See the problem before you pay to dig.
Your sewer line runs from the house to the city main. In older neighborhoods, clay and cast-iron lines crack, sag or fill with roots from mature trees. A camera inspection shows exactly what’s wrong and where.
When it’s time to call
- Several drains backing up at once
- Sewage coming up in the lowest drain or the tub
- A sewer smell inside or in the yard
- A soggy or unusually green patch of lawn
- Main-line clogs that keep coming back
- Gurgling toilets when other fixtures drain
How we handle it
Camera inspection
We run a camera through the line to see its condition, the problem, and how deep and far along it sits.
Clear it if it’s blocked
If sewage is backing up, we get it flowing first.
Written options
A spot repair, full replacement, or a trenchless method — lining or pipe bursting — where your line allows it. Each one priced.
Repair and test
We complete the repair, test the line, and explain how the yard or driveway will be restored.
If sewage is backing up
- Stop using water everywhere in the house — no flushing, laundry or dishwasher.
- Don’t use chemical drain cleaners.
- Keep children and pets away from any sewage, and wash hands well after contact.
- Call us — this is an emergency, day or night.
Common questions
Who is responsible for the sewer line?
In most cities the homeowner is responsible for the line from the house to the connection at the city main. Rules vary by city, so we’ll check yours.
Is trenchless repair always possible?
No. It depends on the line’s condition, shape and access. The camera inspection tells us whether it’s an option before we quote it.
Why do roots get into sewer lines?
Older clay pipe has joints every few feet. Roots find the moisture at those joints and grow in, eventually blocking or cracking the pipe.
Let’s take a look.
Call for anything urgent, or book a visit and we’ll confirm a time window.