Your home’s sewer line is the main pipe that carries all the wastewater from your sinks, tubs, and toilets to the city's sewer line in the street. Sewer lines can last for decades without issue, but outside factors can cause issues as pipes age. Typical reasons for sewer line problems include:
- Tree roots growing into pipes and causing sewer backups
- Pipe deterioration due to aging
- Ground movement from earthquakes or nearby construction
- The buildup of debris, hair, grease, toilet paper, and soap scum
- Improper installation or layout of sewer pipes
- Issues caused by the city’s sewer line
Our Repair Solutions for Sewer Lines
The first option will always be to offer repair to customers with sewer line problems if there is a viable solution. The residential sewer line repair cost will depend on what is involved. We offer upfront pricing to ensure you know exactly what to expect when we perform work on your property. The options include:
- Pipe Relining – This method works well if the sewer pipe has cracks or damage that isn't too severe. We essentially repair the line from the inside out by inserting a liner along the pipe walls. This not only repairs damaged pipes but can also protect old ones against cracks in the future.
- Hydraulic Replacement Repair – This repair method is used to replace sections. If the sewer line isn’t a candidate for relining because of something like a burst section, we use hydraulics to break a little more of the pipe cleanly and use trenchless techniques to replace it with new pieces. This method is less expensive than a total residential sewer line replacement cost.
- Preventative Maintenance – The best course of action is to do whatever is possible to prevent damage in the first place. This avenue is most successful with periodic drain cleaning and sewer line inspection to detect potential issues before it’s too late.
