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Sewer Line Repair in Los Angeles

We find the fault on camera and fix the pipe, not just the backup. Trench and trenchless sewer repairs across Los Angeles County, done once and done right.

  • Camera diagnosis before any digging
  • Trenchless options preserve your yard
  • Roots, offsets, bellies & breaks fixed
  • Licensed, bonded & insured, CA Lic #885156
20+ YearsFamily-owned, serving Los Angeles
4.8★ on GoogleFrom 151 customer reviews
24/7 Emergency ServiceA real person answers, day or night
Upfront PricingA flat price in writing before work starts

Fix the Pipe, Not Just the Backup

Clearing a sewer backup treats the symptom. ServiStar diagnoses the cause on camera, invading roots from ficus, oak, and sycamore trees, aging clay and cast-iron laterals, soil-shift offsets and pipe bellies, or grease and scale, and repairs the line itself so the problem stops returning.

Depending on what the camera shows, we recommend the least invasive fix that truly lasts: spot repair, open-trench replacement of failed sections, or trenchless lining and pipe bursting that renew the line with minimal digging. Every option comes with footage, a flat price, and an honest comparison.

Sewer line repair in an open trench

Sewer Repair

For lines with life left in them, damage corrected precisely where the camera finds it.

  • Camera diagnosis before anything else
  • Root removal & entry-point sealing
  • Spot repairs & sectional liners
  • Offsets & bellies corrected
  • Post-repair camera verification

Sewer Replacement

For lines past saving, replaced by trench or trenchless, whichever your property deserves.

  • Open-trench replacement where practical
  • Trenchless pipe bursting alternative
  • Seamless HDPE & code-approved materials
  • LADBS permits & inspections handled
  • Surface restoration included

Sewer Repair Methods

Matched to your pipe’s actual condition, shown to you on camera first. Compare every trenchless sewer repair option.

Spot & Section Repairs

Isolated breaks and offsets excavated precisely and repaired, one surgical dig instead of a destroyed yard.

Trenchless Lining (CIPP)

A new structural pipe cured inside the old one, roots and leaks sealed out without excavation.

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Pipe Bursting Replacement

Severely damaged lines replaced along the same path with seamless HDPE, no open trench across the property.

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Signs of Sewer Line Damage

Sewer problems escalate underground long before they surface. These are the warnings local homes give:

  • Sewage backing up into drains
  • Multiple drains slow at the same time
  • Gurgling toilets when other fixtures drain
  • Sewer odor indoors or in the yard
  • Wet, sunken, or extra-green patches of lawn
  • Pest or rodent activity near the line
  • Repeated main-line clogs after clearing
  • Foundation cracks near the sewer path

How Sewer Repair Works

The sewer lateral is the most consequential pipe you own, and in most of Los Angeles County, it’s yours all the way to the public main. Treating it on guesswork is how small problems become excavations.

Our camera makes the whole conversation honest: you see the roots, the cracks, or the collapse yourself, with position and depth marked. Then every repair path gets a flat price, spot fix, lining, bursting, or trench.

Whatever you choose, it ends the same way: camera back in the line, and footage showing a sewer that works.

Good to know: mature ficus and oak roots can travel 50+ feet to reach a leaking joint, which is why root problems return until the pipe itself is sealed.

1Schedule your visit
Call (818) 873-0613 or send the quick form. Same-day appointments available across most of LA County.
2Diagnosis & honest options
A licensed technician inspects the issue and explains what we found in plain language, with every option on the table.
3Upfront flat-rate price
You approve the price in writing before any work begins. The price you approve is the price you pay.
4Repair, test & clean up
We complete the work, test it under real conditions, and leave the area cleaner than we found it.

Sewer Line Repair FAQs

A camera inspection settles it in under an hour. Clogs clear and stay clear; damage shows up as roots, cracks, offsets, or bellies on screen, and explains why backups keep returning.
No. Many repairs are trenchless, lining or pipe bursting through small access pits. When excavation is needed, camera locating keeps it surgical.
It depends entirely on what the camera shows: a spot repair costs far less than a full replacement. Every option is quoted flat, upfront, with the footage to justify it.
In most of Los Angeles, the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the public main, including the portion under the street. We help you understand exactly what is yours before any work.

