Open 24/7 · After hours, you'll talk to Andy, the owner
Huntington Beach, CA · Serving Orange County
(714) 274-3041
Answering now · 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

24/7 Emergency Plumber in Huntington Beach & Orange County

Serving Huntington Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa & all of Orange County

Burst pipe, sewage backup or a leak you can’t stop? Call any time. After hours, you talk to Andy, the owner, not an answering service. He’ll help you stop the damage on the phone and tell you honestly if it can wait until morning.

  • A real person answers 24/7 · the owner after hours
  • After-hours rate quoted before we dispatch · no surprises
  • No service call fee · Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Call (714) 274-3041 now Is it an emergency?

Prefer to text? Text (714) 274-3041. Photos of the problem help.

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Do this right now, before you call

Water leaking or spraying?Turn off your main water shutoff. Find your shutoff valve.
Sewage backing up?Stop using all water: no flushing, showers, dishwasher or laundry.
Smell gas?Leave the building first. From outside, call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200, or 911 if anyone is in danger.
Customer reviews

Why Orange County Calls Lay It Rite When It Can’t Wait

4.9
Average Google rating
Andy answered right away and arrived very quickly… The workmanship was excellent.
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Nancy P.Google review
He showed up right on time… was super friendly, and explained everything in a way that actually made sense. No pressure—just honest, reliable work.
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Holly B.Google review
Because my home is older, the project came with its share of challenges… Andy and Ezequiel were extremely knowledgeable and creative in finding the right solutions.
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Irma D.Laguna Beach · Google review
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Is it an emergency?

Call Now, or Can It Wait Until Morning?

After-hours calls cost more everywhere. Here’s an honest guide to what needs a plumber tonight and what can safely wait for weekday hours, when there’s no service call fee.

Call nowDon’t wait on these

  • A burst pipe or a leak you can’t stopShut off the main water valve first, then call.
  • Sewage backing up into tubs, showers or toiletsStop using water. This is a health hazard.
  • Water coming through a ceiling, wall or floorTurn off the water and the power to that area if it’s safe.
  • Water heater leaking from the tankTurn off the cold-water valve on top and the gas or breaker.
  • No water to the whole houseCheck with your water provider for an outage first.
  • A restaurant drain backing up during serviceStop the sinks that feed it and call.
Call (714) 274-3041

Can usually waitUntil business hours

  • One toilet is clogged, but another worksUse the other toilet and call us in the morning.
  • A dripping faucet or running toiletClose the small valve under the sink or behind the toilet.
  • No hot water, but nothing is leakingUsually safe to wait for weekday hours.
  • One slow drainSkip chemical cleaners. See our drain cleaning page.

Not sure? Call anyway. Describe what you’re seeing and Andy will tell you honestly whether it needs someone tonight or can wait until morning, when there’s no service call fee.

Stop the damage

How to Shut Off Your Water (and Gas) in an Emergency

The first few minutes matter most. Here’s where to find each shutoff and how to use it. If you’re stuck, call and we’ll walk you through it on the phone.

hose bibMain shutoffwater line from street

Main water shutoff

This stops water to the whole house. Use it for burst pipes, big leaks or water coming through a wall or ceiling.

  1. In many Orange County homes, it’s on the outside wall where the water line enters, often near a front hose bib or in the garage.
  2. Turn the handle clockwise until it stops. A lever-style valve turns a quarter turn so it sits across the pipe.
  3. If you can’t find it or it won’t turn, the water meter box near the curb also has a shutoff, but it usually needs a meter key. Call us and we’ll walk you through it.

Don’t force a stuck valve with a long wrench. Old valves can break and make the leak worse.

Cold-water valvehot outcold ingas / power

Water heater shutoff

Use this if the water heater is leaking or the pressure relief valve keeps discharging.

  1. Find the cold-water pipe going into the top of the tank and turn its valve clockwise.
  2. For a gas heater, turn the gas control knob to “Off” or “Pilot.” For an electric heater, switch off its breaker.
  3. Keep people away from hot water on the floor, then call us.

The water inside can be scalding. Don’t try to drain the tank yourself during an emergency.

Turn clockwise

Toilet and sink shutoffs

For an overflowing toilet or a leak under one sink, you can usually shut off just that fixture.

  1. Behind the toilet, near the floor, there’s a small oval handle. Turn it clockwise.
  2. Under sinks, there are two valves, one hot and one cold. Turn both clockwise.
  3. Lift the toilet tank lid and raise the float to stop the toilet filling while you turn the valve.

If these small valves are stuck or leak when turned, use the main shutoff instead.

Quarter turnonly if you smell gas and it’s safe

Gas meter shutoff

Only if you smell gas, hear gas escaping or see damage, and only if it’s safe to do it.

  1. Leave the building first. Don’t use light switches, phones or anything that could spark inside.
  2. From outside, call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200. Call 911 if anyone could be hurt.
  3. If it’s safe and you know how, a quarter turn of the valve on the pipe into the meter, so the tab sits across the pipe, shuts off the gas.

Once the gas is off, only SoCalGas or a qualified professional should turn it back on.

Illustrations are simplified. Valve locations vary from home to home.

