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Drain cleaning in Los Angeles

Slow sinks, backed-up showers and gurgling drains, cleared and flowing again. We also find out why it clogged, so you’re not calling again next month.

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What needs fixing?

More than a quick snake

Most clogs build up slowly. Grease and soap coat the inside of kitchen lines, hair collects in bathroom drains, and in older homes, rust and scale narrow cast-iron pipes until little gets through.

Clearing a clog is usually fast. The important part is knowing what caused it and whether the pipe itself is healthy. When a clog keeps coming back, we can run a camera through the line to see exactly what’s happening.

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Signs you need a drain cleaning

Slow sinks and tubsWater takes a long time to drain away.
Standing water in the showerWater pools around your feet.
Gurgling soundsDrains bubble after you run water or flush.
Bad smellsA sewer or rotten smell rising from a drain.
Clogs that keep coming backThe same drain clogs every few weeks.
Several drains at onceUsually a sign the main sewer line is involved.

What usually causes clogs

KitchenGrease, food scraps, coffee grounds and soap.
BathroomHair, soap scum and toothpaste.
ToiletsWipes, even “flushable” ones, paper towels and too much paper.
Main lineTree roots, a sagging pipe, or buildup from every drain in the house.

How we clear it

  • Find which drain is clogged and how far down the clog is.
  • Clear most clogs with a drain cable sized for the pipe.
  • Use hydro jetting for grease, scale and roots a cable can’t remove.
  • Camera-inspect lines that clog again and again.
  • Test the drain with running water before we leave.

What affects the price

You get a written price before any work starts. These are the things that move it.

Which drainA bathroom sink is simpler than a main line.
AccessA clean-out we can reach easily saves time.
MethodCable clearing costs less than hydro jetting.

Keep drains flowing

  • Pour grease into a can or the trash, never the sink.
  • Use a hair catcher in showers and tubs.
  • Only flush toilet paper. “Flushable” wipes still clog pipes.
  • Run water for a few seconds after using the garbage disposal.

How a visit works

  1. Book or callBook online in two quick steps, or call (818) 200-8719. We call you back within 2 hours to set a time.
  2. Get a written priceYour plumber finds the problem and gives you the price in writing. Nothing starts until you say yes.
  3. Fixed and cleaned upWe fix it, test it and clean up before we leave. Labor is covered by our 30-day warranty.

Drain cleaning questions

Should I use chemical drain cleaners?

We don’t recommend them. They rarely clear a full clog, they can damage older pipes, and they make the job riskier for whoever opens the drain next.

What’s the difference between snaking and hydro jetting?

A drain cable punches through a clog so water can flow again. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scrub grease, scale and roots off the whole inside of the pipe, so it stays clear longer.

Why does my drain keep clogging?

Usually grease, hair or roots building back up, or a pipe that sags or is damaged. A camera inspection shows exactly what’s happening.

How do I know if it’s my main sewer line?

If several drains are slow or back up at once, especially the lowest ones in the house, the main line is the likely cause.

Drain cleaning near you

We provide drain cleaning across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Sun ValleyPanorama CityNorth HollywoodVan NuysLake BalboaValley VillageValley GlenPacoimaArletaMission HillsNorth HillsSylmarSan FernandoGranada HillsNorthridgePorter RanchSunland-TujungaLake View TerraceShadow HillsStudio CitySherman OaksEncinoToluca LakeResedaTarzanaWoodland HillsCanoga ParkWinnetkaWest HillsChatsworthBurbankGlendalePasadenaHollywoodAll areas

Related services

Hydro jettingHigh-pressure cleaning for grease and roots.Sewer camera inspectionSee inside your pipes before you dig.Sewer line repairRoots, breaks and backups fixed.Garbage disposal repairJammed, leaking or replaced.

Helpful guides

9 things you should never put down a drainWhat to do when your sewer backs upWhy does my drain smell?How to unclog a drain without harsh chemicalsToilet overflowing? What to do right now

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