Residential Drain Cleaning
Whole-home drain cleaning for houses, condos and duplexes, from slow sinks to backups that hit several fixtures at once.
Drain cleaning & sewer service ยท Long Beach, CA
Drain Cleaning in Long Beach, CA
Clogged kitchen sink, slow shower, or a sewer line backing up into the tub? We clear residential and commercial drains across Long Beach with drain snaking, hydro jetting and camera inspection, and we explain what caused the problem so it is less likely to come back.
Call (833) 652-9344
Call to describe the problem and get on the schedule.
- Homes, apartments, restaurants and commercial buildings
- Sinks, tubs, toilets, floor drains and main sewer lines
- Camera inspection for recurring clogs and older pipes
Long Beach focusedDowntown to North Long Beach
Hydro jettingFor grease, scale and roots
Camera inspectionSee inside the line
Talk to us(833) 652-9344
Our services
Drain cleaning services in Long Beach
From a single slow bathroom sink to a main sewer line full of roots, choose a service to learn how we approach it, what causes the problem and what you can do to prevent it.
Emergency Drain Cleaning
Urgent help for overflowing toilets, sewage backups and drains that have stopped completely.
Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaning
Clearing grease, food waste and disposal clogs from kitchen sinks so water drains and the smell goes away.
Main Sewer Line Cleaning
Clearing the building sewer that carries every drain in the house out to the city main.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water jetting that scours grease, sludge and fine roots from drain and sewer pipes.
Drain Camera Inspection
Video inspection that shows what is inside a drain line, where it is, and whether cleaning worked.
Tree Root Removal
Cutting and flushing tree roots from sewer laterals, with camera checks to see where they are getting in.
Commercial Drain Cleaning
Drain cleaning for restaurants, offices, retail, apartments and mixed-use buildings, scheduled around your operations.
Warning signs
Signs you need drain cleaning
Drains rarely fail without warning. Catching a slow line early is usually simpler than dealing with a backup into the house. Call if you notice any of these:
- Water draining slowly from a sink, tub or shower
- Gurgling sounds from drains or the toilet
- Sewage odor inside the house or near a cleanout
- Water backing up in the shower when you flush or run the washer
- Several fixtures clogging at the same time
- Wet, sunken or unusually green patches in the yard over the sewer line
- The same drain clogging again a few weeks after it was cleared
Not sure whether it is one fixture or the main sewer line? Our clogged drain repair service starts by finding out which line is blocked and why.
What to do during a backup
- Stop running water and do not flush toilets anywhere in the building.
- If sewage is rising, turn off the water to the fixture or the main shutoff.
- Keep children and pets away from sewage and wash hands after any contact.
- Find your sewer cleanout if you know where it is, but do not open it if it is under pressure.
- Call us and describe which drains are affected.
Local knowledge
Why drains clog in Long Beach
Every city has clogs, but a few local conditions show up again and again in Long Beach homes and buildings. Knowing them helps us choose the right method the first time.
Older housing stock
Many Long Beach homes, especially in Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Cerritos and Belmont Heights, were built in the 1920s to 1950s. Sewer laterals from that era are often clay or cast iron, which can crack, scale and shift over time.
Mature trees and roots
Established street and yard trees are part of the character of the city. Their roots find small gaps at old pipe joints and grow into sewer lines, catching paper and debris until the line backs up.
Shared lines in multi-unit buildings
Apartments and condos in Downtown, Alamitos Beach and across the city often share drain stacks and a single sewer lateral, so one unit's grease or wipes can become a whole building's backup.
Coastal soil and winter storms
Sandy soil near Belmont Shore, Naples and the Peninsula, plus heavy winter rain, can put stress on older lines and overwhelm clogged area drains and catch basins.
How it works
Our drain cleaning process
- 1
Tell us what is happening
Call and describe the problem. We ask which drains are affected, when it started and where the cleanouts are.
- 2
Find the cause
We check the affected fixtures and, when it makes sense, run a camera to see the blockage and the pipe condition.
- 3
Clear the line
We use the right method for the pipe and the clog: cable snaking, hydro jetting or root cutting.
