Sewer & Drain FAQs

We receive a lot of questions related to our sewer line cleaning services, sewer line inspections, sewer line insurance, and more. Read on to learn more about our sewer and drain services:

The length of time a sewer line will last depends on multiple factors, including the material used for the piping, the sewer line’s proximity to trees, and more. If your home’s sewer line is at least 40 years old, it likely needs to be replaced. If your home is less than 40 years old, it’s a good idea to have regular video sewer line inspections to check the health of your sewer lines.

Homeowners are usually responsible for the maintenance of their sewer lines that run from their homes to the sewer main.

Many homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover needed repairs to sewer lines caused by routine wear and tear. Check your policy before problems occur to find out if you are covered for sewer line replacement or repair. Some insurance companies add sewer and drain endorsement to policies to cover losses related to sewer line backups that cover damage to a home.

The most common issue with older homes built at least 40 years ago is damage caused by tree roots that invade the joints of sewer pipes. Other causes of sewer line damage include inevitable deterioration over the course of time, accidental damage due to digging near the pipe, and acts of nature.

If your sewer line is damaged, you have options. In the past, the only solution was to dig a trench to access the damaged pipe section. Now we offer trenchless sewer line repair services and can repair damaged sewer lines from the inside of the piping.

There are a variety of plumbing problems your home or business might experience, but only some of them mean you likely need your sewer line replaced. Just one sink that’s slow or a toilet that gets clogged does not necessarily mean you need a sewer line replacement. Signs you might need your sewer line replaced include every drain in your home or business being slow or frequent wastewater backups.

Traditional sewer pipe replacement is a process that involves digging a trench along the length of the sewer line. In some cases, driveways, sidewalks, and other structures need to be excavated. After the trench is dug, the old sewer line is removed, and the new sewer line is placed into the trench. The plumbing company will fill in the trench, but the home or business owner is responsible for the replacement of sidewalks, driveways, etc. Trenchless pipe replacements are much less invasive and involve minimal digging and excavation, saving you from expensive new landscaping or hardscaping.