Much of Sunny Hills was built during the period when Fullerton grew quickly, and many homes still have plumbing from that era or partial updates to it. Lots here are often larger than in flatland tracts, with established trees and landscaping that has had decades to grow.

For toilets, the practical effect is that a problem in the bathroom can sometimes be the first sign of an aging drain line outside. It is also common to find original shutoff valves that have not been turned in years.

Typical features to check in your home

Era
Many homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s
Foundations
Many are slab-on-grade; some hillside homes vary. Check yours.
Supply lines
Often copper or galvanized, sometimes updated
Laterals
Commonly cast iron or clay in homes of this age
Landscape
Mature trees whose roots can reach sewer laterals

Reading a toilet problem in Sunny Hills

  • IfOnly one toilet clogs and nothing else is affectedThenStart with the toilet trap and flush.
  • IfClogs return and a tub or shower gurglesThenSuspect the lateral; ask about clearing from the cleanout and a camera inspection.
  • IfWater appears around the baseThenSuspect the seal; check for a rocking toilet or an old flange.
  • IfThe flush has slowly weakenedThenHard water scale in the rim jets is a likely cause.

A quick home check

  • Test each toilet shutoff valve and the main shutoff.
  • Do a dye test on each toilet.
  • Look for signs of a rocking toilet or stains at the base.
  • Note where large trees sit relative to the sewer line.
  • Locate the outside sewer cleanout.

Who to contact

  1. Water service and water quality: the city's water utility.
  2. Sewer lateral responsibility and permits: check with the city.
  3. Repairs: a licensed plumber, with the license checked at cslb.ca.gov.
Map of Sunny Hills. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

Are tree roots a common problem in Sunny Hills?

Mature trees and older laterals make root intrusion a reasonable thing to rule out when clogs repeat.

Should I replace original shutoff valves?

If they are stiff, crusted or drip when turned, replacing them during the next toilet repair is sensible.

Can I contact Fullerton Toilet Repair about a toilet in Sunny Hills?

This is a preview site for Fullerton Toilet Repair. Our number is a temporary placeholder and the request form does not send submissions anywhere yet; confirm with us that Sunny Hills is in our service area.

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