Sewer Line Repair & Replacement

Sewer line repair and replacement in Greater Atlanta — trenchless options available

Spot repairs for localized failures, trenchless pipe bursting and CIPP lining for landscape-preserving replacements, and open-trench replacement for severe damage. Camera inspection on every estimate.

Sewer line repair and replacement in Greater Atlanta — trenchless options available

A failing sewer line produces the most alarming homeowner experience — sewage backing up into tubs, toilets, and floor drains. The repair decision (spot repair vs. full replacement vs. trenchless lining) carries significant cost implications and requires camera-verified diagnosis, not guesswork.

Every sewer estimate starts with a video camera inspection. We map the entire line from cleanout to street tie-in and identify the actual failure mode — localized crack, offset joint, root intrusion, partial collapse, full collapse. Then we present the options in writing with cost ranges.

For most Atlanta-area homes with intact landscaping or hardscaping, trenchless options are worth the cost premium. Pipe bursting pulls new HDPE pipe through the old line without excavation. CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) lining inserts a fiberglass sleeve and cures it inside the existing pipe. Open-trench is still the right answer for collapsed, severely offset, or extensively root-destroyed lines where the structural condition will not take a trenchless repair.

What's included

  • Video camera inspection of the full sewer line
  • Spot repair — localized cracks, joint gaps, isolated root intrusion
  • Trenchless pipe bursting — pulls new HDPE pipe through the old line
  • CIPP lining — fiberglass sleeve cured in place inside existing pipe
  • Open-trench replacement — for collapsed or severely damaged sections
  • Permit pull, county inspection, and yard restoration after trench work

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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement — common questions

How do I know if I need a spot repair or a full replacement?
The video camera tells us. We map the entire line and identify whether the failure is localized (one bad joint, one root intrusion, one cracked section) or systemic (the line is failing in multiple places, the pipe material is at end of service life). Spot repairs run $2,500–$6,500; full replacements run $6,000–$18,000.
What is trenchless and is it always cheaper?
Trenchless options preserve your landscaping, driveway, and hardscaping by not excavating the line. Costs are similar to open-trench per foot, but you save the cost of restoring lawn, hardscape, or driveway concrete. For a home with extensive landscaping or a paved driveway over the sewer line, trenchless almost always wins on total cost.
How long does sewer replacement take?
Open-trench replacement: 1–3 days depending on line length and permit timing. Pipe bursting: typically 1 day. CIPP lining: 1 day for the install plus cure time. We coordinate permit pull and county inspection on every job.
Is the new line warrantied?
New HDPE and PVC sewer lines carry a 50-year material warranty from the manufacturer plus our 10-year workmanship warranty on the installation. CIPP lining is rated for 50+ years of service. Spot repairs carry our 5-year workmanship warranty.

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