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Sewer line repair & replacement
Roots, cracked clay, offset joints and sagging bellies cause most recurring backups in older Valley and LA homes. We record the line, locate the failure from the surface and repair only what needs repairing, using trenchless methods whenever the pipe and ground allow.
Sewer line repair
A main line rarely fails all at once. These are the symptoms that usually show up first, often weeks or months before a full backup.
How it works
Most sewer laterals in the San Fernando Valley and older LA neighborhoods were installed decades ago in vitrified clay or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in, cast iron scales and cracks from the inside, and ground movement creates offsets and low spots called bellies where waste settles. Each failure needs a different fix, which is why we never quote a repair before seeing the pipe.
A camera inspection records the full run of the line. Our locator then pinpoints the problem and its depth from the surface, so we can tell you exactly where the damage is, how long the damaged section is, and which repair method fits. One cracked joint might need a spot repair. A line riddled with roots might be a candidate for trenchless lining. A collapsed or badly bellied line usually calls for pipe bursting or traditional replacement.
You see the footage and the options side by side before anything is dug, lined or replaced.
Our process
Clear steps, explained before anything happens, so you always know what comes next.
If the line is blocked, we clear it to restore flow and make the inspection possible.
The camera records the pipe and the locator marks the problem and its depth from the surface.
You get spot repair, lining, bursting or replacement options based on what the footage shows.
After the repair, a final camera pass confirms the line is sound and flowing.
Good to know
We do not quote major sewer work blind. These are the factors that shape the price, and the inspection answers each one.
A shallow lateral in an open yard costs less to reach than a deep line under a driveway, slab or mature tree.
A single cracked joint is a spot repair. Damage along most of the run favors lining or full replacement.
Clay, cast iron, Orangeburg and ABS fail differently, and a collapsed section limits trenchless options.
Excavation in the public right-of-way, concrete cutting and landscaping repair all affect the final number.
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FAQ
Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most. Call if yours is not here.
Call 818-538-4958If a cleaning restores flow and the camera shows a sound pipe, cleaning is enough. Roots growing through cracks, broken pipe, offsets and bellies keep coming back after cleaning and need a repair.
Often, yes. Trenchless pipe lining and pipe bursting repair or replace the line through small access points. A camera inspection confirms whether your line is a good candidate.
A spot repair is often finished in a day. Lining and bursting projects typically take one to two days, depending on length, access and permits.
In the City of Los Angeles, property owners are generally responsible for the lateral from the house to the public sewer main. Rules can vary in other cities.
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Start with a $199 sewer camera inspection and see exactly what is wrong before you pay for a repair.