- 4
Explain what we found
You get a plain-English summary of the cause and practical advice to keep the drain flowing.
What to expect
A drain cleaning company that explains the work
As a Long Beach drain cleaning company, we would rather tell you what we will do and why than make promises. Here is how we approach every job, large or small.
We diagnose before we recommend
A clog in one sink is not the same job as a root-filled sewer lateral. We work out which line is affected before suggesting a method.
Clear explanations
We explain what caused the blockage, what we did, and whether anything about the pipe needs attention, without jargon or pressure.
Camera inspection available
For recurring clogs or older sewer lines, a camera inspection shows you exactly what is inside the pipe.
Respect for your property
We protect floors around the work area and clean up when the job is done, whether it is a home or a business.
Homes & businesses
Residential and commercial drain cleaning
For homeowners and renters, we clear kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, showers and tubs, toilets and laundry drains, and we clean the main line when roots or buildup are backing up the whole house.
For property managers and businesses, we handle commercial drain cleaning, grease and sludge removal for kitchen lines, floor drains, and storm drains and catch basins. We can also set up preventive maintenance for lines that clog on a schedule.
Service area
Serving neighborhoods across Long Beach
We provide drain cleaning throughout the City of Long Beach, including these neighborhoods.
- Downtown Long Beach
- Alamitos Beach
- Belmont Heights
- Belmont Shore
- Naples
- Bluff Park
- Long Beach Peninsula
- Bixby Knolls
- California Heights
- Los Cerritos
- Wrigley
- North Long Beach
- West Long Beach
- East Long Beach
- Los Altos
- El Dorado Park
- Park Estates
- Lakewood Village
- Rose Park
- Zaferia
- Carroll Park
FAQ
Drain cleaning questions from Long Beach customers
How can I tell if it is one clogged drain or the main sewer line?
A single slow sink or tub usually points to a clog in that fixture's branch line. When several fixtures act up at once, especially when the toilet gurgles while the washer drains or water rises in the shower when you flush, the problem is more likely in the main line. Sewage coming up from a floor drain or the lowest fixture in the house is a strong sign of a main line blockage. Learn more about main sewer line cleaning.
Why does my drain keep clogging after it is cleared?
Repeat clogs usually mean the cause was never fully removed. A snake may punch a hole through grease or roots without cleaning the pipe walls, or there may be a sag, offset joint, or crack catching debris. A drain camera inspection shows what is actually inside the line, and hydro jetting can scour the full pipe diameter when the line is in good enough condition.
Who is responsible for the sewer line between my house and the street?
In Long Beach, as in most Southern California cities, the private sewer lateral that runs from your building to the city main is generally the property owner's responsibility to maintain. Long Beach Utilities operates the public sewer system and can confirm where your responsibility ends. If you suspect a problem in the city main, contact the city as well.
Why do older Long Beach homes have more sewer line problems?
Many homes in neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Cerritos, Belmont Heights and Bluff Park date from the 1920s through the 1950s. Sewer laterals from that era are often clay or cast iron. Clay joints let tree roots in, and cast iron can corrode and scale inside, which narrows the pipe and catches debris. A sewer line inspection shows the condition of your line.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on which line is clogged, how far the blockage is from an accessible cleanout, the cause (hair, grease, roots, debris), and whether a camera inspection or hydro jetting is needed. Call (833) 652-9344 and describe the problem so we can talk through pricing for your job before any work begins.
Call us
Talk to us about your drain problem
The fastest way to get help is a phone call. Tell us what is happening and where, and we will talk through what it sounds like and when we can be there.
- Homes, rentals, apartments and businesses
- Serving neighborhoods across Long Beach, CA
- Snaking, hydro jetting and camera inspection
Call to get your drain cleared
Tell us which drains are affected and where the property is, and we will take it from there.
Tap to call(833) 652-9344Have this ready when you call:
- Your Long Beach address or cross streets
- Which drains are affected and when it started
- Whether water is backing up anywhere else
- Cleanout location, gate codes or a tenant contact
- Anything you have already tried, including drain chemicals
Slow drain, backup or a clog that keeps coming back?
Dealing with a backup right now? Call and we will tell you the earliest time we can be there.