Sewer Line Repair in Murfreesboro

Sometimes a sewer backup isn’t just a clog. Roots break through a joint, a section of pipe cracks or collapses, or the line sags until waste settles and stops moving. Cleaning the line will only buy time. The damaged section has to be repaired or replaced.

Simply Plumbing handles sewer line repair for homeowners in Murfreesboro and nearby. We take on a limited number of excavation jobs so each one gets our full attention, so it’s worth calling early to get on the schedule.

Repair usually comes up after one or more of these:

• Main line clogs that keep coming back after cleaning
• Sewage smell in the yard or near the foundation
• Soggy or sunken spots in the yard along the sewer line
• Slow drains throughout the house
• A camera inspection showing breaks, roots, or collapsed pipe

If your sewer line is damaged, the house can usually still be used carefully while the repair is planned. Go easy on water: spread out laundry and dishwasher loads, keep showers short, and keep wipes, grease, and anything besides toilet paper out of the drains. If water starts coming up in a tub or floor drain, stop running water and call.

We can clear the line to get things flowing in the meantime, so you’re not stuck waiting on the repair with drains that won’t move.

We don’t dig on a guess. Every sewer repair starts with clearing the line and running a sewer camera through it so you can see the problem for yourself. A locator then pinpoints where the damage is and how it runs from above ground, and the spot gets marked.

If you haven’t had the line inspected yet, that’s the first step. Our sewer line cleaning and camera inspection page explains how it works.

Once the problem is located, there are usually two paths. If the damage is in one spot, we dig at the marked location, cut out the bad section, and tie in new pipe. If the line is damaged in several places or worn out along its length, replacing a longer run may be the better fix.

You’ll see what the camera found and get a price for each option that makes sense. Nothing gets dug until you approve it. Because the camera and locator narrow down exactly where the damage is, the digging is limited to what the repair actually needs.

Here’s the process from first call to finished repair.

Sewer repair is a big expense, and you deserve a straight answer about if and when you need it. Simply Plumbing has no sales guys and no sales tactics. If cleaning the line is enough for now, we’ll tell you, and you can handle the next clog with regular drain cleaning. If the camera shows old cast iron failing inside the house too, we’ll explain whether repiping the drains is worth considering.

You get a licensed Tennessee plumber from a locally owned shop with more than a decade of experience. Serving Murfreesboro and nearby communities. Call or text (931) 993-2525 or request service online.