When Should You Call For Professional Drain Cleaning?
At S.O.S. Plumbing & Rooter, we often encounter drainage issues with ample development. Unfortunately, many homes and businesses don’t know when to call for professional drain cleaning, so they put it off until the last minute. But if you take notice of the following signs of drainage troubles, our plumbers can eliminate clogs before they
25 May, 2023
Bad Smelling Drains – What Can You Do About Them?
Get Rid Of Your Plumbing’s Nasty Odor Our drains deal with warm, soapy water daily, so they should be impeccably clean, right? Wrong! Soap and water may be enough to keep your drains clean, but removing all of that residue doesn’t always make it into the sewer. Instead, food scraps and sludge can stay in your drain for weeks!...
18 May, 2023
Why Shouldn’t You Use Chemical Drain Cleaners
Drain Cleaners May Only Make The Situation Worse You find a clog in your pipes and want to get rid of it ASAP. So, you pour a bottle of chemical cleaner down your drain. Problem solved, right? Wrong! Very, very bad, reader. Those chemical cleaners we use to avoid calls to a plumber are not saving us as much money...
25 April, 2023
Signs Of A Water Leak
Plumbers install water pipes behind walls and under concrete, mainly for the homeowner’s benefit. After all, who wants to be tripping over and running into exposed pipes all day? However, this setup is less than ideal when spotting leaks in your plumbing. More often than not, you won’t even realize you leak until you’re ankle-deep
14 April, 2023
How Much Does Repiping Cost?
The Full Cost Of A Repiping Can Be Hard To Nail Down If you want to repipe your home or business, you know it will cost you. The only real question to consider is, “How much?”. Replacing a few critical pipe sections may only run you hundreds of dollars, but a whole repipe can cost you a lot more. Before...
27 March, 2023
How Prevent Frozen Pipes In the Winter
Leaks in your home’s water lines are bad enough, but what makes it worse? Well, for starters, ice. Water is one of the only things that expands when it becomes solid. This causes problems with pipes because they can’t grow like other materials (think rubber). The cold weather brings many risks, but frozen water pipes are among the most
16 March, 2023
The Benefits Of Trenchless Sewer Repair
At S.O.S. Plumbing & Rooter, we keep up with the latest, most innovative plumbing solutions to successfully meet your needs. One particularly effective technique is trenchless sewer repair. This process involves relining your sewer pipe and drain without digging a trench in your yard. Then, by installing your new liner through existing access
17 February, 2023The Difference Between Repiping And Epoxy Lining
When plumbing issues trouble your home or business, finding the correct fix or solution can be challenging. Of course, a professional can help inspect your system and recommend repairs, but what option can you rely on the most? These days, the epoxy lining method has become a fast and affordable alternative to repiping your plumbing. Learn more abo
30 January, 2023
Holiday Plumbing Tips
The last thing you want to think about during the holidays is your plumbing. You have enough to worry about between your family, guests, and of course, that big holiday dinner. Unfortunately, if you don’t take the time to give your plumbing system the help it needs, you’ll soon find that your turkey will be the least of your worries....
21 November, 2022
Underground Line Repair in Newport Beach
A failed pipeline under this alley would have meant excavation. Today, we were able to repair the line underground without disturbing all of these beautiful brick pavers. All of the repairs are being made without large trenchless and dig & replace methods. This saves the aesthetics of the property and thousands of dollars in repair costs. It al
23 December, 2019
CIPP Repair Done Right in Newport Beach
We fix failed liners! The job is in cameo shores which is a community in the city of Corona Del Mar. Trenchless sewer repair and restoration. We do trenchless pipe repairs right the first time . Don’t count on sales people that have to subcontract the lining service. We do the entire job in-house!!! We are experts and trenchless sewer...
20 September, 2019
Newport Beach Home Renovation Walkthru
We completely remodeled this home in Newport Beach, CA. Some of the new additions were a larger more open kitchen, custom island, new fixtures and vanities in the bathroom and much more. We can reconfigure any home in the Orange County area and breathe new life into an older home. Call us today!
16 September, 2019
Lido Isle Home Renovation Update
You’ll want to check out this complete home remodel on beautiful Lido Isle (Newport Beach), California. We are fully renovating this home down to the studs. This home is also being extensively reconfigured to a more modern floor plan layout. The rooftop patio and bar are going to enjoy some of the best views on the island. If you want...
12 September, 2019
Ground Up Construction Update in Lido Beach CA
Just a little update video to show the progress of one of our ground-up projects here in beautiful Lido Beach, CA. If you want a custom home done right, call us.
11 September, 2019
Repairing a 3” Water Main Under a Busy Street… No Problem!
In these photos, Chris is repairing a 3” main water line that had burst under the street. We have the tools and equipment available to repair virtually any mainline. Call us when you want the job done right!
