Drains & Sewer
Sewer line repair and replacement
Sewer line repair fixes the pipe that carries waste from the house to the city sewer or septic tank. Depending on what the camera shows, that can be a spot repair, trenchless lining or pipe bursting, or open-trench replacement.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- Licensed local plumbers
- Quote before work
Cast iron under slabs can scale and crack, and older clay lines can separate at the joints. A camera inspection decides the repair.
Trenchless methods save landscaping and hardscape when the line's condition and route allow them.
Sewer Line Repair at a glance
- First step
- Camera inspection
- Options
- Spot repair, lining, bursting, open trench
Signs you need sewer line repair
- Camera shows cracks, bellies or collapse
- Repeated main-line backups
- Sewage odor or soggy ground over the line
- Slow drains throughout the house
How the plumber handles it
- 1
Camera and locate
The plumber confirms the defect and its depth and location.
- 2
Choose the method
They compare a spot repair, lining, bursting or open trench.
- 3
Permit and repair
The work is done under permit and inspected.
What affects the cost
Prices depend on what the plumber finds, so the plumber quotes on site. These are the main factors:
- Length and depth
- Under slab or basement floor vs. yard
- Trenchless suitability
- Hardscape, rock and tree roots
- Permit and street or sidewalk work
Frequently asked questions
Can a sewer line under the slab be repaired without breaking the floor?
Sometimes. Lining can rehabilitate some under-slab cast iron, but not every line qualifies.
Where to get sewer line repair
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Need sewer line repair?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.