Clogged Sink Repair Los Angeles — Same-Day Service
Bathroom sink full of standing water? Kitchen sink not draining? Both at once? We clear sink clogs across LA County — hair, soap, grease, foreign objects, whatever’s in there — same-day, flat-rate, no dispatch fee. Real plumbers who actually know how to remove a P-trap.
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Bathroom Sink vs Kitchen Sink Clogs — They're Not the Same
Sink clogs in your kitchen are different from sink clogs in your bathroom — different causes, different DIY approaches, different professional fixes. Diagnosing which type you have determines the right next step. Here’s how the two compare:
For kitchen-specific guidance — grease buildup, garbage disposal issues, food clogs — visit our kitchen drain clog page. The rest of THIS page focuses on bathroom sinks (the largest sink-clog opportunity in LA) with general guidance that applies to both.
What's Actually Causing Your Sink Clog
Bathroom Sink Clogs
- Hair — #1 cause. Long hair wraps around the pop-up stopper mechanism and traps everything passing through. Compounds over months.
- Soap scum — builds up on pipe walls, especially in older galvanized lines. Combines with hair to form sticky mats.
- Toothpaste residue — hardens inside the P-trap over time. Most homes overlook this until the sink slows down.
- Makeup and personal care products — wax-based and oil-based products coat pipes.
- Hard water mineral buildup — narrows pipes over years. Worse in older LA neighborhoods.
Kitchen Sink Clogs
- Grease and cooking oil — solidifies as it cools. The #1 kitchen sink cause.
- Food debris — coffee grounds, pasta, rice, vegetable peels. Especially without a disposal.
- Garbage disposal issues — disposal-to-drain joint catches debris.
- Dish soap and detergent residue — builds up like soap scum but worse with hard water.
How a Maverick Sink Service Call Works
Step 1 — Phone Call & Dispatch
Call (323) 742-4665 — a real person answers 24/7. We ask about your symptoms (which drain, how long, what you’ve tried), confirm your address, and dispatch a technician with the right snake and equipment. Most LA calls get same-day service.
Step 2 — On-Site Diagnostic
Technician arrives in a marked Maverick truck and inspects the clogged drain plus other fixtures. We check for symptoms beyond the obvious clog — slow drains elsewhere, gurgling, smells. If we see signs of a deeper issue (main line, sewer), we mention it before quoting. The $0 dispatch fee means this diagnostic is free even if you decide not to proceed.
Step 3 — Clear the Clog
For standard clogs, we deploy our motorized drain snake at our published flat rate. If the clog needs hydro jetting (grease, roots, recurring blockage) or the diagnostic reveals a main line issue, we provide a written quote for additional work and you decide whether to proceed. We never start unauthorized work or surprise you with charges.
Step 4 — Verify & Cleanup
We run water through the drain to confirm full flow, clean up the work area, hand you a written report of what we did, and offer maintenance tips. If we ran a camera, you keep the video. We don’t leave until you’re satisfied the drain is fully cleared.
What Causes a Clogged Drain?
Every clogged drain has a cause — and the cause determines the fix. A shower drain clogged with hair clears differently than a kitchen sink coated in grease. A toilet that won’t flush has different culprits than a sink that drains slowly. Before we send a technician, we want to understand which drain is clogged and what symptoms you’re seeing — because the diagnosis affects which equipment we bring on the truck.
Symptoms checklist
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you have a clogged drain that needs attention:
- Water draining slowly or not at all from one or more fixtures
- Water backing up in a sink, shower, tub, or toilet
- Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets when water flows
- Sewage smells coming from any drain
- Multiple drains slow at the same time (often a main line issue)
- Water coming up through one drain when another fixture is used
- Toilet bubbling when the washing machine or shower runs
- Recurring clogs in the same drain
Whatever your symptoms, Maverick clears clogged drains across LA County — same-day, flat-rate. Call (323) 742-4665 or browse the specific clog types below to find your situation.
Common Clogged Drains We Repair Across LA County
Click your specific clog type below for details on causes, fixes, and how to prevent it from happening again. Or just call (323) 742-4665 and we’ll diagnose over the phone.
Clogged Shower Drain
Hair and soap buildup are the #1 cause of shower drain clogs in LA homes. We clear shower and tub drains fast — same-day service across LA County.
Clogged Toilet
Toilet won't flush, water rising, recurring clogs? We diagnose whether it's the toilet, branch line, or main — then snake or jet as needed.
Clogged Sink
Bathroom and bar sinks slowing down? We clear hair, soap scum, and gunk at the trap and beyond. Same-day, flat-rate.
Kitchen Drain Clog
Grease and food scraps choke kitchen lines, especially in older LA homes with cast iron. We snake, jet, and camera-inspect to clear and prevent recurrence.
