Plumbing & Restoration Services in Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA

Quick Answers

• Arrival time: Usually 30–60 minutes after dispatch in Laguna Beach

• Service hours: 24/7 emergency; same-day installs based on parts/permits

• After-hours pricing: Explained and approved by you before work

• Plumbing + Restoration: One team for the leak and the cleanup

• License: #1142923 • Certifications: IICRC

Recent Plumbing & Water Damage Restoration Jobs in Laguna Beach, CA

• Downtown / Main Beach (PCH & Broadway, 92651): After-hours mainline clog cleared before opening; camera documented heavy scale; descale/jetting plan delivered.

• Laguna Canyon (SR-133 & Forest Ave): Hydro-jetting + sewer camera; found root intrusion at clay-ABS transition; scheduled spot repair.

• Temple Hills / Bluebird Canyon Dr: Slab-leak detection (thermal + acoustic); overhead PEX reroute to avoid slab demo; PRV adjusted for hillside pressure.

• South Laguna / Montage area (Coast Hwy & Wesley Dr): Same-day 50-gal water heater with pan, seismic straps, and flex lines; inspection passed first visit.

• North Laguna / Emerald Bay gate: Pinhole copper isolated; wall reroute; photos and moisture logs provided to HOA/property manager.

Plumbing & Restoration Services in Laguna Beach

Emergency Plumbing (24/7)

Burst pipes, overflows, rapid shutoffs, urgent diagnostics.

Leak & Slab-Leak Detection

Acoustic/thermal/tracer methods; minimally invasive reroutes and repairs.

Drains & Sewer

Clog clearing, hydro-jetting, sewer camera inspections, root intrusions.

Water Heaters

Tank & tankless repair/replacement, pans, seismic straps, code-compliant venting.

Whole-Home Repipes

Copper/PEX repipes; permits & inspections coordinated with the City.

Water-Damage Mitigation

Extraction, structural dry-out, dehumidification, monitoring, documentation.

Mold Remediation

Containment, HEPA air filtration, selective demo, clearance guidance.

Insurance Help

Photos, moisture logs, line-item estimates, adjuster coordination when appropriate.

Service Availability

• Dispatch routes

  • Fastest approaches via PCH, SR-133 (Laguna Canyon Rd), Nyes Pl, Park Ave, Glenneyre, Legion St, Temple Hills Dr, Bluebird Canyon Dr, Alta Vista.

  • Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters and beach-event days can add a few minutes—your live ETA reflects conditions.

• Same-day installs: Common for standard tanks/valves; specialty/tankless depend on stock and inspection windows.

• Permits & inspections: We handle them with the City; HOA/CC&R rules (e.g., Emerald Bay, Three Arch Bay) may require advance notices.

• Pricing: Upfront, line-item estimates before work begins; ask about local promos/financing.

• HOA access: We coordinate shutoffs and proof-of-work for Emerald Bay, Three Arch Bay, and condo communities along Coast Hwy.

Service Area Map & How We Reach You Fast

Coverage & driving directions: Crews are positioned along PCH and SR-133 to reach Downtown/Main Beach, North Laguna/Emerald Bay, Temple Hills, Bluebird Canyon, Arch Beach Heights, Top of the World, and South Laguna/Montage quickly. We pre-route around festival traffic and school pickups. You’ll receive a live ETA text once dispatched.

Why Laguna Beach Homeowners Choose White Glove Plumbing

Laguna’s coastal/hillside mix brings salt-air corrosion, pinhole copper & slab-leak risk in older cottages, root-risk laterals in mature streetscapes, and pressure spikes on steep grades. We stock neighborhood-common parts on the truck, protect floors, document with photos, and provide clear next steps—useful for insurance and HOA compliance. We aim to leave your home better than we found it.

