Should I check my Northridge sewer line for earthquake damage?

If your lateral has never been inspected, a camera check is a reasonable step. Older lines in the area have been through decades of ground movement, and cracks or offsets are not always obvious until a backup happens. The footage shows what is there today.

What are the signs of a slab leak in a Northridge ranch home?

Look for warm spots on the floor, damp carpet, the sound of water running when nothing is on, or an LADWP bill that climbs with no change in use. Cracked tile or a meter that moves with all fixtures off are also strong clues.

How does the $199 camera inspection help before buying a home?

It lets you see inside the lateral before closing. Roots, cracks, offsets and past repairs show up on screen, which helps you plan or negotiate. Eligibility for the $199 price is confirmed when you call to schedule.

Do you work on student rentals near CSUN?

Yes. We help owners and property managers with clogged drains, worn water heaters, running toilets and leak repairs in rental homes near CSUN. A property care plan can keep these houses on a regular maintenance schedule so issues are found between tenants.

Plumber Northridge | Sewer, Slab Leaks

Northridge plumbing help for ranch homes and rentals.

Northridge is full of single story ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s, along with apartments and shared rentals around Cal State Northridge. Many still rely on original sewer laterals and copper or galvanized lines that are well past middle age. New Flow Plumbing uses camera inspections and leak detection to help Northridge owners plan repairs instead of reacting to surprises.

Northridge plumbing is showing its age.

Large parts of Northridge were developed during the postwar housing boom, and the classic Northridge home is a single story ranch on a concrete slab. That layout puts water lines under the floor, where pinhole leaks can run unnoticed for a long time. Sewer laterals from the same era are often clay, and decades of settling, roots and wear have left many of them cracked or offset.

The 1994 Northridge earthquake is still part of the local story. Strong shaking can shift and stress underground pipes, and some damage to laterals and buried water lines went unnoticed or was patched without full replacement. If your home has never had a camera inspection, it is worth knowing what condition the lateral is in today, especially before a sale or remodel.

Northridge is part of the City of Los Angeles and is served by LADWP. The city handles the public sewer main, while property owners are generally responsible for the lateral to the main. Around Cal State Northridge, many homes have been converted to rentals with more occupants than they were designed for, which puts extra load on drains, toilets and water heaters.

Ranch homes. Single story houses on concrete slabs.

CSUN rentals. Heavy use in shared student housing.

LADWP area. City of Los Angeles water and sewer service.

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What Northridge calls us for most.

Northridge owners and landlords most often ask about slab leaks, sewer lateral repair and water heaters. Here is how we approach each one.

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Leak detection
We locate slab leaks under Northridge ranch homes with acoustic and pressure tools, so the repair can be targeted or the line rerouted without tearing up the whole floor.
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02
Sewer camera inspection
A camera inspection shows whether your Northridge lateral has cracks, offsets or roots. It is a smart step before buying, selling or remodeling an older home.
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03
Trenchless pipe lining
Lining renews cracked Northridge laterals from the inside through small access points, which avoids trenching through front lawns, driveways and the mature landscaping that surrounds many ranch homes.
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04
Water heater repair
We repair and replace tank and tankless water heaters in Northridge homes and rentals, including units that serve shared houses near campus with more occupants than the heater was sized for.
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Theodore Nilsson

New Flow came out to my mothers house in Reseda and was able to clear the main line blockage. They were there within an hour and had very reasonable pricing. While there they identified another problem with the pipping(it is a 100 year old house lol) and came up with an option to replace some of the pipping. Definitely will be using them again for any problems down in the valley.

Valerie

Whenever something goes wrong at our North Hollywood condo property, Art answers the phone day or night, which is why New Flow Plumbing has handled our plumbing since the place was built. Just last week a huge problem hit at 10:00 pm with all the tenants stressing out, but they had someone walking through the door in twenty minutes to get it taken care of. They show up ready to work seven days a week for the small stuff and the emergencies alike, so I always know we are covered.

Michael

Had a sewage back up at a unit and Art was able to take care of my problem. Due to it being an older house it had quite significant problems (old piping, no clear out,etc). He took care of the clog, add clear out, and also discovered the toilets that were installed were incorrect ones since forever and replaced both toilets as well. He also gave me advice on what he would do with the current drainage problem and what he would do temporarily, and or the future for my piping. Was very reasonably priced. 100% satisfied with the service he provided.

Cherrie !

Shower was way too cold. Looked at the tank and could tell it was completely done, so we reached out to New flow to fix the plumbing in Granada Hills. The tech got the new hot water heater put in and even cleaned up some sloppy copper fittings left behind from our previous remodel so everything lined up straight. He was wrapped up and out the door by 3p, and the hot water was running before he left.

Ava-Lynnette De La Torre

Water was backing up into both my toilet and bathtub from a main line clog. A few plumbers gave weird replies, including one guy who threw out a random quote without even checking the pipes. I usually handle small things myself, but I needed real help here. Art came in and mapped out the whole line, running a camera to show me the blockages on the screen. He pushed past 60 feet clearing tree roots and debris, explaining the fix as he went. The final bill matched his quote. Thanks to them I can finally take a shower.

Melanie Hernandez

Great work from the best plumbers in the valley. I had a pretty big job done. They replaced the main water pipe out to the street. It was completed on time and they kept me informed during the down time (waiting for the city to approve the permit.) I would use them again. They are pleasant to work with.

Taye325

If you need a reliable plumber in Valley Village, save their number right now. Our new tenants moved into our rental last weekend and immediately hit us with a no hot water text. Found New Flow on Google, liked what I saw on their page, and gave them a call. Arman sent someone out just a few hours later. We looked at the old twenty year unit and agreed a full replacement made the most sense. They knocked it out the exact same day, saved my weekend, and kept the tenants happy. Already passed his name to a buddy of mine who hired him shortly after.

Ava Lamison

My parent's toilet was leaking and after messaging different places, I told my parents this place could fix our problem. Arman was the one who helped us out and after talking to him about a possible broken wax ring, he found the actual problem, roots in our pipes. He hydrojetted the roots and installed something to help keep the roots from growing for the next few years. So if you're have problems related to pipes, my family and I highly recommend coming here.

tal abutbul

We have been calling New Flow for plumbing services ever since they warned us six years ago that our ancient drain pipes were on their last legs. When the system finally failed, we shopped around for bids on a full repipe. Every single plumber gave us quotes without stepping foot under the house, except them. The team crawled under there, filmed the pipes, and showed us that our water lines were still completely fine. Arman gave us a fair quote for just the drains, and his crew finished the work in one day. Hard to find contractors this upfront and genuine.

Chloe

I cannot compliment New Flow Plumbing enough. They were recommended by our selling real estate agent for a sewage line inspection. They came out quickly, and Arman was very professional and polite right away. He was able to service the sewage line, provide thorough, expert knowledge, and give us recommendations. The pricing is excellent and fair, and I would definitely recommend using their services again. The HD video was provided for our own viewing, and it was emailed to us within hours of the visit. Overall a very enjoyable experience. 5 stars does not do it justice. Thanks again!!

Northridge plumbing help for ranch homes and rentals.

Common problems in Northridge homes.

Northridge plumbing is showing its age.

What Northridge calls us for most.

Leak detection

Sewer camera inspection

Trenchless pipe lining

Water heater repair

Plumbing questions in Northridge.

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