Plumbing Help — What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Gardner Plumbing Co. has published problem-answer guides for the most common plumbing emergencies in Riverside County. Each guide walks you through what to do right now, what it typically costs, and when to call. Written by our licensed technicians (CSLB #1073177).
Last Updated: June 2026
Pick Your Situation
Each guide is written for the moment you are in — not generic advice, but specific steps for Riverside County homes.
EmergencyPipe Burst?
Shut off the main valve, then call. Every hour of water flow costs $150–300 in damage.
EmergencyDrain Won't Stop Backing Up?
One drain is a plunger job. Multiple drains = main line — don't DIY.
DiagnosticThink You Have a Slab Leak?
Warm spot on the floor + water bill spike = call for detection immediately.
AwarenessBuying or Selling a Home?
12-point plumbing inspection checklist. Catch issues before you sign.
What Every Guide Covers
Each page follows the same three-part pattern — so you always know where to find what you need.
What to do right now
First steps you can take before help arrives — ranked by urgency so you act on what matters most.
What it typically costs
Realistic Riverside County price ranges, not national averages or best-case figures.
What to expect from Gardner
How the call, dispatch, and repair actually work — no surprises when the technician arrives.
The Gardner Promise
We Own It.
Gardner Plumbing Co. backs every service call with four hard commitments — written terms, not marketing language. This is what we stand behind.
30-Day Callback Guarantee
If the same issue recurs within 30 days of our service visit, a Gardner Plumbing technician returns at no charge. Parts and labor are covered.
Written Estimate Before Work Begins
The price on the written estimate is the price on the invoice. If anything changes mid-job, we stop, explain, and get your written approval before continuing.
No Trip Fees, No Pressure
Free in-home estimates. No dispatch fee, no service-call fee, no obligation to proceed.
Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
CSLB #1073177, fully bonded, fully insured. We pull permits and handle inspections on every job that requires them.
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The Clean Visit Promise
We protect your home the entire time we're in it.
Gardner Plumbing Co. follows a 6-step Clean Visit Promise on every service call. Shoe covers at the door. Drop cloths under every work area. Full cleanup and haul-away before we leave. See every step in detail.
Shoe Covers at the Door
Disposable booties on before we step inside — every visit, no exceptions.
Drop Cloths, Every Job
Floor protection goes down before a single tool comes out of the bag.
Path Protection
Runner protection from the front entry to the work zone — not just the job site.
Fixture Towels
Clean shop towels wrap every fixture before work begins to protect finishes.
Full Post-Job Cleanup
Sweep, wipe, done — the area is clean before we call the job finished.
Haul-Away Included
Old parts, pipe scraps, and packaging leave on our truck. Nothing left behind.
CSLB #1073177939+ five-star Google reviews30+ years serving Riverside County