Before I quote any major sewer work, I run a camera through the line. The footage shows exactly where the issue is and what is causing it — no guesswork, no opening up the yard to find out.
Tree roots find their way into older clay and cast-iron sewer lines through tiny cracks at the joints. I cut the roots with the right cable equipment or hydro-jet them out, then recommend whether spot repair or a more permanent solution is the smart move based on what the camera shows.
When the camera shows a single damaged section in an otherwise sound line, an open-trench spot repair is usually the most cost-effective fix. I dig only where the problem is, replace the failing section, and restore the area.
Cured-in-place pipe lining repairs the line from the inside without digging up the yard. It works when the existing pipe has the right structural integrity to host the liner. I assess whether your line is a candidate during the camera inspection.
When the line has collapsed or is too far gone for lining, replacement is the right call. Pipe bursting is a trenchless option that pulls a new pipe through the path of the old one without digging the entire run.
A broken or damaged cleanout makes future sewer service harder and more expensive. I repair or replace cleanouts with a properly sized, accessible fitting.
Call (916) 662-9384 to set up the diagnostic appointment.
I run a camera through the line, walk you through what is happening, and provide a written estimate for the repair.
I complete the repair, verify flow, and restore the work area before walking off the job.
Professional sewer repair services in Sacramento from a licensed master plumber.