Sewer Line Repair
Pipe Restoration, Cleaning Services and Excavation
Roto-Rooter does more than unclog drains. We offer a full range of sewer services, including main sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, no dig pipe restoration, and sewer line cleaning. It is critical to get the proper help to repair or replace the sewer lines as soon as possible to avoid damage. Our plumbing professionals are trained to address the following sewer plumbing problems:
- Broken Pipes: Pipes are cracked, punctured or collapsed by shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
- Sewer Blockages: Grease buildup or foreign objects restrict or prohibit proper water flow and/or cleaning of the sewer line.
- Corrosion: Pipes have deteriorated and/or broken, causing blockages in the line and restricting water flow.
Pipe Restoration
Renew, re-line, and restore your pipes. No digging required.
Are you experiencing regular clogs and/or sewage backups? It’s likely that your home’s plumbing system has been breached by root growth, deterioration or corrosion. Roto-Rooter Pipe Restoration offers zero dig solutions to make pipes work like new.
Leaking Sewer Lines
A sewer leak on your drain line, or main sewer line, can be hard to detect and can also damage your property. Standing or ponding water from leaking sewer lines are also a health hazard and frequently go undiagnosed. Leaking drain pipes can also undermine your drain system and cause separations. Our plumbers often perform a dye test to pinpoint the source because the source of leaking water can be hard to detect. Commonly, pipes or water service lines are replaced, only to discover they were not the source of a leak. Suprisingly enough, sewer water is not always dirty or discolored and often gets mistaken for a water supply line leak.
Leaking sewer lines inside your home can damage floors, carpentry, and other valuable objects such as cabinets. Left unattended, leaking sewer water can lead to mold and much more serious structural damage. Leaking sewer water from your main house drain or house sewer can also cause extensive damage if ignored.
Roto-Rooter technicians and plumbers are fully trained in the use of state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to solve all your outdoor plumbing problems. A plumber can identify the source of the leaking sewer line, recommend a plan of action, and inspect for any other household leaks or water damage caused by the sewer leak.
Sewer Line Services & Repairs
As a business owner, malfunctioning drain and sewer plumbing can have a devastating effect on your business. Commercial drain and sewer lines experience much more wear and tear than residential sewers and are more prone to clogs and blockage.
Roto-Rooter plumbers understand how critical a well-functioning plumbing system is to your business. We offer a comprehensive list of commercial drain and sewer services to prevent and repair a variety of sewer plumbing problems, including:
- Sink drain cleaning
- Sewer line cleaning
- Lift station cleaning and repair
- Storm drain cleaning and repair
- Video camera sewer line inspections
- Sewer line pipe repair and replacement
We also offer customized sewer maintenance programs to meet the needs of your business. Call Roto-Rooter today to schedule a full commercial plumbing inspection. We’ll do a walk-through of your building to assess the state of your commercial plumbing system and recommend a regular maintenance schedule to prevent drain and sewer problems. We’ll also help you decide what cleaning products and automated systems can benefit your plumbing system.
Trenchless Sewer Services & Repairs
When you have a sewer problem, you’ll want the sewer repair process to minimize disruptions to your property or business. You probably don’t want to dig up your patio, parking lot or landscape.
Roto-Rooter offers trenchless sewer repair to minimize the impact on your outdoor landscape and get your sewer system fully operational quickly.
Instead of drudging large trenches to access your underground sewage system, Roto-Rooter technicians will drill just a few holes to see where the sewer line problem is and address it quickly. Call Roto-Rooter today to see if trenchless sewer line repairs are the right choice for your home or business.
When your plumbing fixtures fail, or if you are in need of sewer repair or leak repair, the professionals at Roto-Rooter have the expertise. And if you experience flooding, contact us for water damage restoration service.
Why Choose Roto-Rooter
- Emergency Service
- Available 24/7
- Licensed & Insured
- Well Known Reputation
- Trusted & Recommended Since 1935
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should you clean out your sewer line?
The length of time between each professional sewer cleaning depends on several factors, with the most common factor being the amount of root infiltration in the pipeline. The more aggressive the root growth, the more often you’ll need to have the sewer pipe cleaned to prevent sewer backups. Other factors include the condition of the sewer pipeline. Are there any damaged sections, including offset pipes, holes or large cracks? Sewer pipes can also clog if you pour grease down the kitchen drains, flush wet wipes, paper towels or other items that don’t quickly disintegrate in water. For households with any of the above issues, Roto-Rooter typically recommends cleaning your main line every year.
What are the warning signs that my main sewer line is backing up?
There are a few of warning signs that your main sewer line is clogging. Pay attention and deal with the problem before the sewer clogs completely and backs up into the house. (1) Slow draining sinks and bathtubs. If you have two or more slow drains in the house, the problem is probably in the main sewer. (2) A gurgling sound when you flush the toilet (3) water comes up in the basement floor drain or a first-floor bathtub/shower when the toilet is flushed (4) There is a constant need to plunge toilets. (5) sewer smell coming from drains.
What do professional plumbers use to unclog drains?
To clear the sewer line of roots and debris, a professional cleaning is required with a heavy-duty Roto-Rooter machine. These electric drain and sewer cleaning machines have a strong, stiff steel cable with a sharp blade on its tip. The cable spins as it travels through the sewer pipe, so it cuts away obstructions. It will even shave roots right down to the pipe walls to restore full flow in your sewer pipe. If the Roto-Rooter machine can’t get through the pipe, your service technician can request a video camera inspection of the sewer pipeline to ascertain where the blockage is and its cause. A trained eye will then be able to recommend repair options to the homeowner.
Do I need a video camera line inspection?
Video camera line inspections can get to the root of the problem quickly and efficiently. If you experience repeated sewer or drain line backups, slow drains or frequent toilet clogs, it may be a good idea to have a video inspection performed to determine the underlining problem. The video cameras are built into a stiff cord or snake that is connected to a video monitor. The operator pushes the camera snake through the pipeline, and since the camera head is ringed with bright LED lights, the pipeline is completely illuminated to expose obstructions, cracks and structural damage in the pipe. Video inspections are also recommended to prospective homeowners before buying a new home. After all, the cost of sewer replacement can be many thousands of dollars.
Learn more about Roto-Rooter’s sewer camera inspection service.
Your tech was extremely courteous and fast. He did a great job for me and explained everything he was doing as he cleared my sewer line clog. He let me ... watch the camera as he inspected the pipe to the street and back.
I've been using Roto-Rooter for the past 20 years for all of my drain and sewer line problems. It's very helpful to be able to pick up the phone ... and schedule service call for the same day and within a few hours, not days, of the initial call. Roto-Rooter's service technicians are always courteous and proficient in what they do and make every effort to leave the job site as clean as when they found it.
The guys went out of their way to help us out and get our sewer lines cleaned out and our basement cleaned up after a sewage backup. They stayed late ... until the job was finished and were very professional throughout the process. We are very happy for their help and continuing help to get us back to normal after this setback. Thanks to everyone involved from the bottom of ours hearts!