Why does my North Hollywood drain keep clogging after it's cleared?

If a clog returns within weeks or months, there is usually an underlying cause such as root intrusion, a cracked joint or a sag in the lateral. A camera inspection shows what is actually there, so the fix addresses the cause instead of just the symptom.

Do you work with North Hollywood landlords and property managers?

Yes. We handle drain stacks, central water heaters, unit repairs and tenant emergencies for apartment buildings and duplexes. Property care plans can put inspections and drain maintenance on a schedule so problems surface before tenants call.

Is the $199 sewer camera inspection available for apartment buildings?

The $199 special covers a camera inspection of a sewer line, and many property types qualify. Larger buildings with multiple lines may need a different scope. Tell us about the property when scheduling and we will confirm eligibility.

Can you help restaurants with grease buildup?

We clear grease from commercial drain lines with hydro jetting and then inspect them with a camera to confirm the line is open. Regular jetting on a schedule helps North Hollywood restaurants avoid backups during service and keeps grease from hardening inside the pipe.

Plumber North Hollywood | Sewer & Drains

North Hollywood plumber for homes, rentals and businesses.

North Hollywood packs a lot into a small area: older bungalows on quiet side streets, dense apartment buildings, and a busy commercial core around the NoHo Arts District and Lankershim Blvd. New Flow Plumbing helps homeowners, landlords and business owners keep water and drains moving, using camera inspections to find problems before they turn into emergencies.

North Hollywood plumbing works hard every day.

Much of North Hollywood was built out in the decades before and after World War II, and many of its single family homes are modest bungalows and small ranch houses on narrow lots. Original clay sewer laterals and galvanized water lines are still common in these older homes. Add mature street trees and you get a steady stream of root intrusion, cracked joints and slow drains that keep coming back after a basic cleaning.

North Hollywood also has a large share of renters. Apartment buildings and duplexes line streets like Magnolia Blvd and Burbank Blvd, and older buildings often rely on shared drain stacks and central water heaters. One clog or one failing heater can affect every tenant. Landlords here benefit from scheduled drain maintenance and camera checks rather than waiting for a call at midnight.

The commercial side is busy too. The NoHo Arts District, Lankershim Blvd and the area around the North Hollywood Metro station are full of restaurants, theaters and shops that put heavy demand on grease lines and restrooms. As a City of Los Angeles neighborhood, North Hollywood is served by LADWP, and owners are generally responsible for the lateral from their building to the public sewer main.

Rentals everywhere. Apartments and duplexes with shared plumbing.

Arts District. Restaurants, theaters and shops on Lankershim.

LADWP service. City of Los Angeles water and sewer system.

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Most requested services in North Hollywood.

With so many rentals and businesses, North Hollywood calls focus on keeping drains clear, hot water running and sewer lines in working shape.

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Hydro jetting
Jetting scours roots, grease and scale from North Hollywood laterals and apartment stacks, giving a cleaner result than a cable snake when clogs keep coming back.
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Sewer line repair
When the camera finds cracked or collapsed pipe under a North Hollywood bungalow or apartment building, we repair it with spot fixes, lining or full replacement.
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Water heater repair
We repair and replace water heaters for North Hollywood homes and multi-unit buildings, including the larger central heaters that serve several apartments at once and leave every tenant without hot water when they fail.
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Commercial plumbing
Restaurants, theaters and shops in the NoHo Arts District and along Lankershim Blvd get help with grease lines, busy restrooms, water service, water heaters and scheduled maintenance plans.
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Theodore Nilsson

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.

Valerie

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.

Michael

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.

Cherrie !

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.

Ava-Lynnette De La Torre

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.

Melanie Hernandez

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.

Taye325

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.

Ava Lamison

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.

tal abutbul

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.

Chloe

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!!

North Hollywood plumber for homes, rentals and businesses.

North Hollywood plumbing works hard every day.

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Most requested services in North Hollywood.

Hydro jetting

Sewer line repair

Water heater repair

Commercial plumbing

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