Why does my Winnetka home keep getting the same clog?

Repeat clogs usually point to a problem in the main line, such as roots, a sag where debris settles or a crack catching wipes. Snaking clears the symptom but not the cause. A camera inspection shows what is happening so the fix lasts longer.

I own a rental in Winnetka. How often should the sewer be cleaned?

It depends on the number of units, the pipe material and the history of the line. Buildings with frequent backups often benefit from hydro jetting followed by a camera check, then a maintenance schedule set from what the footage shows.

Is the $199 sewer camera inspection available in Winnetka?

Yes. Winnetka is part of our regular service area. The $199 sewer camera inspection is offered to eligible properties, and we confirm whether yours qualifies at the time you book the appointment. You get to see the footage and ask questions on the spot.

Can you add plumbing for an ADU behind a Winnetka house?

We handle the plumbing side, including water and drain connections back to the main house lines. We start by checking whether the existing sewer lateral is in good enough shape to take on the added flow.

Plumber Winnetka, CA: Drains, Sewer, Leaks

Plumbing help for Winnetka homes See the problem, fix it once.

Winnetka is a flat, compact neighborhood of postwar houses, duplexes and apartment buildings between Canoga Park and Reseda. Many of its homes went up in the 1950s, which means drain and sewer lines that have been working for decades. We diagnose with a camera so Winnetka owners pay for the repair the line actually needs, not a guess.

Winnetka plumbing is mostly about aging drains.

Streets in Winnetka run in a tidy grid between Corbin Avenue and De Soto Avenue, with Winnetka Avenue down the middle and Sherman Way, Vanowen Street and Roscoe Boulevard crossing it. The land is flat, so gravity drainage depends on a sewer lateral keeping its original slope. When an old clay line settles or a joint opens, waste slows down, solids collect and the backups start in the lowest fixture in the house.

A lot of properties here have been expanded over the years with added bedrooms, converted garages or backyard units. Each addition ties new plumbing into old lines, and those connections are a common source of trouble. Rentals and multi-unit buildings put more water through a single lateral than it was designed for, so grease and wipes build up faster than they would in a single household.

Winnetka homes get water from LADWP, and like most of the Valley the water is on the hard side. Mineral scale shortens the life of tank water heaters and clogs aerators and tankless heat exchangers. On the sewer side, Winnetka is within the City of Los Angeles, so owners are generally responsible for the lateral from the house out to the public main in the street.

Grid of postwar homes. Original clay laterals are now 60 to 70 years old.

Added units. New ADUs and additions tie into old drain lines.

Hard water. Scale builds up in water heaters and fixtures.

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What Winnetka owners call us for most.

Drain and sewer service leads the list in Winnetka, followed by water heaters and fixture work for landlords keeping units in shape.

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Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots out of Winnetka sewer lines, which helps busy rental laterals that keep clogging again after a basic cable snake has been run through them.
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Sewer line repair
When a Winnetka lateral has a broken section or a deep sag, we repair it with the method that fits, from a spot fix to a full replacement.
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03
Water heater repair
Hard water is tough on Winnetka water heaters. We flush, repair or replace tank and tankless units and check the venting, gas connection and seismic straps on every visit.
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Fixture installations
Landlords and owners updating Winnetka kitchens and baths get faucets, toilets, garbage disposals and shower valves installed, connected properly to the existing lines and tested for leaks before we leave.
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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!!

Plumbing help for Winnetka homes See the problem, fix it once.

Common plumbing problems around Winnetka.

Winnetka plumbing is mostly about aging drains.

What Winnetka owners call us for most.

Hydro jetting

Sewer line repair

Water heater repair

Fixture installations

Plumbing questions in Winnetka.

Serving all of Winnetka, street by street.

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What customers say about working with us.

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