Everything on the house side of the meter is the owner's responsibility, so finding the leak quickly saves both water and money.
At a glance
- Area
- Paramount (primary city)
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Covered ZIP codes
- 90723
- Service
- Underground Water Line Leak Repair
What matters for water line leak repair in Paramount
Older service lines
Original galvanized lines corrode from the inside and can develop several weak points, which often makes full replacement the better choice.
Driveways and walkways
Lines under concrete can be replaced by trenchless methods in some cases, avoiding tearing up the driveway.
Call 811 before digging
Underground utilities must be marked before any digging in the yard.
Warning signs to watch for in Paramount homes
- Wet or soft area in the yard
- Water pooling near the meter box
- Low water pressure
- Meter moving with the house main closed
How a water line leak repair visit usually goes
- 1
Confirm
House main closed, meter watched.
- 2
Locate
Acoustic detection along the line.
- 3
Repair or replace
Spot repair or new service line.
- 4
Restore
Test, backfill and restore surfaces.
More detail is in the main underground water line leak repair guide.
What changes the price in Paramount
- Line length and depth
- Spot repair versus full replacement
- Concrete or landscaping over the line
- Permits
The provider quotes after seeing the job. Ask for the price in writing before work starts.
Before help arrives
Generally safe to do
- Close the house main and watch the meter
- Call the water provider if the leak is on their side
Stop and call a pro
- Do not dig near utility lines without calling 811 first
Have this ready when you call
- Your street address and ZIP code in Paramount
- What you are seeing, hearing or smelling, and when it started
- Which of these signs apply: wet or soft area in the yard; water pooling near the meter box
- Anything you have already shut off, reset or tried
- Photos of the problem area, taken before anything is moved or removed
- Whether anyone in the home is at risk, and the best times for a visit
A clear description helps the plumbing provider bring the right parts and equipment on the first visit.
Call (562) 443-3986Coverage around Paramount
Paramount is one of 14 areas on this site. All ZIP codes listed were checked against the call-routing partner's coverage list for plumbing calls.
| Area | Type | ZIP codes | Local guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount | Primary city | 90723 | You are here |
| North Long Beach | neighborhood | 90805 | Burst Pipe Repair in North Long Beach |
| Bixby Knolls | neighborhood | 90807 | Burst Pipe Repair in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach |
| Bellflower | area | 90706 | Emergency Plumber in Bellflower |
| Downey | area | 90240, 90241, 90242 | Emergency Plumber in Downey |
| Lakewood | area | 90712, 90713 | Leak Detection in Lakewood |
| Lakewood Village | neighborhood | 90713 | Slab Leak Detection in Lakewood Village |
| Mayfair | neighborhood | 90712 | Burst Pipe Repair in Mayfair, Lakewood |
| Los Cerritos | neighborhood | 90807 | Burst Pipe Repair in Los Cerritos, Long Beach |
| Houghton Park | neighborhood | 90805 | Emergency Plumber in Houghton Park, Long Beach |
| Compton | area | 90220, 90221, 90222 | Burst Pipe Repair in Compton |
| Lynwood | area | 90262 | Emergency Plumber in Lynwood |
| South Gate | area | 90280 | Leak Detection in South Gate |
| Norwalk | area | 90650 | Slab Leak Detection in Norwalk |
Why Paramount residents call us
What we do
Explain plumbing problems in plain language and route your call to a plumber who serves your ZIP code.
What we do not do
We do not perform, inspect or bill for plumbing work.
Check the license
Ask for the plumber's CSLB license number and verify it on the Contractors State License Board website.
Your choice
You are never obligated to hire the plumber you speak with.
Related help in and around Paramount
Burst Pipe Repair in Paramount, CA
Split copper, failed galvanized, broken fittings and burst supply hoses, repaired and pressure-tested.
Emergency Plumber in Paramount, CA
Burst lines, water heater failures, overflowing toilets and leaks that cannot wait.
Leak Detection in Paramount, CA
Find hidden leaks in walls, ceilings, slabs and yards without tearing the house apart.
Slab Leak Detection & Repair in Paramount, CA
Leaks in water lines under concrete floors, found and repaired by spot repair or reroute.
Water line leak repair in Paramount: questions
How do I know the leak is in the yard?
Close the house shutoff and watch the meter. If it still moves, the leak is likely between the meter and the house.
Is water line repair covered in Paramount?
Yes. ZIP 90723 is on the coverage list for plumbing calls.
Who fixes a leak at the meter?
Leaks on the street side of the meter are generally the water provider's responsibility. Leaks between the meter and the house are generally the owner's.
