What Is Cleanout Installation?
Cleanout installation is the addition of an accessible fitting on the sewer line so the line can be cleaned or inspected without digging blind. A two-way cleanout allows access from the building and toward the street (or vice versa). In Orange County, many cities require a cleanout for property transfer or when no adequate access exists. We install cleanouts to code—location, depth, and type—so you have a proper access point for camera, jetting, or future repair.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing for Cleanout Installation
Why Choose Us
We install two-way cleanouts to current code. We pull permits when required and coordinate inspection. We give you an access point for future camera or jetting work. License #1142923, Nautilus insured. We serve Santa Ana and all of OC.
License #1142923 (CSLB). We pull permits for cleanout installation when required by the city. We are insured through Nautilus. Cleanouts meet current code for location and access.
Common Cleanout Installation Scenarios
Property transfer or sale
No access for camera or jetting
Code compliance or permit
Preventive access
Our Cleanout Installation Process
Sewer Line Location
Using electronic pipe locators, we trace the path of your sewer lateral and identify the ideal spot for the cleanout—typically within five feet of the building exterior, per Orange County code.
Precision Excavation
We dig a targeted access hole at the marked location, expose the sewer pipe, and verify the pipe material and depth before making any cuts.
Cleanout Fitting Installation
A two-way cleanout wye or tee fitting is installed on the sewer line with a riser pipe brought to grade level, capped with a brass or PVC plug for easy future access.
Backfill & Grade Restoration
The excavation is backfilled and compacted in layers, the cleanout cap is brought flush with grade and clearly marked, and the work area is restored to its original condition.
What's Included
- Two-way sewer cleanout installation
- Code-compliant location and type
- Permit and inspection when required
- Access for camera and jetting
- License #1142923 · Nautilus insured
Costs & Timelines — What to Expect
Cost depends on location, depth, and whether we need to expose the line. We quote after assessing. Permit fees apply when required. Call for a quote in Santa Ana and Orange County.
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
We install two-way cleanouts per California and Orange County plumbing code. We use approved materials and set the cleanout box and cap at grade. We excavate only as needed and restore the area. All work is permitted when required.
License #1142923 (CSLB). We pull permits for cleanout installation when required by the city. We are insured through Nautilus. Cleanouts meet current code for location and access.
Cleanout Installation — Frequently Asked Questions
Many Orange County cities require or recommend a sewer cleanout for property transfer or sale. We install two-way cleanouts to code and pull the permit so you meet the requirement.
A two-way cleanout gives access to the sewer line in both directions—from the building toward the street and from the street toward the building. It allows camera and jetting from one access point.
No. We excavate at the point where the cleanout will be installed. We tap into the existing line and add the cleanout fitting and box. We restore the area after.
Yes. Once the cleanout is installed, White Glove Plumbing or any plumber can use it for camera inspection and hydro-jetting without additional excavation.
SERVICE AREAS
Cleanout Installation Near You
White Glove Plumbing provides cleanout installation throughout Orange County and surrounding communities.
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