Camera inspection on recurring backups is standard. You'll see what we see.
Drain cleaning — the right tool for the line
Sinks and tubs get a 25-foot mini-snake or 1/4" inner-core cable so we don't beat up the trap arm or P-trap. Branch lines get a 50–75 foot sectional with the cutter head matched to the obstruction. Main lines get a 100-foot drum machine or a hydro-jetter for grease, soap, and root mat. One-size-fits-all flat-rate shops will run a main-line machine through your kitchen drain and break the trap — we won't.
Sewer camera inspections
When a clog comes back within 90 days, the answer isn't to keep snaking it — there's a root intrusion, a belly, a broken hub, or a misaligned joint somewhere in the line. We push a self-leveling color camera through the drain, locate the defect with a 512Hz sonde, and show you the footage. You decide whether to spot-repair, line, or replace.
Digital video & locating
We record the inspection (USB or emailed link) and provide a depth-and-position locate for any defects — accurate to within a few inches. If you're getting estimates from excavation contractors, that locate saves them guesswork and saves you money on the dig.
Hydro-jetting for grease, scale & roots
Cable machines cut a hole through a clog. Hydro-jetters scour the pipe wall clean — essential for restaurant grease, soap and hair buildup, and root mat. We run a camera before and after so you can see the difference.
Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
Why does my main line keep clogging?
Recurring main line clogs are almost always root intrusion (at a hub or crack), a low spot ("belly") that holds water and solids, or scale buildup in old cast iron. A camera inspection identifies which, and lets us recommend the right fix instead of guessing.
Do you do hydro-jetting?
Yes. Hydro-jetting is the right tool for grease, soap, hair, and root mat — wherever cable cleaning just cuts a hole through the blockage instead of cleaning the pipe wall.
Will snaking break my old cast iron drain?
Not if you size the machine correctly to the line. We never run a 3/4" main-line cable through a 1-1/2" sink drain. Older cast iron deserves the right tool, not the biggest one in the truck.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
Yes. Nava's Elite Plumbing carries a current California master plumber registration, $1M general liability coverage, and workers' comp on every technician. A certificate of insurance naming you or your property manager is available on request before we start.
Do you give upfront pricing?
Every job is quoted in writing before any work begins. We price by scope, not by the hour, so the number you approve is the number you pay — barring scope changes you approve in writing.
Do you require money down?
No deposit on standard service calls. On larger projects (repipes, sewer replacements, gas line installs) we phase work into progress payments tied to city inspection milestones — you never pay ahead of completed work.