Plumber in Upland, CA
Licensed, local plumbing services for Upland homeowners and businesses, available 24/7 for emergencies and same-day scheduled work.
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Serving All of Upland, CA
Of all the cities we work in, Upland has the most tree roots in its sewer lines. The city planted large trees along its main streets, and their roots spread deep and wide until they find a sewer pipe.
We serve all of Upland from our shop in Ontario. Our emergency line is open 24/7, and we can typically reach an emergency within 30 minutes to an hour. Below is what those roots do to Upland sewer lines and how we deal with them.
What We Do
Plumbing Services in Upland, CA
The services we offer in Upland. Pick one to see how we handle it.
Emergency Plumbing in Upland
Our emergency line is open 24/7. From our Ontario shop, we can typically reach an Upland emergency within 30 minutes to an hour.
Learn More →Drain Cleaning in Upland
Roots are the most common cause of clogged main lines in Upland. Many older homes here have no cleanout to reach them.
Learn More →Sewer Line Repair in Upland
Once roots get into an Upland sewer line, lining or replacing the pipe is the only permanent fix.
Learn More →Water Heater Services in Upland
Installation and repair of tank, tankless, and heat pump water heaters.
Learn More →Slab Leak Detection in Upland
We find slab leaks with acoustic equipment, by pressurizing the line and with thermal equipment, then reroute most of them through the attic.
Learn More →Hydrojetting in Upland
Jetting cuts roots out of the line and gets it flowing, but they grow back in about 6 months.
Learn More →Gas Leak Detection in Upland
Gas line leak detection and repair.
Learn More →Water Filtration in Upland
Whole-home water softeners and filtration systems installed.
Learn More →Pipe Repair in Upland
Expert pipe repair and replacement for copper, PVC, and galvanized systems.
Learn More →Commercial Plumbing in Upland
Commercial plumbing service for businesses.
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Roots
Why Does Upland Have So Many Sewer Root Problems?
Because of the street trees. Upland has planted trees up and down its main streets, and they are big and tall, with roots that run very deep and very wide. When a root finds a sewer pipe, it grows in, and the sewage feeds it.
From there the root keeps getting bigger and stronger. Roots lift and break concrete, and they do the same to clay pipe: they pull the joints apart and can break the pipe outright. That is why roots are the most common cause of clogged main lines we see in Upland. Our sewer line repair page covers what happens next.
Clay Pipe
How Do Roots Get Into a Clay Sewer Line?
Through the joints. Older clay sewers are built in sections, and the hub where two sections meet is the usual way in. Most of those joints are held by a rubber Fernco band with two hose clamps, and that is the only thing holding the pipe together.
When we repair a clay line, we use a heavy-duty Husky band with a full metal shield and tightening points along it. ABS pipe with glued joints rarely gets roots at all.
The Fix
Will Hydrojetting Get Rid of Roots for Good?
No. Hydrojetting cuts the roots up and pushes them out to the city sewer, and our jetter runs up to 4,000 PSI at 12 gallons a minute. But it is a band-aid. Roots typically grow back in about 6 months.
Once a root has a way in, it stays until the pipe is lined over or cut out and replaced. A liner works if the pipe is lineable, meaning no bellies and no big offsets, and most liners carry a 25-year manufacturer warranty. If it is not lineable, we replace it, either by bursting a new pipe through the old one or by digging it up. A root the size of a tree trunk in the line means digging it up.
Cleanouts
Do Older Upland Homes Have Sewer Cleanouts?
Often they don't. Homes from the 1950s and 60s typically have no cleanouts, and we see a lot of them in Upland, Claremont and the older parts of Rancho Cucamonga.
Without a cleanout, there is no easy way to get a snake or jetter into the line. We have to pull a toilet or try the roof vent, and many vents have hard 90-degree bends that a cable barely gets through. Adding a cleanout typically costs $850 to upwards of $4,000, depending on where it goes and the pipe size. More on drain cleaning in Upland.
Maintenance
How Often Should an Upland Sewer Line Be Checked?
Once a year. We recommend an annual camera inspection to check for roots, buildup, offsets and breaks before they cause a backup. If you can, be there for it: we walk you through the footage live, or we send you the video.
For an older home with old cast iron, have the lines hydrojetted every 1 to 3 years, or at least scoped with a camera. Here is why we recommend a yearly sewer camera inspection.
Why Call Us
Why Call Regal in Upland
Fast Upland Response
From our Ontario shop, we can typically reach an Upland emergency within 30 minutes to an hour.
Repairs That Hold
On sewer repairs we use heavy-duty Husky bands with a full metal shield, not rubber bands held by two hose clamps.
Licensed & Insured
CA License #1097482. Licensed and insured on every Upland job.
Common Questions
Upland Plumbing FAQs
Service Area
Nearby Cities We Serve
We serve these eight core cities from our shop in Ontario.
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