Sewage backing up or a soggy patch in the yard? We diagnose your sewer lateral with a camera the same day and repair cracked, offset and root-damaged lines — often trenchless, with no yard dig — at an upfront price.
Sewer line repair fixes a damaged section of your home's sewer lateral — the pipe carrying waste from your house to the city main. We start with a camera inspection to find the exact break, then repair it the least-invasive way that lasts: a trenchless spot repair, a cured-in-place liner, or a targeted dig. You get an honest recommendation and an upfront price — not a reflexive "replace the whole line."
Portland's inner neighborhoods are full of old clay and cast-iron laterals, plus mid-century Orangeburg pipe that warps and collapses. Add the dense tree canopy and rainy season and you get root intrusion, offset and bellied pipe, corrosion, and ground-shift cracks.
We match the method to the damage — least invasive that lasts.
A single cracked or root-damaged section repaired through existing access — minimal digging.
A resin liner cured in place forms a new pipe inside the old one — no trench, rated for decades.
When access or pipe condition requires it, a precise dig to repair the failed section.
| Trenchless spot / point repair | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| CIPP pipe lining (per linear ft) | $80 – $250 / ft |
| Traditional dig repair (per linear ft) | $60 – $120 / ft |
Estimates for guidance; final price depends on depth, length, access and permits. We quote after the camera inspection.
In Portland, the property owner owns the lateral from the house to the curb; the City's Bureau of Environmental Services maintains it from the curb to the main. Repairs on your portion need a plumbing permit, and right-of-way work needs an additional permit and inspection — we pull them and handle inspections.
Repair suits an isolated crack, root damage, or one bad section in sound pipe. A collapsed, badly corroded, or Orangeburg line is better replaced — a camera inspection tells us which.
Related: Replacement · Cleaning · Camera inspection
Same-day camera diagnosis and trenchless repair options across Portland — upfront pricing, permits handled.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle sewer line repair with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515Sewage backing up? Call for a same-day camera diagnosis.
Trenchless spot repairs commonly run about $1,000–$4,000; full-length work runs roughly $60–$200 per linear foot depending on method and depth. We quote after a camera inspection confirms the problem.
Often yes — trenchless spot repair and CIPP pipe lining fix cracks, offsets and root damage through existing cleanout access with little or no excavation.
Sewage odor, multiple slow or backing-up fixtures, gurgling toilets, soggy or sunken yard spots, unusually green grass patches, rodents, and foundation cracks.
The property owner owns the lateral from the house to the curb; the City (Bureau of Environmental Services) maintains it from the curb to the main. Most repairs are the owner's portion.
Yes — private-property work needs a plumbing permit, and right-of-way work needs an additional permit and inspection. We pull the permits and handle inspections.
Repair suits an isolated crack, root damage, or one bad section; a collapsed, corroded, or Orangeburg line is better replaced. A camera inspection tells us which.
Tree-root intrusion, cracked or offset pipe, corroded cast iron, deteriorated clay joints, failing Orangeburg pipe, and ground shift from rain and high groundwater.
We offer same-day camera diagnosis and emergency response, and many spot repairs and linings finish quickly. Larger or permitted jobs are scheduled fast once inspected.
Usually not by default — standard policies exclude wear, tree-root intrusion, and ground-shift damage, which cause most sewer line failures. Some insurers offer a separate "service line" endorsement that covers it; check your policy or ask your agent before assuming you're covered.
One call covers every plumbing need, anywhere in the metro.
No hot water or a leaking tank? Same-day gas, electric & tankless repair.
Old or failed unit swapped same day, hauled away and code-compliant.
New tank or tankless installs sized right for your home.
Flow-sensor, ignition, scale and control-board fixes.
Clogged or slow drains cleared fast — no harsh chemicals.
High-pressure cleaning that blasts grease, roots and scale.
Roots and blockages cleared from your main sewer line.
Trenchless pipe bursting or a targeted dig that lasts decades.
HD camera locates the exact problem underground.
We stop the flood and repair burst pipes the same visit.
Non-invasive location of hidden water leaks before they spread.
Pinpoint and repair leaks under your concrete slab.
Repair or repipe for copper, PEX and old galvanized lines.
Safe repair and leak-testing of natural-gas and propane lines.
Repair leaking or broken main water-service lines.
Thaw and repair frozen, split pipes before they flood.
Drips, low water pressure and worn cartridges fixed fast.
Clogged, running, leaking and overflowing toilets repaired.
Jammed, humming or leaking disposals repaired or replaced.
Certified annual backflow testing and certification.
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