Plumbing in Burbank for older homes Camera first, then the fix.

A large share of Burbank homes date from before 1960, and that means clay sewer laterals, cast iron drains and, in many cases, galvanized water pipe somewhere in the system. Remodeled kitchens and baths often sit on top of original drain lines. When those lines slow down, a camera shows whether the cause is roots, a crack or buildup, so you are not paying to clear the same line again and again.

Water comes from Burbank Water and Power, and the city runs its own sewer system. Rules about who maintains which part of the lateral can vary, so it is worth checking with Burbank Public Works for your property. We provide the camera footage and location details you need for that conversation, and we handle the repair on your side of the line.

Mature street trees shade much of Burbank, and their roots are a common reason for sewer trouble. Up in the hillside neighborhoods above Sunset Canyon Drive, steeper lots and longer laterals make trenchless repair worth considering. In the Rancho equestrian area, bigger lots mean longer water and sewer runs to stables and back structures. Those runs are easy to forget about until a leak or backup appears.