Watch the Detroit sewer line repair.
Job at a glance
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Service: sewer line repair
- What we did: dug down to the damaged section of the underground sewer line with our mini excavator, repaired it, then backfilled and cleaned up the yard
- Video: 27 seconds
The problem: a sewer line that needed to be dug up
This Detroit home had a problem in the underground sewer line running from the house out toward the street. When a sewer line is cracked, broken, full of roots or sagging, you usually see it inside first: slow drains, gurgling toilets, a sewage smell, or water backing up through the basement floor drain.
How we fixed it
- Found the trouble spot so we only dug where we needed to. A sewer camera inspection shows exactly where the line is damaged and how deep it is.
- Brought in our mini excavator and dump trailer and opened the yard down to the pipe.
- Repaired the damaged section of the sewer line.
- Backfilled the hole and cleaned up the work area.
We dig and repair. We don’t do trenchless sewer repair, so you always see exactly what was wrong and what was fixed.
Signs your sewer line needs repair
- Floor drain or toilet backing up, especially during heavy rain
- Several drains slow at the same time
- Gurgling sounds from toilets or drains
- Sewage smell in the basement or yard
- A soggy or sunken spot in the yard over the line
What it costs
The first step is a sewer camera inspection: $350 flat, including the line locate, a saved video and a written report. Repair cost depends on how deep the line is, how long the damaged section is and what’s on top of it, like a driveway or sidewalk. If the city sewer backs up into your house during storms, ask about a backwater valve too.
Have the same problem?
We work across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties, 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Estimates are free. Call (586) 345-7292, book a free estimate online or see approximate prices first.