San Diego · CSLB #1158448
Low water pressure
A failing regulator and a corroded supply line feel exactly the same at the tap. We measure before we quote.
Typical range: ≈ $?(our published ranges aren't live yet)
Diagnosis first
What we check before we quote you.
- Static pressure at an outside hose bib, with a gauge, before anything else
- The pressure regulator (PRV): most San Diego homes have one and they fail quietly
- Whether the main shutoff and meter valve are fully open
- Flow at several fixtures to separate a whole-house problem from a single fixture
- Supply line material and era, if the house is old enough for galvanized pipe
This one is diagnosis-first, always. We put a gauge on the system before we touch anything, because a failing regulator, a half-closed valve and a corroded supply line all feel identical at the tap and cost wildly different amounts to fix.
Scope
What this covers.
- Low water pressure diagnosis
- Pressure regulator (PRV) installation
- Repiping
Common questions
- What does low water pressure usually cost in San Diego?
- We diagnose on site first, then hand you a written estimate before any work starts: our hourly rate, the hours we expect, and the parts. If the job turns out bigger than that, we stop and re-quote.
- What will you check?
- Static pressure at an outside hose bib, with a gauge, before anything else. The pressure regulator (PRV): most San Diego homes have one and they fail quietly. Whether the main shutoff and meter valve are fully open. Flow at several fixtures to separate a whole-house problem from a single fixture. Supply line material and era, if the house is old enough for galvanized pipe.
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Yes. PrimeLine Plumbing is a licensed California contractor, CSLB #1158448, and carries insurance. You can verify the license on the CSLB website.