Services
Sewer line inspection, cleaning and repair in Austin
A sewer camera inspection costs $175 to $300 and shows exactly what's wrong before you spend money on a repair. Most problems we find are roots, grease or a sagging section, and many can be fixed without digging up the yard.
Reviewed by Marcus Rivera, Texas Master Plumber Updated
Signs of a sewer line problem
- Several drains slow or backing up at once
- Sewage coming up in a tub, shower or floor drain
- Toilets gurgling when the washer drains
- A sewer smell in the yard
- A soggy or extra-green patch of lawn over the line
- Clogs that come back every few months
Buying a house? Get the sewer line scoped
A standard home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer line. For older homes, especially ones built before 1980 with cast iron or clay pipe, we recommend a camera inspection before closing. It costs a few hundred dollars and can turn up a repair worth thousands.
What we do
- Video camera inspections, with a recording you keep
- Root cutting and hydro-jetting
- Cleanout installation for easier access later
- Spot repairs of broken or sagging sections
- Trenchless pipe lining and pipe bursting
- Full sewer line replacement to the city connection
How much does sewer line repair cost in Austin?
It depends on what the camera finds. Clearing roots or grease costs a few hundred dollars. Repairing or replacing pipe costs more, and trenchless methods save on digging and landscaping.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Camera inspection with video | $175 to $300 |
| Root cutting, main line | $250 to $500 |
| Hydro-jetting, main line | $450 to $800 |
| Cleanout installation | $600 to $1,500 |
| Spot repair with digging | $2,500 to $6,000 |
| Trenchless lining or replacement | $6,000 to $18,000 |
Prices are typical ranges for Austin-area homes and include labor unless noted. Your plumber gives you an exact, flat price before any work starts.
Common questions
Who is responsible for the sewer line, me or the city?
In Austin, the homeowner is usually responsible for the line from the house to where it connects to the city main. Austin Water takes care of the main itself. If the problem turns out to be on the city side, we'll tell you and give you the camera footage to show them.
What is trenchless sewer repair?
Instead of digging a trench along the whole line, we either line the inside of the old pipe or pull a new pipe through it. It usually needs one or two small access holes, so your driveway and landscaping stay put.
How do I know if roots are in my sewer line?
Slow drains that improve after clearing and then come back every few months are the classic sign. A camera inspection confirms it. Regular root cutting keeps things flowing, but repairing the joint the roots are getting through is the lasting fix.
Related services
We handle sewer line service across Austin and nearby cities. If water is spreading right now, see what to do while you wait, or call (512) 555-0100.
Need help with sewer line service?
Day or night. If it can wait, send a message and we'll call you back with a free estimate.
Sunrise Plumbing · 123 Main Street, Austin, TX 78701 · Texas Master Plumber License M-00000