For a Calimesa plumbing emergency, close the main shutoff, and if you smell gas, leave and call 911 and SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200. Water comes from either South Mesa Water Company or Yucaipa Valley Water District depending on the address. For problems on your property, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Calimesa.

A quick look at Calimesa
Calimesa is a foothill city on I-10 between Yucaipa and Beaumont. It began as a small rural town of single-family homes and ranches, and large planned developments such as Summerwind Ranch at Oak Valley, JP Ranch and Mesa Verde are adding newer subdivisions. Its foothill setting means frost on exposed pipes is more likely here than on the valley floor. Water service is split between South Mesa Water Company and Yucaipa Valley Water District, and exact boundaries have not been verified, so check your bill to see which one to call about a leak in the street. Newer Summerwind Ranch homes are sewered by Yucaipa Valley Water District; sewer for the rest of the city was not confirmed, so if neighbors are backing up too, ask your water provider or the City which agency to report it to.
What to do right away
- Smell gas? Get everyone out, then call 911 and SoCalGas.
- Close the main and drain the lines through a low faucet.
- Shut off the water heater at the gas valve or breaker if it is leaking.
- Stop using drains if they are backing up.
- Find your water provider on your bill if the leak is at the street or meter.
- Call the number on this page for anything on your property.
Symptoms and what they point to
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Cracked hose bib or exposed pipe after a cold night | Frozen and split line |
| Water heater leaking at the base | Tank failure |
| All drains slow or backing up | Main drain or sewer lateral clog |
| Wet patch in the yard with no rain | Broken service or irrigation line |
| Meter moving with all fixtures off | Hidden supply leak |
What changes the cost
- Timing. Nights, weekends and holidays usually cost more.
- Lot size. Long runs on older ranch properties take more time to trace.
- Repair or replace. A thawed and patched pipe is smaller than a new heater.
- Permits. The City of Calimesa Building & Safety Division, 909-795-9801 ext. 226, publishes a handout on water heater installation, including the electrical circuit requirement for new or changed water heaters.
No arrival time is promised; it depends on the hour and the plumber's schedule.
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