Sewer Line Repair

Watch for several drains backing up at once, gurgling sounds from toilets or drains, slow drainage throughout the home, sewage odors indoors or in the yard, or unusually lush or soggy patches over the sewer line. These point to a clog, break, or root intrusion in the main line rather than a single fixture issue.

A sewer camera inspection sends a waterproof, high-resolution camera through your sewer line so we can see the inside of the pipe in real time. It lets us locate clogs, cracks, root intrusion, and collapsed sections precisely, without digging. The result is an accurate diagnosis and a repair plan based on what is actually happening in the line.

Traditional repair excavates the length of the damaged line, which can disturb your yard, driveway, and landscaping. Trenchless repair uses one or two small access points to reline or replace the pipe with far less digging. Trenchless is usually faster and less disruptive, though the right method depends on the condition and layout of your line.

The most common causes are tree and shrub roots growing into the pipe, grease and debris buildup, shifting soil, corrosion in older pipes, and general age. In established Westchester neighborhoods with mature trees, root intrusion is one of the leading reasons sewer lines clog or crack over time.

Often, yes. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to cut through roots and scour the inside of the pipe clean, and mechanical root cutting can clear intrusions as well. A camera inspection first confirms whether clearing is enough or whether the pipe is damaged and needs repair or replacement.

Cost depends on the length and depth of the line, the cause and extent of the damage, and whether trenchless or traditional methods are used. Because every situation is different, we start with a camera inspection to diagnose the problem, then give you a clear, itemized estimate before any work begins.