Orange County · Irvine, CA
Plumbers in Irvine, CA
Irvine is in Orange County, California. About 308,000 people live in the 13 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 120,000 homes, 37% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (52%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 13 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Irvine
92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92617, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92697
Irvine homes and their plumbing
Here is how Irvine's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 27%, 2000 or later 52%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Santa Ana are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 27% |
| 2000 or later | 52% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 308,406
- Housing units
- 120,368
- Single-family detached
- 37%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
- Heated with utility gas
- 60%
- Heated with electricity
- 36%
What goes wrong in Irvine homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
52% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Natural gas in most homes
60% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 37% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Irvine
Also available in Irvine: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Irvine at a glance
- County
- Orange County
- Nearest city pages
- Santa Ana
- ZIP codes
- 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92617, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92697
Irvine plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Irvine?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Irvine, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 27% from 1980 to 1999 and 52% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (52%).
Who licenses plumbers in Irvine, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Are water heaters in Irvine usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 60% of homes heating with utility gas, 36% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
I rent in Irvine. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 56% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and California landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Irvine homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: East Irvine (0 mi), Tustin (4 mi), Laguna Woods (5 mi), El Toro (6 mi), Foothill Ranch (6 mi), Lake Forest (6 mi), Corona Del Mar (7 mi), Laguna Hills (7 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Irvine, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Irvine?
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