The neighborhood and its houses
Sunny Hills sits in the northwest part of Fullerton, with curving streets, mature trees and many homes dating from the postwar decades. Much of the housing here is single-story ranch style, a common type for the 1950s and 1960s in North Orange County, though homes have been remodeled and expanded over time.
Houses of that era were often plumbed with galvanized steel or early copper supply lines. Many sit on concrete slabs, which means some lines may run under the floor. Every house is different, so check your own home's age and pipe material rather than assuming.
What to expect behind the walls
- Typical era
- Many homes from the postwar decades; confirm your year built
- Supply pipe found
- Galvanized, early copper, or later repairs in copper or PEX
- Foundation
- Often slab; some raised
- Water utility
- City of Fullerton
- Gas
- SoCalGas
Sunny Hills repipe considerations
- Confirm whether galvanized remains anywhere, including the main from the meter.
- In slab homes, ask about routing new lines through the attic.
- Larger remodeled homes may have mixed materials from additions.
- Ask how routing avoids damaging finished ceilings in remodeled rooms.
- Mature trees matter for any outdoor trenching of a new main line.
Who to contact
| Question | Contact |
|---|---|
| Water service, meter, water quality | City of Fullerton water utility |
| Permits and inspections | City of Fullerton building division |
| Gas smell or gas service | Leave, then call 911 or SoCalGas from outside |
| Contractor license | cslb.ca.gov |
Questions to ask a plumber here
- What pipe materials did you find, room by room?
- Does the house have additions plumbed at different times?
- Where will the new main come into the house?
- Will trenching for the main affect tree roots or landscaping?
Common questions
Do all Sunny Hills homes need repiping?
No. Many have already been repiped or partially updated. Check your own home's pipe.
Is a permit needed for a repipe in Sunny Hills?
Repipes generally need permits; check with the City of Fullerton for requirements.
Does the city handle my sewer lateral?
Ask the city about responsibility for the lateral serving your property.
General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.