Common signs include sewage odors inside or outside the house, slow drains throughout the home, repeated toilet backups, gurgling sounds, unusually green or soggy patches of lawn and water pooling near your cleanout. Any of these can mean roots, a crack or a collapsed section in your main line. The sooner we inspect it, the more likely a targeted repair is possible.
Trenchless replacement lets us install a new sewer line with minimal digging. Instead of trenching across your yard, we work through small access points and replace the old pipe underground. That spares your landscaping, driveway and sidewalks from major excavation and usually means far less cleanup afterward. Not every line qualifies, so we confirm the pipe’s condition and layout first.
Often, yes. If the damage is limited to one section, such as a single crack, an offset joint or a root intrusion point, we can repair that area and leave the rest of the line in place. Full replacement makes sense when the pipe has multiple failures, has collapsed or keeps breaking down with age. We explain what we found before recommending either.
Tree roots are one of the most common causes, since they push into pipe joints looking for moisture. Older clay and cast iron pipes also crack, corrode or shift as soil settles and freezes. Grease buildup, flushed wipes and heavy vehicles driving over the line add stress over time. Many older homes around St. Louis still have their original sewer pipe, so age plays a big role.
In most cases, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral, which is the pipe running from the house to the public sewer main, including the section under the yard. The public sewer authority typically maintains the main itself. Rules can vary by municipality, so if you are unsure, we can locate your line and pinpoint where the problem is.
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