Encino at a glance
Encino sits on the north slope of the Santa Monica Mountains in the central San Fernando Valley, with the Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa to the north. It covers about 9.5 square miles, and in the 2000 census era about 61.6 percent of housing was owner-occupied. Many Encino homes are larger single-family houses on bigger lots, which means longer pipe runs and bigger areas to dry.
Los Encinos State Historic Park is a five-acre park with the de la Ossa Adobe, a pond and a natural spring. A natural spring is a reminder that groundwater near the surface is part of the local setting, so low rooms and yards can stay damp. The Encino Velodrome, which opened in 1961, and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area are good landmarks for directions.
When water is spreading in Encino
Call the 24/7 line as soon as you see water. Emergency dispatch is available around the clock. Crews come west along Ventura Boulevard, and the dispatcher gives safe steps for the time before arrival.
Find the main valve
Larger homes can have more than one shutoff. Close the main, or the one nearest the leak, and call the line if you are unsure.
Power and gas
Cut power to wet areas only if the panel is dry. Water near outlets, panels or gas lines means call 911 or the utility first.
Protect finishes
Lift rugs and furniture from wet hardwood, tile or carpet, and pull small valuables out of the room.
Skip contaminated water
Water from outside, drains or toilets may be unclean. Stay out and wait for the crew.
What larger Encino properties face
Pool and yard plumbing
Irrigation, pool equipment lines and outdoor taps can leak into foundations and crawl spaces. Emergency dispatch is available around the clock.
Hillside runoff
Homes on the Santa Monica Mountains slope can see water move across lots and into garages during storms.
Long interior runs
More bathrooms and a larger footprint mean more places for a supply line to fail unseen.
Hidden damp and mold
A leak that runs for days in a big house before anyone sees it can feed mold in closets and wall cavities.
An old landmark helps explain the weather angle. The Encino Oak, a California live oak that stood for more than a thousand years, fell in a 1998 storm. Large trees on Encino lots can drop limbs onto roofs and open the way for rain.
| Area | What water tends to do | What the crew checks |
|---|---|---|
| Garage and lower rooms | Runoff or a failed line collects | Slab edges, drywall bottoms, stored boxes |
| Primary suite or spa bath | A supply line fails and floods tile and subfloor | Subfloor moisture and cabinet bases |
| Outdoor equipment | Irrigation or pool lines leak near walls | Foundation edge and crawl space vents |
Encino crews on call
Call the 24/7 line from anywhere in the area.
Services Encino calls most often need
When water entered from outside, flood damage restoration covers extraction, contaminated material removal and drying. If damp lingers, mold remediation addresses it. For active leaks start with emergency water removal, and for the dry-out step see water mitigation.
We also serve Sherman Oaks on the east side of Encino and Burbank farther east.
Map of Encino, CA
Encino ZIP codes and coverage
Coverage includes ZIP 91436 and ZIP 91316.
Do you cover every ZIP code in Encino?
We serve the Encino ZIP codes 91436 and 91316, from the hillside streets above Ventura Boulevard to the neighborhoods near the Sepulveda Basin. If you are near a boundary, tell the dispatcher your street.
Is emergency water removal available in Encino?
Yes. Dispatch is open 24/7, and crews are sent same day when available. The dispatcher explains what to do first, and no exact arrival time is promised.
Does a spring or high groundwater mean my Encino home will flood?
No. It is a reminder to check low rooms and yards after heavy rain. For your address, check the FEMA flood map and ask your city building department.
Who handles permits for repairs in Encino?
Encino is in the City of Los Angeles, so ask the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety whether your repair needs a permit.