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Make it Drain Plumbing & Rooter
4.7(
108
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Make it Drain to fix my leaking toilet because my regular plumber was unavailable. I spoke with the main office and was told that a repairman would be at my house within an hour. After an hour and with no repairman in sight or call to explain his absence, I called the office back. I was told that the repairman had to get a part and that's why it was taking so long. The repairman finally showed up two hours after my initial call and promptly left again to get another part -- for which he added an additional $50 to the original quote. The work was completed and they did come back the following day when the toilet still wasn't fixed. But they could not detect any problem and left. The best thing about this experience is that it has renewed my already-considerable confidence in my regular plumber. Should I have an urgent matter in the future, I will wait until he is available. He is more reliable than Make it Drain (he comes when he says he will) and he is much more reasonably priced."
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+10

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Ruben's Sewer and Drain Cleaning
4.1(
11
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were friendly, professional and punctual. The initial cleaning worked but my drain is now slow and I have waste coming out of ground from an outside drain. Having trouble contacting Ruben for follow up visit."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Harris Plumbing repairs 24/7
5.0(
6
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a clogged drain that was causing a lot of frustration, and he did an excellent job fixing it. He arrived on time, quickly identified the problem, explained everything clearly, and resolved the clog efficiently. The service was professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. Everything is draining perfectly now. I highly recommend this plumber to anyone needing plumbing services."
Kitchen Faucet replacment
Tankless instalation.
Tankless instalation.
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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San Fernando valley Emergency Drain Pros
5.0(
6
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Complete professionals. I work with many plumbers in my line of work, and you can always tell the good ones from the bad. Some are strong on service but weak on communication, while others communicate well but constantly push back appointments. Emergency Drain Pros excels at everything. I’ve used Tony and his team multiple times and consistently receive excellent service."
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Burbank Hills
Burbank Hills
Burbank Hills
Burbank Hills

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The Pro Plumbing
4.8(
18
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Luis arrived promptly after our phone call. He explained the required repairs and parts. I agreed and he replaced the kitchen sink p-trap pipe (cracked pipe, broken screw cap) and drain elbow. No more leaking. Very professional job. Reasonable price."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Plumbing and Drain Services
4.7(
46
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John’s plumbing did couple jobs for us, and every time he offered us a reasonable price and did good job. Especially I remember last time when our sewer line was clogged. Plumbers were able to clean it super fast, and also they did camera inspection to see the condition of the sewer pipe. Thanks for your service."
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+125

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Jetter Rooter
5.0(
11
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I Highly recommend this company for your drain, sewer service. They are specialist on drain cleaning with camera inspections and locating. I have been using Jetter Rooter over two years."
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER
JETTER ROOTER

+7

Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alliance United Rooter & Plumbing Inc.
4.9(
117
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Serving North Hills, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier at Alliance did s very good job clearing all the Area Drains around our entire rear yard ... down both sides of our home all the way to the street. We always had lots of standing water after a rain but now it drains just like it should. Javier was also a Real Gentleman."
Sewer
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Spot repair

+64

Response time4 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in North Hills, CA

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

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