Sewer and drain services

11 jobs that happen below the floor or out in the yard. Not one of them is a plumber’s faucet or water heater.

Main Drain CleaningWhen more than one drain backs up, the blockage is in the main line. We clear it, kitchen to floor drain to the sewer. Hydro JettingHigh-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots off the pipe wall instead of punching a hole through them. Sewer Line RepairOne bad joint or a root-broken section gets fixed where it failed: spot repairs, root removal and partial replacement. Sewer Line ReplacementCollapsed, clay or Orangeburg lines replaced in full or in part, with a clean-out put in with the new line. Sewer Line InstallationNew sewer lines for new construction, additions and remodels, and larger lines where the old one is undersized. Trenchless Sewer RepairCIPP lining, pipe bursting and trenchless spot repair, once a camera inspection says the line is a candidate. Sewer Camera InspectionA camera down the line shows what is wrong and where, and you keep the photos and video. Sewer ExcavationDigging for repair, replacement, new installs and utility access, with regrading, backfill and clean-out installation. Emergency Sewer ServiceSewage coming up in the basement on a Sunday night is why this line answers around the clock. Backwater Valve InstallationA valve that stops the city main from pushing sewage back into your basement, for homes and commercial buildings. Downspout and Gutter DrainsUnderground downspout lines installed, and clogged, collapsed or misrouted ones repaired.

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What is the difference between drain cleaning and sewer repair?

Drain cleaning clears a line that is still sound, while sewer repair fixes pipe that has cracked, sagged, separated or collapsed. A line that clogs again soon after cleaning is often damaged. A camera inspection settles which one you have before anyone quotes digging.

Do you do any work inside the house?

Only on drains, and only when the trouble traces back to the line. We clean kitchen, bath, shower, tub, floor and laundry drains and install clean-outs and backwater valves. Fixtures themselves, meaning faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs and water heaters, belong to a plumber.

Which sewer service should I ask for if I do not know what is wrong?

Ask for a sewer camera inspection, or just describe what the drain is doing when you call. The camera shows the condition of the pipe and where the trouble sits. You keep the photo and video, so any decision after that rests on evidence.

Do you handle commercial sewer work as well as houses?

Our backwater valve installs cover both homes and commercial buildings. For any other commercial line, call (618) 740-6058 and describe the building and the trouble. A company representative will tell you straight whether it is a job we should take.

Sewer and drain services

Picking the right service

Backed up? Call the sewer people.