PLUMBERS IN BURBANK

Burbank is a city of well-kept homes, from postwar ranch houses on the flats to older homes closer to the foothills. Plenty of them still run on original plumbing, and when a pipe gives out on a weeknight or a holiday weekend, you want someone you can trust to pick up the phone and get it handled properly.

Much of Burbank’s housing went up in the middle of the last century. That era brought galvanized steel supply lines that narrow with rust over the years, cast iron drain pipes that can crack, and clay sewer laterals that mature street trees love to root into. Homes nearer the hills can also see higher water pressure, which is hard on fixtures, hoses and water heaters if the pressure regulator has worn out.

Plumbing services for Burbank homes

We handle the full range of residential plumbing, from urgent repairs to the bigger projects that keep an older home healthy:

• Emergency plumbing – burst pipes, overflowing fixtures, sewage backups and valves you can’t shut off, 24/7.
• Rooter and sewer service – clearing roots and blockages from main lines, with camera inspection when we need to see the cause.
• Drain cleaning – kitchen, bath, laundry and floor drains cleared so they flow freely again.
• Leak detection – finding hidden leaks in walls, floors and slabs before cutting into anything.
• Water damage and flood cleanup – plumbing-led response after a pipe or backup event, with honest scope.
• Re-pipes – replacing worn galvanized or failing lines when repairs no longer make sense.
• Gas line work – repairs and new lines for appliances (if you smell gas, leave and call emergency services first).
• Pressure regulator service – testing and replacing regulators so pressure stays safe for your pipes and fixtures.

How we work

1. Call 855-840-7800 – a real coordinator answers 24/7 and asks about shutoffs and risk.
2. Stabilize – we protect floors and stop active damage first.
3. Diagnose and price – we find the cause and give upfront pricing before work starts.
4. Repair – a right-sized fix, then honest advice on any next steps.

Why Burbank families call Flood Brothers

Flood Brothers Plumbing is family-owned and third-generation, and we run calls from our Studio City office just over the hill. Our coordinators answer the phone themselves and keep you updated, our technicians put on shoe covers and protect your floors, and you get upfront pricing before any work starts. If a simple repair will solve the problem, we tell you so instead of selling a bigger job.

Homeowners rate us about 4.8 stars from 1,000+ Google reviews. Our office is in Studio City.

For specific services in Burbank, see emergency plumbing in Burbank and Burbank rooter service. You can also read about leak detection in Studio City.

Frequently asked questions

My water heater is leaking from the bottom. What should I do?
Turn off the cold water valve on top of the tank and switch off the gas or power to the heater. A leak from the tank itself usually means it is near the end of its life. We will check it, explain your options and give upfront pricing before any work starts.

Why do I keep getting a clogged main line every year or two?
In many older Burbank homes, tree roots grow into the joints of clay or cast iron sewer pipe. Clearing the line helps, but a sewer camera inspection shows whether there is a crack or sag that keeps letting roots back in, so you can decide on a lasting fix.

Our water pressure seems really strong. Is that a problem?
It can be. High pressure wears out faucets, toilet valves, hoses and water heaters faster. We can test your pressure and repair or replace the regulator if it is no longer doing its job.

Do you come out at night and on weekends?
Yes. A real person answers 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, and we send a technician when you need one.

How do I know if my old pipes need replacing?
Rusty or brown water, low pressure at several fixtures and repeated pinhole leaks are common signs that galvanized lines are wearing out. We will look at the whole system and tell you honestly whether repairs still make sense.

Need a plumber in Burbank? Call Flood Brothers Plumbing at 855-840-7800, day or night.