Fixing A Failed Older Sewer Replacement

Hands in gloves holding a visibly dented white SDR35 pipe

A customer from Baltimore County’s Timonium neighborhood called us because he had an urgent sewer backup issue. Water had backed up out of his downstairs laundry area, flooding the lower level of his home, and he could not use any of his plumbing without causing further damage. He had had both another plumber and Baltimore County come out and try to open his sewer line from an exterior cleanout near the edge of his property.

You Could Save $37,700 on a Sewer Replacement

A white clean out access point in a grassy lawn

A homeowner in Baltimore City called us to verify a diagnosis from another company. The other plumber had told our customer that she needed a complete replacement totaling $38,000. She enlisted us to work up a second opinion…and we saved her $37,700

Fixing Problematic Orangeburg Sewer Lines

An oval shaped Orangburg pipe in a pile of dirt

While revolutionary and affordable during its time, it does not hold up well. This pipe is common to sewer lines around Baltimore but is usually found throughout Lutherville, Timonium, and Pikesville and on septic systems installed around the 1950s and 1960s. 

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.  

Should I repair or replace my sewer?

When you are considering how to deal with sewer problems, you may wonder which course of action to take. Should you repair a part of your sewer, or should you completely replace it? This is a decision faced by many homeowners. Let’s take a look into both sewer service options and decide and help you see which fits best for your family.

The True Cost of a Sewer Replacement

A drawing of a bungalow style house with a repaired sewer in the front yard. There is a slight hump of dirt surrounding two cleanouts.

Are you considering replacing your sewer?  The cost of such an important – although not glamorous – home repair raises many important questions.  Which of the wide variety of plumbers and pricing available should you choose? Do you really need to have a complete sewer replacement done?  How do you choose a plumber to do your sewer replacement? What should you pay for your sewer replacement? We’re happy to help you answer all of these questions.