Is trenchless sewer repair possible in Tujunga's rocky soil?

Often, yes. Trenchless methods work inside or along the existing pipe, so rocky soil matters less than with open trenching. A camera inspection tells us whether the line is a good fit for lining or bursting, or whether a section needs conventional repair.

My Tujunga home has weak water pressure. What causes that?

In older Tujunga homes the most common cause is galvanized steel supply pipe that has rusted inside and narrowed. A failing pressure regulator or a partly closed valve can also be responsible. We test the system and tell you which one it is before suggesting work.

Why start with a $199 camera inspection instead of just clearing the drain?

Clearing a drain without looking can leave the real cause in place. For $199, with eligibility confirmed at scheduling, we put a camera in the sewer line so you can see roots, cracks or sags yourself and decide on a fix that lasts.

Do you service stone and historic houses?

Yes. We take extra care around original masonry, older fixtures and tight crawl spaces, and we look for repair methods that limit disruption to the structure and the property while still bringing the plumbing up to a reliable condition.

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Tujunga plumbing for older homes Built on rock, fixed with care.

Tujunga began as the Little Landers colony in the early 1900s, and you can still see river rock walls and stone cottages along its streets. Homes here range from those early structures to postwar houses on the canyon slopes. New Flow Plumbing works on all of them, using a camera to find the real problem before recommending any repair.

Tujunga homes have history, and so does their plumbing.

Some Tujunga houses still carry original or very old piping: galvanized steel supply lines that narrow with rust, cast iron drains that scale inside, and clay sewer pipe with joints that roots have worked into for decades. Remodels have replaced some of it, but rarely all of it. A home can have new fixtures upstairs and seventy year old pipe in the ground.

The ground itself matters here. Tujunga sits on alluvial soil full of river rock washed down from the San Gabriel Mountains, and properties on the slopes toward Haines Canyon and the upper streets can be steep. Rocky soil makes excavation harder and slower, which is one reason trenchless options like pipe lining and pipe bursting are worth asking about when a sewer lateral fails.

Tujunga is a City of Los Angeles community served by LADWP. Owners are generally responsible for their sewer lateral from the house to the main in the street, so a cracked or root filled line is usually the owner's repair. We document the line on camera, mark where trouble sits, and lay out the options with honest pros and cons for each.

Galvanized supply. Rust narrows old pipe and lowers water pressure.

Rocky ground. Digging is slow, so trenchless methods often make sense.

Owner laterals. City of LA owners generally maintain the line to the main.

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The services Tujunga homeowners call us for.

These four services cover most of the work we do in Tujunga, from replacing tired supply pipe to repairing a sewer lateral without tearing up the yard.

01
Trenchless pipe lining
A new pipe is formed inside the old one, which can save Tujunga owners from trenching through rock, mature landscaping and stone walls when the existing lateral is a good candidate.
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02
Water line repair
We repair or replace corroded galvanized and leaking service lines from the LADWP meter to the house, restoring pressure and reducing the risk of a sudden break.
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03
Pipe bursting
When a Tujunga sewer line is too damaged to line, bursting pulls new pipe through the path of the old one using small access pits instead of a full trench.
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04
Water heater repair
We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters, including older units in tight closets and garages where venting and connections need updating to current standards.
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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!!

Tujunga plumbing for older homes Built on rock, fixed with care.

What breaks down most in Tujunga plumbing.

Tujunga homes have history, and so does their plumbing.

The services Tujunga homeowners call us for.

Trenchless pipe lining

Water line repair

Pipe bursting

Water heater repair

Plumbing questions in Tujunga.

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What customers say about working with us.

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