Los Angeles County · Culver City, CA
Plumbers in Culver City, CA
Culver City is in Los Angeles County, California. About 48,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 22,000 homes, 36% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1940 and 1959 (37%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Culver City
90230, 90231, 90232, 90233
Culver City homes and their plumbing
Here is how Culver City's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 10%, 1940–1959 37%, 1960–1979 36%, 1980–1999 9%, 2000 or later 8%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Inglewood, Santa Monica, Hawthorne are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 10% |
| 1940–1959 | 37% |
| 1960–1979 | 36% |
| 1980–1999 | 9% |
| 2000 or later | 8% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 48,374
- Housing units
- 22,193
- Single-family detached
- 36%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Heated with utility gas
- 65%
- Heated with electricity
- 30%
What goes wrong in Culver City homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
47% of homes in Culver City's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
36% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Natural gas in most homes
65% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 36% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Culver City
- Whole-House Repiping in Culver City, CA
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Culver City: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Culver City at a glance
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Nearest city pages
- Inglewood, Santa Monica, Hawthorne, Los Angeles
- ZIP codes
- 90230, 90231, 90232, 90233
Culver City plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Culver City?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Culver City, Census estimates put 47% of homes as built before 1960, 36% from 1960 to 1979, 9% from 1980 to 1999 and 8% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1940–1959 (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Culver City, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Are water heaters in Culver City usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 65% of homes heating with utility gas, 30% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Culver City homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Marina Del Rey (4 mi), Beverly Hills (5 mi), West Hollywood (6 mi), El Segundo (6 mi), Playa Vista (8 mi), Lawndale (8 mi), Manhattan Beach (8 mi), Pacific Palisades (8 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Culver City, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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