The area
The neighborhoods along Nohl Ranch Road sit on graded hillside pads with streets that follow the contours of the hills. Like much of Anaheim Hills, they were built from the 1970s onward, and many homes are slab-on-grade with water supply lines running under the floor. Some homes on steeper lots have partly raised floors or split levels, so check how your own house is built before assuming every line is under concrete.
These homes are within the City of Anaheim, which means the city's own utility supplies the water and the city handles building permits.
At a glance
- Typical foundation
- Mostly slab-on-grade on graded pads; some split-level or partly raised homes on slopes
- Typical supply pipe
- Copper is common in homes of this era; confirm at exposed pipe near the water heater
- Water utility
- Anaheim Public Utilities
- Gas
- SoCalGas
- Permits
- City of Anaheim building division; check with the city for your scope
What to know about your plumbing here
| System | What is common | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Water supply | Copper lines under or through the slab | Warm floors, a creeping meter, damp flooring away from fixtures |
| Water heater | In the garage on many homes | Seismic straps in place; relief valve discharge not dripping |
| Sewer lateral | Varies by build date; ask a plumber what yours is | Slow drains or backups, especially near mature trees |
| Landscaping | Slopes with irrigation and established trees | Wet spots on slopes that may be irrigation, not plumbing |
Hillside-specific checks
- Know whether your main shutoff is on the uphill or downhill side of the house
- Check that slope irrigation is not mistaken for a leak, and vice versa
- Watch for new cracks in slab, walls or driveway that suggest ground movement, and mention them to a plumber
- If the water heater is in a garage below the living level, know where its inlet valve is
Who to contact
- IfWater is surfacing near the meter box or streetThenContact Anaheim Public Utilities.
- IfThe meter moves with everything in the house offThenRun the hot and cold tests, then call a licensed plumber; check the license at cslb.ca.gov.
- IfSewage is backing up into the houseThenKeep people away from it, stop using water, and call a plumber; ask the city about the public sewer if neighbors are affected too.
- IfYou smell gasThenLeave the house and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside.
Common questions
Are all Nohl Ranch homes on slabs?
Many are, but hillside lots vary. Look for floor vents or a crawlspace access to see if parts of your house are raised.
Who maintains the sewer main in the street?
Public sewers are a city matter. Ask the City of Anaheim about responsibility for your lateral and the main.
Can I contact you about a leak in Nohl Ranch?
This is a preview site for Anaheim Hills Slab Leak Repair. The phone number shown is a temporary placeholder and the request form is not connected yet, so a submission is not sent anywhere. Whoever you call, confirm their CSLB license and that your address is in their service area.
General information for Anaheim Hills, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.