What happens when you call

From Panic to Fixed, Step by Step

A real person answers

Day or night, you reach a person. After hours, that’s Andy, the owner.

We help you stop the damage

We’ll talk you through shutting off water or gas while we get ready to come out.

You hear the price first

For after-hours calls, you’ll know our rate before anyone is dispatched. You decide.

We fix it and explain it

We stop the emergency, explain what failed and what it will take to fix it properly.

A real emergency call
We called Andy immediately. He walked us through shutting off the water over the phone, left the job he was on, and was at our door within 20 minutes.… Andy is professional, honest, courteous, and genuinely cares about his customers.

Kimberly K. · Google review

Talked through the water shutoff on the phone
A real person picked up, and it was the owner
We never promise arrival times we can’t keep. You get an honest estimate when you call
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Emergencies we handle

Emergency Plumbing Repairs, Any Hour

For homes, rentals and restaurants across Huntington Beach and Orange County.

Burst pipes & leaks

Burst supply lines, pinhole leaks and pipes leaking inside walls.

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Sewer & main line backups

Sewage coming up in tubs, toilets or floor drains.

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Water heater failures

Leaking tanks, no hot water, relief valve problems.

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Slab leaks

Warm floors, running-water sounds or a sudden jump in your water bill.

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Overflowing toilets

Toilets that won’t stop running or keep overflowing.

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Broken water lines

No water, low pressure or a broken line in the yard.

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Kitchen emergencies

Garbage disposal leaks, backed-up sinks and dishwasher drains.

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Restaurant emergencies

Grease line and floor drain backups that threaten service.

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What it costs

Emergency Plumbing Pricing, Explained Up Front

No mystery fees. Here’s exactly how we charge for urgent calls.

Weekdays, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
No service call fee

Even for urgent problems. You pay for the repair, and you get the price before we start.

Evenings, weekends & holidays
Rate quoted on the phone

You’ll hear the after-hours rate before anyone is dispatched, so you can decide whether to wait until morning.

Common repairs
Clogs from $120

Main lines from $325 with a camera inspection included. See drain cleaning prices.

Service area

Emergency Plumbers Across Orange County

We’re based in Huntington Beach and answer emergency calls 24/7 from homes and restaurants in these Orange County cities.

Huntington BeachSeal BeachNewport BeachNewport CoastCorona del MarLaguna BeachDana PointCosta MesaFountain ValleyWestminsterGarden GroveSanta AnaIrvineTustinNorth TustinAnaheimAnaheim HillsOrangeVilla ParkFullertonYorba LindaLaguna HillsLaguna NiguelLaguna WoodsLake ForestMission ViejoSan Juan Capistrano
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FAQ

Emergency Plumbing Questions, Answered

Do you really answer 24/7?

Yes. Call (714) 274-3041 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. After hours, you’ll speak with Andy, the owner of Lay It Rite Plumbing, not an answering service.

How much does an emergency plumber cost in Orange County?

It depends on the time and the problem. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., there’s no service call fee, even for urgent problems. For evenings, weekends and holidays, we tell you our after-hours rate on the phone before anyone is dispatched. Common repairs like clogs start at $120, and main-line cleaning starts at $325 with a camera inspection included.

What counts as a plumbing emergency?

Call right away for a burst pipe or a leak you can’t stop, sewage backing up into the house, water coming through a ceiling or wall, a leaking water heater tank, no water to the whole house, or a restaurant drain backing up during service. A single clogged toilet when another works, a dripping faucet or no hot water without a leak can usually wait until morning.

How do I shut off my water in an emergency?

Use the main water shutoff. In many Orange County homes it’s on the outside wall where the water line enters, often near a front hose bib or in the garage. Turn it clockwise until it stops. If you can’t find it, call us and we’ll walk you through it.

How fast can you get to me?

It depends on where you are and the time of day. We dispatch from Huntington Beach and will give you an honest arrival estimate when you call. While we’re on the way, we’ll help you stop the damage over the phone.

What should I do if I smell gas?

Leave the building right away and don’t use light switches or anything that could cause a spark. From a safe place outside, call SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200, or call 911 if anyone could be in danger.

What should I do if sewage is backing up?

Stop using all water in the house: no flushing, showers, dishwashers or laundry. Keep children and pets away from the area, and call us. A main-line blockage usually needs to be cleared with a cable machine or hydro jetting.

My water heater is leaking. Is that an emergency?

A leak from the tank itself usually means it’s failing, so treat it as urgent. Turn off the cold-water valve on top of the heater, set a gas heater to “Off” or switch off the breaker for an electric one, and call us.

Do you handle emergencies for restaurants and businesses?

Yes. Restaurants are some of our most regular customers. We respond 24/7 to grease line and floor drain backups and can set up regular hydro jetting to help prevent them.

Which cities do you cover for emergency plumbing?

We cover 27 Orange County cities, including Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Irvine, Tustin, Orange, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point.

Plumbing emergency?

Call Now. A Real Person Answers.

For active leaks and backups, calling is fastest. For anything that can wait, send a request and we’ll call you back.

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  • After-hours rate quoted before dispatch
  • No service call fee, Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Homes and restaurants across Orange County

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