The first bit of advice is to have a Sewer Camera Video inspection performed on your sewer line. A camera inspection will make 100% sure there is a structural defect in your pipe system and what and where the defect is.

There are many reasons why a home or business may require sewer repair. These are some of the most common sewer problems we see.

1. Root infiltration that cannot be cleared, or re-emerges often.

2. Dislodged or broken sections of your sewer run.

3. A grease stoppage that cannot be cleared, or reoccurs.

4. Constant backups and flooding after heavy rains or snow melts.

5. Your house sewer is improperly back-pitched.

When doing a sewer repair frequently different types of materials, and sizes of pipe, must be connected together. Unlike inside plumbing, underground plumbing has a limited list of approved fittings in Pierce and surrounding Counties.

There are many variables in estimating the cost of a sewer repair in Pierce and surrounding Counties. As a general rule of thumb, the cost of a repair is about 40-60% of the price of a full replacement.

Barring some unusual circumstances, that typically results into a price range of $2,500.00 to $15,000. The primary variables in cost are:

The location of the repair: Inside your home, inside the property boundary, or under Public property. Repairs inside the property boundary boundary will frequently fall below the above referenced price range.

Depth of the run of pipe: After a depth of about 7′ a backhoe will be needed. After a depth of about 9′ the work will most likely take 2 workdays.

Roadway work: Once work is needed under a roadway things get complicated. Utility obstructions, city inspections, and extreme depth all add to the cost.