Sewer Line Repair — Restore the Flow

Your sewer line is the critical pipeline that carries all wastewater from your home to the municipal sewer system or septic tank. When it's damaged, cracked, collapsed, or invaded by tree roots, the consequences range from slow drains and foul odors to full sewage backups in your home.

Got Plumbing USA connects you with licensed sewer line specialists who use video camera inspection to accurately diagnose the problem and recommend the most appropriate repair method — including trenchless options that can fix your sewer line without destroying your yard.

Signs of Sewer Line Damage

• Multiple slow drains throughout the house
• Recurring clogs that keep coming back after clearing
• Sewage odors in the yard or near the foundation
• Soggy patches or unusually green grass over the sewer line path
• Foundation cracks or settling (from underground water erosion)
• Pest problems — rats and insects can enter through sewer line breaks
• Sewage backup into the lowest drains in your home

Sewer Line Repair Methods

• Camera inspection — a waterproof camera identifies the exact location, type, and severity of damage before any digging begins.
• Trenchless pipe lining (CIPP) — a resin-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one. Minimal excavation required.
• Trenchless pipe bursting — a new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking the old pipe outward as it goes. Works when the old pipe is too damaged for lining.
• Traditional excavation — digging down to the pipe for direct access. Necessary for severely collapsed lines or certain soil conditions.

Sewer Line Repair Cost

Camera inspection costs $150–$400 and is usually credited toward the repair. Trenchless repair runs $3,000–$7,000 depending on pipe length and condition. Traditional excavation and replacement costs $3,000–$12,000+ depending on depth, length, and landscape restoration needed. See our sewer line repair cost guide for more detail.