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Emergency plumber & sewer line repair in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley See the problem. Fix it once.

Camera-first sewer inspections, trenchless pipe lining, hydro jetting and fast emergency plumbing for homes and businesses across the Valley, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County. We show you the footage, then the options. No guessing, no digging up your yard for a hunch.

Call 818-538-4958
  • Camera-first diagnostics
  • Trenchless repair options
  • 43 cities in LA County
  • CA License #974766

Why New Flow

A local plumber you can actually reach.

Family-run in Van Nuys since 2003. Here is what you get every time you call.

  • Plumbing since 2003

    More than 20 years of fixing drains, sewers, water heaters and leaks for Los Angeles homes and businesses.

  • Bonded, insured and workers’ comp

    Licensed (CA #974766), bonded and fully insured, with workers’ compensation for every crew member on your property.

  • 60 to 90 minute emergency arrival

    For burst pipes, sewage backups and active leaks, a plumber is typically at your door within 60 to 90 minutes.

  • Senior and veteran discounts

    Seniors and veterans save on service. Just mention it when you call or book.

  • In-house financing, zero extras

    Financing for larger jobs with no interest, no fees and no origination charges, arranged directly with us.

  • Talk directly to your plumber

    No call center runaround. You speak with the plumber who diagnoses and does the work.

What we fix

Sewer line repair & plumbing services, diagnosed before we dig.

From a main line full of roots to a water heater that quit at 6 a.m., every job starts the same way: find the real cause, show it to you, then lay out the options. Homes, property managers and businesses across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County.

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New sewer pipe fittings installed by New Flow Plumbing

Sewer line repair & replacement

Roots, cracked clay pipe, offset joints and sagging bellies are behind most recurring backups. We locate the failure on camera, then repair the damaged section or replace the line, using trenchless methods whenever the ground and the pipe allow it.

  • Backups that keep coming back
  • Sewage odor in the yard or under the house
  • Gurgling drains across several fixtures
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New sewer line laid in a trench during a New Flow Plumbing replacement $199

Sewer camera inspection

A waterproof camera travels through your sewer line and records what is really inside: roots, breaks, buildup or a belly. You watch the footage, we mark the location and depth, and you choose the repair with evidence in hand.

  • Recorded video of your line
  • Problem location and depth marked
  • Smart step before buying a home
See the $199 inspection

New sewer pipe connected to the existing line by New Flow Plumbing

Trenchless pipe lining

A resin-saturated liner is pulled into the existing pipe and cured in place, forming a new seamless pipe inside the old one. No trench across your lawn, driveway or landscaping, and far less cleanup when the job is done.

  • Minimal digging and restoration
  • Seals cracks and root entry points
  • Works under slabs, driveways and trees
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Corroded cast iron sewer pipe removed by New Flow Plumbing

Pipe bursting

When a line is too far gone to line, pipe bursting pulls a new HDPE pipe along the path of the old one while fracturing the old pipe outward. A full replacement through two small access points instead of an open trench.

  • Complete sewer line replacement
  • Option to upsize the pipe diameter
  • Two small access pits, no trench
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New Flow Plumbing hydro jetting trailer set up at a job site

Hydro jetting

High-pressure water scours grease, scale, sludge and roots off the pipe walls and restores full flow, instead of punching a small hole through the clog the way a drain snake does.

  • Kitchen grease and scale buildup
  • Root intrusion maintenance
  • Restaurants and multi-unit buildings
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New water line installed in a trench by New Flow Plumbing

Emergency plumbing

Sewage backups, burst pipes and active leaks are triaged first. Call, tell us what you see, and we will talk you through shutting off the water while we get a plumber to your property.

  • Burst and leaking pipes
  • Sewage backing into the home
  • Overflowing toilets and cleanouts
Get emergency help

New gas water heater installed by New Flow Plumbing

Water heater repair

No hot water, rusty water, a leaking tank or a tankless unit throwing error codes. We diagnose conventional and tankless water heaters and tell you plainly whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.

  • Tank and tankless water heaters
  • Leaks, pilot and burner problems
  • Straight repair or replace advice
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New Flow Plumbing technician installing new sewer pipe in an open trench

Leak detection

Hidden leaks under slabs, inside walls or underground quietly raise water bills and damage foundations. Professional locating equipment pinpoints the leak so the repair opening stays as small as possible.

