Quick facts
About this service
- Service
- Sewer line repair
- Buildings
- Homes, rentals, apartments, and businesses
- Area
- Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and nearby towns
- Call
- 855-951-6478
Help with your plumbing problem
Repeated main-drain backups, sewage odors, wet ground and multiple fixtures draining poorly may point to a sewer-lateral problem.
Camera check and locating help document the defect, pipe material, depth and position before spot repair, excavation, replacement or safe trenchless options are compared.
How we can help
- ✓Root intrusion
- ✓Broken or offset pipe
- ✓Spot excavation
- ✓Line replacement
- ✓safe trenchless repair
- ✓Sewer locating
Why call a skilled plumber?
A plumber checks the full problem before work starts. This helps the plumber find the cause and choose the right fix.
Ask what is wrong, what work is needed, and what it will cost. Ask about permits and the warranty too. Check the plumber’s license and insurance when the job calls for them.
Licenses and permits
Check the rules for your job
Rules can change by town and type of job. A small repair may have different rules from new pipes or a new water heater. Check the current rules before work starts.
- Baltimore City building and fire codesBaltimore City rules for building and plumbing work.
- Baltimore County plumbing and gas codeBaltimore County rules for plumbing and gas work.
- Maryland Board of PlumbingState facts about plumber licenses and help for customers.
Common questions
Answers before you call
What should I do if a sewer line backs up?
Stop using water and fixtures, keep people and pets away from wastewater, and arrange a full check. Do not add chemical drain cleaner.
How is a broken sewer line repaired?
The method depends on the defect, pipe material, depth, route and access. Options can include a small excavation, conventional replacement or a safe trenchless method.
How much should sewer-line repair cost?
Cost depends on check, length, depth, access, surface restoration, permits, pipe material and repair method. A camera check and locating can help define a made for your building scope.
Who owns the sewer lateral?
Responsibility depends on the location of the defect and local utility rules.
Does insurance cover sewer repair?
Coverage varies. Ask the insurer about sudden damage, backups and service-line endorsements.