Failed pressure reducing valves
Why it happens here
Hillside elevation means high street pressure. Original PRVs wear out.
What we do
Test static pressure, replace the PRV and add an expansion tank if needed.
Plumber in Redhawk, Temecula
Hillside lots, golf course views and water pressure that is often too high.
Redhawk is a master-planned community in south Temecula built around Redhawk Golf Club, a Ron Fream course that opened around 1991. Homes went up from the late 1980s through the 2000s on rolling, hilly streets off Redhawk Parkway.
Those hills are the plumbing story. Homes downhill from the water system's reservoirs often see static pressure well above the 80 psi limit in the California Plumbing Code, and that extra pressure shortens the life of everything connected to it.
ZIP code
92592
Built
Late 1980s to 2000s
Water
Rancho California WD
Golf course
Redhawk GC (~1991)
Pressure, age and copper
Many Redhawk homes have a pressure reducing valve near the front hose bib that is original to the house. PRVs typically last 10 to 15 years. When one fails, pressure creeps up to street level and you see running toilets, banging pipes, dripping relief valves on the water heater and burst supply lines.
Homes from the late 1980s and 1990s also have copper supply lines under the slab that are now 30 or more years old, on water that Rancho Water's reports show as very hard. Slab leaks are a regular call here, usually on the hot side.
Redhawk Towne Center and the historic Vail Headquarters area along Temecula Parkway add neighborhood retail and restaurants to the mix.
A $10 pressure gauge on a hose bib tells you a lot. If it reads over 80 psi, your PRV needs attention.
Local problem patterns
Common plumbing problems in Redhawk
Patterns we see across 92592's hillside streets.
Slab leaks on hot lines
Why it happens here
Late-1980s and 1990s copper plus hard water.
What we do
Electronic leak location, then a spot repair or reroute.
Burst braided supply lines
Why it happens here
High pressure and aging connectors.
What we do
Replace supply lines and angle stops with quality parts.
Outdoor gas line additions
Why it happens here
View lots with patios, BBQs and fire features.
What we do
Size, permit and pressure test new gas lines.
Most requested in Redhawk
The services that match this area's housing and water. We handle the rest of our 20 plumbing services here too.
Slab Leak Repair
Locate and repair leaks under 30-year-old slabs.
Residential Plumbing
PRV replacement and pressure fixes for hillside homes.
Pipe Replacement and Repair
Repipes after repeat slab leaks.
Water Heater Installation and Repair
Replacements with expansion tanks and straps.
Gas Line Installation and Repair
BBQ, fire pit and pool heater lines.
Sump Pump Installation and Repair
Lower-level rooms on sloped lots.
Streets and landmarks
Where we work in Redhawk
Redhawk Parkway, the golf course loop and the hillside streets on both sides, down to Temecula Parkway.
Redhawk Parkway
Redhawk Golf Club
Temecula Parkway
Redhawk Towne Center
Vail Headquarters
Overland Trail
FAQ
Common questions
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Why does my Redhawk home have such high water pressure?
Lots lower on the hills sit well below reservoir level, so street pressure is high. A working PRV brings it down to a safe range.
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How long does a pressure reducing valve last?
Often 10 to 15 years. Many original Redhawk PRVs are past that.
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Are slab leaks common in Redhawk?
Yes in the older sections, where copper under the slab is 30 or more years old.
Nearby areas we serve
Pipes banging or toilets running in Redhawk?
Call (951) 744-8310. A pressure test is the first step.