How Sunny Hills differs from Amerige Heights
Sunny Hills is an established neighborhood in north Fullerton with rolling streets and many homes from the mid-century building years, mixed with later remodels and rebuilds. That is a different starting point from Amerige Heights, where most houses are much newer.
In mid-century Fullerton homes, supply lines were commonly copper or galvanized steel, and sewer laterals were often cast iron or clay. Many lots have mature trees whose roots look for water in old joints. Some houses have been repiped, sometimes with PEX, so the only way to know is to look or ask the previous owner.
At a glance
- Housing age
- Largely mid-century, with remodels and newer rebuilds mixed in
- Supply pipe
- Copper or galvanized in many original homes; PEX or copper where repiped
- Foundations
- Many slab-on-grade; hillside lots may vary, so check your own house
- Sewer lateral
- Often cast iron or clay in original construction
- Water
- City of Fullerton water utility; hard water
- Gas
- SoCalGas
Common issues to watch for
Which inspection to ask about
- Ifyou are buying an older Sunny Hills homeask about a sewer camera inspection of the lateral and a look at the supply pipe material.
- Ifdrains back up after heavy useask for the lateral to be cleared and inspected with a camera.
- Ifthe house has been partly repipedask which lines are new and which are original.
- Ifyou smell gasleave and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside.
Who to contact
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
| Water service, meter or bill | City of Fullerton water utility |
| Permits for repiping, sewer or water heater work | City of Fullerton building division |
| Street sewer or lateral responsibility | Check with the City of Fullerton |
| Gas service or gas smell | SoCalGas; 911 for emergencies |
| Contractor license | cslb.ca.gov |
Questions to ask a plumber here
- What are my supply and sewer lines made of?
- Is there evidence of roots in the lateral?
- Would you recommend partial or whole-house repiping, and why?
- Which work needs a city permit?
Common questions
Do all Sunny Hills homes have old pipes?
No. Many have been remodeled or repiped. Look at exposed pipe or ask for an inspection.
Who is responsible for the sewer lateral?
Responsibility for laterals varies by city and section of pipe. Check with the City of Fullerton.
Does Amerige Heights Plumber serve Sunny Hills?
This is a preview site, so ask us to confirm your address is in our service area. The phone number shown is a temporary placeholder and the request form is not connected to a destination yet.
General information for Amerige Heights, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.