SEWER LINE SERVICES
Sewer Line Repair in St. Louis County
Camera inspection, clearing, and repair — know exactly what's wrong before anyone starts digging.
Multiple Slow Drains Usually Means One Real Problem
If more than one drain in your house is slow at the same time, or you're smelling sewage, seeing water back up in the lowest fixture when you run the washing machine, that's usually the main sewer line telling you something's wrong — not a coincidence of several unrelated clogs.
In St. Louis County, older clay pipe and mature tree roots are a common combination, and roots don't stop growing just because you've had the line snaked once.
We Look Before We Dig
Before quoting any sewer repair, we run a camera down the line to see the actual condition of the pipe — root intrusion, cracks, bellies, or collapsed sections. That footage is what the quote is based on, not a guess from the symptoms alone.
Where the pipe condition allows it, we'll discuss trenchless repair options that avoid tearing up your entire yard. If a section genuinely needs to be excavated, we'll explain why and what the plan looks like before any digging starts.
Why Homeowners Trust Our Sewer Work
Camera Footage, Not Guesswork
You see what we see before we quote anything.
Trenchless Where Possible
We won't dig up your yard unless the pipe actually requires it.
A Price Before We Start
Sewer repairs are never small, so we make sure you agree to the number first.
Sewer Line Questions
How do I know if it's a sewer line problem and not just one clogged drain?
If more than one fixture is affected at once, or the lowest drain in your home (often a basement floor drain) backs up when you run water elsewhere, that points to the main line rather than an isolated clog.
Will you have to dig up my yard?
Not always — we check with a camera first and use trenchless methods when the pipe condition allows it. If excavation genuinely is needed, we'll explain exactly why before we quote it.
Are tree roots really a common cause around here?
Yes — mature trees near older clay or cast iron sewer lines are one of the most common causes of recurring backups we see across St. Louis County.
How much does sewer line repair cost?
It depends heavily on what the camera inspection finds — a root-clearing job costs far less than a section that needs replacement. We'll give you a firm number based on the actual footage, not a generic range.
Will the backup just happen again after you fix it?
Not if the actual cause is addressed. Simply snaking a line clogged by roots without treating the root intrusion is a short-term fix — we aim to solve the real problem so you're not calling again in six months.
How long does a sewer camera inspection take?
Usually well under an hour for a standard residential line. We'll show you what the camera finds and explain it in plain language before recommending next steps.