What are signs of a sewer line problem?

Multiple drains clogging at once, water rising in a tub when the toilet flushes, sewage odors, and unusually green or soggy patches of lawn.

Who is responsible for the sewer line?

Homeowners are generally responsible for the private lateral from the house to the city connection. Contact your city's public works department about problems in the public main.

What is trenchless sewer repair?

Methods such as pipe lining or pipe bursting repair a line with minimal digging. Whether it fits your situation depends on the pipe's condition and layout.

Is a sewage backup dangerous?

Yes, raw sewage carries bacteria. Avoid contact, keep children and pets away, and stop using water in the home until the line is cleared.

Do I need to call 811 before digging?

Texas law requires contacting Texas811 before excavation so underground utilities can be marked. Your plumbing professional usually handles this.

Sewer Line · Houston

Sewer Line Repair in Houston, TX

Backups, sewer odors or recurring main line clogs — call to discuss inspection and repair.

Houston, TX & surrounding communities

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Plumbing professional working on sewer line in a Houston-area home

Common problems

Sewer Line problems we take calls about

Your sewer lateral carries everything from your home's drains to the city main. When it's cracked, sagging or invaded by roots, problems show up as repeated backups, gurgling drains and sewer odors.

Tap a problem to pre-fill the callback form, or call (831) 613-8324 to describe it directly.

When to call a professional

Signs you need sewer line help

Multiple drains clogging together
Sewer odors inside or in the yard
Water rising in the tub when you flush
Soggy or sunken patches of lawn
Recurring main line backups

What to expect when you call

A camera inspection usually comes first, so the problem can be seen before any digging. Repair options can include spot repairs, full replacement or trenchless methods, depending on the pipe and access.

What you're seeing and what you've already tried
Whether it needs attention now or can be scheduled
How the professional prices the visit and the work
Next steps — with no obligation to proceed

Houston-specific considerations

Houston's older neighborhoods often have clay or cast iron sewer laterals that are prone to roots and corrosion, and clay soil movement can cause sags or separated joints. Heavy rain can also stress sewer systems and contribute to backups.

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Call about sewer line in Houston

Describe what's happening and where. The plumbing professional you speak with will explain next steps and how they price the work.

(831) 613-8324

How it works

Getting connected

Step 1

Tell us the plumbing problem

Confirm that sewer line is what you're looking for.

Step 2

Call to get connected

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Step 3

Talk it through with a plumber

Describe your situation, ask questions and decide how you'd like to proceed. There's no obligation.

Before you call

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Your ZIP code and the area of the home affected
Whether you've shut off water (or power/gas to a water heater)
How long the problem has been happening
Photos of the problem, if you can take them safely

FAQ

Sewer Line questions, answered

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