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Emergency plumber at your door in 60 to 90 minutes across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita & LA CountyEmergency response in the Valley & LA County

Clogged drains & toilets, 24/7

Drain cleaning in Los Angeles that fixes the cause.

Slow sinks, backed-up showers, overflowing toilets and gurgling floor drains. We clear the clog, find out what caused it and show you how to keep it from coming back. You talk directly to the plumber, and emergency arrival is typically 60 to 90 minutes.

Drain cleaning

Signs it is time to call a plumber.

One slow drain is usually a local clog. Several slow or gurgling drains at once usually point to the main line.

  • Sink or tub draining slowlyHair, soap and grease narrow the line until water pools.
  • Toilet clogged or overflowingPlunging has not worked, or the toilet clogs again and again.
  • Gurgling or bubbling soundsAir trapped behind a clog or a venting problem.
  • Several drains backing upWater coming up in a shower or floor drain points to the main line.
  • Sewer smell from drainsStanding waste or a dry trap lets odors back into the house.
  • Clogs that keep coming backUsually buildup, roots or a pipe problem worth a camera check.

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.

How it works

How we clear a clogged drain.

We start by asking what you are seeing and checking which fixtures are affected. That tells us whether the clog is in a single branch drain or in the main line that serves the whole house.

Most sink, tub, shower and toilet clogs are cleared with professional drain augers sized to the pipe, which remove the blockage without harming the fixture. Stubborn or recurring clogs get a camera inspection so we can see roots, grease or a damaged pipe, and when a line needs a full cleaning we use hydro jetting.

Before we leave, we run water through every affected fixture and explain what caused the clog and how to prevent the next one.

  • Right tool for the line. Augers sized to the pipe and fixture.
  • The cause, not just the clog. Camera check on repeat problems.
  • Tested before we leave. Every affected fixture flows.
Plumber clearing a drain line at a residential cleanout

Good to know

Which drain service do you need?

It depends on where the clog is and what caused it. Here is how we decide.

  • 01

    Drain cleaning

    Clears a single clogged sink, tub, shower, toilet or floor drain caused by hair, soap, wipes or a foreign object.

  • 02

    Main line clearing

    When several fixtures back up at once, we clear the main line from the cleanout toward the street.

  • 03

    Hydro jetting

    For grease, scale and roots that keep coming back, high-pressure water cleans the full pipe wall.

  • 04

    When cleaning is not enough

    Broken, offset or collapsed pipe needs a repair. The camera tells us which situation you are in.

Our process

A drain cleaning service visit.

Clear steps, explained before anything happens, so you always know what comes next.

  1. Find the clog

    We check which fixtures are affected to tell a branch clog from a main line problem.

  2. Clear the drain

    We quote first, then clear the line with the right auger or jetter for the pipe.

  3. Test every fixture

    We run water through each affected drain and use a camera on repeat clogs.

  4. Maintenance advice

    You hear what caused it and the simple habits that keep drains flowing.

FAQ

Drain cleaning questions.

Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most. Call if yours is not here.

Call 818-538-4958

It depends on which drain is clogged, how easy it is to reach and whether the main line is involved. You get the price before any work starts, and seniors and veterans receive a discount.

Yes. Toilet clogs and overflows are some of our most common calls. If a toilet keeps clogging, we check the drain line behind it for a deeper problem.

We answer 24/7. For emergencies such as an overflowing toilet or sewage backing up, a plumber typically arrives within 60 to 90 minutes.

We recommend against it. Chemical cleaners rarely clear a full clog, can damage older pipes and make the drain hazardous to work on. A plunger is fine for a toilet. If that does not work, call us.

Customer reviews

Customers on drain cleaning.

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Reviews come straight from our Google Business Profile.

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Theodore Nilsson
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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!!

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