altadena sewer line repair, replacement & rebuild connections

Altadena Sewer Work — From Repairs to New Lines for Rebuilds

A licensed, family-owned plumber serving Altadena and the foothills since 1997. Whether your sewer line needs a trenchless repair, a full replacement, or a new lateral as part of a rebuild, we camera-inspect, price it in writing up front, and do it right. 

  • Licensed CA #1067555
  • Bonded & Insured
  • Serving Altadena Since 1997
  • 5.0 ★ (300+ ratings)

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How we can help

Standing home with backups, roots, or a recurring clog

Big mature trees near the line — root intrusion in old clay


Rebuilding after the fire — a new sewer lateral or connection as part of your project


Buying or assessing an Altadena property — scope the existing line first

Gurgling drains, sewage odor, or wet patches over the line

Older sewer line showing cracks, breaks, or repeated problems

We know Altadena’s homes and its foothill lines

Altadena is a foothill community of character homes — Craftsman bungalows and mid-century houses set among mature trees against the San Gabriels. Many of those homes run on decades-old clay and cast-iron sewer laterals that fail the way foothill lines do: root intrusion at clay joints, cracks and offsets from ground movement, and scale in old cast iron.

Altadena is also rebuilding after the January 2025 Eaton Fire — and as neighbors go through that long process, plumbing is part of it: inspecting and repairing existing laterals, and installing new sewer connections for rebuilt homes. We’ve served Altadena since 1997; we’re licensed (CA #1067555), and we treat every job — a simple repair or a rebuild connection — with the same honest, camera-first approach.

Local Sewer Repair in Altadena CA

The Altadena realities we handle

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Rebuild sewer work.

New laterals and connections for reconstructed homes, coordinated with your permits and inspection.

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Unincorporated LA County.

Altadena is served by LA County for permitting and the sewer system — we handle the county permit and inspection process.

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Foothill grade & depth. 

We camera-locate the exact defect and depth before we dig, so repairs are targeted.

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Trenchless where it fits.

Protecting mature landscaping on standing homes.

Local Sewer Repair in Altadena CA

Trenchless vs. traditional

Trenchless lining or bursting spares landscaping when the host pipe is intact; collapsed lines and new-build connections may call for excavation. We recommend what the situation calls for and show you on camera.

What we do

Free camera inspection + line location

We’ll show you what’s going on before recommending a repair.

Traditional replacement

Replace the entire line when trenchless isn’t the right option.

24/7 emergency

We’re here when you have a sewer problem that can’t wait.

Need sewer repair?

Get a camera inspection and see what’s going on with your sewer line before we recommend the repair.

Why Altadena chooses Advantage Plumbing & Rooter

24/7 real people

Written prices up front

Licensed CA #1067555

Family-owned since 1997

Honest, camera-first

Workmanship guarantee

How it works

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Call/request — confirmed within an hour

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Free camera inspection (or rebuild-line consult) + written quote

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We do it right — trenchless where it fits, new laterals where needed — guaranteed.

sewer line repair in Altadena

Cost of sewer repair in Altadena

Written price after the free inspection or rebuild consult. Repairs and full replacements typically $3,000–$15,000+ by depth, length, and access; new rebuild connections are scoped to your project. You approve first; work is guaranteed.