Neighborhoods/Areas: Downtown/Main Beach, North Laguna/Emerald Bay, Temple Hills, Bluebird Canyon, Arch Beach Heights, Top of the World, South Laguna/Montage, Woods Cove, Victoria Beach

ZIPs: 92651 (PO boxes: 92652)

Nearby: Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods

How Our Process Works

1. Call or Text (949) 209-5206 (or book online in under a minute).

2. Local Dispatch → nearest Laguna Beach crew, live ETA sent to your phone.

3. Fix & Mitigate → immediate repair or dry-out plan; upfront pricing before work begins.

   
   

Trust & Qualifications

• Business Name: White Glove Plumbing

• Services: Plumbing & Restoration

• Phone: (949) 209-5206

• License: #1142923

• Certifications: IICRC

• Hours: 24/7 emergency service (standard scheduling available daily)

• Service Area: Laguna Beach + coastal South OC corridors

Local FAQs — Laguna Beach

Is that warm spot on my floor in Laguna Beach (92651) a slab leak or radiant heat?

In hillside neighborhoods like Mystic Hills, Emerald Bay, and Top of the World, a warm tile/stone patch can be either a normal radiant loop or a hot-side leak under the slab. The safest move is confirming the source with electronic leak detection before anyone starts “exploring” through premium finishes. If a leak is confirmed, we’ll plan the least disruptive slab leak repair for your layout and flooring.

Our water meter still “spins” when everything is off—what’s the first step in Laguna Beach?

Turn off quiet water users common in 92651 homes (ice makers, recirc, irrigation timers), then re-check the meter; if it’s still moving, shut off the main to limit damage. Next, pinpoint the source with electronic leak detection so you’re not guessing between house plumbing vs. buried exterior supply. If the leak is outside (often on slope lots), water line repair / replacement can address failing buried sections cleanly.

Why do Laguna Beach hillside homes see pressure spikes, and when should we replace the PRV?

Perched areas (Temple Hills/Mystic Hills, Arch Beach Heights, Top of the World) can experience pressure swings that wear out fixtures and accelerate pinholes in older copper. If you’re burning through cartridges, hearing hammering, or seeing repeat leaks, get pressure checked and consider PRV pressure regulator replacement. A stable regulator helps your next repair actually stay fixed instead of popping up somewhere new.

Water leaked from an upstairs bath into the ceiling—what should I do right now in a multi-level Laguna Beach home?

Stop the water source first, then start drying fast—multi-level layouts can hide water in ceilings and wall bays even when the surface looks “fine.” We can stabilize it quickly with 24/7 emergency water extraction and continue with structural drying with air movers & dehumidifiers. If moisture is trapped inside walls or ceilings, wall cavity dehumidification helps dry without unnecessary demo.

Can you fix a leak in Laguna Beach without tearing out my stone/wood finishes?

Often, yes—especially when we can locate precisely and choose a targeted repair or a finish-preserving reroute. We start by pinpointing the failure with electronic leak detection, then plan the cleanest slab leak repair approach for your flooring and access. If walls or trim need to come off for a reroute, drywall repair and painting and baseboards/trim replacement keep the patch-back predictable.

Hot water takes forever to reach our far bathroom in Laguna Beach—what’s the best fix?

View-side and multi-level homes (especially in gated areas like Emerald Bay or along the bluffs) often have long hot-water runs, which wastes water while you wait. A recirculation pump installation is usually the most noticeable comfort upgrade for reducing delay. If temps fluctuate after recirc, mixing valve commissioning and recirc balancing helps keep showers steady across the house.

We smell musty odors after a small leak—does Laguna Beach’s coastal humidity make it worse?

It can—salt air and marine-layer humidity can make damp materials dry slower, especially in closets, lower levels, and tight wall bays common in older beach cottages. After the water is stopped, thorough drying plus targeted cleanup helps prevent lingering odor and growth; mold remediation may be needed if materials stayed wet too long. If the space still smells “off” after drying, odor removal after water damage can address what’s trapped in porous materials.

We have recurring backups or sewer smells in an older Laguna Beach cottage—what’s the next step?

In downtown Laguna and older tracts near PCH, recurring slow drains often point to buildup, offsets, or aging pipe—not just a one-time clog. The fastest way to stop guessing is a sewer video camera inspection, then clearing the full line with hydro-jetting if it’s a buildup issue. If an overflow happens, sewage backup cleanup followed by sewage backup sanitization and disinfection helps get the home safe again—especially in tight, multi-level layouts where water can travel quickly.