Plumbing questions, answered

At TopLevel Plumbing Services, clearing a sink, tub or toilet clog starts at $150, and snaking a main line starts at $350. The final price depends on access (a roof vent or cleanout versus pulling a toilet), how far the blockage is, and what's causing it. We always confirm your price on site before any work begins.

Hydro jetting from TopLevel Plumbing Services starts at $680. Price depends on the line size and length, access to a cleanout, and how much grease, scale or root growth is in the pipe. We often recommend a camera inspection first so you know jetting is the right fix.

A sewer camera inspection from TopLevel Plumbing Services starts at $350. You see the inside of the line on screen and we show you exactly where any roots, breaks, bellies or buildup are.

Repiping with TopLevel Plumbing Services starts at $1,500 for water, gas or sewer lines. A whole-home repipe costs more and depends on the number of bathrooms and fixtures, the pipe material, the length of the runs, and wall, ceiling or slab access. You'll get an itemized quote before we start.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services offers free estimates, and every job gets a firm, upfront price before any work begins. Call (818) 614-5787 or send the online form.

TopLevel Plumbing Services accepts major credit cards, debit cards and other approved payment methods. Payment is due when the work is complete unless other arrangements are agreed in writing.

Snaking (cabling) pushes a rotating cable through the line to break up or pull out a clog, which is fast and works well for most blockages. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire inside of the pipe, removing grease, scale and roots from the walls, so it's better for recurring clogs and heavy buildup.

Hydro jetting is safe for most pipes in good structural condition, but badly cracked, collapsed or heavily corroded lines can be damaged by high pressure. That's why TopLevel Plumbing Services often runs a camera inspection first to check the line before jetting.

The classic signs are several fixtures backing up at once, a toilet that gurgles when a sink drains, water coming up in the shower or tub when you flush, sewage odors, or water at an outdoor cleanout. One slow drain is usually a local clog; several at once usually means the main line.

Recurring clogs usually come from something the last fix didn't remove: grease and scale left on the pipe walls, tree roots growing into the sewer line, a sag (belly) that holds debris, or a broken section. A camera inspection finds the cause so you can fix it once.

It's a smart idea, especially for older homes. Standard home inspections usually don't look inside the sewer line, and sewer repairs can be expensive. A camera inspection shows roots, cracks, bellies and old pipe material before you close.

Common signs are repeated leaks, low water pressure, rusty or discolored water, and old galvanized steel or polybutylene pipe. Many older homes in LA were built with galvanized pipe that corrodes from the inside over time.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services repairs and replaces gas lines, and runs new gas lines for water heaters, ranges, dryers and other appliances. Gas work usually requires a permit and a pressure test.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services handles rough-in and finish plumbing for kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADUs, additions, commercial tenant improvements and new construction.

TopLevel Plumbing Services is based in North Hollywood, California, and serves Los Angeles County and Orange County, including the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, East LA, Anaheim, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Tustin.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services holds California contractor license #1139342 and is licensed and insured.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services backs every job with a satisfaction guarantee and upfront pricing confirmed before work starts. If something isn't right, we come back and make it right.

Yes. TopLevel Plumbing Services serves homeowners, landlords, property managers and businesses, from a single clogged sink to full commercial installations.