By Giovanni Longo, third-generation master plumber and certified Flood Mitigation expert, Flood Brothers Plumbing
I’ve been a plumber in Southern California long enough to know how the year ends. People put off the little warning signs. A slow drain. A gurgle in the toilet. A faint smell near a floor drain. Then the first big El Niño rain hits, roots and debris finally give way, and the backup shows up at the worst possible time: right before Christmas dinner, or at 2 a.m. on a holiday weekend when most companies are closed or running a skeleton crew.
I’m Giovanni Longo, third-generation master plumber and the owner of Flood Brothers Plumbing. This year I’m offering something simple to head that off: Gio’s $99 Special. For $99 you get a sewer mainline snake plus a camera inspection. Mention "Gio’s $99 special" when you call or text 855-840-7800. Mention the special when booking; valid through 12/31/2026.
Why now, before the rain and the holidays
El Niño winters raise the odds of wet weather across Southern California. Heavy rain doesn’t create every clog, but it finds the weak spots. Roots that have been creeping into a joint all year swell when the ground gets wet. Leaves and debris wash into yard drains and push problems toward the main. A line that was "mostly fine" in October can stop overnight in a storm.
The other half of the problem is the calendar. A lot of plumbing companies shut down or cut staff over the holidays. As a family business, we want our crew to have time at home with their families at Christmas. We are still available 24/7 if a real emergency happens. A live person answers the phone, and same-day service is still on the table. But I’d rather clear your mainline and look at it on camera before you’re standing in sewage on Christmas Eve.
What Gio’s $99 Special includes
- A sewer mainline snake. We run a cable through the main to clear roots, grease and debris that are starting to choke the line.
- A camera inspection. After we snake it, we put a camera in so you can see the condition of the pipe. You’ll know whether you’re looking at a simple clear-out or something that needs a bigger plan later.
That’s the special. Call or text 855-840-7800, mention "Gio’s $99 special," and book it before December 31, 2026.
Who this is for
- Homeowners who hear gurgling, notice a slow toilet, or smell something near a cleanout or floor drain
- Hill and canyon homes where leaves, roots and steep yards feed the main every storm season
- Anyone hosting family for the holidays who does not want a backup in the middle of it
If water is already coming up, or you have a sewage backup in progress, say so when you call. That’s an emergency. We’ll treat it like one. The $99 special is meant to catch problems early, not to replace emergency response.
How to book it
- Call or text 855-840-7800.
- Say "Gio’s $99 special."
- We’ll schedule a sewer mainline snake and camera inspection.
- Mention the special when booking; valid through 12/31/2026.
We’re licensed, bonded and insured (CA License C36-985487), we’ve been at this for more than 15 years, and we work directly with insurance when water damage is involved. Offices in Studio City, Hollywood and Woodland Hills.
Pair it with your storm plan
Clearing the sewer main is one piece. Keeping rainwater out of the garage and lower floors is another. If you haven’t set up a pump, hose and GFCI outlet yet, read our El Niño pump guide and the storm-night checklist. Hill homes: see the hillside flood-prep guide.
I’d rather talk to you before the holidays about a $99 clear-out than meet you in a flooded bathroom on Christmas. Give us a call.
Need us now?
Call or text 855-840-7800. A live person answers 24/7. Same-day service available. If water already got in, see our water damage restoration page.
FAQs
What is Gio’s $99 Special?
It’s a $99 sewer mainline snake plus a camera inspection from Flood Brothers Plumbing. Mention "Gio’s $99 special" when you call or text 855-840-7800. Mention the special when booking; valid through 12/31/2026.
How do I get the $99 price?
Call or text 855-840-7800 and mention "Gio’s $99 special" when you book. Mention the special when booking; valid through 12/31/2026.
Why get this done before the holidays?
Most companies shut down or run limited staff over the holidays. Flood Brothers is a family business that wants its crew home at Christmas, while still answering 24/7 for real emergencies. Clearing the main now helps you avoid an expensive holiday backup.
Does heavy rain really cause sewer backups?
Rain finds weak spots. Roots swell, debris washes into drains, and a line that was barely open can stop during an El Niño storm. A snake and camera before the wet weather helps catch that early.
What if I already have a backup?
Tell us when you call. An active sewage backup is an emergency. We answer 24/7 at 855-840-7800 and offer same-day service.
