Handling Your Sewer Line With Quality Care
When your sewer is going through it, you’ll know. Maybe you see sewage in your lowest drain, a swampy patch in your yard, or there’s a nasty smell near a cleanout that even scares the dog away. Is any of it fun? No. But it’s all fixable. Alaskan handles sewer line repair the same way we handle 115-degree afternoons: on time, with quality workmanship, and care for our neighbors.
Our Polar Bear plumbers check your line with a camera before rolling up their sleeves for sewer line repair in Phoenix and Tucson. When we finally figure out the problem, we’ll walk you through three different options. Sometimes it’s a spot repair, other times it’s trenchless sewer line repair. And sometimes your sewer line has lived a long life and needs a replacement. Whether it’s thirsty mesquite roots or a pipe that finally gave up in our rock-hard caliche soil, we can fix it.
Signs Your Sewer Line Is in Trouble
Here are the telltale signs that something’s wrong with your sewer line:
- Sewage backs up into the lowest drain in the house (often a tub or floor drain)
- Multiple drains are slowing down or gurgling at the same time
- A sulfur or sewage smell near the yard cleanout or along the line
- Wet, soft, or patches of grass that are ‘too green’ for the Arizona heat
- Foundation cracks, settling, or sinkholes near the sewer route
- Rodent or insect activity around the cleanout
If you recognize any of these, please don’t wait it out. Even a small leak feeds into bigger problems. Plus, the sooner we get a camera feed in the sewer, the cheaper the fix usually is.
Sewer Line Repair Services We Offer
Here’s our suite of sewer line repair services we offer our neighbors in Phoenix and Tucson.
Camera Inspection and Locating
Every sewer line repair starts with a camera inspection. We feed it into your cleanout and see what’s going on. Once we pinpoint it, we’ll formulate a plan of action. You’ll see the footage, too, so you’ll always be in the know.
Spot Repairs
If the camera inspection finds that the pipe is mostly healthy and there are only one or a few problem areas, we just open up that section, replace the pipe, and put your yard back together.
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair
Trenchless repair lets us fix the pipe without digging a giant trench through your yard. Depending on the situation, that means pipe bursting (pulling a new pipe through the path of the old one) or pipe lining (curing a new pipe inside the existing one). More often than not, your yard and everything stay where they are. Trenchless isn’t the solution every time, but when it is, it’s a great option.
Full Sewer Line Replacement
Replacement is your best bet when the line is too far gone. We’ll coordinate everything, help you with permits, dig the trench, install the pipe, and clean up.
Cleanout Installation
A lot of older homes were built without a good cleanout, or one that’s been buried for years by landscaping. While we are out there, adding or upgrading a cleanout is cheap insurance. Any future drain calls will be a bit easier and more straightforward.
Schedule a Polar Bear Plumber in Tucson and Phoenix, AZ, Today!
We’ve been a fixture of all of your cooling and heating needs in the Valley since 1972. Now, let us keep your pipes clear! From the foothills of Tucson to the West Valley, we’re ready to help. Get in touch with us ASAP, and we’ll help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are common questions we get in Tucson and Phoenix about sewer line repair.
Is trenchless sewer line repair really worth it?
When the conditions are right, it absolutely can be. Less yard damage, less concrete to cut, and the new pipe is often more durable than what came out. We’ll be upfront with you if trenchless sewer line repair in Phoenix, AZ, is the way to go.
Will sewer line repair ruin my yard?
For trenchless, not usually. But for traditional dig-and-replace, we plan the route to disturb as little as possible and document what was where before we start. We know how much time, money, and work you put into your yard!
How long does a sewer line repair take?
Spot repairs are usually a one-day job. Trenchless sewer line repair runs one to two days for most homes. Full replacements depend on length, depth, and what is sitting on top of the line. But usually, more than not, residential sewer line repairs take about a day.