  • Slab and under-floor leaks
  • Leaks hidden inside walls
  • Unexplained high water bills
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Sewer camera inspection

Diagnose before you dig.

Recurring backups usually point to a problem in the main line, and guessing at it gets expensive fast. A sewer camera inspection puts the inside of your pipe on screen, so roots, cracks, offset joints and bellies are found, located and recorded before anyone quotes a major repair.

  • No repair on a hunch. Every recommendation is backed by footage you can see.
  • Smaller, smarter digging. The exact spot and depth are marked from the surface.
  • Options, not pressure. Cleaning, spot repair, trenchless or replacement, compared side by side.
Corroded cast iron sewer pipe removed by New Flow Plumbing

Homepage special

$199 sewer camera inspection

  • See the real condition inside your line
  • Get a clear, evidence-based next step
  • Avoid paying for the wrong repair
Book the $199 inspection How a sewer camera inspection works

Promotion availability and service-area eligibility are confirmed when scheduling.

From first call to a clear plan

  1. Drain line repair exposed under a slab by New Flow Plumbing

    Tell us what changed

    Call or book online and describe the symptom: which drains, how often, any odor or water where it should not be. Photos and video help us come prepared.

  2. Tree roots pulled out of a clogged drain line by New Flow Plumbing

    Inspect the line on camera

    We run the camera through the line from an accessible cleanout and record the full run, so roots, cracks, offsets and bellies end up on video, not on a guess.

  3. New Flow Plumbing technician installing new sewer pipe in an open trench

    Locate and mark the problem

    Pipe locating equipment pinpoints the failure from the surface, including its depth, so any excavation is small and exactly where it needs to be.

  4. Completed sewer line replacement ready for backfill

    Choose the repair path

    You see the footage and get clear options: hydro jetting, a spot repair, trenchless lining or bursting, or a traditional replacement. You decide what makes sense.

Customer reviews

Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Los Angeles.

Sewer emergencies, water heaters, stubborn drains and office leaks. Here is what customers say about the work, straight from our Google reviews.

Reviews come straight from our Google Business Profile.

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New Flow came out to my mothers house in Reseda and was able to clear the main line blockage. They were there within an hour and had very reasonable pricing. While there they identified another problem with the pipping(it is a 100 year old house lol) and came up with an option to replace some of the pipping. Definitely will be using them again for any problems down in the valley.
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Valerie
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Whenever something goes wrong at our North Hollywood condo property, Art answers the phone day or night, which is why New Flow Plumbing has handled our plumbing since the place was built. Just last week a huge problem hit at 10:00 pm with all the tenants stressing out, but they had someone walking through the door in twenty minutes to get it taken care of. They show up ready to work seven days a week for the small stuff and the emergencies alike, so I always know we are covered.
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Michael
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Had a sewage back up at a unit and Art was able to take care of my problem. Due to it being an older house it had quite significant problems (old piping, no clear out,etc). He took care of the clog, add clear out, and also discovered the toilets that were installed were incorrect ones since forever and replaced both toilets as well. He also gave me advice on what he would do with the current drainage problem and what he would do temporarily, and or the future for my piping. Was very reasonably priced. 100% satisfied with the service he provided.
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Shower was way too cold. Looked at the tank and could tell it was completely done, so we reached out to New flow to fix the plumbing in Granada Hills. The tech got the new hot water heater put in and even cleaned up some sloppy copper fittings left behind from our previous remodel so everything lined up straight. He was wrapped up and out the door by 3p, and the hot water was running before he left.
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Ava-Lynnette De La Torre
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Water was backing up into both my toilet and bathtub from a main line clog. A few plumbers gave weird replies, including one guy who threw out a random quote without even checking the pipes. I usually handle small things myself, but I needed real help here. Art came in and mapped out the whole line, running a camera to show me the blockages on the screen. He pushed past 60 feet clearing tree roots and debris, explaining the fix as he went. The final bill matched his quote. Thanks to them I can finally take a shower.
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Melanie Hernandez
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Great work from the best plumbers in the valley. I had a pretty big job done. They replaced the main water pipe out to the street. It was completed on time and they kept me informed during the down time (waiting for the city to approve the permit.) I would use them again. They are pleasant to work with.
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Taye325
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If you need a reliable plumber in Valley Village, save their number right now. Our new tenants moved into our rental last weekend and immediately hit us with a no hot water text. Found New Flow on Google, liked what I saw on their page, and gave them a call. Arman sent someone out just a few hours later. We looked at the old twenty year unit and agreed a full replacement made the most sense. They knocked it out the exact same day, saved my weekend, and kept the tenants happy. Already passed his name to a buddy of mine who hired him shortly after.
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Ava Lamison
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My parent's toilet was leaking and after messaging different places, I told my parents this place could fix our problem. Arman was the one who helped us out and after talking to him about a possible broken wax ring, he found the actual problem, roots in our pipes. He hydrojetted the roots and installed something to help keep the roots from growing for the next few years. So if you're have problems related to pipes, my family and I highly recommend coming here.
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We have been calling New Flow for plumbing services ever since they warned us six years ago that our ancient drain pipes were on their last legs. When the system finally failed, we shopped around for bids on a full repipe. Every single plumber gave us quotes without stepping foot under the house, except them. The team crawled under there, filmed the pipes, and showed us that our water lines were still completely fine. Arman gave us a fair quote for just the drains, and his crew finished the work in one day. Hard to find contractors this upfront and genuine.
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Chloe
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I cannot compliment New Flow Plumbing enough. They were recommended by our selling real estate agent for a sewage line inspection. They came out quickly, and Arman was very professional and polite right away. He was able to service the sewage line, provide thorough, expert knowledge, and give us recommendations. The pricing is excellent and fair, and I would definitely recommend using their services again. The HD video was provided for our own viewing, and it was emailed to us within hours of the visit. Overall a very enjoyable experience. 5 stars does not do it justice. Thanks again!!