22 August, 2019
Complete Home Remodel in Orange County
You have to see this home to believe it. We are completing a full home remodel in beautiful Orange County California. This home has all new custom faucets & fixtures with brass accented mirrors and hardware. We did all new custom tile backsplash areas, floors, and even a new super high-end TOTO toilet. Check out the video and contact us...
20 August, 2019
Leak Repair at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach CA
In this short video, Chris is explaining the upcoming underground leak repair. The main water supply started leaking water. We were able to pin point the location of the leak which is under the parking lot. We will make a small hole in the pavement, repair the leak and then replace the asphalt.
13 August, 2019
New Construction Plumbers in Huntington Beach, CA
We are hard at work wrapping up a new construction project here in beautiful Huntington Beach, California. We handled all of the plumbing in this gorgeous home. Check it out!
07 August, 2019
SOS FIxing Other Plumbers Mistakes
In this underground plumbing repair, we had to remove a calibration tube installed by another plumber. They relined the pipe but left their cal tube installed. This causes a zero-flow situation in the line. We arrived on the job and retrieved this tremendously-long cal tube. Air had become trapped in the line and it would not deflate. We have a...
05 August, 2019
SOS Post CIPP Pipe Liner Inspection in Newport Beach CA
In this short video, Chris Fults & Paul Owen of SOS Plumbing show the post CIPP liner installation with their underground sewer camera. Approximately 100 linear feet of the liner was installed into this old broken cast iron line. The home owner was complaining about backups and blockages. The cast iron inside of the line was so badly damaged &a
02 August, 2019
Flooding Repair in Costa Mesa
SOS was called out to Costa Mesa California to investigate a flooding issue in a residential home. We inspected the system and found a big clog in the main sewer line. We were able to clear the blockage, restoring flow and eliminating the flooding issues. If you have a drain clog or water flooding contact us now. We are fully...
18 July, 2019
Taco Bell Water Pressure Regulator Repair
In this video, Chris Fults explains the repairs made to this local Taco Bell restaurant. SOS installed a new water pressure regulator along with a new check valve on the weather system./ A new temperature control unit was also installed for the men’s & women’s restrooms. We handle all commercial plumbing repairs and in most cases ca
03 July, 2019
Lido Isle Kitchen Renovation (Newport Beach)
In this short plumbing video, Chris Fults with SOS Plumbing Rooter shows this gorgeous home in Lido Isle (Newport Beach) California. At this location, SOS is completing a new kitchen & bathroom renovation. We are installing all new plumbing, fixtures and drains along with in ground and overhead plumbing lines. If you want to remodel your kitche
02 July, 2019
Sump Pump Installation in Corona Del Mar, CA
In this short plumbing video, Chris Fults with SOS Plumbing Rooter shows the completion of a new sump pump installation at a gorgeous home in Corona Del Mar. This neighborhood is located in Newport Beach. If you need your sump pump replaced, we have the expertise to handle the job the right way. We are fast and always arrive on...
02 July, 2019
CIPP Liner Installation in Newport Beach CA New Construction
In this short video, Chris Fults with SOS is showing the plumbing team in preparations for a new cured in place pipe liner (CIPP) to be installed in the existing sewer lateral. The reline will go from the bike path out to the middle of the street. The city of Newport Beach inspects the main pre and post-construction. Call us...
01 July, 2019
Gas Main Line Repair in Newport Beach CA
In this short video, Chris Fults with SOS explains how they replaced a complete gas main line repair that ran from the front of the home over the attic, around the pool and ending to the opposite end of the home. We were able to perform this main line repair with minimal destruction to the home saving the homeowner thousands...
28 June, 2019
Repairing a Broken Underground Pipe in Tutrle Ridge, CA
We were called out to Turtle Ridge in Irvine, CA. We had to replace a backed up water valve that was underground. We used our sewer camera and observed that some toilet paper had been backing up the line. We were able to completely repair this line without having to completely dig up the existing line. WE CAN NARROW DOWN...
31 January, 2019
Another beautiful day in Newport Beach California
Another beautiful day in Newport Beach California. We have multiple projects nearing completion. One of the final steps in obtaining a certificate of completion to move in after a remodel or new build is to replace or reline the sewer lateral from the property line to the center of the street . Most of our clients prefer to restore with...
25 January, 2019Concrete Removal From Sewer Line Without Digging
We were called out to a residence in Newport coast regarding a blockage. We ran our sewer camera down the line and discovered a blockage by a piece of concrete. We were able to successfully retrieve the concrete from the line and restore service. This trenchless pipe repair methodology prevented a 13-foot dig of the existing line saving this homeow
14 January, 2019
Newport Beach Duplex Remodel & Pipe Reline
During this remodel, the contractor found the existing cast iron pipe system was failing in several locations. We were able to restore the entire sewer line under both units. We also repaired the connection to the city sewer system. We performed all of these repairs without digging or excavation. This saved the homeowner thousands of dollars and mo
10 January, 2019
