Older homes, older laterals

Raymond Hills is an established residential neighborhood in Fullerton with a mix of home styles and ages, many of them older than the city's later tract developments. Homes from earlier decades were typically built with clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, and some lines have been partly repaired over the years, leaving a mix of materials.

Mature trees are a big part of the neighborhood's look. They are also the most common reason a camera finds roots in older clay joints. If you do not know your home's sewer history, a camera inspection is the most direct way to find out.

Quick notes

Homes
Established neighborhood with many older houses; check your build year.
Laterals
Often clay or cast iron, sometimes with later repairs in a different material.
Foundations
Varies by house; some older homes have raised floors with crawlspaces, others are slab.
Trees
Mature trees near many lines.
City contact
City of Fullerton for sewer, water and permits.

Raised floor versus slab, for sewer work

Raised floor with crawlspace

  • Drain lines under the house may be reachable from the crawlspace
  • Easier to see where the line exits
  • Crawlspace access is part of the plan
  • Ask about the condition of under-floor piping too

Slab-on-grade

  • Lines run under concrete
  • Locating is key before any repair
  • Some repairs can be done from inside the pipe
  • Ask how floors would be affected

Common Raymond Hills reasons to film the line

  • Roots on the cable after clearing.
  • A mix of old and newer pipe from past repairs that nobody documented.
  • Buying a home with no sewer records.
  • Remodeling an older kitchen or bath that will tie into old pipe.
  • Sewer odor outdoors near the line.

Questions to ask

  1. Where does my line change material, and how does that joint look?
  2. Is my home on a raised floor or slab, and where does the line leave it?
  3. Are roots entering at one joint or several?
  4. What is your CSLB license number?
Map of Raymond Hills. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

Is my Raymond Hills home on a slab?

It depends on the house. Check your records or look for crawlspace vents and an access hatch.

Who do I ask about the sewer main on my street?

Contact the City of Fullerton.

Can I call you about a Raymond Hills home?

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General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.