Clovis Avenue core
93612The original main street, once called Fulton Street
Key crossroads
Clovis Ave and 4th St
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(559) 418-4780Why Old Town plumbing is different
Old Town Clovis by the Dates
Old Town is the historic core of Clovis, and some homes here are more than a century old. Plumbing in a house that age has often been patched, extended and partly replaced many times.
1891The Tarpey Depot is built at Ashlan and Clovis Avenue. It now stands at Clovis Avenue and 4th Street.
1896A nine-room home is built at 430 Pollasky. It later became a sanitarium in 1920.
1903Pioneer Perry Rockwell Jackson builds a home at 406 DeWitt, still standing today.
1912Clovis incorporates as a city in February.
1914The Carnegie Library opens at 325 Pollasky. It is the only Carnegie library left in Fresno County.
1923The Norrish home is built at 36 Pollasky Avenue.
1960sOld Town sits nearly half vacant before local families lead its revival.
What it means for your pipes: a home built in the early 1900s may still have older pipe materials, older sewer joints and fixes from several different decades. Each repair needs to account for what's already behind the wall.
Clovis Museum and Clovis Roundup local history columns; City of Clovis.
Older Pipes in Old Town Clovis Homes
Older homes are where worn-out supply pipe tends to show up first. In Old Town, that can mean low pressure, rusty water or leaks that keep coming back.
Old Town Sewer Laterals and Tree Roots
In Clovis, the homeowner owns the sewer lateral all the way to the city main. Clovis Municipal Code Chapter 6.4 makes that the owner's line to install, maintain and repair, including the wye connection.
Tree roots in sewer lines in Old Town Clovis
Established neighborhoods often have mature trees near the sewer line. Their roots grow into older pipe joints and build into clogs that return after every cleaning.
Sewer camera inspection in Old Town Clovis
A camera shows whether the problem is roots, a crack or a sag, and where it sits under the yard or sidewalk. It's also worth doing before buying an older Old Town home. See sewer line repair in Clovis.
Plumbing Work in Historic Old Town Homes
Historic homes need repairs that respect what's there. That means small access openings, care around original finishes and fixtures that suit the house.
The City of Clovis is working to set up a Historic Preservation Board and a Historic District. If your home may be affected, check with the City's planning department before larger work. Permits still apply to repipes, sewer replacements and new gas lines.
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Emergency Plumber in Old Town Clovis
For a burst pipe, a sewer backup or a leaking water heater in Old Town, call (559) 418-4780 any time. Close the main shut-off first. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911.
Arrival time depends on where you are in Clovis, traffic and the jobs already underway. You'll get a realistic time when you call.
Plumbing Services in Old Town Clovis
Every service we offer is available in Old Town. These are the ones that come up in older homes.
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(559) 418-4780What We Handle in Old Town, and What We Don't
We handle the plumbing. Restoring historic finishes after the work is a job for other trades.
We handle
✓Supply lines, drains and sewer laterals
✓Water heaters and gas lines
✓Leak finding and repair
✓Pressure and camera tests on our work
We don't handle
✕Plaster, drywall and trim restoration
✕Flooring and cabinet work
✕Water damage cleanup and drying
✕Historic design review for exterior changes
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(559) 418-4780Our Plumbing Process in Old Town Clovis
Call (559) 418-4780. Tell us the address and what's happening.
Look first. The plumber checks the pipe material and the problem before suggesting a fix.
Plan around the house. Access points are kept small in older walls and floors.
Scope and cost. You get both in writing before work starts.
Repair and test. Water is run, or the line is filmed again, to show the fix holds.
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(559) 418-4780Serving Every Part of Old Town Clovis
We cover the whole historic core and the streets around it.
Pollasky corridor
93612Historic storefronts, homes and the Carnegie Library
Key crossroads
Pollasky Ave and 5th St
DeWitt and Woodworth blocks
93612Early 1900s homes west and east of the core
Key crossroads
DeWitt Ave and 4th St
Old Town business district: Woodworth (east side), Pollasky and Clovis avenues from 3rd to 7th streets.
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What to Expect From a Plumber in an Older Clovis Home
In an older home, a good plumber checks what the pipes are made of before recommending anything. Look for these:
✓The pipe material identified before a fix is suggested
✓Camera footage for any sewer problem
✓A clear answer on repair, partial repipe or full repipe
✓Small, planned access openings in older walls
✓A test after every repair
How the Cost Is Set
There is no fixed price for plumbing work in Old Town Clovis. Cost is set after the job is assessed. In older homes, it depends on:
✓The pipe material and how much of it needs replacing
✓Access through older walls, crawl spaces or slab floors
✓Sewer lateral length, depth and what sits above it
✓Whether a permit and inspection are needed
Documentation for Your Insurance Company
If a leak, burst pipe or sewer backup damaged your Old Town home, we can provide photos, the cause we found and a record of the repair. You can submit these documents to your insurance company to request compensation. Whether a loss is covered is between you and your insurer. We don't make coverage decisions or promise any outcome.