Rated 5.0 ★ across 300+ reviews

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Tiffany Hsieh
3 November 2026
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Our water heater was leaking and we made an emergency call to Steve on a Sunday afternoon, and he quickly made an appointment first thing on Monday morning. Frank came out and was absolutely wonderful. He came and quickly diagnosed the issue, and was out of the door in less and 2 hours. He was also extremely sweet to our young toddler - even giving us a heads up when turning on the water vacuum to make sure that my little guy could find a quiet place to hide. Super professional, great work, and reasonable prices - we couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you!!
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Ryan Novi
31 October 2026
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Frank has been helping with our plumbing issues for years. He's personable, great with young kids, and most importantly, does excellent work in a timely manner. Can't recommend him enough.
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carly kirkman
30 October 2026
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Great service and quick response time. Highly recommend.
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Cheng Wen
27 October 2026
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I have always turned to Frank for our plumbing need since moving to South Pas. He has again and again proven himself to be a reliable and professional plumber. Communication with the new headquarters is easy, he showed up early, worked his magic, and we now have a fully functional shower!
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Get Geoff
27 October 2026
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If you only read one thing about this review, you should know that Steve follows up on calls/texts. Steve has always answered my calls (or texts), and arranged to provide service in a timely manner. This has not always been my experience with contractors. Steve stepped in when I had remedial foundation work going on at my house that required plumbing services. Previous home owners had made "penny-wise and pound-foolish" plumbing decisions that became apparent during the foundation rework. Steve's approach of taking pictures (and showing me live video) and explaining the circumstances made my decisions about plumbing service a near no-brainer. I also liked his sensible approach regarding materials vs long-term hassle: Maintainability, longevity, material cost, availability, resilience, etc. Steve is my go-to plumber. Update from 10/27/26: Needed a part replaced on my hot water heater. Frank from Advantage came to investigate it on the SAME DAY we called. He was friendly and helpful, telling us what needed to be fixed. Frank got the parts and repaired it quickly. It's still my go-to plumbing business!
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Cynthia Young
24 October 2026
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Steve Hutkins is fantastic—thorough, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He provided detailed estimates and excellent guidance, helping prepare our HOA for a major plumbing project. The company’s follow-up and clear instructions made the entire process much easier. Elizabeth in the office was equally wonderful. She was prompt, responsive, and ensured that our major drainage pipe replacement stayed on schedule and was completed as planned. The entire team was professional and completely transparent, keeping us informed and advising us every step of the way. Their communication, organization, and attention to detail were exceptional. I would absolutely work with this company again and highly recommend them to any HOA looking for a reliable, professional plumbing company!
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Diane Stokes
22 October 2026
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Frank got right to work unplugging a very stopped up drain pipe that serviced two condo units - mine and the one above me. He checked for outside clean-out valves and when the first tool he used to snake out the line couldn’t do the job he walked around the block to his truck to bring in a more powerful one. He explained everything he was about to do, answered all my questions and cleaned up a greasy mess afterwards. The price was reasonable. I would highly recommend Frank and Advantage Plumbing.
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Chris Blondal
21 October 2026
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Jose was great. He took his time and explained everything. Very polite and did a great job.
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Inge Seabo
17 October 2026
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Great job
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Richard Pepper
15 October 2026
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Amazing technicians, knowledgeable, incredible Office help
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Scott Hayashi
13 October 2026
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Excellent service and reasonable rates
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Bill Tom
8 October 2026
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Always professional. Thanks Albert and Warren.
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Alberto De Diego
8 October 2026
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Frank with Advantage Plumbing is really excellent. He’s been out to our house in South Pasadena a few times. He’s always on time, can come on short notice when needed, and is super professional and capable. Always gets things fixed quickly at a fair and reasonable rate. He’s also a super nice guy. Always asks about our dog, for example, who’s been having medical issues lately! Class act.
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Angelo Incardona
7 October 2026
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Frank (the plumber) did a great job installing our tankless water heater. It was a tough job under the blazing heat conditions.
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Michele Hamburger
3 October 2026
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Simply the best. I was able to reach someone at 10pm on Friday night and they arrived at 6am Saturday and fixed my water heater in 30 min. Trustworthy and skilled, highly recommend
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Ann Kochakji
3 October 2026
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We've hired Advantage Plumbers for three jobs so far and are very happy with their work. Their prices are reasonable and the plumbers go out of their way to make sure the job is done right. They make suggestions when needed which is helpful and even pick up parts when necessary. We would especially like to acknowledge Victor and his assistant for fixing the leak in our outdoor pipes.
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Mihran Asatourian
2 October 2026
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Great company. Called them for a leak under kitchen sink (cat stood on pipe and the weight separated the connections). They offered to send someone same-day, but I opted for next morning instead. I love that they use a one hour appointment window, instead of 3-5 hours like other companies. Technician, Victor, arrived right on time, explained the issue to me and pointed out a couple other problems, fixed everything and tested everything thoroughly before leaving. I told him about the cat and he made sure to "cat proof" the connections. Like I said, great company, don't hesitate to use them.
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Mark J
1 October 2026
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Frank has done work at my properties for ages. He's always been congenial, forthright, and honest with me, even erring on the side of caution when necessary because he knows that doing a job right is the utmost importance.
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Abira Ali
1 October 2026
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We had Advantage plumber Frank come over to flush our tankless hot water system. He was very efficient, friendly and got everything done and operating- no fuss- no muss- so nice to have hot water. Thanks Frank!
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Andrew Sanesi
30 September 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Yes — new laterals and connections for reconstructed Altadena homes, coordinated with your permits and county inspection. 

Altadena is unincorporated, so sewer and plumbing permits go through LA County. We handle the permit and inspection. 

Often — trenchless works when the host pipe is intact. The free camera inspection tells us. 

It can be, after decades of roots and ground movement. A camera scope shows its condition so you can plan.

24/7 — call Advantage Plumbing & Rooter at (626) 956-3708.

Altadena Sewer Help — Free Camera Inspection, Confirmed in 1 Hour

  • Repairs
  • Replacements
  • New lines for rebuilds
  • Licensed since 1997

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