Old Towne Plumbing

★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (36)
: 811 W Barkley Ave, Orange, CA 92868
: (714) 532-6274
: http://oldtowneplumbing.com

Company Overview

Old Towne Plumbing has proudly served the City of Orange for three decades. During these years, we’ve seen a number of shifts, but we’re pleased that Orange and Tustin have preserved their historic charm. Although advancement is natural, the quest for the latest can lead to a loss of essential values such as honesty and integrity. We proudly conduct our business from the heart of Old Town Orange and take pride in our commitment to old-world courtesy, honesty, and integrity.

The heart of Old Towne Plumbing lies in its people, embodied by the ""Bonham Boys"" - Karl and his nephew Ralph. Together, they bring over 60 years of combined experience. This experience extends beyond plumbing to encompass complete customer service and satisfaction.

Karl Bonham is one of a kind. He has traveled widely in the Far East, some of it at the request of Uncle Sam. His fluency in Thai and ability to converse in other Eastern languages enhance his connections. It’s no surprise that Old Towne Plumbing serves many Thai, Vietnamese, and Cambodian restaurants.

Karl, a lifelong resident of Orange, has a deep affection for the city. If you live in a historic part of town and adore your house, Karl likely shares that sentiment. Who better to address your plumbing needs?

If you happen to be in Old Town Orange and notice a guy on a Harley pulling off his helmet to reveal blonde hair, look again. It could very well be Karl. If it is, don’t hesitate to say hello. You might find his warm response lifts your spirits!

Business Services

  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • HVAC system repair
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Dennis P.
★★★★★

My laundry shut off valve started leaking. Nextdoor.com had several recommendations for Old Towne Plumbing. It was already after 3 pm on a Friday but they said they would get someone out as soon as possible. Carey called me back. He was in the middle of a job in Orange but said he would come out once he was finished. Even though he didn't complete his other job until after 6 o'clock, he still came out to my Irvine address. The job was more involved than either of us thought because the original valve was out-of-spec and could not be simply replaced with similar valve. Carey drove to a local Lowe's to find a better replacement valve. Because it was getting late, he patched things up so that there wouldn't be any leaks that night and said he would return the next morning. To my surprise, Carey and Aaron came out Saturday morning and worked to get everything right. They assured me that they would ""take it easy"" on the billing since the job couldn't be fixed the first day ( night ). True to their word, their final bill was extremely reasonable. The job was done right and done with friendliness and fairness. You always hear stories about people who overcharge or who do poor work. Not the case with Old Towne Plumbing. They will be my go-to company for any future work. You can call them with confidence! Thank you Carey and Aaron!!!

Deanna S.
★★★★★

Seriously the nicest plumbers and best work we have ever had done. Efficient and knowledgeable. Priced reasonably and worth every penny. Cari is literally the nicest guy I've ever met. He goes over and beyond for his customers.

Scott L.
★★★★★

Toilets at the office went down 10 employees that where holding it .... ONE CALL, to Carl at OTP and he had his guy Kelly there within the hour fixed the blockage made sure both bathrooms where working and off to the next rescue he went! YOU need a Plumber Call OTP!

Belinda W.
★★★★★

I've been with old Towne for about 7 weeks plus years and they are the best team. They are accurate and ensuring that all jobs are done timely. I had so many issues with my AC unit that in the end the owner got involved which I ended up with a brand new upgraded unit and resetting my warranty. Ralph who is one of the service guy is very nice and has full knowledge of the AC units and always deliveries quality work. I highly recommend Old Towne for their honesty and full service.

Debbie M.
★★★★★

Old Towne Plumbing is the BEST! they helped us out of a problem situation with old plumbing and wiring. Very reasonable and went the extra mile to make sure it was complete and done correctly! Also fixed problems from another plumber we had used previously. Wish we would have gone to them first! we would have saved time and money! It's so hard to find a plumbing company you can trust. Thank you Carl! Highly recommend them!

David W.
★★★★★

We had signs of a water issue about our kitchen ceiling. A bubble in the paint was starting to form. We called others but they were too busy. We called Old Towne and Carl was able to send someone out the next day. Ralph showed up promptly the next morning and found the issue real quick. He cut out the bad, copper joint that was corroded and put a new section in place. The next morning I had a knock on the door. OTP had their drywall guy repair my ceiling. The kitchen ceiling is patched and textured to match. The wife just needs me to paint the kitchen ceiling.

Thanks for the great service.

Morgan R.
★★★★★

Karl and crew are my first phone call in a plumbing disaster - and my 1925 bungalow has had a few. Most recently, they ended up needing to replace a cast iron waste line (which turned into quite a few more corroded drainage pipes under the house as well) and were quick, efficient and most importantly, thorough and trustworthy. While they were connecting the new line, they noticed many of the other pipes were in disrepair, took photos, and provided recommendations on how best to proceed so I don't have to do all this over again in a few years.

I had JUST done my annual landscaping and mulch refresh the week prior, and they paid extra attention to detail to ensure my yard was put together just the way they found it.

Can't say enough about the Old Towne Plumbing guys - they are the very best!

Tim R.
★★★★★

I would recommend KARL and his EXCELLENT staff to anyone and everyone. While they may not be the cheapest they most certainly will not in way shape or form try and overcharge their customer. Not only are they excellent people and super friendly but they all have a great sense of humor and also really know how to diagnose your problem quickly find the problem figure it out come up with solutions and recommendations that will make a customer feel completely satisfied that they have made the right decision to contact Old Towne Plumbing to fix their plumbing, heating and a.c issues. While I have used them in the past and will continue to do so in the future I have failed to leave my review in a timely manner so I am doing so now to make sure that people have an idea when they hire Old Towne Plumbing what kind of experience they will have. In the past they have fixed a heating system in the dead of winter (so thankful they were able to fix) as well as other smaller plumbing issues KARL is the best owner any employees could ever hope to have hire them. Thanks for you and all your hard working staff KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Mark H.
★★★★★

Did a great job! Showed up within an hour of my call. Diagnosed and repaired my inoperative instantaneous water heater quickly. Were very thorough and courteous. I've used them for 18 years and will continue.

James K.
★★★★★

First time using their service for a heater problem and was impressed. They had a rapid response time and made sure they completed everything with accuracy.

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