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.
Drain and sewer cleaning is the work of getting a blocked pipe flowing again and finding out why it blocked. A branch drain that serves one sink is a small job. A main sewer line backing up affects the whole house and needs a cable machine or a jetter. All Plumbing Services has done this work since 2013, and it is the job we get called for most.
What does drain and sewer cleaning actually involve?
First we find where the blockage sits. If only one fixture is slow, the problem is on that branch line. If several fixtures back up at once, the main sewer line is blocked and everything upstream stops. Then we pick the tool. A cable machine cuts through a soft clog or a root. A jetter scours the whole pipe wall. Then we run water and watch it go.
Clearing sinks, tubs, showers and toilets
Kitchen sinks block from cooked grease that cools and sticks. Tubs and showers block from hair and soap. Toilets block from what should not have gone in. These are branch lines, and most of them clear from the fixture or a nearby cleanout. We protect the floor, clear the line, run water to test it, and clean up after ourselves.
Main sewer line clearing and rooter service
The main sewer line carries everything from the house out to the city sewer. When it blocks, the lowest drain in the house floods first, usually a shower pan or a floor drain. We open the cleanout, run a rooter machine out toward the street, and cut whatever is in the way. Roots are common on older lines because they find every joint and grow in through it.
Why does a drain keep clogging?
A drain that blocks again a few weeks later was never really clear. It was punched open. There is a difference. A cable can poke a hole through a grease ring or a root ball and restore flow while leaving most of the buildup on the pipe wall. That is fine for a one-off. On a line that blocks over and over, something in the pipe itself is holding waste back.
When should a camera go down the sewer line?
On a second blockage in the same year, a camera earns its money. It shows the pipe from the inside: roots at a joint, a low spot holding water, a cracked section, or a belly where the line has settled. It also shows a line that is simply dirty and fine. That picture is what tells you whether to clear the line again or plan a repair. We would rather show you than guess.
What happens when clearing a line is not enough?
Sometimes the camera shows a pipe that is done. A collapsed section, a joint that has pulled apart, or a lateral that has settled below its slope will keep collecting waste no matter how often it is cleared. At that point clearing is a rental, not a fix. We walk you through the repair options in plain language and put the choice in your hands, with a free estimate and no pressure.
Keeping the mess out of your house
A sewer job can go badly in a clean house. We work from the outside cleanout when there is one, lay protection when we have to work inside, and bag what comes out of the line. All Plumbing Services is licensed, bonded and insured under CSLB #985835, and our technicians are background checked, so you know who is walking through your door.
Best Drain and Sewer Cleaning in Chatsworth
Much of the housing across the West San Fernando Valley went up decades ago, and the sewer laterals under those homes are the same age. Old clay and cast iron lines are exactly where roots and settling show up, which is why we lead with a camera on a repeat call instead of a bigger snake.
When jetting is the better tool we say so and switch to a full hydro jetting run. If the trouble turns out to be clean water rather than waste, that is leak detection work instead.
See the rest of our plumbing services, including water heater repair and replacement. We cover Chatsworth and the neighborhoods around it, so you can also read how we work in Woodland Hills and Northridge, or see the full list on our service area page.
Why choose All Plumbing Services?
- Family-owned and local to Chatsworth.
- Fully licensed and insured for your protection.
- Upfront pricing you approve before any work starts.
- Rated 4.4★, based on local customer feedback.
- Serving Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Encino, Granada Hills, Winnetka and surrounding areas.
Related services
- 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.
Explore our full range of Plumbing, or head back to the All Plumbing Services home page.
Cost of drain and sewer cleaning in Chatsworth
What moves the price:
- Whether the blockage is on one branch drain or the main sewer line
- How we can reach the line: an outside cleanout, a roof vent, or pulling a toilet
- What is in the pipe: soft waste, hardened grease, or tree roots at a joint
- The pipe material and its condition, which a camera inspection shows
- Whether the visit falls inside our regular 8:00 am to 6:00 pm hours or is an emergency call
Every job is different, so we give you an exact price up front, and you approve it before any work starts.
How it works
How our drain and sewer cleaning process works
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Call or request a quote online. We'll take a look and give you an honest, upfront price, no pressure.
We schedule your job
Pick a time that works for you. We show up when we say we will and keep you in the loop the whole way.
Done right, the first time
Clean, quality plumbing work, and we leave your property better than we found it.
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FAQ
Drain and Sewer Cleaning, common questions
Where can I find drain and sewer cleaning near me in Chatsworth?
All Plumbing Services clears drains and main sewer lines in Chatsworth and the nearby West Valley. We are licensed, bonded and insured, CSLB #985835. Call (818) 987-6284 and tell us which fixtures are backing up, because that alone often tells us whether it is a branch line or the main. Ask for a free estimate before any work starts.
Is it cheaper to keep clearing a sewer line or replace it?
It depends on what the camera shows. If the line is sound and just needs clearing every few years, clearing is the cheaper answer. If the pipe is cracked, root filled or has settled below its slope, each clearing only buys a few months and the money adds up. We show you the footage and price both paths so you can decide with real information.
How long does it take to clear a main sewer line?
Most main line clearings take one to three hours once we can reach the cleanout. Finding or digging up a buried cleanout adds time. Heavy root growth takes longer because the cable has to make several passes. If we camera the line afterward, add about thirty minutes. We tell you what we are seeing as we go, not just at the end.
Who will show up at my house for a drain call?
A background-checked technician from All Plumbing Services, not a subcontractor we have never met. Owner David Karty runs the work himself and has spent 35 years in the plumbing trade. We tell you who is coming, and the truck and paperwork carry our name and our license number, CSLB #985835. You should never have to wonder who is in your home.
Will running a cable through an old pipe damage it?
A properly sized cable used with care will not harm sound pipe. On very old or already cracked clay, aggressive cabling can catch a broken edge and make the damage worse. That is one more reason we camera a line with a history before we get rough with it. Knowing the pipe condition first is how you avoid turning a blockage into a repair.
Do I need a cleanout to have my sewer line cleared?
Not always, but it helps a lot. A cleanout is a capped access point that lets us put a machine straight into the main line. Without one we work through a roof vent or pull a toilet, which is slower and messier. If your home has no cleanout, we can talk about adding one so the next call is quicker and cheaper.
Need drain and sewer cleaning?
Call now or request a free estimate, we'll get right back to you. Emergency service available.
Licensed & insured · Job-specific warranty, 1 to 25 years · No obligation