Drain Cleaning & Clogged Drains in Burbank, Glendale & LA
Cleared right the first time.
Slow drains, gurgling toilets, water backing up where it shouldn't — Rooter Pros clears kitchen, bathroom, laundry and mainline drains across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, and finds what's causing it so it doesn't come back next month.
Drain cleaning snapshot
Every drain in the house, plus the big line:
- Fixture drains — kitchen, bath, laundry, floor drains
- Mainline stoppages — the big line, not just the fixture
- Camera diagnosis — see the real cause on screen
- Flat-rate pricing — agreed upfront, no overtime fees
First-time customer drain cleaning coupon
New to Rooter Pros? Get one clogged drain or line cleared for $49 during weekday business hours, Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, through an accessible ground-level cleanout. Mention the coupon when you call. This is a new-customer special, not our regular rate.
New customers only. One per household. One drain/line per visit. Residential only. Mon–Fri 7am–5pm. Accessible ground-level cleanout required. Not valid with other offers. Rooter Pros · Licensed C-36 plumber · CSLB #917630.
Claim it — call nowDrain cleaning: free estimates
Call (818) 669-9019 for a free estimate. Here’s what each job covers.
Sink, tub & toilet drains
One clogged kitchen sink, bathroom sink, tub, shower or toilet drain, cleared with the right size cable and tested with running water, so you know it’s flowing before we leave.
Main line drain cleaning
Water coming up in the tub when you flush, or several drains slow at once? That’s the main sewer line. We clear it from the cleanout out toward the street and tell you what we found. The price depends on access and what’s in the line, so call and we’ll quote it before we start.
Sewer camera inspection
We run a waterproof camera through your line so you can see roots, cracks, sags or buildup on screen, and know what you’re dealing with before you spend a dollar on repairs.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scrubs grease, scale and roots off the pipe walls instead of just poking a hole through the clog. It’s the go-to fix for kitchen lines and drains that keep coming back. A camera check first makes sure the pipe can take the pressure.
Every job is different. Your price depends on access, line length and what we find. Call (818) 669-9019 for a free estimate, and we tell you the price before we start. Rooter Pros · Licensed C-36 plumber · CSLB #917630.
Every drain. Every method.
From a slow bathroom sink to a fully stopped mainline — the right tool for the clog you've got.
Kitchen drains
Grease is the slow killer of kitchen lines — it coats the pipe a little more with every pan. We cut through the buildup and can jet the line clean so it stays clear.
Bathroom drains
Hair and soap scum are a brutal combo in tubs, showers and sinks. Pro-grade augers clear what store-bought snakes and chemicals leave behind.
Mainline stoppages
When multiple fixtures back up at once, the blockage is in the main line. We clear it with heavy-duty equipment and camera-verify the line is actually open.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots off the entire pipe wall — the lasting fix for lines that clog again every few months.
Camera inspection
A camera through the line shows roots, breaks, bellies and buildup on screen. No guessing, no selling you work you don't need.
Emergency unclogging
Sewage coming up through a drain can't wait for business hours. 24/7 dispatch, nights, weekends and holidays.
Why your drain keeps clogging
Clearing the clog is half the job. Finding out why it happened is what keeps it from coming back.
Grease & buildup
Grease goes down liquid and hardens in the pipe. Snaking punches through; hydro jetting strips the coating off the walls so the line drains like new.
Roots in the line
Roots hunt for water and slip through tiny pipe joints, then grow into a net that catches everything. A camera shows exactly where they are — and whether the pipe itself needs attention.
Sagging or broken pipe
Sometimes the problem isn't a clog at all — it's a bellied or broken section that traps debris. We'll show you on camera and tell you straight if the line needs repair, not another cleaning. See sewer repair →
Areas we serve
Drain cleaning across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley — call to confirm your address.
Drain cleaning in older Valley homes
Most houses we work on in Burbank, Glendale and the Valley were built before 1970. That changes why drains clog and what actually fixes them.
The clog that comes back
In 1940s to 1960s houses, a kitchen or bathroom line that keeps clogging is often rough scale inside old cast iron catching grease and debris. A cable opens a hole through it; jetting or descaling cleans the pipe wall. See clay, cast iron & Orangeburg pipe.
Roots at the main
Main-line stoppages in older neighborhoods are often roots growing into clay pipe joints. After we clear the line, a camera inspection shows whether it needs routine cleaning or a repair. Read signs you need a sewer camera inspection.
More water, same old pipe
Washing machines dump water fast into laundry drains that were often sized decades ago, and lint builds up. Garage conversions and ADUs add fixtures to old laterals too. See washing machine drain overflowing.
Burbank homeowners: the city's SLURP program offers a $150 sewer-charge credit when the lateral is cleaned and video-recorded to the public main, with the address on the video. Details on our Burbank page.
Service-area cities: Burbank · Glendale · North Hollywood · Studio City · Sherman Oaks · Van Nuys · Encino · Santa Clarita · Pasadena · Los Angeles · all areas & ZIP codes
How it works
Three steps from backed-up to flowing — with the price agreed before we start.
You call — a real person answers
Owner-operated and on call 24/7 — same flat rate day or night, no overtime charges. Tell us which fixtures are affected — that tells us a lot about where the clog is.
We diagnose, you see it too
Hands-on testing and, when it makes sense, a camera down the line. We show you the problem on screen.
Flat-rate price, then cleared
You approve an upfront flat-rate price. Then we clear it, verify flow, and clean up.
Drain cleaning FAQ
Straight answers — including the questions other plumbers dodge.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
Every job is different, so we quote a flat rate before any work starts — you approve the price, then we clear the drain. Call (818) 669-9019 and describe what's happening for a straight answer. See what drives the price on our Honest Pricing page.
Why does my drain keep clogging after I clear it?
Because the real cause is still in the pipe: grease coating the walls, roots growing through a joint, scale buildup, or a sagging section that traps debris. A camera inspection shows exactly which one you're dealing with.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?
They rarely fix a real blockage and can damage pipes, fixtures, and septic systems — and they make the water hazardous for whoever works on the drain next. Skip them and call a pro.
What's the difference between snaking and hydro jetting?
Snaking punches through a blockage to restore flow; hydro jetting scours the entire pipe wall clean with high-pressure water. Snaking is right for a one-off clog; jetting is the lasting fix for lines that clog again every few months.
How long does drain cleaning take?
Most single-fixture clogs are cleared in under an hour. Mainline stoppages take longer, especially if we camera-inspect and jet the line — we'll give you a straight time estimate on arrival.
Do you offer emergency drain cleaning?
Yes — 24/7, including holidays. Sewage backing up into the house can't wait, and neither do we. Call (818) 669-9019 any time. Same flat rate, no overtime charges.
Is it my main line or just one drain?
If only one sink, tub or toilet is slow, the clog is usually in that fixture's drain. If several fixtures are slow at once, water comes up in the tub or shower when you flush, or the lowest drain in the house backs up first, the blockage is most likely in the main line.
Who is responsible for a clogged sewer lateral in Burbank or Los Angeles?
In the City of Los Angeles and in Burbank, the property owner is responsible for the sewer lateral that runs from the house to the city main. If the city main itself is backed up, call the city: 311 in the City of LA, or Burbank Public Works.
Drain backing up? Let's fix it.
Owner-operated · 24/7 emergency service · Upfront flat-rate pricing · Camera-verified results · No overtime charges