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Rated 4.8★ by Our LA County Neighbors

Real Google reviews from homeowners and businesses we’ve served across Los Angeles County, unfiltered and updated automatically.

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Sasha Tang
2 days ago
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I put out a request for AC installation quotes on google last week and Michael was one of the first to respond in detail. He paid me a visit about 12 hours after my initial outreach and was so frank in his assessment and pricing that I didn't feel the need to get another serious bid.

That trust was well placed because he and his team executed flawlessly during their installation. Excellent communication throughout the entire process and mission completion one week after we first spoke.

The Servistar team takes pride in their work and business, and I can appreciate that as someone who wants to avoid these expensive endeavors as much as possible.
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Luke Agdeppa
3 days ago
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Called this morning around 8:30, and within an hour, Daniel showed up and did a fantastic job fixing our in unit HVAC. He was kind, courteous and supremely professional (you know, the type of pro who cleans up after he's done working!). Daniel spent at least three hours troubleshooting the issue (turns out we had a majorly clogged line that was causing the system to overflow into the apartment), and then spent another 45 minutes making sure the fix held. Hope we don't need another repair anytime soon, but if we do, Servistar Plumbing and HVAC (and Daniel) will be the team we turn to.
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B W
4 days ago
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Great experience with Servistar who I called at 10:15 PM on a Thursday for an awful backed up sewer drain clean out and they answered right away, then showed up exactly at 8 AM as scheduled the next morning. They snaked the backed-up drain, used a camera to show the progress and the root intrusion that would need hydro jetting to completely clear through ... via multiple clean out spots. Very thorough. They also fixed a running toilet on the spot with everything they needed. Efficient, professional, affordable, and reliable--highly recommend.
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emily campos
7 days ago
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My family and I have been using Servistar for probably 8+ years. They have replaced our sewer line, replaced old water pipes to copper at my parents' house and installed all of my family's toilets, fixtures and water heaters. Not only are they reasonably priced but nice people (the owners and workers)! Their work is impeccable and they always get stuff done so fast! Highly recommend them!!
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Emily Hernandez
25 days ago
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Getting drains hydrojetted before a wet winter seemed simple until roots showed up on camera. Mike and Dan tried clearing them, but my pipe junction had collapsed. Typical Studio City hillside soil shifts, I guess. Digging up the yard was costly, but Mike turned a chaotic mess into an easy fix. They had to cut through pavers and concrete to reach the break. You can never achieve a flawless color match on aged patio cement, but their finishing work came close. Truly great service.
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Andrew Casillas
35 days ago
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Our drains kept gurgling and backing up into the shower out here in Encino, so we had servistar come take a look. Daniel ran a camera down the line and showed us a massive collapse in the old pipe, plus there wasn't even a proper cleanout access installed. He walked us through the footage and gave us a straight quote for a full sewer line replacement with dual cleanouts. We moved forward with them, and two days later his crew was out front digging. He texted me videos and updates the whole time. They finished the entire replacement in less than two days, and the invoice was totally fair. Definitely using them from now on big or small.
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Haidy Mazate
38 days ago
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Man oh mannnn. Bought an old home, found out the corrosion on the pipes masked the broken parts. When I say disaster I mean disgusting. The Servistar pros saved the day. From sun up to down. Was it a tad more expensive than I wanted to pay for? Yes, but who WANTS to pay for plumbing issues? Nobody. When I say those pipes were done up right. I mean wow!!! Dig the whole ditch went under the house and closed everything up. Unbelievable! I won't trust anyone else.
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Kendyll Melton
39 days ago
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Wow Mike and Dan y'all did that. Now we have our hot water back My family really appreciate You being on time very patient explained everything to myself even though my husband was not at home and I knew nothing about plumbing you were very patient and explained everything you guys stayed at your name at the doors you guys were very professional we really appreciate it I wish I can give you more stars keep up the good work and great customer service!
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Chloe Gibbs
47 days ago
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Water heater completely flatlined on us and finding someone who could actually fix it right away felt like a mission, when we were staring down days of freezing cold showers with a full house. Servistar came through right on time, diagnosed a shot burner instantly, and actually had the replacement parts sitting right there in his truck. He did not try to pressure us into buying an expensive brand new unit we clearly did not need. He just swapped out the bad parts, got everything dialed in, and had hot water pumping again in under an hour. Keeping their number saved.
