Sewer Line Replacement
Sewer line replacement means installing a new main line from the house to the connection, either through a trench or by trenchless methods. New sewer installation falls under this service.
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
- Damage along most of the line, not one spot
- Old clay, Orangeburg or cast iron pipe failing in several places
- Repeated root intrusion at many joints
- A new connection needed for an addition or conversion
What the provider typically checks
Plumbers confirm the full condition with a camera, obtain any required permit, and then replace the line by open trench, pipe bursting or lining, depending on the site.
Before you call
Collect any past inspection reports. Ask the local utility which part of the line is the property owner's responsibility.
Related services
- Sewer Line Repair: Fixing a broken, cracked or offset section of sewer pipe, including excavation.
- Sewer Camera Inspection: Video inspection of drain and sewer lines.
Questions
What is pipe bursting?
A trenchless method that pulls new pipe through the old one, breaking the old pipe outward as it goes, with access pits at each end.
Will my yard be dug up?
Open trench methods disturb more of the yard; trenchless methods use smaller pits. Ask the provider which method suits your line.
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 replacement 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.