Service areas

Your local plumber in the Valley, Santa Clarita and LA County.

New Flow Plumbing is based in Van Nuys and answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We cover 43 cities across Los Angeles County with sewer repair, camera inspections, hydro jetting and emergency plumbing.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

New Flow Plumbing

6718 Katherine Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • 43cities served
  • 24/7emergency line
  • 3regions covered

Sewage backing up into tubs, showers or toilets, an overflowing cleanout, a burst or leaking pipe, no water at all, or a failed water heater that is leaking. Shut off the water if you safely can, keep clear of wastewater and electrical hazards, and call 818-538-4958. Our line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call SoCalGas or 911.

Yes. New Flow Plumbing answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from our Van Nuys base and serves 43 cities across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles County. See the full list on our service areas page.

Our homepage special is a $199 sewer camera inspection. Promotion availability and service-area eligibility are confirmed when you schedule. The inspection shows the condition of the line, the location and depth of any problem, and gives you evidence before you pay for a repair.

In most cases, yes. Recurring backups, slow drains across several fixtures, sewage odors and buying an older home are all good reasons to inspect. A camera inspection replaces guessing with footage, so you avoid paying for the wrong repair or digging in the wrong place.

Trenchless sewer repair fixes or replaces a sewer line through small access points instead of an open trench. With pipe lining, a resin liner is cured inside the old pipe to form a new seamless pipe. With pipe bursting, a new pipe is pulled through the old path while the old pipe is broken outward. A camera inspection tells us which method fits your line.

It depends on the depth and length of the line, the type of damage, access, and whether a spot repair, trenchless method or full replacement is the right fix. We do not quote major sewer work blind. We inspect the line first, then give you clear options and pricing based on what the camera actually shows. Start with a camera inspection.

Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour grease, scale, sludge and roots off the inside of a pipe and restore full flow. It is safe for most lines in sound condition. On older or damaged pipes we check the line with a camera first, because a cracked or collapsed section may need repair before jetting.

In the City of Los Angeles, property owners are generally responsible for their sewer lateral, the pipe that runs from the house to the connection with the public sewer main. Rules can differ in other cities, so check with your local public works department. A camera inspection shows where the problem is located along the line.

It depends on your policy. Many standard policies exclude wear, tree roots and gradual deterioration, and sewer backup coverage is often a separate endorsement. Check with your insurance provider. If you file a claim, the inspection footage and our documentation of the cause can help support it.