Sewer Lateral Repair and Replacement Services

Your sewer lateral transports wastewater from your property to the Main sewer line, ensuring your home or business drains freely. Over time, these systems can deteriorate due to age, wear and tear, tree root intrusion or shifting soil. Clogs, sagging pipes, breaks or roots in your sewer lateral can cause major headaches by slowing drainage, triggering backups and costly water damage.

At Drainage Masters, we specialize in sewer lateral replacement and repair. Our experienced team offers comprehensive services, providing solutions that restore the functionality of your sewer system and protect your property from further damage.

Identify Common Sewer Lateral Issues

Here are some of the most common sewer lateral issues:

Bellies (sagging pipes): Shifting soil, poor installation, and other factors can cause a section of your pipe to sag. Wastewater accumulates in this “belly” or low spot, slowing drainage and causing clogs and backups. If you don’t fix the issue, it can cause complete sewer pipe failure.
Clogs: When debris, grease or tree roots build up in the sewer lateral, it becomes clogged, leading to slow drainage, foul odors or complete blockages. These can lead to sewer backups, pipe damage and more expensive repairs.
Pipe breaks: Cracks or breaks in the sewer lateral can occur due to physical damage, age, or pressure from surrounding soil. These breaks allow water to leak into the ground or wastewater into your home or business. If not addressed immediately, broken pipes can result in serious health hazards, water damage, and costly repairs.
Sewer lateral cleanout damage: A sewer lateral cleanout provides an access point to clear clogs and perform maintenance, but if it is damaged, blocked or improperly installed, it can compromise the integrity of your sewer lateral system.
Boulder and manor stone walls issues: If they interfere with the sewer system, these walls can contribute to sewer lateral issues. For example, improper installation or shifting can put pressure on the sewer lateral, causing cracks, clogs or misalignment. Tree roots or soil movement around these walls may infiltrate the sewer pipes. Proper planning and installation from experienced professionals like Drainage Masters can help prevent issues with boulder and manor stone walls from affecting the sewer lateral system.

Explore Sewer Lateral Solutions

When it comes to sewer lateral repair, there are typically two options:

Traditional excavation: This method removes the damaged pipe and replaces it with new piping, ensuring long-term reliability.

Why Excavation Is Often the Better Option

While trenchless methods like pipe lining can seem like a quick fix, excavation is often the better choice for a variety of reasons. Here are a few reasons to opt for this method:

Permanently solves the issue: Excavation involves removing and replacing the damaged sewer lateral pipe with new heavy duty piping, durable one. This permanent fix eliminates underlying problems like bellies, cracks or tree root intrusion. Lining covers over the existing pipe, which may leave you with unresolved problems that can resurface over time.
Provides an opportunity for in-depth inspection: Excavating the old pipe allows us to inspect the entire system thoroughly. We can check for hidden issues that lining might not address, such as other breaks, improper slopes or deeper structural damage. Excavation ensures that no problems are left behind.
Offers long-term savings: Sewer lateral replacement costs are typically a major factor when choosing a sewer lateral solution. While trenchless pipe lining may seem cheaper upfront, excavation and replacement may be more cost-effective in the long term. Lining can degrade over time, especially when dealing with significant damage or improperly aligned pipes. Excavation ensures a new, reliable system that will last decades, reducing the need for future repairs.
Comprehensive solution for large and small issues: Lining is not always effective for severe cases, such as large breaks, significant pipe deterioration or when the original pipe is too damaged. Excavation involves removing the problematic pipe sections and installing a high-quality replacement built to last.

Contact Drainage Masters Today

At Drainage Masters, we pride ourselves on high-quality sewer lateral repair and replacement services. Our experienced technicians are trained to handle even the most challenging sewer issues, repairing your system correctly and efficiently.

If you suspect a problem with your sewer lateral, don’t wait for it to get worse. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and get your system back in top condition.