Plumbing in Chatsworth, CA
All Plumbing Services provides plumbing for homeowners in Chatsworth and nearby towns like Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino. Free, no-pressure estimates.
All Plumbing Services is a licensed plumbing contractor working for homeowners in Chatsworth, CA and the surrounding West San Fernando Valley. This page is the hub for everything we do. Each service below covers one kind of job in detail, from a blocked main sewer line to a garbage disposal that will not turn. The company opened in 2013 and is licensed, bonded and insured under CSLB #985835.
What does a residential plumber actually handle?
Residential plumbing splits into two systems that fail in different ways. The supply side brings clean water in under pressure, so its failures are leaks, weak flow and no hot water. The drain side carries waste out by gravity, so its failures are blockages, backups and smells. Knowing which side a symptom belongs to is the first thing a plumber does, because it decides every tool that comes off the truck.
Which plumbing job do you actually have?
A single slow fixture is a branch drain. Several fixtures backing up at once is a main sewer line. No hot water anywhere is the heater. Weak flow at one tap is usually an aerator or a supply valve. A water bill climbing with nothing visible is a hidden leak. We would rather ask a few questions on the phone and bring the right equipment than turn up and guess.
How do you choose the right plumber?
Check the license number first, because California requires it in advertising and it is the one claim you can verify in under a minute. Ask whether the company is bonded and insured, and ask who is actually coming to the house. Then ask how the price is arrived at. A plumber who diagnoses before quoting is giving you a real number. A plumber who quotes before looking is guessing.
Why older Valley homes need a different approach
Much of the housing across this part of the Valley went up decades ago, and the pipe under those homes is the same age. Older drain lines collect roots and buildup at their joints, and older supply piping under a slab is where hidden leaks start. That is why we lead with a camera on a repeat blockage and with a meter test on a suspected leak, instead of reaching straight for the biggest tool.
What we ask before we quote
Which fixtures are affected, how long it has been happening, whether it has happened before, and what the water bill has been doing. Those four answers get us most of the way to a diagnosis before we arrive. Everything else we confirm on site. Then you get a free estimate and an honest description of the options, including the cheaper one when the cheaper one is right.
Our plumbing services
Drain and Sewer Cleaning, Drain clearing and main sewer line cleaning for homes, from a slow sink to a full backup. We camera the line on a repeat blockage so you know whether you have a clog or a failing pipe.
Hydro Jetting, High pressure water jetting that scours grease, soap and roots off the whole pipe wall instead of punching a hole through them. Used on kitchen lines and main sewer lines that keep blocking.
Water Heater Repair and Replacement, Repair and replacement for tank water heaters, from no hot water and a failed thermostat to a leaking tank that needs to come out today. Straight advice on whether yours is worth fixing.
Tankless Water Heater Installation, Tankless water heater installation done properly, including the gas line, venting and condensate work most quotes leave out. Honest advice on whether going tankless suits your household.
Water Leak Detection and Repair, Finding a hidden water leak before it costs you a floor, then repairing it. Slab leaks, wall leaks and yard line leaks, located with listening gear and pressure testing instead of guesswork.
Faucet, Fixture and Garbage Disposal Repair, Garbage disposal repair and replacement, plus faucets, toilets, shut-off valves and other fixtures. The small jobs that make a kitchen and bathroom work, done by a licensed plumber.
FAQ
Plumbing, common questions
How do I check that a plumber's California license is real?
Go to the CSLB "Check a License" page and enter the number. It shows the license status, the classification, the expiry date, and whether the bond and workers compensation are current. Our number is CSLB #985835. California law requires a licensed contractor to display that number in advertising, so a company that will not give you one is telling you something.
What does it cost to hire a plumber in the Los Angeles area?
It depends far more on the job than on the plumber. Clearing one slow drain is a short visit. Jetting a main line, replacing a water heater or chasing a slab leak are different pieces of work with different equipment behind them. We do not publish a flat number we would have to walk back on site. We give you a free estimate after we look.
Does a plumber need to pull a permit for the work?
Some jobs yes, some no. Clearing a drain does not need one. Replacing or moving water piping, drain piping, gas lines or a water heater usually does, because that work is inspected. A bid that quietly leaves the permit out is not the cheaper bid, it is the unfinished one, and the gap tends to surface later when the home is sold.
What is the difference between a plumber and a rooter company?
A rooter company clears drains. That is a genuine specialty and it is useful. A licensed plumber clears drains and also handles the supply side, the water heater, the gas connections and the repairs a clearing sometimes turns into. If your line needs replacing rather than clearing, a plumbing license is what allows that work to be done and inspected.
How do I know if a plumbing problem is an emergency?
Ask whether it is getting worse while you wait. Water running where it should not be, a sewer backing up into the house, or a gas smell are all emergencies. A slow drain or a dripping faucet is not, even though it is annoying. We take emergency calls, and our regular hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, seven days a week.
Do you charge to come out and look at a plumbing problem?
We give a free estimate. That means we come out, work out what is actually wrong, and tell you what it will take to fix, before you commit to anything. If the diagnosis itself needs specialist work, such as locating a hidden leak under a slab, we explain that up front so nothing on the bill is a surprise.
Ready to get started in Chatsworth?
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