Main Line Clog
Multiple drains backing up at once means a main line clog. We diagnose with HD camera and clear with heavy snake or hydro jetting.
Drain Cleanout
No accessible cleanout? We install code-compliant cleanouts so future drain issues can be diagnosed and serviced faster.
Our 4-Step Sink Service Process
How a Maverick Clogged Drain Service Call Works
Step 1 — Call & Schedule
Call (323) 742-4665 — a real person answers 24/7. We confirm which sink (bathroom or kitchen), symptoms (slow, full clog, standing water), and whether you’ve tried DIY. Dispatch a technician with the right snake and tools. Most LA calls get same-day service.
Step 2 — On-Site Diagnostic
Technician arrives in a marked Maverick truck. We first check whether the clog is at the P-trap (most common) or deeper in the line. We also check other fixtures to rule out branch line or main line involvement — if multiple sinks are slow, that’s a different problem.
Step 3 — Clear the Clog
For most sink clogs, we either remove and clean the P-trap (often solves the issue without snaking) or use a hand snake through the drain opening. For kitchen sinks with severe grease buildup, we may recommend hydro jetting. Written quote provided before anything beyond standard snake work.
Step 4 — Verify & Cleanup
Run hot water for 30 seconds, check for leaks under the sink, confirm the clog is fully cleared. Offer prevention tips specific to your sink. Cleanup included. Whole job typically takes 30-60 minutes for residential sink clogs.
DIY Methods That Work (especially P-trap cleaning)
DIY Sink Clog Methods (Save the Call When You Can)
Most sink clogs are DIY-friendly because the P-trap (the curved pipe under your sink) is accessible. The P-trap is designed to catch debris before it goes deeper into your plumbing — which means cleaning it usually solves the clog. Here are DIY methods to try, in order from easiest to most involved:
Quick DIY methods
Before unscrewing anything, try:
- Remove and clean the pop-up stopper (bathroom sinks) — pull out hair wrapped around the mechanism
- Pour boiling water (kitchen sinks) or hot water (bathroom sinks) down the drain
- Baking soda + vinegar — half-cup each, follow with hot water after 15 minutes
- Plunger — cover the overflow hole, plunge firmly 10-15 times
P-trap cleaning (the deeper DIY)
If the quick methods don’t work, the clog is probably in the P-trap. Here’s how to clean it (10 minutes, no special tools):
| 1 | Put a bucket under the P-trap | Water and gunk inside the trap will fall out when you remove it. Bucket catches the mess. |
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| 2 | Loosen the two slip-nuts | Two plastic or chrome nuts hold the trap in place — one at each end of the curve. Loosen by hand if possible; use channel-lock pliers if tight (cushion with rag). |
| 3 | Remove the P-trap and empty it | Pull the curve free once both nuts are loose. Empty the contents into the bucket — usually a mix of hair, soap, food debris, and old water. |
| 4 | Clean the trap thoroughly | Rinse the trap with hot water. Use an old toothbrush or bottle brush to scrub the inside. Inspect for damage or pinhole leaks while you have it apart. |
| 5 | Reinstall hand-tight | Place the trap back, thread the slip-nuts on by hand, then snug them with channel-lock pliers — but not over-tight. Plastic threads can crack. |
| 6 | Run water to test | Run hot water through the sink for 30 seconds. Check under the sink for any leaks at the slip-nuts. Tighten slightly if water is dripping. Job done. |
If P-trap cleaning doesn’t solve it, the clog is past the trap — deeper than DIY can reach.
How to Prevent Sink Clogs
3 Things That Prevent Most Sink Clogs
We offer flat-rate pricing for drain cleaning across LA County. The flat rate covers professional snaking of one accessible drain — sink, shower, tub, toilet, or floor drain — for clogs caused by hair, food, or normal debris. If your drain needs hydro jetting or our camera inspection reveals something deeper, we quote that work separately in writing before we proceed. No dispatch fee, no nights or weekends upcharge, no surprises.
Tip 1 — Use a Sink Stopper or Strainer
A small mesh strainer over the sink drain catches hair (bathroom) or food debris (kitchen) before it goes down. Costs a few dollars at any hardware store. Empty it as needed — usually weekly for bathroom sinks. The single highest-ROI prevention tool you can use.
Tip 2 — Monthly Hot Water Flush
Once a month, pour a kettle of hot water down the drain followed by a few drops of dish soap. The hot water dissolves accumulating soap scum or grease before it builds up. Takes 30 seconds. Prevents the slow-creep clog that most homeowners don’t notice until water stops draining.
