Updated August 2026
Last Drop Plumbing & Rooter is a licensed 24 hour emergency plumber (CSLB #1120613) based in Reseda, serving the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles with live dispatch around the clock and a typical 30-90 minute response in the Valley. Burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, no water at all: the phone gets answered by a person any hour, and you get a written flat-rate quote before any work starts.
What counts as a plumbing emergency
Active water you can't stop. A burst supply line, a failed angle stop that won't close, a water heater discharging from its relief valve, or a slab leak surfacing through tile. Every minute of flow adds to the damage, which is why an emergency plumber in Los Angeles has to answer the phone live, not with a recording.
Sewage backup. Standing dirty water in any drain, especially a tub or floor drain on the lowest level of the house. This is a health hazard and it rises fast; stop running water everywhere in the home and call.
No water at all with no scheduled outage in your area. A failed pressure regulator or a main shutoff stuck closed can cut the whole house off, and both are fixable the same visit in most cases.
Gas smell near the water heater or any gas appliance. Leave the home, call the gas utility first, then call us once they have shut off service. We handle the gas line repair and the relight.
What to do before your emergency plumber arrives
Find your main water shutoff. It's usually at the front of the house near the sidewalk, in a green meter box, or at the side of the house where the supply enters. Turn it clockwise to close. If you can't find it, call 818-292-3330 and we will talk you through it over the phone.
For sewer backups, stop running water in the entire home. Every flush, dishwasher cycle, and washer load adds to the overflow. Lift toilet lids and close the supply valve at the wall if anyone might flush by reflex.
For gas smells, leave the home immediately. Don't switch lights on or off and don't use a phone inside. Call from the sidewalk.
How our 24 hour response works
Live dispatch 24/7, including holidays. A person answers, confirms your address and the nature of the emergency, gives you an honest ETA, and gets a marked truck moving. We're based in Reseda, so most San Fernando Valley addresses see a licensed technician in 30-90 minutes.
Every truck carries parts for the most common emergencies: angle stops, pressure regulators, water heater elements, supply line, soldering kit, and a full rooter setup, with hydro jetting equipment available when a stubborn line calls for it. Most emergency calls are resolved in the same visit.
For burst pipes, we stop the leak, dry the area enough to inspect, and quote the repair on the spot. For sewer backups, we clear the line, run a camera through it, and tell you plainly whether it is clear-and-stable or needs follow-up hydro jetting, lining, or replacement.
Emergency plumbing pricing in Los Angeles
Emergency plumbing in Los Angeles is usually billed as an after-hours service call plus the repair itself, and rates across the market climb at night and on holidays. Our approach stays the same at any hour: you get a written flat-rate quote before any work starts, even at 2 AM, so the price is agreed before a wrench comes out.
Estimates are free and there is no pressure to proceed. Last Drop Plumbing & Rooter is a licensed C-36 plumbing contractor (CSLB #1120613), bonded and insured, so the technician who shows up at night is held to the same standard as a daytime call.
For a concrete sense of the numbers: after-hours emergency dispatch carries a trip charge of $95 to $165, which we disclose on the phone and waive when a major repair is completed on the visit. Common emergency work then prices like any other job: clearing a backed-up main line typically runs $225 to $495, and most tank water heater replacements land between $1,800 and $3,400 installed. You approve a written flat-rate quote before any work starts, so the number you say yes to is the number you pay.
Frequently asked questions
- How fast can an emergency plumber get to me in Los Angeles?
- Typically 30-90 minutes across the San Fernando Valley from our Reseda base, any hour of the day. Neighborhoods close to us, like Northridge, Tarzana, Encino, and Canoga Park, are often on the faster side of that window, while Valley edges like West Hills and Granada Hills tend toward the later end. Call 818-292-3330 and the dispatcher will give you an honest ETA for your address.
- Are you really a 24 hour plumber?
- Yes. The phone answers live any hour, including 2 AM on Christmas morning. The dispatcher is local, the truck is local, and the response is real, not an answering service that promises a callback.
- How much does an emergency plumber cost in Los Angeles?
- It depends on the repair, which is why every job is quoted as a written flat rate before work starts, even in the middle of the night. Estimates are free, and the dispatcher can usually give you a realistic ballpark on the phone once you describe the problem. The written quote you approve before we begin is what you pay.
- What counts as a plumbing emergency?
- Water you can't stop, sewage backing up into the home, no water at all, or a gas smell. Burst pipes, failed shutoff valves, overflowing drains, and water heaters discharging from the relief valve all qualify. If you're not sure, call; the dispatcher will tell you honestly whether it can wait for morning rates.
- What areas does your emergency service cover?
- We're based in Reseda and respond across the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles: Reseda, Northridge, Tarzana, Encino, Canoga Park, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, West Hills, and Granada Hills among them. Call with your address and we'll confirm coverage and give you a real ETA.
- What if another plumber's emergency repair failed?
- Call us. We diagnose first, show you what we find, and quote the fix in writing before touching anything. We regularly take over after another company left a problem worse than they found it.