Service · Sewer Line Repair
Sewer line repair — camera, locate, repair, with the video on file.
When a main line backs up, the question isn't just how to clear it — it's why it backed up and how to keep it from happening again. We camera the line, locate the failure to the inch, and write three options. Trenchless when the line layout supports it. Open dig when it doesn't.
What we do
The work covered under sewer line repair.
- Sewer camera inspection — visual confirmation of roots, bellies, breaks, offsets, pipe material
- Pipe locating to the inch — depth and lateral position marked before any digging
- Trenchless pipe bursting and CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) lining when run geometry supports it
- Spot repairs and full open-trench line replacement when trenchless isn’t viable
- Standalone real-estate pre-sale sewer camera inspections with written report
How it works
What a visit looks like.
- 01
Camera inspection
Your line on video, recorded for the file. You see what we see.
- 02
Locate
Where the failure is, how deep it sits, and what is above it on the ground.
- 03
Three written options
Spot repair when viable, trenchless lining or bursting, and open-trench replacement. Each option includes a fixed price and a defined timeline.
- 04
Permitting and execution
We pull the sewer permit and coordinate with the sewer district. Most spot repairs are one day; full replacements two to four days.
What we see most
Common situations.
- Cast iron (common in 1940s–70s Sonoma County builds) — root intrusion at joints and progressive corrosion from inside
- Vitrified clay pipe — common in older homes here, prone to root intrusion at every joint
- Orangeburg (bituminized fiber, 1940s–70s) — notorious for delamination and ovaling; replacement is the only fix
- Asbestos cement (Transite) — common mid-century material, becomes brittle and fails structurally with age
- Bellies, offsets, and broken sections from ground movement, tree roots, or aged pipe materials
Common questions
Sewer Line Repair FAQ.
Is trenchless always an option?
No. Trenchless requires a relatively straight run, no major bellies, and the right pipe material. We don't quote trenchless if the line geometry can't support it — we tell you why and quote the alternative.
Will trenchless tear up my yard?
Trenchless requires two access pits, one at each end of the run. Compared to open-trench, the surface disruption is roughly 90 percent less. We'll show you exactly where the pits go before we quote.
How long do trenchless repairs last?
Cured-in-place liners have a 50-year material rating in the right conditions. Pipe bursting installs new HDPE pipe with a similar lifespan. Both typically outlast the original clay or cast iron.
Can you do a real-estate inspection separate from a repair?
Yes. We perform standalone sewer camera inspections for pre-sale due diligence — written report, recorded video, no repair pressure.
Ready when you are.
Call between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Or send us a note and we'll get back to you the same day.