Tip 3 — Clean the Stopper Monthly
Once a month, pop the bathroom sink stopper out and clean any hair or buildup wrapped around the mechanism. Most pop-up stoppers lift out by hand or unscrew with a quarter-turn. For kitchen sinks: never pour grease down the drain — let it cool and trash it instead.
WHY MAVERICK?
Why Choose Maverick for Clogged Drains
Same-Day Service
Most LA County sink calls receive same-day service. Trucks stocked with hand snakes, motorized augers, hydro jet equipment, and P-trap tools — whatever your specific sink needs. Real person answers 24/7. No callback queue.
P-Trap First, Snake Second
Many sink clogs clear with P-trap cleaning alone — and we'll do that BEFORE running a snake when appropriate. Other plumbers default to snake-everything because it's faster (for them). We default to the right method for your specific clog. Sometimes that's just unscrewing the P-trap and emptying it.
Flat-Rate, No Surprises
Our drain cleaning rate is published before we roll the truck. No dispatch fee, no 'while I was in there' upcharges. If your sink needs more than standard snaking (severe grease, branch line, main line), you get a written quote before any additional work. You decide.
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Clogged Sink FAQs
How do you unclog a sink that won't drain?
Try these in order: 1) Remove the sink stopper and pull out any visible hair or debris. 2) Pour boiling water (kitchen) or hot water (bathroom) to dissolve soap or grease buildup. 3) Try baking soda and vinegar (about a half-cup each, follow with hot water after 15 minutes). 4) Use a plunger with the overflow blocked. 5) Remove and clean the P-trap under the sink. If none work, call a professional.
Why is my bathroom sink clogged?
Bathroom sinks clog mostly from hair, soap scum, toothpaste residue, and personal care products that accumulate in the P-trap and drain line. Long hair is the #1 culprit — it wraps around the stopper mechanism and traps everything else passing through. Hard water mineral buildup also narrows pipes over time. Older LA homes with cast iron drains have rougher pipe interiors that grab debris faster. Most bathroom sink clogs build over months.
Why is my kitchen sink clogged?
Kitchen sinks clog from grease, food debris, coffee grounds, and dish soap residue. Grease is the biggest cause — it pours down as liquid but solidifies inside pipes as it cools, building up over weeks. Coffee grounds and starchy food (pasta, rice) expand when wet and create stubborn blockages. If you have a garbage disposal, the area between the disposal and the drain pipe is a common clog point. For deeper kitchen-specific guidance, see our kitchen drain clog page.
How do you clean a P-trap?
Place a bucket under the P-trap (the curved pipe under your sink). Loosen the two slip-nuts at each end of the curve by hand or with channel-lock pliers. Remove the P-trap — water and debris will fall into the bucket. Empty the trap, rinse it thoroughly, check for residue inside. Reinstall by hand-tightening the slip-nuts. Run water to test. Most P-trap clogs clear with this method. Takes about 10 minutes.
Can I use chemical drain cleaner on a sink?
We don’t recommend it. Liquid drain cleaners corrode metal pipes over time and degrade PVC. The chemical reaction can damage older galvanized or cast iron lines especially. They also create splash-back hazards when a plumber later opens the line. If a plunger and P-trap cleaning don’t work, call a professional rather than escalating to chemicals — the flat-rate snake job is often cheaper than 2-3 bottles of cleaner.
How much does it cost to unclog a sink?
Maverick offers flat-rate pricing for drain cleaning across LA County. The flat rate covers professional snaking of one accessible sink drain — bathroom or kitchen. If the sink is connected to a deeper clog (branch line, main line) or needs hydro jetting for severe grease buildup, we provide a written quote for additional work before proceeding. No dispatch fee, no nights or weekends upcharge.
What if both sinks in my bathroom are clogged?
When both sinks in a shared bathroom (typically a double vanity) are clogged at the same time, the problem is in the shared branch line — the pipe connecting both sinks to the main drain. Single fixture clogs don’t affect each other. DIY won’t reach this. Call Maverick — we’ll snake the branch line and clear both sinks in one service call. If multiple bathrooms are also affected, you may have a main line issue.
How do I prevent sink clogs?
Three things prevent most sink clogs: 1) Use a sink stopper or strainer to catch hair, food, and debris before it goes down. 2) Monthly hot water and dish soap flush dissolves accumulating soap scum or grease. 3) Pop the sink stopper out monthly and clean any hair or buildup wrapped around the mechanism. Bonus for kitchen sinks: never pour cooking grease, oil, or fat down the drain — let it cool and trash it instead.
Related Services
Kitchen Drain Clog
For grease, garbage disposal, and kitchen-specific clog issues.
Clogged Shower Drain
Related bathroom drain — hair and soap buildup.
Drain Cleaning
All drain cleaning services.
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