Emergency Plumber in Riverside, CA

If you are dealing with active water, sewage or a gas smell, you need a plumber who picks up. We handle emergency calls throughout Riverside, day and night. Riverside is south of our Rialto shop on the I-215, and we focus on north Riverside.

Drain Edge Rooter is a locally owned plumbing company based in Rialto. We hold California C-36 license #1078977, have 139 Google reviews from Inland Empire customers, and answer the phone 24 hours a day at (909) 927-3194.

What our emergency plumbing service in Riverside includes

Sewer backups into tubs, showers and floor drains
Main line clogs that shut down the whole house
Locating and shutting off a failed main shutoff
Checking for the pipe types we expect in Riverside’s mix of housing (early 1900s homes and bungalows near downtown, postwar neighborhoods, and student rentals near UCR)

Warning signs to watch for

A water heater leaking from the tank
No water anywhere in the house
A toilet overflowing with every flush
Any of the above in a Riverside home that has not had its plumbing checked in years

Not sure if it can wait? Call (909) 927-3194 and we will tell you honestly.

What makes Riverside different

We focus on the northern part of Riverside, the side closest to our Rialto shop. That includes Downtown around the Mission Inn and Main Street, the Northside neighborhood, the University area near UC Riverside, and the streets around Fairmount Park and Mount Rubidoux.

Older homes in Riverside often have shutoff valves that have not been turned in years, and they can fail right when you need them. Riverside Public Utilities supplies most of the city from groundwater, and the water is hard, so scale build-up on valves, heaters and fixtures is common.

Our Riverside service area

North Riverside has some of the oldest homes in the region, with early 1900s houses and bungalows near downtown and postwar neighborhoods further out. Near UC Riverside there are many rentals and older homes that have been converted, so the plumbing has often been changed and patched by different people over the years.

Downtown Riverside near the Mission Inn and Main Street
the Northside neighborhood
the University area and streets near UC Riverside
neighborhoods around Fairmount Park and Mount Rubidoux
the Hunter Park area
Highgrove and the area along Iowa Avenue

Working in Riverside

We get to north Riverside on the I-215 or the 60, using University Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Iowa Avenue and Market Street to reach most neighborhoods. For downtown, Main Street and Market Street are the usual routes.

Downtown Riverside and the Northside have many early 1900s homes, and the plumbing in them has usually been updated in pieces. It is not unusual to find galvanized, copper and plastic on the same property, and old clay or cast-iron sewer laterals under the yard.

Near UC Riverside, many homes are rentals with heavy use. Landlords and property managers call us for tenant calls, and we send them clear notes on what we found and fixed.

How a visit works

First, a quick phone conversation so we know what to bring. Second, we look at the problem in person and explain it in plain language. Third, you get the options and the price up front, and nothing starts until you say so. Last, we test the work and clean up before we leave.

Why choose Drain Edge Rooter in Riverside

Honest diagnosis, clear pricing before work, and a phone that is answered 24 hours a day. More on our 24/7 emergency plumbing services, or see the full list of what we do in Riverside.

Emergency Plumbing FAQ for Riverside

What if I smell gas?

Leave the house and call the gas company or 911 from outside first. Once the utility has made it safe, we can repair gas lines.

Can you stop a slab leak quickly?

We can shut off and isolate the line to stop the water, then locate the leak and go over repair options.

What should I do first in a plumbing emergency?

Shut off the water. Most homes have a main shutoff near the front hose bib or where the line enters the house, and a street-side valve at the meter. Then call us.

How can I prevent emergencies?

Know where your main shutoff is, replace old braided supply lines, keep grease out of drains, and pay attention to slow drains before they become backups.

Do you serve all of Riverside?

Yes. Riverside is south of our Rialto shop on the I-215, and we focus on north Riverside, and we cover Downtown Riverside near the Mission Inn and Main Street, neighborhoods around Fairmount Park and Mount Rubidoux, Highgrove and the area along Iowa Avenue and the rest of the city, 24 hours a day.

More plumbing services in Riverside

Back to all plumbing services in Riverside or our main 24/7 emergency plumbing services page.

Schedule emergency plumbing in Riverside

Call any time, and we will find a time that works for you.

Call Drain Edge Rooter: (909) 927-3194