Service area
Hydro Jetting in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Short answer: Silver Lake is in the City of Los Angeles, so the sewer mains are LASAN’s and the private lateral is the owner’s. The neighborhood is hilly and mostly developed in the 1920s and 1930s, so many laterals are old and may run down steep lots.
Silver Lake at a glance
- ZIP codes include 90026 and 90039
- Sewer mains: LASAN
- LASAN 24-hour line: 1-800-773-2489
- Camera first, then jetting
Call (424) 421-1762
Who handles a sewer problem in Silver Lake
The sewer mains under the streets in Silver Lake are part of the City of Los Angeles system, run by LA Sanitation (LASAN). Its customer line is 1-800-773-2489, open 24 hours. The private lateral that runs from your building to the main is generally the owner’s responsibility.
| Part of the system | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Sewer main in the street | LA Sanitation (LASAN), 1-800-773-2489, 24 hours |
| Private lateral from your building to the main | The property owner, generally. See the LASAN sewer lateral rebate for repair help rules. |
| Drains and lines inside the building | The property owner or building manager |
If you are not sure which side the blockage is on, a camera answers it. See who is responsible for the sewer line and who to call by city.
Last updated October 2026.
About Silver Lake and what it means for the sewer line
- Most streets were laid out in the 1920s. The Moreno Highlands area around the reservoir was developed in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Streets follow the contours of the hills, and many homes sit on steep lots reached by step streets.
- About 64% of housing units are rented.
- Density was about 12,000 people per square mile in the 2010 census.
- Architecture ranges from Tudor and Mission Revival to modernist homes from the 1930s and 1940s.
Sources are the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council history page and the Wikipedia article on Silver Lake. In practice, a house from the 1920s can still have its original lateral, and a steep lot can mean a long run with bends. Both are reasons to camera the line before cleaning it.
Sewer line problems that can be common in Silver Lake
- Original clay or cast-iron laterals nearly a century old.
- Long, steep laterals with sags and joints.
- Roots from older trees on narrow hillside lots.
- Duplexes and small apartment buildings sharing one lateral.
- Limited access in tight lots, which makes a cleanout more important.
Every line is different. A camera shows what is actually in yours before anyone recommends a fix.
Services available in Silver Lake
- Residential hydro jetting for houses, duplexes and small buildings.
- Sewer main line hydro jetting for the line that leaves the building.
- Commercial hydro jetting and restaurant line jetting.
- Root removal where roots have entered the pipe.
- Sewer camera inspection before and after cleaning.
- Cleanout installation where there is no access point.
- Emergency sewer backup response.
We are a referral service. Mike Anderson is the plumber who does the work. He has 12+ years of experience and speaks English and Spanish. Hours are 7 AM to 9 PM.
What a visit looks like
- You tell us the address and what the drains are doing.
- We connect you with Mike. You get a written price before any work starts.
- He checks the cleanout or access point and runs a camera if needed.
- He cleans the line with the nozzle and pressure that fit the pipe.
- He runs the camera again and shows you the result.
Prices depend on the line. For published market ranges, see the cost page.
Weather and your sewer line
Rain falls mostly between November and March in this part of Los Angeles. Steep streets send runoff downhill, and old lines with open joints can take on extra water. See rainy season sewer backups.
Before you call
- Note which drains are slow and when it started.
- Find your cleanout if you can. See how to find your cleanout.
- Stop heavy water use if more than one drain is slow.
- Do not pour chemical drain cleaner into a backed-up line.
- If sewage is coming up, see emergency sewer backup.
Common questions
Who is responsible for the sewer line in Silver Lake?
LASAN maintains the public main in the street. The lateral from the house to the main is generally the owner’s. A camera shows which part is blocked.
Do you serve Silver Lake?
Yes. We connect Silver Lake customers with Mike Anderson, who serves the area. Call (424) 421-1762.
What does hydro jetting cost in Silver Lake?
It depends on the pipe, access and what is in the line. You get a written price before work starts. Published market ranges are on the cost page.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Mike speaks English and Spanish.
Is a camera inspection included?
A camera check before and after is the normal way to do the job. Ask for it when you request the quote.
Sewer problem in Silver Lake?
Call (424) 421-1762. We connect you with Mike, who gives you a written price first.