FAQ
Hydro Jetting in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
Short answer: straight answers to the questions Los Angeles property owners ask most about hydro jetting, sewer lines, cost, rebates and who to call, with links to the full guides.
Most asked
- What is hydro jetting
- What does it cost
- Is it safe for my pipes
- Is it my pipe or the city’s
Use the links in each answer for more detail.
The basics
What is hydro jetting?
It uses pressurized water from a nozzle on a hose to scrub grease, scale and roots from a drain or sewer line. Some jets face backward and pull the hose forward. See the hydro jetting guide.
How is it different from snaking?
A snake bores a hole through a clog. A jetter cleans the pipe wall. Snaking can be enough for a single clog. Jetting is usually better for grease, roots and repeat clogs. See hydro jetting vs snaking.
Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes?
It depends on the pipe. On cracked, collapsed or very old fragile pipe, high pressure can cause harm, so a camera check comes first. See can hydro jetting damage pipes.
What pressure is used?
It depends on the pipe. Published sources describe roughly 1,200 to 1,500 psi pushing the hose in on home lines and lower when pulling back, with higher pressure only for large mains.
How often should I have it done?
There is no fixed interval. It depends on what clogs your line and how old the pipe is. See how often to hydro jet.
Last updated October 2026.
Cost and booking
What does hydro jetting cost?
Angi lists about $350 to $600 for hydro jetting in 2026. Los Angeles prices vary with access, pipe length, time of day and what the camera finds. You get a written price before any work starts. See the cost page.
Do you charge for a quote?
You get a written price before any work starts. Read the referral disclosure for how the arrangement works.
Are there rebates?
LASAN offers up to $2,500 for a sewer lateral repair and up to $300 for a camera inspection, first-come, first-served until yearly funds run out. Confirm with LASAN first. See the rebate guide.
What hours do you work?
7 AM to 9 PM. For a sewage backup, call (424) 421-1762 right away.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Mike speaks English and Spanish.
Responsibility: your pipe or the city’s
Is it my pipe or the city’s?
The public main in the street belongs to the city. The private lateral from your building to the main is generally the owner’s. See who is responsible.
Who do I call for a sewer problem?
In the City of Los Angeles, LASAN at 1-800-773-2489, 24 hours. Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena and Culver City have their own numbers. See who to call by city.
What if I rent?
Tell the owner or building manager first. The owner is generally responsible for the private lateral.
What if my street is backing up too?
If neighbors have the same problem, the blockage may be in the city main. Call the city number for your area.
Problems and symptoms
How do I know if my sewer line is clogged?
Several drains slow or back up at once, you hear gurgling, water rises in the lowest tub or shower, or you smell sewage. See signs of a clogged sewer line.
Why does my drain keep clogging?
Grease, hair, roots or a damaged pipe leave something behind that catches the next load. See why does my drain keep clogging.
What causes a sewer smell?
Often a dry drain trap, a blocked vent, a worn toilet seal or a blocked line. See sewer smell.
What do I do if sewage is coming up?
Stop using water, do not use drain cleaner, and call. See emergency sewer backup.
How the work is done
Do you use a camera?
A camera check before and after is the normal way to do the job. See sewer camera inspection.
What if I do not have a cleanout?
A plumber can often add one. See cleanout installation.
Can you help a restaurant?
Yes. See restaurant hydro jetting and commercial hydro jetting.
Are you the plumber?
No. We are a referral service. We connect you with Mike Anderson, a local plumber.
Still have a question?
Call (424) 421-1762. We answer in English and Spanish.