We serve West Los Angeles (Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, Brentwood, Mar Vista, Westwood, Pacific Palisades, Marina del Rey) and the San Fernando Valley (Burbank, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Van Nuys, Studio City). Call (888) 852-0055 if you’re not sure whether we cover your area.
Yes. We hold California Contractors License C-36 #1095692 and carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. You can verify our license at cslb.ca.gov.
Always. We will not begin any work until you have a written quote and have approved it. The price you approve is the price you pay — we do not add charges after the fact.
Yes. All of our work is backed by a written workmanship guarantee. If a repair fails due to our workmanship, we return and fix it at no charge.
Yes — we are available 24/7 for plumbing emergencies. Call (888) 852-0055 at any time.
Plumbing costs in LA vary significantly by the type of work. Simple repairs (leaky faucet, running toilet) typically run $150–$350. Drain cleaning runs $150–$400. Water heater replacement averages $900–$1,800 installed. Trenchless sewer repair averages $3,000–$8,000 depending on scope. We give you an exact written quote before any work begins — so there are no surprises.
For straightforward service calls (water heaters, drain cleaning, fixture repair), we typically diagnose the issue on-site and provide a quote at no charge, built into the service call. For complex projects (sewer inspection and repair, full repipes, water filtration systems), we’ll discuss what’s involved when you call.
Pricing varies based on access difficulty (slab vs. crawlspace vs. open), materials needed, permit requirements, and the complexity of the job. We price each job based on what it actually requires — not a flat rate that over- or under-charges based on a guess. Our written quote reflects the real scope.
Immediately shut off your main water supply. Turn off your water heater (gas: set to PILOT; electric: flip the breaker). Open the lowest faucet in the house to relieve pressure. Stay away from standing water near electrical outlets. Then call us at (888) 852-0055.
Most LA homes have the main shutoff near the street in a rectangular concrete box (the meter box) — the valve on the house side of the meter. Many homes also have a secondary shutoff in the garage where the main line enters the building. If you’re not sure, call us — we’ll walk you through it.
Active flooding, burst pipes, sewage backing up into multiple fixtures, gas leaks (call SoCalGas first: 1-800-427-2200), no hot water (in some circumstances), and slab leaks are emergencies. A single slow drain or a dripping faucet is not an emergency but should still be addressed promptly.
We aim to respond the same day for all emergency calls, and within a few hours for active flooding or safety-related issues. Call (888) 852-0055 and we’ll give you an honest ETA.
Trenchless sewer repair fixes or replaces damaged sewer lines from inside the pipe, without digging a trench across your yard. We access the line through a small entry point and either line the pipe with an epoxy-resin liner (cured-in-place pipe lining) or pull a new pipe through the old one (pipe bursting). Your yard stays intact.
Signs include: multiple drains backing up simultaneously, sewage odors inside or outside, gurgling sounds from drains when a toilet is flushed, recurring drain backups despite clearing, or slow drains throughout the home. A camera inspection shows exactly what’s happening.
We run a camera attached to a flexible cable through your sewer line and view the footage live on a monitor. You can watch with us. We record the video and give it to you. This tells us exactly what’s wrong — and whether trenchless repair is appropriate — before we quote any work.
Properly installed cured-in-place pipe liners last 50+ years. The liner is bonded to the interior of your existing pipe, creating a smooth, jointless surface that roots cannot penetrate.
The Westside and Valley are densely planted with mature trees — ficus, eucalyptus, magnolia, liquid amber — that are particularly aggressive at seeking water. LA’s clay sewer pipes, installed in most homes before 1975, develop tiny cracks over time. Tree roots find these and exploit them, growing larger and causing blockages or pipe damage.
Standard policies typically exclude sewer line repair. However, many insurers offer a sewer/water line coverage rider for $5–$15/month. Check your policy — we can provide documentation for insurance claims.
LA municipal water meets EPA safety standards for drinking. However, it is classified as “very hard” — 250–350 mg/L of dissolved minerals — which is well above the level where pipe and appliance damage occurs. Filtration isn’t about safety; it’s about protecting your plumbing investment and improving water quality.
Hard water contains high concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium. In LA, mineral scale builds up inside your pipes, water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine over time — reducing efficiency and shortening equipment life. It’s why LA water heaters average 8 years vs. 12+ in soft-water areas.
A water softener uses ion exchange to remove calcium and magnesium, replacing them with sodium. A water filter removes a broader range of contaminants — chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, sediment. Many homes benefit from a combination system. We’ll recommend the right approach after testing your water.
Installation typically runs $1,200–$3,500 depending on the system type, size, and your home’s plumbing. We give you a written quote after an in-home assessment. Most systems pay for themselves in 3–4 years through extended appliance life.
Most whole-home systems are installed in one visit, typically 3–5 hours.
LA’s hard water causes accelerated scale buildup in water heater tanks. In LA, traditional tank water heaters typically last 8–10 years vs. 12+ years in soft-water regions. Annual flushing extends heater life. A water filtration system extends it further.
Age over 10 years, rust-colored water from hot taps, rumbling or popping noises from the tank (sediment buildup), visible corrosion at connections or the base of the tank, water pooling around the base, or consistently inconsistent hot water temperature.
Tankless (on-demand) heaters provide endless hot water, use less energy, and take up far less space. They cost more upfront ($2,000–$4,500 installed vs. $900–$1,800 for traditional) but have longer service lives (20+ years vs. 8–12). For most West LA and Valley homes, tankless is a strong long-term value — especially paired with water filtration to prevent scale buildup.
In most cases, yes — same-day water heater replacement is available throughout West LA and the Valley. Call (888) 852-0055 and we’ll give you an accurate timeframe.
Yes — we specialize in multi-unit plumbing throughout West LA and the San Fernando Valley. We offer annual inspection packages, maintenance contracts with priority scheduling, and written quotes on all work. Contact us for multi-building pricing.
Our maintenance agreements include an annual unit-by-unit inspection, main sewer camera inspection, written report with photos, priority emergency dispatch, a dedicated contact at Plumb Inc, and a 15% discount on all repair labor. Repair parts and labor are billed separately with written quotes.
Contract clients get a direct line — not the main queue. We prioritize emergency dispatch for managed properties and provide written documentation of all work for your records and any insurance or code compliance needs.
