La Mirada grew from olive and citrus groves into a residential city in the 1950s and incorporated in 1960. Today it is known for Biola University, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and La Mirada Regional Park, with neighborhoods of single-family homes spreading out from them.
Most La Mirada homes are from the 1950s and 1960s, and many still have some original gas piping. Gas leak detection here often involves older fittings in garages and laundry areas, plus lines that were extended during remodels.
Gas service in La Mirada comes from SoCalGas, and water comes from Suburban Water Systems. Your gas bill will tell you which account to reference if the utility needs to check the meter.
La Mirada at a glance
- ZIP code
- 90638
- Gas utility
- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
- Water
- Suburban Water Systems
- Landmarks
- Biola University, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, La Mirada Regional Park
Where we find gas leaks in La Mirada
Original fittings
Unions, elbows and valves from the 1950s and 1960s are common leak points, especially near water heaters.
Remodel extensions
Lines added during kitchen and bathroom remodels are sometimes the source of slow leaks.
Pool heaters
Pool and spa heaters use a lot of gas, and their buried supply lines can develop leaks.
Appliance connectors
Old or reused connectors behind ranges and dryers crack with age and movement.
How we help in La Mirada
We approach gas leak detection in La Mirada the same way everywhere: confirm with a pressure test, find with a detector, repair the source and test again. You get a clear explanation of what we found.
Strong smell of gas? Leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Then call us for the repair.
Earthquake readiness for La Mirada homes
La Mirada sits in a seismically active part of Southern California, like every city we serve. After a strong quake, the biggest gas risks come from appliances that shift and pull on their connections, and from older piping that cracks under stress. A water heater that is not strapped can tip and break both its gas and water lines.
Simple steps make a real difference: keep a wrench near your gas meter, make sure your water heater is strapped, replace old appliance connectors and consider a seismic shut-off valve at the meter. If your home still has much of its original 1950s or 1960s gas piping, a pressure test tells you whether it is in good shape before the next quake tests it for you.