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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
169
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was perfectly on-time and was a plumbing scholar and a gentleman. We had a simple drain replacement under a new sink. Going to Western saved me at least another day of trying to figure out proper parts and doing the install myself, and it also saved my wife's ears from hearing my salty language."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Make it Drain Plumbing & Rooter
4.7(
108
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MAKE IT DRAIN responded immediately to my request and we set up an appointment that worked with my schedule. They were great on communication before, during and after service. Immediate drain clog was cleared in accordance with my Angie's List coupon deal. The technician was up front in saying my old house may need more extensive service in future."
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+10

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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G M C Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
86
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GMC Plumbing is always there for our plumbing needs. Whether itâ s something as simple as a clogged drain or as complex as a new sewer line, we can always count on Geremi and his team to be there when we need them. Geremi is always just a phone call away and we know the job will be done correctly and at a fair price."
New Drainage
Old  shower Drainage
New kitchen faucet
New Drainage
New Drainage- SEWER LINE

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chajon Plumbing
4.9(
52
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Giovanni is a very knowledgeable, courteous and professional plumber. He did an excellent job of clearing my yard drains while being careful and thorough. He was very resourceful in figuring out how to clear a narrow and difficult pool drain as well. He made sure everything was working perfectly before he left and even checked in with me the next day. He is reasonably priced and I would highly recommend him."
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You always have to Check for leaks
Start at the foundation to build up something

+17

Response time20 mins
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alliance United Rooter & Plumbing Inc.
4.9(
117
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier at Alliance did s very good job clearing all the Area Drains around our entire rear yard ... down both sides of our home all the way to the street. We always had lots of standing water after a rain but now it drains just like it should. Javier was also a Real Gentleman."
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Spot repair

+64

Response time4 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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California Drains Incorporated
5.0(
27
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted California Drains because my parent's home was completely backed up to the point where dirty water was coming out from the drains inside and outside their home. They promptly answered and booked me in the same day. They were able to contain the water from continuing to come out of the drains overnight and returned the next day first thing in the morning to get the problem fixed. Price was very reasonable, and the workers were very professional. Left everything clean and drains were completely cleared. It has been months since they came and there has not been an issue since. 10/10 will highly recommend to family and friends."
Water Main Repair
Water Main Shut Off Valve
3/4" Pressure Regulator
Clean Out Installation
Sewer Spot Repair

+11

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
True Blue Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
106
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan, the owner of the business was neat, professional and courteous. He is licensed and vaccinated. He explaned what he could do, then wrote out a quote, reviewed it again and then went to work on it. He brings all of his own tools including towels to clean up his work, his own pail for the garbage, he had a large floor mat he used to place the oven on while he worked on the gas supply line behind the oven. I highly recommend True Blue Plumbing and Rooter!"
Response time1 hour
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain cleaning projects in Van Nuys, CA

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.

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