Sewer line repair and replacement in Tampa
When every drain in the house is slow or sewage comes up through a tub, the problem is usually in the main line. A camera inspection shows exactly what's wrong and where, so you only pay to fix that.
Signs of a sewer line problem
- Several drains backing up at the same time
- Sewage odor inside or in the yard
- Gurgling toilets
- A soggy patch or unusually green strip of lawn
- A dip or depression along the line's path
- The cleanout overflowing
Repair options
Camera inspection
A recorded video of the line with the location and depth of any problem.
Spot repair
Excavating and replacing just the broken or root-filled section.
Full replacement
Replacing the line from the house to the sewer connection.
Trenchless repair
Lining or bursting the old pipe where conditions allow, with less digging through driveways and landscaping.
Under-slab drain repair
Replacing failed cast iron drains under the house, by tunneling or through the floor.
What affects the price
- Depth and length of the line.
- Whether the problem is under the slab or in the yard.
- Driveways, patios and landscaping in the way.
- Repair method: spot repair, replacement or trenchless.
- Permit and connection requirements.
You get the price for your job before any work starts.
Sewer lines under older Tampa homes
Tampa homes built before the mid-1970s commonly have cast iron drains under the slab and clay or cast iron lines out to the street. Cast iron corrodes from the inside and eventually cracks; clay joints let roots in. In most cases the homeowner is responsible for the line from the house to the city's connection, which is why a camera inspection before buying an older home is worth it.
Common questions
Is trenchless repair right for my line?
It depends on the pipe's condition and layout, which the camera inspection shows. Lines that have collapsed or lost their slope usually need excavation.
Who is responsible for the sewer line?
In most cases the homeowner owns the line from the house to the connection with the city or county sewer. Your utility can confirm where that point is.
Can cast iron under the slab be fixed without tearing up the house?
Sometimes. Depending on the layout, tunneling under the foundation or lining the pipe can avoid breaking interior floors.
How long does a camera inspection take?
Usually under an hour, and you get the recording.
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Areas we serve
Sewer line repair across Tampa and these nearby communities: