Start with the license
In California, plumbing contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Ask for the license number and look it up at cslb.ca.gov. The lookup shows whether the license is active, the classifications it holds and other details worth reading before you hire anyone.
Use the checks below with every company you talk to, including us, and compare written estimates side by side. Yorba Linda Repiping is running as a preview site, so our licensing details are not published here yet.
Vetting in order
Look up the license
Confirm it is active and covers plumbing work at cslb.ca.gov.
Ask about insurance
Ask for proof of liability coverage and, if they have employees, workers' compensation.
Get a site visit
A credible estimate usually follows a walk-through of the attic, walls and fixtures.
Get a written scope
Material, fixture count, valves, permit, patching and cleanup should all be listed.
Review the contract
Check the payment schedule, start date, change-order process and cancellation terms.
Warning signs
- Pressure to sign the same day or lose a special price.
- No license number, or one that does not match the business name.
- Reluctance to pull a permit.
- A single total with no itemized scope.
- A large payment required before any work or materials arrive.
- No clear answer about who will be in your house.
What to compare between bids
| Item | Bid A | Bid B |
|---|---|---|
| Material and type | ||
| Fixtures included | ||
| Main valve and regulator | ||
| Water heater connections | ||
| Permit included | ||
| Patching, texture, paint | ||
| Payment schedule |
Questions to ask every contractor
- How many whole-house repipes do you do, and in which materials?
- Who will run the job on site each day?
- What do you put in writing about your workmanship after the job?
- How do you handle damage to finishes or belongings?
- Can you confirm my Yorba Linda address is in your service area?
Common questions
Can I contact Yorba Linda Repiping through this site?
This is a preview site. The phone number shown is a temporary placeholder and the request form is not connected yet, so a submission is not sent anywhere. Use the checks on this page with any contractor you consider.
What license should a repipe contractor have?
Look up the license at cslb.ca.gov and confirm the classification covers plumbing. Ask the CSLB if you are unsure what applies.
Should I get more than one estimate?
Many owners get two or three written estimates for a repipe so they can compare scope as well as price.
General information for Yorba Linda, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.