Plumber for ZIP 90712, Lakewood, CA

For plumbing help in Lakewood 90712, call (708) 350-9399 and ask whether your address is covered. ZIP 90712 is the western and central part of Lakewood, west of the San Gabriel River, so homes here are on city water from Lakewood's own groundwater wells. Neighborhoods in 90712 include Mayfair, Lakewood Gardens, the Lakewood Mutuals, much of Lakewood Park and the Civic Center area around City Hall on Clark Avenue.

What's in Lakewood 90712?

90712 covers Mayfair, Lakewood Gardens, the Lakewood Mutuals, much of Lakewood Park and the Civic Center area around City Hall on Clark Avenue. Neighborhood guides: Mayfair, Lakewood Park and the Mutuals. Landmarks near 90712 include:

Mayfair Park at Clark Avenue and South Street, the city's flagship recreation site since 1951 and home of the Pan American Fiesta each May. See Mayfair Park.
Bolivar Park at Del Amo Boulevard and Downey Avenue, home of McCormick Pool. See Bolivar Park.

Illustration of slab and pipe repair typical of Lakewood 90712 homes — Illustrative image, not a photo of a specific provider, crew or job.

Who supplies water in 90712?

Homes in 90712 get water from the City of Lakewood Department of Water Resources. The City of Lakewood's water utility serves homes west of the San Gabriel River, and Golden State Water serves homes east of it, according to the Lakewood new-resident utilities guide. For a leak at or before the meter, a billing question or a water quality concern, contact City of Lakewood water services page. Everything on the house side of the meter, including the buried service line to the house, is the owner's responsibility and a private plumbing repair.

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What plumbing problems are common in 90712?

Most Lakewood homes were built by the Lakewood Park Corporation between 1950 and 1953, about 17,500 houses in all, according to the city's history, The Lakewood Story: City of Tomorrow. Most are single-story homes on concrete slabs. Seventy years on, the common calls are for corroded galvanized supply pipe, slab leaks, cracked or root-filled sewer laterals, and garage or shed water heaters that need replacing.

Low pressure or brown water: often galvanized pipe. See repiping and pipe repair.
Warm spots on the floor, or a meter that moves with everything off: a possible slab leak. See leak detection.
Several drains backing up: usually the main line. See drain cleaning and sewer line repair.
No hot water, or a leaking tank: see water heater repair and replacement.

Who maintains the sewers in 90712?

Public sewer mains in Lakewood are maintained by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District, according to the Lakewood Sewer System Management Plan page. Report overflowing manholes or street sewers to the county at 1-800-675-HELP (4357). The private lateral from your house to the main is generally the owner's responsibility. See who owns the sewer lateral in Lakewood.

Do you need a permit for plumbing work in 90712?

Often, yes. The City of Lakewood lists plumbing, sewer and water heater work among projects that often need a permit, on its Lakewood Building and Safety permits page, and garage or outdoor water heaters start with planning review, according to its Lakewood home and property improvements guide. Ask your provider whether they'll pull the permit. See our Lakewood plumbing permits guide.

What should you have ready when you call from 90712?

Your address or nearest cross streets.
What's happening, where in the house, and when it started.
Which fixtures are affected, and anything you've already shut off.
For water heaters, the fuel type, tank size and approximate age. For sewer problems, whether you know where your cleanout is.

How do you get plumbing help in 90712?

Call (708) 350-9399. Describe the problem and give your address or cross streets, then ask whether your address and job are covered. We don't promise coverage for any ZIP code in advance. Coverage, timing and pricing are confirmed on the call with the provider. There's no form to fill in. Before you call, check our troubleshooting guides for safe first steps.

Related Lakewood pages

Other Lakewood ZIP codes: 90713, 90715
Which water utility serves my Lakewood home?
Galvanized pipes in Lakewood homes and slab leaks in Lakewood
All service areas

Plumbing questions in Lakewood 90712

Do you cover my address in 90712?

Call (708) 350-9399 and ask. This site takes calls from all three Lakewood ZIP codes, including 90712, but we don't list any ZIP code as guaranteed coverage, because availability depends on the provider, the job and timing. Have your address or nearest cross streets ready, and a short description of the problem. You'll hear on the call whether your address and job are covered. If they aren't, you can look elsewhere right away, without waiting on callbacks from a list of contractors.

Who do I call about a leak at the water meter in 90712?

Homes in 90712 are served by the City of Lakewood Department of Water Resources. A leak at the meter, at the meter box or in the street belongs to the water provider, so call them first. If the meter test shows water moving with your house shutoff closed, the leak is probably in the buried service line between the meter and the house, which is the owner's responsibility. If the leak is inside the house, in a wall or under the slab, it's a private plumbing repair. In that case, leak detection can pinpoint it so less of the floor or yard has to be opened.

What should I do if sewage backs up in my 90712 home?

Stop using water right away. No flushing, laundry or dishwashing. Keep people and pets away from the sewage. Check whether a street manhole is overflowing. If it is, or several neighbors have backups, call the Los Angeles County sewer district at 1-800-675-HELP (4357). If only your house is affected, or your own cleanout is overflowing, the problem is most likely in your private lateral and needs a plumber to clear it. A camera inspection afterward can show whether roots or a broken pipe caused it.

Plumbing Help in Lakewood 90712: Mayfair, Lakewood Gardens and the Mutuals