Line repair

Common repair methods include spot repair (fixing a specific damaged section), pipe lining (inserting a resin-coated liner to create a new pipe inside the old one), pipe bursting (pulling a new pipe through the old one while breaking it apart), and full excavation replacement for severely damaged lines.

Sewer line repair costs vary widely. Spot repairs range from $500 to $2,500. Pipe lining costs $80 to $250 per linear foot. Pipe bursting runs $60 to $200 per linear foot. Full excavation replacement can cost $5,000 to $25,000 depending on depth, length, and local conditions.

Trenchless repairs like pipe lining or bursting typically take 1 to 2 days. Traditional excavation repairs can take 3 to 5 days or more depending on the length of pipe, depth, and site conditions.

Signs include recurring backups even after cleaning, soggy spots in the yard, sewage odors, foundation cracks near the sewer line, and camera inspection findings showing cracks, root damage, or collapsed sections.