Water & Sewer Line Repair
Inspected before anyone digs.
Expert Water & Sewer Line Repair
Your home depends on two buried lines. The water service brings clean water in. The sewer line carries waste out. When either one fails, the whole house feels it.
We inspect sewer lines with a camera and test water lines before recommending a fix. That tells us whether a spot repair will hold or the run needs replacement.
Signs of a sewer or water line problem
- Every drain in the house is slow
- Sewage backs up into the lowest fixture, often a tub or floor drain
- Drains gurgle when a toilet is flushed
- A sewage smell in the yard or basement
- Soggy or unusually green patches over the line
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- Wet spots in the yard with no irrigation nearby
- The water meter moves with every fixture off
- Discolored water from every faucet
What causes line failures in the Treasure Valley
- Tree roots entering clay or older sewer pipe
- Ground settling that creates low spots in the line
- Aging clay and Orangeburg sewer pipe in older neighborhoods
- Corrosion in older metal water service lines
- Freezing and ground movement
What we handle
- Sewer camera inspection
- Sewer line spot repairs
- Full sewer line replacement
- Water service line repair and replacement
- Cleanout installation
- Permits and inspections
What affects the cost
- Length and depth of the line
- Soil conditions and what's on the surface, such as lawn, concrete, or landscaping
- Spot repair or full replacement
- Permit requirements in your city
Before we arrive
- If sewage is backing up, stop using water in the house.
- Keep people and pets away from any sewage.
Our Approach
We start with a thorough inspection to understand the scope of the problem. Then, we provide an honest assessment and upfront pricing. We'll never try to upsell you on something you don't need. Our goal is to provide the best, most cost-effective solution for your home.
Water & Sewer Line Repair Questions, Answered
Straight answers from local plumbers who've been working in Nampa and the Treasure Valley since 1960.
What causes sewer line problems?
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The most common culprits are root intrusion from mature trees, ground shifting that bellies the line, and aging Orangeburg or clay pipe in older homes. A camera inspection tells us exactly which one you're dealing with.
Do you repair water lines, or only sewer lines?
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Both. We repair and replace the buried water service line that brings fresh water into your home as well as the sewer line that carries waste out. A camera inspection or pressure test tells us whether a spot repair will hold or the run needs full replacement.
How much does sewer line replacement cost?
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Cost depends on length, depth, soil conditions, and whether the line can be spot-repaired or needs full replacement. We provide a written estimate after the camera inspection so the number is based on what's actually in the ground.
Do I need a permit for sewer work?
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Yes — any sewer line repair or replacement that ties into the public sewer requires a permit from your local jurisdiction. We handle the permit and inspection for you.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
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A straightforward repair on a typical lot is often a one-day job. A full dig-and-replace runs longer depending on length, depth, and weather. We'll give you an accurate timeline up front so you can plan around it.
How do I know if it's my sewer line or just a clog?
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Telltale signs of a sewer issue: every drain in the house is slow at once, sewage backs up into the lowest fixture (often a basement floor drain or tub) when you flush, or you hear gurgling from another drain when one is used. Those point past the home, to the main line.
Will tree roots come back after the line is cleared?
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If the root entry point isn't repaired, yes — they're back within a year or two. Mechanical clearing buys time; repairing or replacing the damaged section is what actually solves it. The camera shows us where to focus.
Is Orangeburg or clay sewer pipe still in homes around Nampa?
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Yes. Plenty of older Treasure Valley neighborhoods still have original clay or Orangeburg laterals that are well past their service life. If your home is from the 1960s or earlier and the sewer hasn't been replaced, a camera inspection is worth the small cost.
Can I plant trees over a new sewer line?
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Avoid it. Even modern PVC joins can be invaded if a tree's root mass finds the line. Keep deep-rooted species at least 10 feet away from the run; shallow ornamentals and lawn are fine.
What's a sewer cleanout and do I need one?
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A cleanout is an accessible vertical access point on the sewer line that lets a plumber service it without going through a toilet or pulling a fixture. If your home doesn't have one, we strongly recommend adding it during any sewer work — it pays for itself the first time something needs to be cleared.
Water & Sewer Line Repair Across the Treasure Valley
We bring water & sewer line repair to homes and businesses throughout the valley: