WHITTIER Plumbing Services

Whittier was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1898. It has a rich history with a wide range of housing stock that spans various decades.

Like much of Southern California, Whittier experienced significant growth during the post-World War II era. This period saw the construction of many single-family homes, reflecting the mid-century modern style and other architectural trends of the time Victorian, Craftsman, and early bungalow style. Cast iron, galvanized steel, and lead were commonly used materials for pipes.

While galvanized and cast iron pipes were once staples of plumbing systems due to their strength and durability, their long-term susceptibility to corrosion, potential for lead contamination, and the cumbersome nature of cast iron have rendered them less suitable for contemporary plumbing needs.