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Hydro Jetting in Burbank, California
Short answer: Burbank is its own city, not part of the City of Los Angeles, so LASAN does not run the sewer mains here. The city’s Water Reclamation & Sewer Systems division runs the public sewer, and the property owner is responsible for the private lateral. Most of Burbank’s housing was built before 1970, so older pipe is common.
Burbank at a glance
- ZIP codes include 91501 to 91506
- Sewer mains: City of Burbank
- Public Works: (818) 238-3915
- Camera first, then jetting
Call (424) 421-1762
Who handles a sewer problem in Burbank
Burbank is an independent city, incorporated in 1911. Its Water Reclamation & Sewer Systems division owns and operates the city sewer. To report a sewer main overflow, call Public Works at (818) 238-3915, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, the city lists (818) 238-3778 or (818) 238-3000. The property owner is responsible for the lateral that connects the building to the main.
| Part of the system | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Sewer main in the street | City of Burbank Public Works, (818) 238-3915; after hours (818) 238-3778 or (818) 238-3000 |
| Private lateral from your building to the main | The property owner, generally. Lateral work needs a permit. A plumbing permit covers private property, and Public Works permits cover work in the public right-of-way. |
| 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 Burbank and what it means for the sewer line
- More than 62% of Burbank’s housing was built before 1970.
- About 58% of occupied homes are rented.
- The city had about 107,000 residents in 2020 at roughly 6,200 people per square mile.
- The film and TV industry is the main employer, with studios and offices across the city.
- If a city-owned tree crushes or displaces an owner’s lateral, the city says it reimburses the damage after it inspects.
Sources are the Wikipedia article on Burbank and the City of Burbank sewer maintenance page. In practice, a house built before 1970 can have a clay or cast-iron lateral, and city trees along the street can reach the line.
Sewer line problems that can be common in Burbank
- Older clay or cast-iron laterals in pre-1970 homes.
- Roots from street trees and yard trees.
- Apartment buildings with shared laterals.
- Grease from restaurants near studios and shopping areas.
- Broken laterals that the owner needs a permit to repair.
Every line is different. A camera shows what is actually in yours before anyone recommends a fix.
Services available in Burbank
- 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
Burbank gets just over 17 inches of rain a year, mostly in winter. Dry summers let roots grow, and a partly blocked line can back up in a storm. 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 Burbank?
The City of Burbank maintains the public sewer main. The owner is responsible for the private lateral to the main. Work on the lateral needs a permit. For a main overflow, call Public Works at (818) 238-3915.
Do you serve Burbank?
Yes. We connect Burbank customers with Mike Anderson, who serves the area. Call (424) 421-1762.
What does hydro jetting cost in Burbank?
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 Burbank?
Call (424) 421-1762. We connect you with Mike, who gives you a written price first.