A Second Opinion Sewer Inspection Saves a Driveway

Three pictures side by side showing the progression of a sewer camera through a pipe with a belly. The first image shows a pipe with water in the bottom. In the second photo, the camera is totally submersed in green water. The third photo shows a bend in the pipe with water in the bottom

A local Baltimore area homeowner called us to verify a sewer diagnosis provided by another plumber. This previous plumber told them their sewer line had problems under their driveway and would require $1,000s of demolition and restoration work to get to the problem. Obviously, our customer wanted more information before they committed to tearing up their beautiful concrete driveway.

A Case Study of a Simple Septic Repair

The Situation A customer called us to repair his septic system. He had already had a septic pumping company on site, and they had done a brief analysis of his situation and pumped down the tank and one dry well to get a handle on the problem. Their investigation narrowed his septic issue down to one dry well that was … Read More

Repairing Sewer Lines in Small Row Home Yards

A backhoe driving through a small alleyway to dig up a sewer line at a Baltimore City rowhome

The row home yards in Baltimore City leave little room for sewer repair and replacement work. Fixing sewer lines in a row home yard can quickly become a massive and involved project. Learn how we keep repairs precise and cost effective.

How do I fix a sewer under a tree?

drawing of a pipe bursting machine pulling a new pipe under a tree

Sewer lines that run below a tree tend to become damaged more than those that do not, simply because of the tree’s roots. Tree roots seek out moisture and nutrients. In older sewer lines, the joints between sections of pipe degrade.