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Saianna Smith
51 days ago
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We live in an older house and although the plumbing was redone sometime in the 90's, it still has its set of problems. These problems always seem to happen over a holiday or long weekend lol. Thankfully I found Servistar a few years back and can always count on them to come out quickly without charging hundreds of dollars extra just for prompt "emergency" service. Michael and Daniel are the absolute sweetest best. Another great plus is my boys love them and will watch patiently and quietly while they work. Hey, free babysitting thrown into the mix always works for me! I have referred them to so many of my neighbors and they have never disappointed. They have been especially good with elderly neighbors who always get taken advantage of by less reputable companies.
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Nolan Green
52 days ago
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Excellent service and great communication on a new tankless water heater install. Would recommend them especially for that.
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Alyssa Marquez
79 days ago
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Excellent service from Mike, They were able to come out on a Sunday night and took care of a drain blocked by root balls that you could see on camera and that came out on the snake. They provided a very reasonable quote to hydro jet the line the following day. I highly recommend Servistar for any plumbing needs and we will be using them for any future plumbing jobs as well.
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stafford faulkner
87 days ago
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awesome company 100% recommend!
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Annie Barillas
108 days ago
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I have a 20+ year old Bradford White gas water heater that I wanted replaced before next year when electric heaters may be required. Servistar was one of the BW recommended experts. I called up and a couple of guys showed up to look at the job. Subsequently, the manager called up with more information. The two men returned to complete the job efficiently and left with everything neat. They also installed a faucet to a deep laundry sink. I thought they would have to pull the sink out to get at the faucet, but they managed to do it in place. Their quote was the most detailed I have seen for any job. The terms and conditions were easily understandable. I couldn't be happier with the service. They are my plumbers now.
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Natalie molina
109 days ago
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My husband is a commercial builder, so we have incredibly high standards for trade work and look at contractor quotes with a magnifying glass. We knew the old cast iron sewer line under our slab was failing, and another company said the only fix was jackhammering our entire hallway floor. I called Servistar to see if we could do a structural epoxy coating instead. The team came out right away, hydro jetted the line, and used a specialized chain tool before applying the coating. Even my husband was thoroughly impressed by how clean their lines were. Their quote was fair after doing lots of research.
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Camila
112 days ago
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I ended up having a pipe leak that damaged part of my ceiling during the night. Luckily Servistar was quick to respond and came in asap the next morning and went straight to work! They were both really professional and thorough. They were able to get my pipes replaced within 2 hours and even gave me advice for a different plumbing question that I had. The price was very reasonable as well given the high quality work. Definitely recommend choosing them their the best in the city!
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jessica sanchez
122 days ago
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8 days without water; different company spent several hours over 3 different days but could not identify the problem. Michael returned my call promptly on a late Saturday afternoon, Daniel was there shortly thereafter. He found the problem quickly and put a plan in place to our relief! Excellent, fast, friendly, competent service - they have definitely earned our business!
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Kyle Stephen Agdigos
128 days ago
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We had a full-on sewer line catastrophe, and they saved us. We called him in a panic for a hydro-jet emergency, and he showed up right away. Turns out, the whole sewer line had collapsed. He walked us through everything--tried to avoid a full replacement--but yeah, we needed one. The terrain was brutal, and past plumbers made a mess, but Michael powered through. He got it done in a week, made sure we understood the whole deal, gave us a fair price, and said this new line should last about 150 years. We'll check back in a century, right? Seriously--five stars, and I'd call him again, no question.
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Aileen
137 days ago
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We needed full replacement of the sewer drain system of our 1600 sq. ft. house. The crew replaced the entire system under the house and out to the sidewalk in 2 days. Very timely and responsive. Thorough clean up after the work was completed. Very professional job, latest equipment, and adequate number of workers. Good price, too.
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Elizabeth Orellana
137 days ago
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Michael was wonderful! He arrived right on time and his visit was quick and helpful. He solved our main problem in the kitchen within a matter of minutes, and was able to give guidance on next steps for a separate irrigation issue in our back yard as well. Very professional and efficient. Highly recommend! :)

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