Signs the problem is your sewer line
- Sewage rising in a tub or shower, often the lowest drain in the house
- Several fixtures slow or blocked at the same time
- The toilet gurgling when the washing machine drains
- A sewage smell indoors or over the yard
- A patch of lawn that stays soggy or unusually green
How we handle it
- Relieve the backup
First we get the line flowing so sewage stops entering the house.
- Camera inspection
We send a camera down the line to see roots, grease, bellies, cracks or a collapse, and locate the spot.
- Repair or replace
We repair the damaged section or replace the run, and show you what the camera found before you decide.
- Final test
We flush the system and re-camera the line so you can see it is clear.
What goes wrong with sewer lines here
Older San Antonio neighbourhoods were plumbed with clay sewer laterals in short jointed sections. Tree roots hunt for moisture at those joints in dry weather and force them apart, and the same clay soil movement that causes slab leaks cracks and misaligns the pipe. That is why a line that has backed up once often backs up again until the cause is dealt with.
What it costs
It depends on what the problem turns out to be, so we diagnose first. Your plumber then gives you an upfront price for the work, and you approve it before anything starts.
Questions people ask
How do you know it is the main line and not one drain?
If several fixtures act up together, or the lowest drain overflows when you use another fixture, it is the main line. A camera confirms it.
Do you do camera inspections on their own?
Yes, including before buying a house — it is the only way to see the real condition of a lateral.
How long does a repair take?
Clearing a blockage is usually the same visit. Replacing a section depends on depth, access and what sits above the line; we give you the scope and price first.