Plumbing upgrades for Soleil's 55+ homes
Soleil at Laurel Canyon is a gated, age-restricted section, and many owners there plan to stay in their homes for the long term. A few plumbing changes make a house safer and easier to live in as needs change, and they're simplest to do before they're urgent:
- Comfort-height toilets, about the height of a chair, which are easier to sit on and stand up from. See toilet installation.
- Pressure-balancing or thermostatic shower valves that prevent a sudden scalding or cold surge when another fixture is used. See shower valve repair and replacement.
- Safe hot water temperature. Setting the water heater at about 120°F, or adding a thermostatic mixing valve, lowers scald risk.
- Lever-handle faucets and handheld shower heads that are easier to use with limited grip.
- Easy-to-reach shutoffs and leak sensors near the water heater and washing machine, so a leak is caught early even when you're away.
Common plumbing calls in Laurel Canyon
Water heaters, tank and tankless
Homes from the late 2000s and early 2010s are at or past the typical 8 to 12 year life of a tank water heater. Larger homes may have 2 heaters, or a tankless unit that needs periodic descaling to keep running well. See water heater repair and replacement.
Irrigation backflow preventers in a freeze
Many homes here have lawn irrigation, and the backflow preventer that protects the drinking water supply often sits above ground next to the house. In a hard freeze, an undrained backflow preventer can crack, then spray water when the system is turned back on in spring.
Shut off and drain the irrigation supply before winter, or insulate the assembly. If it splits, close the irrigation shutoff valve and call.
Fixture wear and leaks
Fill valves, faucet cartridges and supply lines from the original construction wear out on a predictable schedule. A slow leak under an upstairs bath or in a finished basement is best found early with leak detection.
Water pressure on hillside lots
Laurel Canyon's foothill terrain puts homes at different elevations, which affects the water pressure they receive. Homes lower on the slope depend on a working pressure reducing valve. See water pressure and PRV repair.
Plumbing services for Laurel Canyon homeowners
- Comfort-height toilet installation and shower valve upgrades
- Water heater repair and replacement, tank and tankless
- Leak detection and repair
- Pressure reducing valve service
- Sump and ejector pump service for basement homes
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
How service works in Laurel Canyon
Call with your address and section, and let us know if gate access is needed so the plumber can get in without delay. Routine work and upgrades are scheduled at your convenience; leaks are handled as soon as possible at any hour.
You hear the diagnosis and the price before work starts. Laurel Canyon is inside Canton city limits and is part of the area we cover as a Canton, GA plumbing company. See also Great Sky, River Green and Downtown Canton.
Laurel Canyon plumbing questions
Can you get into the gated Soleil section?
Yes, with gate access arranged by the homeowner. Tell us when you book, and we'll follow the community's visitor procedure.
What's the easiest bathroom safety upgrade?
A comfort-height toilet and a pressure-balancing shower valve make the biggest difference for the cost. Checking the water heater temperature takes minutes and lowers scald risk right away.
How do I protect my irrigation backflow preventer in winter?
Close the irrigation shutoff valve, open the test cocks or drain valves to empty the assembly, and cover it with an insulated bag. If you aren't sure how, have it done once and note the steps.