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Sylmar plumber for foothill properties Big lots, long lines, real answers.

Sylmar is the northernmost neighborhood of Los Angeles, running up to the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, with horse properties, older ranch homes, newer tract developments and mobile home communities. Many lots are large, and water and sewer lines run longer distances. New Flow Plumbing diagnoses with cameras and locating tools before recommending a repair.

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Common in Sylmar

Common Sylmar plumbing problems.

Lot size, terrain and a wide mix of housing make Sylmar plumbing calls more varied than most. These are the issues we see regularly.

Buried water line leaksLong service lines on big lots can leak underground for months.
Sloped sewer lateral damageFoothill lots can see shifted or separated sewer joints over time.
Barn and outbuilding linesOutdoor and outbuilding plumbing wears faster and can freeze or crack.
Unsecured water heatersMissing or old seismic straps leave water heaters vulnerable in a quake.
Hard water scaleMineral buildup shortens water heater and fixture life.
Old galvanized supply pipeCorrosion in older homes lowers pressure and discolors water.

Local plumber, Sylmar

Sylmar plumbing covers more ground than most.

Sylmar takes its name from the olive groves that once covered the area, and pockets of that rural character remain. Horse properties and larger lots along the foothills often have barns, guest houses and outdoor water lines spread across the land. Long water services and sewer runs mean leaks can go unnoticed for a long time, and finding them takes proper locating equipment.

Elsewhere, Sylmar has postwar ranch homes and newer tracts built in later decades, along with mobile home communities. Each type has different plumbing. Older houses may still have clay laterals and galvanized pipe, while newer homes are more likely to need fixture, water heater or pressure work. Sloped streets near the foothills can affect how sewer lines are laid out and how they age.

Sylmar sits in an area with a long seismic history, including the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, so flexible water heater connections and proper strapping matter here. Water comes from LADWP. Sylmar is part of the City of Los Angeles, so property owners are generally responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the public main. On a big lot, that can be a long stretch of pipe.

Large parcels. Long water and sewer lines need precise leak locating.
Mixed housing. Ranch homes, tracts and mobile home communities.
Seismic area. Water heater strapping and flexible connections matter.

Technician preparing trenchless pipe lining equipment in a residential neighborhood

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Services Sylmar property owners need most.

On Sylmar's larger properties, water line and leak work come up as often as sewer service, with water heaters close behind.

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Water line repair
Long water services to Sylmar homes, barns and guest units can crack or corrode. We repair or replace them after finding the exact point of failure.
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Leak detection
A rising LADWP bill on a large Sylmar lot is hard to trace by eye. Our leak detection tools find underground and under-slab leaks without guesswork.
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03
Sewer line repair
From root-filled laterals in older ranch homes to shifted lines on foothill slopes, we repair Sylmar sewers based on what the camera shows, not on assumptions.
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04
Water heater repair
We repair and replace Sylmar water heaters and check seismic strapping, flexible connectors, venting and gas lines so the finished install is safe and secure.
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Sylmar FAQ

Plumbing questions in Sylmar.

Answers about service, inspections and local considerations. Call if yours is not here.

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We use pressure testing and acoustic listening equipment to trace the line and pinpoint where water is escaping. That narrows the dig to a small area instead of trenching across the whole lot, which matters when lines run under pasture, arenas or long driveways.

California requires water heaters to be braced against earthquakes, and Sylmar's seismic history makes it especially worthwhile. If your straps are missing or loose, we can install or update them during a repair or replacement.

It can be, especially if the lateral is long or serves more than one structure. The camera shows roots, breaks and sags along the run. The $199 special is for eligible properties, and we confirm eligibility when you schedule.

Yes. We repair water lines, drains, water heaters and fixtures in mobile homes. Some shared lines may belong to the community, so we will help you sort out what is yours to repair and what the community management should handle.

Where we work

Serving all of Sylmar, street by street.

From our Van Nuys office we cover every part of Sylmar, including these neighborhoods and areas:

Foothill Boulevard
Glenoaks Boulevard
Hubbard Street
Roxford Street
Polk Street
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles Mission College
El Cariso Park

ZIP codes include 91342

Nearby areas we also serve

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Customer reviews

What customers say about working with us.

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   Theodore Nilsson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Valerie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Michael 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Cherrie ! 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Ava-Lynnette De La Torre 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Melanie Hernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Taye325 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Ava Lamison 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   tal abutbul 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
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   Chloe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!!

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Call us any hour and we will track down the problem, even on a big lot.

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Sylmar plumber for foothill properties Big lots, long lines, real answers.

Common Sylmar plumbing problems.

Sylmar plumbing covers more ground than most.

Water line repair

Leak detection

Sewer line repair

Water heater repair

Plumbing questions in Sylmar.

How do you find a leak on a large Sylmar property?

Does my Sylmar water heater need earthquake straps?

Is the $199 sewer camera inspection a good idea for a Sylmar horse property?

Do you work in Sylmar mobile home communities?

Serving all of Sylmar, street by street.

Nearby areas we also serve

What customers say about working with us.

Need a Sylmar plumber?