Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Tyler TX
Sewer problems don't fix themselves – they only get worse. Hester Plumbing provides comprehensive sewer line repair and replacement throughout Tyler TX, from camera inspections that find the problem to traditional and trenchless repair solutions that fix it.
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Understanding Sewer Line Problems in Tyler TX
Your main sewer line is the critical connection between your home and the city sewer or septic system. When it fails, everything backs up – toilets, sinks, showers, washing machine. It's one of the most disruptive (and smelly) plumbing emergencies homeowners face.
In Tyler and East Texas, the most common cause of sewer line failure is tree root intrusion. Our clay-heavy soil and abundant trees create the perfect conditions for roots to seek out sewer line moisture. Over time, roots crack joints, penetrate pipes, and create blockages. Older homes with clay tile, Orangeburg (tar paper), or cast iron sewer pipes are especially vulnerable.
The good news? Modern diagnostic tools like sewer camera inspection let us see exactly what's happening inside your line, and trenchless technologies often allow repair without destroying your landscaping.
Our Sewer Line Services
Camera Inspection
- See inside your sewer line
- Locate breaks & blockages
- Record video footage
- Measure line depth/location
Spot Repairs
- Fix localized damage
- Tree root removal
- Joint repairs
- Small section replacement
Full Replacement
- Complete line replacement
- Traditional excavation
- Permit handling
- Landscape restoration
Trenchless Options
- Pipe lining (CIPP)
- Pipe bursting
- Minimal yard disruption
- Faster completion
Warning Signs of Sewer Line Failure
Don't wait for a complete backup. These symptoms indicate sewer line problems that need professional attention.
Multiple Slow Drains
When several fixtures drain slowly at once, the problem is likely in the main sewer line, not individual drains.
Sewage Odors
Smell sewage in your yard, basement, or near drains? Sewer gas escaping means the line has a breach.
Gurgling Sounds
Gurgling from drains when you flush toilets or run water indicates air in the sewer line from a blockage.
Backups in Lowest Drains
Sewage backing up into basement floor drains or first-floor fixtures is a classic main line symptom.
Soggy Yard Spots
Unexplained wet areas or extra-green patches over your sewer line suggest a leaking pipe.
Foundation Cracks
Severe sewer leaks can erode soil under foundations, causing settling and cracks.
Common Causes of Sewer Line Damage
Tree Root Intrusion
Roots seek moisture and nutrients, penetrating even small cracks to invade sewer lines.
Aging Pipes
Clay, cast iron, and Orangeburg pipes deteriorate after 50-75 years of use.
Ground Shifting
Soil movement from drought/rain cycles and foundation settling can crack rigid pipes.
Improper Installation
Poorly-connected joints, inadequate slope, or wrong materials cause premature failure.
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Sewer Line Repair FAQs
Warning signs include multiple slow drains, sewage odors in your yard or home, gurgling sounds from drains, sewage backups in the lowest drains (basement/first floor), unusually green patches of grass over the sewer line, and sinkholes or indentations in your yard. If you notice several of these, call us for a camera inspection.
Common causes include tree root intrusion (the #1 cause in East Texas), pipe deterioration from age (clay and cast iron pipes fail after 50-75 years), ground shifting, grease buildup, flushing non-degradable items, and damage from construction or heavy equipment.
Trenchless methods repair or replace sewer lines without digging up your entire yard. Pipe lining (CIPP) inserts a resin-coated liner that hardens inside the existing pipe. Pipe bursting pulls new pipe through while breaking up the old pipe. These methods cost more but preserve landscaping and complete faster.
Spot repairs typically cost $500-$2,000. Full sewer line replacement ranges from $3,000-$15,000+ depending on length, depth, method (traditional vs. trenchless), and accessibility. We provide camera inspection and detailed estimates before any work.
Standard homeowners policies typically don't cover sewer line repair due to age, root damage, or deterioration. However, some policies cover sudden damage (like from construction) and many insurers offer sewer line coverage riders for $50-$150/year. Check your policy or ask your agent.
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Camera inspections and sewer line repair throughout Tyler TX.