Trusted by Los Angeles County Homeowners & Businesses for 20+ Years
Finding a reliable plumber in Los Angeles County means finding someone who can actually reach you, whether you are in a 1940s bungalow near the Hollywood Bowl, a Mid-Wilshire apartment building, or a newer single-family home out in the Santa Clarita Valley. ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC is family owned and operated by Daniel Cohen and has served Los Angeles for more than 20 years, covering the full county from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay with one team that handles both plumbing and HVAC.
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 152 Google reviewsRated by your neighbors
ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC serves all of Los Angeles County, from the San Fernando Valley and Westside to the South Bay and San Gabriel Valley. With nearly 9.9 million residents across a majority-renter county, roughly 54% of households rent, meaning landlords and tenants alike call regularly. Family owned and operated by Daniel Cohen for more than 20 years. Call (818) 873-0613.
Why Plumbing Across LA County Is Its Own Challenge
Los Angeles County is not one city. It is a patchwork of nearly 90 incorporated cities, dozens of unincorporated communities, and jurisdictions that each run their own permit offices and inspection schedules. Plumbing contractors that know the City of Los Angeles permit portal may have no idea how Glendale, Pasadena, or Santa Clarita handle the same job. ServiStar works across all of these jurisdictions regularly, so the paperwork and the inspection process do not slow your project down. The county is also home to roughly 9.85 million people spread across 3.39 million households, with an average household size of about 2.85 people. That density, combined with aging infrastructure in established neighborhoods and rapid growth in newer ones, means the range of plumbing and HVAC problems ServiStar sees in a single week is genuinely wide. Call (818) 873-0613 and describe what you are dealing with; the team will tell you plainly what it likely is and what it will take to fix it.
- ✓Permits pulled in City of LA, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Clarita and more
- ✓Unincorporated LA County communities handled through county DPW
- ✓Roughly 9.85 million residents across nearly 90 incorporated cities
- ✓3.39 million households, average size 2.85 people
- ✓Majority-renter county: approximately 54% of households rent
- ✓Aging infrastructure in established areas alongside newer construction
Plumbing and HVAC for LA County Landlords and Tenants
With roughly 54% of Los Angeles County households occupied by renters, a large share of the calls ServiStar receives come from landlords managing multi-unit properties, property managers juggling several buildings at once, and tenants whose landlords need a plumbing company near me that can actually show up the same day. The county's rental stock spans everything from small two-unit bungalow courts in Mid-Wilshire to larger apartment complexes in the San Fernando Valley, and the plumbing problems in each are different. Older rental buildings often have cast-iron drain lines that have corroded over decades, galvanized supply lines that restrict water pressure, and water heaters that were never upgraded. ServiStar diagnoses the actual condition of the system before recommending any repair or replacement, so landlords are not paying for work that is not yet necessary, and tenants are not left waiting while the scope gets figured out. If you manage rental property anywhere in the county, call (818) 873-0613 to talk through what you are seeing.
Need a Plumber in Los Angeles County Today?
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What Aging Homes in LA County Demand from a Plumber
A significant portion of Los Angeles County's housing was built between the 1920s and the 1960s. Neighborhoods like Mid-Wilshire, parts of the Westside, and older communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley still have homes with original galvanized steel supply lines, cast-iron drain stacks, and sewer laterals that have never been replaced. Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside out, gradually narrowing until water pressure drops noticeably or a fitting fails. Cast-iron sewer lines crack, root-intrude, and belly over time. Neither problem announces itself clearly until something backs up or leaks. ServiStar runs a camera through the sewer line before recommending any sewer work, so you see exactly what is there and exactly why a repair or a trenchless liner makes sense. Repiping, trenchless sewer repair, and camera inspections are all part of the same conversation, handled by the same team. Call (818) 873-0613 if your home is more than 50 years old and you have not had the lines inspected.
- ✓Galvanized supply lines common in pre-1960s homes throughout the county
- ✓Cast-iron drain and sewer stacks in Mid-Wilshire, San Gabriel Valley and beyond
- ✓Camera inspection run before any sewer repair is recommended
- ✓Trenchless sewer lining avoids full excavation in established yards
- ✓Repiping scoped and quoted in plain language before work begins
- ✓Older water heaters assessed for efficiency and safety at the same visit
How LA County's Terrain Affects Sewer and Drain Lines
The county's geography is not flat. The Santa Monica Mountains separate the San Fernando Valley from the Westside. The San Gabriel Mountains rise sharply above Pasadena and the foothill communities. Hillside neighborhoods near Griffith Observatory, the canyons above the South Bay, and the slopes around Universal Studios Hollywood all share a common plumbing reality: gravity does not always cooperate. Sewer laterals on steep lots can develop bellies or offsets as soil shifts, and drain lines that run at odd angles because of the terrain are harder to clear with a standard snake. Hydro jetting is often the more effective tool on hillside properties because it flushes the line completely rather than just punching through a clog. ServiStar carries the equipment for both approaches and will tell you which one the situation actually calls for. Call (818) 873-0613 if you are on a hillside lot and dealing with slow or recurring drain problems.
