Who is responsible for the sewer line on my Sunland property?

Because Sunland is within the City of Los Angeles, property owners are generally responsible for the lateral from the house to the public sewer main. On larger Sunland lots that can be a long stretch of pipe, so knowing its condition before a problem grows is worth the effort.

What does the $199 sewer camera inspection include?

It covers a camera run through your accessible sewer line, a look at the footage with you, and a plain explanation of what we found, such as roots, cracks or a sag. Eligibility is confirmed when you schedule, and there is no obligation to book a repair afterward.

Can you work on properties with guest houses or back units?

Yes. Many Sunland properties have secondary structures with their own drains and supply lines. We trace how each one ties into the main line, check for undersized or poorly sloped connections, and recommend repairs that suit how the property is actually used today.

Do you answer calls at night in Sunland?

Our phone at 818-538-4958 is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us what is happening, whether it is a backed up drain, a burst pipe or no hot water, and we will talk through next steps and get a plumber scheduled.

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Sunland plumber for foothill properties Long laterals, clear answers.

Sunland sits at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains and the San Gabriels, and many properties here are larger, older lots with long sewer laterals and runs of pipe that have been extended over the decades. New Flow Plumbing puts a camera in the line first, so you see what is actually happening underground before anyone talks about digging.

Sunland plumbing follows the slope of the land.

Much of Sunland was built out in stages, from older cottages near Foothill Boulevard to ranch homes on the side streets and properties that climb toward the hills. Additions, guest units and garages converted over the years often mean the plumbing was pieced together by different hands. When a drain backs up here, the cause can sit a long way from the house, which is why we start with a camera and a measured locate.

Sunland is part of the City of Los Angeles, and water comes from LADWP. Under city rules, property owners are generally responsible for the sewer lateral running from the house out to the public main. On a deep lot that lateral can be long, and on sloped ground it may change grade more than once. Sags, offset joints and root intrusion at those transitions are common findings on our inspections.

Mature oaks, pines and pepper trees give the neighborhood its shade, but their roots go looking for moisture, and older clay and cast iron sewer pipe gives them a way in. Dry summers, Santa Ana winds and the occasional heavy winter storm also put stress on outdoor hose bibs, irrigation lines and exposed supply pipe. We look at the whole property, not just the fixture that stopped working.

Long laterals. Deep lots mean more pipe between the house and the street.

Root pressure. Oaks and pepper trees push into old clay joints.

Mixed eras. Additions often tie new plumbing into much older lines.

Most requested here

Services Sunland property owners ask for most often.

On bigger foothill lots, finding the exact problem saves real money. These are the services Sunland customers request most, starting with seeing inside the line.

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Sewer camera inspection
We run a camera through your Sunland sewer lateral, mark depth and location of any defect, and show you the footage so you can decide on repairs with facts in hand.
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Sewer line repair
From a single cracked section to a long run of root damaged clay, we repair Sunland laterals with spot repairs, full replacement or trenchless methods where the line allows it.
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03
Hydro jetting
High pressure water clears roots, grease and scale from the full diameter of the pipe, which helps long Sunland laterals stay open longer than a basic cable clearing.
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04
Leak detection
When the LADWP bill climbs and nothing looks wet, we trace hidden leaks in supply lines, slabs and long outdoor runs to back structures on Sunland properties.
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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!!

Sunland plumber for foothill properties Long laterals, clear answers.

Sunland plumbing follows the slope of the land.

Common plumbing problems we see around Sunland.

Services Sunland property owners ask for most often.

Sewer camera inspection

Sewer line repair

Hydro jetting

Leak detection

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