me a wall of grease and gunk about thirty feet out, and explained why snaking it would only buy me a few months. They hydrojeted the whole line for a fair price. Drains have been running smoothly. Saved as #1 Plumber lol.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Both units in my duplex were backing up and I knew it was time to get the main line looked at. A friend in Laguna had used Martin before and said to call him. He came out, scoped the line first so we could actually see what was going on in there, and then hydrojetted the whole thing. years of buildup just gone.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These things always seem to happen on the weekend - the outlet from my water heater started leaking. I did a Google search to find a plumber that was open and found Precision Plumbing in Mission Viejo. Within an hour of my call, Martin was at my door. He diagnosed the problem and gave me some options. I chose getting a new water heater and fixing associated fittings.

Martin was back out Monday morning to do the work. They were prompt, professional and friendly. They knew I had a tight schedule and they finished earlier than expected. They double checked to make sure everything was working, including replacing the pressure regulator to the house, which probably saved me from an even bigger future repair bill.

I highly recommend Precision, for your local plumbing needs. Great service and fair pricing.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Martin helped us in the past with a clogged drain and this time with a slab leak. Again, I can't say enough good things about his team. From the start, it was clear they really know their stuff and are incredibly transparent and honest. They were thorough with the inspection and took the time to explain everything in detail.

The crew that came to do the repipe was just as impressive. They were hardworking, knowledgeable, and cleaned up after themselves. It was very obvious they knew exactly what they were doing and were great at it!
  
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Repairing Versus Repiping Older Irvine Homes

In the early villages the question arrives eventually: keep patching the copper or replace the system. The honest answer depends on how many failures you have already had and how long you intend to stay. The table lays out the practical difference.

Point of comparison	Spot pipe repair	Full or partial repipe
Best suited to	One isolated leak	Repeat pinholes in several areas
Time on site	Usually a single visit	Several days
Wall and ceiling work	Minimal	Patching in multiple rooms
Effect on water pressure	None	Often improves it
Irvine permit required	No	Yes, city permit and inspection
Association notice needed	Rarely	Usually, in attached housing

Two or three pinholes inside a single year stops being a pipe problem and becomes a system problem. Attached housing adds a step, because whole house repiping in Irvine normally means notifying the association before anyone starts. We build that approval window into the schedule so you are not sitting without water waiting on a board to reply.

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Contact Us

Reach us on 949-235-1188 or at Mrtnreagan@cox.net. The shop is at 26571 Dolorosa, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, and this city has been on our route for twenty-six years. Describe what the plumbing is doing and we will tell you what it points to, including whether it can safely wait. Same day plumber in Irvine slots can be requested through Contact Us.

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Email us

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Questions Irvine Homeowners Ask Us Most

How long does it take you to reach Irvine?

Roughly thirteen miles up the 5, so about twenty minutes when the freeway behaves, which makes a 24 hour emergency plumber in Irvine a practical promise.

Anything actively leaking gets fitted in as soon as we can, and we talk you through the shutoff while we are driving. Planned jobs such as a heater swap get a proper window, and a weekend plumber in Irvine CA can usually be arranged with a little notice.

Is a leak in my condo my responsibility or the association's?

Generally, the plumbing inside your unit is yours, and shared lines are the association’s, but the deciding factor is where the failure actually started.
That is why we trace it before touching anything. A ceiling stain in a lower unit can originate at a supply line, a shower pan, or a shared drain stack, and each answer sends the bill somewhere different. We document what we find, so you have something concrete to give the management company.

How often does a tankless water heater need servicing?

Most manufacturers ask for descaling roughly once a year, and local water mineral content makes that a real requirement rather than a suggestion.
Skipped maintenance shows up as fluctuating temperature, error codes, or the unit shutting down mid-shower. Scale coats the heat exchanger and forces the burner to work harder, which shortens the life of an expensive appliance. Servicing is quick and far cheaper than replacement.

Why does my kitchen sink keep backing up in a newer home?

Several newer neighbourhoods sit on very flat ground, so drain runs with minimal fall give grease time to settle instead of flushing away.

Disposals compound it by grinding waste fine enough to cling to the pipe wall. Mechanical clearing buys a few months. If it returns on that cycle, same day drain cleaning in Irvine followed by proper jetting ends it. We camera the line first to rule out a bellied section.

Do you handle work for landlords and property managers?

Yes. A lot of our Irvine work is fixture repairs, disposals, angle stops, and water heaters in rentals, often between tenants.
We can go directly to the property, keep the tenant informed, and report back to whoever is managing it. Where a unit has recurring issues, we would rather find the underlying cause than keep returning for the same call, since that costs everyone more over a year.

Will you need a permit for my plumbing job?

Small repairs such as faucets, toilets, and drain cleaning often do not. Water heater replacement, gas line work, sewer replacement, and repipes generally require a city permit. We pull those and arrange inspection. It matters more than people expect at resale, because unpermitted water heater or gas work surfaces during escrow and becomes a problem at the worst possible time. Keeping the paperwork clean now saves that argument later.

Other South Orange County Cities We Cover

This city marks the northern edge of our working area, and everything between here and the shop runs on the same terms. Some addresses are ten minutes out, others sit up in the canyons where sewer and septic conditions change the approach entirely. If a job falls outside our range you will hear that on the call. Where a lateral is involved, trenchless sewer line repair in Irvine is usually the least disruptive route. The full scope of what a local plumber near Irvine handles sits on Precision Plumbing.

Areas We Serve

Mission Viejo, CA (20-mile radius focus)
Irvine, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA
Aliso Viejo, CA
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Ladera Ranch, CA
Lake Forest, CA