Trusted by Van Nuys Homeowners & Businesses for 20+ Years
Searching for a plumber in Van Nuys? ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC is headquartered right here in the San Fernando Valley, a short drive from the Van Nuys Civic Center and the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, and the team knows this community well. Van Nuys is a majority-renter city, roughly 67.5% of its 62,275 households occupied by renters, which means a large share of the calls here come from landlords managing multifamily buildings and tenants who need a reliable plumber or HVAC technician fast.
One of only 4 plumbing companies in Los Angeles honored as an LA Legacy Business.
- Family owned & operatedVan Nuys & Simi Valley
- 20+ years in LA CountyPlumbing & HVAC under one roof
- Licensed, bonded & insuredCA Lic #885156
- 4.8★ from 147 Google reviewsRated by your neighbors
ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC is a family owned plumbing and HVAC contractor serving Van Nuys, including Lake Balboa and Valley Glen. With roughly 67.5% of Van Nuys households renter-occupied, the team regularly works with both landlords and tenants across the area's older multifamily buildings. Call (818) 873-0613.
Older Van Nuys Buildings and What They Ask of a Plumber
Much of Van Nuys was built out in the postwar decades, and a lot of that housing stock is still standing in neighborhoods like Kester, Valley Glen and along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor. Homes and apartment buildings from the 1950s and 1960s commonly have galvanized steel supply lines that have spent 60 or 70 years slowly corroding from the inside out, cast-iron drain stacks that have shifted with the soil, and original sewer laterals made of clay or Orangeburg pipe that were never designed to last this long. When a drain backs up or a water pressure problem shows up in one of these buildings, the age of the pipe matters as much as the symptom. ServiStar technicians look at what is actually in the ground or behind the wall before recommending a fix, so you get a straight answer about whether a cleaning will hold or whether the pipe itself needs attention. If you own or manage older property in Van Nuys, call (818) 873-0613 and we will tell you what you are working with.
- ✓Galvanized supply lines common in 1950s and 1960s construction
- ✓Cast-iron drain stacks subject to joint separation and root intrusion
- ✓Clay and Orangeburg sewer laterals still present in many parcels
- ✓Camera inspection before recommending sewer repair or replacement
- ✓Repiping assessments for buildings with widespread galvanized pipe
- ✓Flat rate quote in writing before any work starts
Plumbing and HVAC for Van Nuys Landlords and Property Managers
With about two-thirds of Van Nuys households renter-occupied, property management is a real part of daily life here. Landlords along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor and in Lake Balboa deal with the same recurring issues: a drain that backs up in one unit and affects the stack serving three others, a water heater that quits on a Friday night, or an AC unit that stops cooling in July. ServiStar works with both sides of the lease. Tenants can call directly and ServiStar will coordinate with the property owner; landlords can set up an account and get a consistent plumbing company near me that knows their buildings. Either way, the technician arrives, diagnoses the problem, explains what is going on in plain language, and gives a written flat rate price before touching anything. Van Nuys has a median age of about 36, a relatively young renter population that moves often, which means turnover work, unit inspections and between-tenancy repairs are a steady part of the workload here. Call (818) 873-0613 to talk through how ServiStar can support your rental property.
- ✓Coordination with both tenants and property owners on the same call
- ✓Stack and main line diagnosis for multifamily buildings
- ✓Water heater repair and replacement for apartment units
- ✓AC and heating repair for rental units and common areas
- ✓Consistent technician familiarity with repeat-client buildings
- ✓Written flat rate pricing before work begins, every visit
Need a Plumber in Van Nuys Today?
Call (818) 873-0613 or book online. A real person answers 24/7, and same day appointments are available in most of Van Nuys.
One Contractor for Both Trades in Van Nuys
Most plumbing companies handle pipes and drains, and most HVAC companies handle heating and cooling. ServiStar does both, which matters more than it sounds. A Van Nuys property owner dealing with a failing furnace in January and a slow sewer line in the same week does not have to find two separate contractors, schedule two separate visits, or explain the property layout twice. One call to (818) 873-0613 covers drain cleaning, sewer repair, leak detection, repiping, water heater service, AC repair, furnace and heating repair, and heat pump installation and service. The technicians are trained across both trades, so when a water heater venting issue is actually tied to a combustion air problem, or when an AC condensate drain is backing up into a building's plumbing stack, the diagnosis is complete rather than partial. For homeowners in Lake Balboa or businesses near the Van Nuys Airport Observation Area, that kind of integrated service saves time and avoids the finger-pointing that happens when two separate contractors are each looking at only half the problem.
- ✓Drain cleaning and hydro jetting for slow or blocked lines
- ✓Sewer line repair and trenchless sewer repair options
- ✓Leak detection and repiping for aging supply lines
- ✓Tank, tankless and hybrid water heater repair and replacement
- ✓AC repair, heating and furnace repair, and heat pump service
- ✓Water filtration system installation and service
How Van Nuys Plumbing Permits Work Under City of LA Rules
Van Nuys is part of the City of Los Angeles, not an independent municipality, so plumbing and HVAC permits go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, not a separate Van Nuys office. That matters when you are replacing a water heater, repiping a building, or doing sewer line work that requires a permit and inspection. ServiStar pulls the required permits as part of the job when the scope calls for it, so the work is inspected and on record. If you are a landlord or property manager and you have had work done in the past without a permit, that can surface during a sale or a tenant dispute. The City of LA permit process has specific requirements for licensed plumbing contractors, and ServiStar, as a licensed and insured contractor (CA Lic #885156), operates within those requirements on every permitted job. If you have questions about whether a specific repair or replacement in Van Nuys requires a permit, call (818) 873-0613 and we will give you a straight answer before the work starts.
