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Hydro Jetting in Culver City, California
Short answer: Culver City is its own city, not part of the City of Los Angeles, so LASAN does not run the sewer mains here. The city’s Public Works Maintenance Operations handles the sewer system. Check with the city on who owns the private lateral. A camera shows which part of the line is blocked.
Culver City at a glance
- ZIP codes include 90230, 90232 and 90066
- Sewer mains: City of Culver City
- Maintenance Operations: (310) 253-6420
- Camera first, then jetting
Call (424) 421-1762
Who handles a sewer problem in Culver City
Culver City is an independent city, incorporated in 1917, and is mostly surrounded by the City of Los Angeles. Its Public Works Maintenance Operations handles sewer maintenance. The city lists (310) 253-6420, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the department closed every other Friday. The page we checked does not list an after-hours line or say who owns the private lateral, so confirm with the city.
| Part of the system | Who handles it |
|---|---|
| Sewer main in the street | City of Culver City, Maintenance Operations, (310) 253-6420 |
| Private lateral from your building to the main | The property owner, generally. Confirm the local rule with the city. |
| 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 Culver City and what it means for the sewer line
- The city has about 40,800 residents at roughly 8,000 people per square mile.
- Ballona Creek runs through most of the city, and the Baldwin Hills neighborhoods lie to the east.
- Sony Pictures Studios, Culver Studios and other production and office employers are based here.
- Older landmarks include Culver Studios (1918 to 1920), the Culver Hotel (1924) and Helms Bakery (1930).
- Rainfall is about 14 inches a year, mostly from November through March.
Source is the Wikipedia article on Culver City, California. In practice, a small, dense city with older buildings and many restaurants and offices has a mix of shared lines, grease and older pipe.
Sewer line problems that can be common in Culver City
- Older pipe in buildings from the early and mid-20th century.
- Grease from restaurants and food courts.
- Office and studio buildings with larger drain lines.
- Roots near Ballona Creek and older residential streets.
- Shared laterals in multi-unit buildings.
Every line is different. A camera shows what is actually in yours before anyone recommends a fix.
Services available in Culver City
- 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
Culver City gets about 14 inches of rain a year, mostly from November through March, with nearly dry summers. A line that is partly blocked in summer can back up in the first heavy 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 Culver City?
The City of Culver City handles the public sewer main. Check with the city on the private lateral rule at (310) 253-6420. A camera shows which part is blocked.
Do you serve Culver City?
Yes. We connect Culver City customers with Mike Anderson, who serves the area. Call (424) 421-1762.
What does hydro jetting cost in Culver City?
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 Culver City?
Call (424) 421-1762. We connect you with Mike, who gives you a written price first.