- ✓Hillside lots in canyon communities prone to sewer belly and offset joints
- ✓Soil movement on slopes causes lateral misalignment over time
- ✓Hydro jetting clears grease and debris that a snake cannot fully remove
- ✓Camera inspection confirms line condition after clearing on problem lots
- ✓Flat valley floor properties face different issues: root intrusion and age
- ✓South Bay coastal properties may show accelerated corrosion in older lines
What ServiStar Covers Across Los Angeles County
ServiStar handles plumbing and HVAC as equal parts of the same business, which matters when a property needs both trades addressed and you do not want to coordinate two separate contractors. On the plumbing side, the work includes drain cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line repair, trenchless sewer repair, camera inspections, leak detection, repiping, water heater repair and replacement (tank, tankless, and hybrid), and water filtration. On the HVAC side, the team handles AC repair and installation, heating and furnace repair, heat pumps, and mini-split systems. ServiStar is factory certified by Rinnai, Navien, and Noritz for tankless water heater work, which is relevant across a county where energy efficiency and space constraints make tankless units a practical choice for many households. Each service has its own dedicated page on the ServiStar website with full detail on scope, process, and what to expect. Call (818) 873-0613 to talk through which service applies to what you are dealing with, and the team will point you in the right direction.
AC, Heater or Water Heater Trouble in Los Angeles County?
One ServiStar team handles plumbing and HVAC, with a flat price in writing before any work begins.
Plumbers Near Me: Neighborhoods and Areas ServiStar Reaches
When someone searches for a plumber near me in Los Angeles County, the county's sheer size is the first obstacle. A plumbing company based in one part of the county may not realistically reach the South Bay, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley on the same day. ServiStar operates from a Van Nuys headquarters and a second staffed office, and the team covers the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire, the South Bay, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley. Nearby cities including Glendale, Pasadena, and West Los Angeles are all within regular service range. If you are looking for a plumber company that can actually reach your address without a long wait, call (818) 873-0613 and confirm coverage for your specific location. Same day service is available in most areas of the county, and the phones are answered around the clock for after hours situations.
What to Expect When ServiStar Comes to Your LA County Property
The process is the same whether the property is a single-family home near the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, a condo on the Westside, or a small commercial building in the San Fernando Valley. A technician arrives, diagnoses the problem, and explains what is going on in plain language. No jargon, no pressure. Before any work begins, you receive a flat rate price in writing. If the diagnosis turns up something unexpected, the technician explains it and gives you the updated scope before proceeding. ServiStar is an LA Legacy Business honoree and has been recognized for its role in the local community, but what that means practically is that the business has built its reputation on repeat customers and referrals, not on one-time transactions. That shapes how every call is handled. If you are searching for plumbing companies near me that operate this way, call (818) 873-0613 to schedule.
- ✓Technician diagnoses first, explains findings before recommending anything
- ✓Flat rate price provided in writing before work starts
- ✓Camera used before recommending any sewer repair
- ✓Both plumbing and HVAC can be addressed in a single visit
- ✓Same day appointments available in most parts of LA County
- ✓24/7 phone coverage for after hours and urgent calls
24 Hour Plumber Service Across Los Angeles County
A sewer backup at 11 p.m. in the San Fernando Valley or a water heater failure on a Saturday morning in the South Bay does not wait for business hours. ServiStar answers the phone around the clock, every day of the week. When you call after hours, you reach a real person who can assess the situation and dispatch a technician. If you are searching for a 24 hour plumber near me anywhere in Los Angeles County, the number is (818) 873-0613. The same flat rate pricing and plain language diagnosis apply after hours as during the regular day. There are no surprises in the quote because of the time of day. Call whenever the problem happens.
Los Angeles County at a Glance
Plumbing & HVAC Services in Los Angeles County
Serving Los Angeles County & Greater Los Angeles
ServiStar Plumbing and HVAC provides plumbing & HVAC throughout Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County. Service areas include San Fernando Valley, Westside, South Bay, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Downtown Los Angeles and Mid-Wilshire. We also serve nearby San Fernando Valley, South Bay, West Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale and Santa Clarita. The map below outlines the Los Angeles County area we cover.
Landmarks & Neighborhoods in Los Angeles County
Notable Places in Los Angeles County
- •Griffith Observatory
- •Santa Monica Pier
- •Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
- •Hollywood Bowl
- •Universal Studios Hollywood
Areas We Serve in Los Angeles County
Neighborhoods: San Fernando Valley, Westside, South Bay, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Downtown Los Angeles, Mid-Wilshire
Nearby Cities We Serve
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What Our Customers Say About ServiStar
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…
a month agoI 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 agoWater 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 insta…
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