Finding Plumbers Near Me Across Van Nuys Neighborhoods
ServiStar's Van Nuys office on Oxnard Street puts the team close to every corner of the community. Lake Balboa, with its mix of single-family homes near Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park, is a regular service area, as are the denser residential blocks of Valley Glen and the commercial and mixed-use properties along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor. The Kester neighborhood, with its concentration of postwar apartment buildings, generates a steady share of the multifamily drain and sewer calls. For properties near Woodley Park or the Valley Relics Museum, same day service is available in most cases. ServiStar also covers the neighboring communities of Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Burbank and Glendale, so if you manage properties across more than one area, one plumber company handles the whole portfolio. Zip codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411 are all in the regular service area. Call (818) 873-0613 to confirm coverage for your address.
- ✓Lake Balboa: single-family homes and park-adjacent properties
- ✓Valley Glen: residential blocks with a mix of ages and building types
- ✓Van Nuys Boulevard corridor: commercial and mixed-use properties
- ✓Kester: postwar apartment buildings and multifamily sewer work
- ✓Sherman Oaks, Encino and Studio City covered from the same office
- ✓Zip codes 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411 all in regular service area
AC, Heater or Water Heater Trouble in Van Nuys?
One ServiStar team handles plumbing and HVAC, with a flat price in writing before any work begins.
After Hours Plumbing and HVAC Service in Van Nuys
Plumbing and HVAC problems do not follow business hours, and in a city with a population of more than 170,000 and a large renter population, something is always going wrong somewhere after 5 p.m. ServiStar answers the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a sewer line backs up in a Valley Glen apartment building on a Sunday night, or an AC system stops working during a heat event in a Lake Balboa home, the call goes to a live person, not a voicemail. Same day service is available in most cases across Van Nuys and the surrounding areas. The technician who arrives will diagnose the problem first, explain the options in plain language, and give a written flat rate price before starting any work. There are no after hours surprises on the invoice. If you need urgent plumbing or HVAC help and want a 24 hour plumber near me in Van Nuys, call (818) 873-0613 any time.
What to Expect When ServiStar Comes to Your Van Nuys Property
ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC is family owned and operated by owner Daniel Cohen, and has served Los Angeles for more than 20 years. The approach has stayed consistent: diagnose first, explain what is going on, present the options, and give a written flat rate price before any work begins. No pressure, no upsell, no invoice that looks different from the quote. For sewer work, that means a camera inspection before recommending repair or replacement, so you are not guessing about what is in the ground under a Van Nuys property. For water heater and HVAC work, ServiStar is factory certified by Rinnai, Navien and Noritz, which means the technicians know those systems in detail and can source parts and support through the manufacturer. The business is also recognized as an LA Legacy Business, a designation that reflects its long-standing presence in the Los Angeles community. Whether the job is a drain cleaning in Kester or a full repipe in Lake Balboa, the process is the same: straight talk, a written price, and work done right. Call (818) 873-0613 to get started.
Plumbing Companies Near Me: Sherman Oaks and the Surrounding Area
Van Nuys sits at the center of a dense stretch of the San Fernando Valley, and many property owners and managers here also have buildings or businesses in Sherman Oaks, Encino or Studio City. ServiStar covers all of those communities from the same Van Nuys office, so if you are searching for plumbing contractors who know the whole corridor, one call handles it. Older homes in Sherman Oaks have many of the same galvanized pipe and clay sewer challenges as Van Nuys properties from the same era. The team handles AC repair in Sherman Oaks and heating service across the Valley with the same flat rate, diagnose-first approach. If you have been searching for a plumber company near me that covers both Van Nuys and the surrounding neighborhoods without sending you to a different contractor for each city, ServiStar is set up to do exactly that. Call (818) 873-0613 and tell us where your properties are.
Van Nuys at a Glance
Plumbing & HVAC Services in Van Nuys
Serving Van Nuys & the Surrounding Area
ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC provides plumbing & HVAC throughout Van Nuys. Service areas include Lake Balboa, Valley Glen, Van Nuys Civic Center, Kester and Van Nuys Boulevard corridor. We also serve nearby Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, San Fernando Valley, Burbank and Glendale. The map below outlines the Van Nuys area we cover.
Landmarks & Neighborhoods in Van Nuys
Notable Places in Van Nuys
- •Van Nuys Airport Observation Area
- •Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
- •Valley Relics Museum
- •Woodley Park
- •Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park
Areas We Serve in Van Nuys
Zip Codes: 91401, 91405, 91406, 91411
Neighborhoods: Lake Balboa, Valley Glen, Van Nuys Civic Center, Kester, Van Nuys Boulevard corridor
Nearby Cities We Serve
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What Our Customers Say About ServiStar
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…
3 months agoMichael 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. Ver…
4 months agoAfter buying an older home in Sherman Oaks, our inspection revealed that the sewer line needed replacement, so we hired Servistar Plumbing and HVAC for the job. They ended up replacing all of our sewer and water lines, and the experience exceeded our expectati…
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