Sewer Line Repair
Sewer line repair addresses a damaged section of the main line: a crack, break, belly or separated joint. It includes the excavation needed to reach the damaged section.
Plumbing Nation is a referral service. Your call is connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability in your area. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.
Common signs
- A camera inspection showing a break or offset joint
- Recurring main line clogs at the same spot
- Soggy or sunken areas in the yard over the line
- Sewer odor outside the house
What the provider typically checks
After locating the damage with a camera and locator, the plumber digs to the section and replaces it, or uses a trenchless spot repair where suitable. Local permits and inspections may apply.
Before you call
Limit water use until the line is assessed. Have any previous camera footage available if you have it.
Related services
- Sewer Camera Inspection: Video inspection of drain and sewer lines.
- Sewer Line Replacement: Replacing the full sewer line, including new sewer installation.
Questions
Is trenchless repair always possible?
Not always. It depends on the pipe material, the damage and access. The provider explains which methods fit after inspecting the line.
When does repair become replacement?
When damage runs along much of the line rather than one section, replacement is often the alternative. See sewer line replacement.
Who decides what the work will cost?
The independent provider sets the scope and the charges after looking at the problem. Confirm all details directly with the provider on the call.
Connect With a Sewer Repair Provider
Calls about sewer line repair are connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.