Tunneling & trenching
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
If sewage backs up through multiple drains or you get recurring main-line clogs, your sewer line is likely cracked, root-invaded, or collapsed. Diamond Plumbing camera-inspects the line to find the exact problem, then replaces it by tunneling under the yard through small access pits or by open trenching, whichever gets a full, lasting fix for your pipe and property.
- HD camera diagnosis with locator
- Tunneling or trenching, done right
- Root intrusion & collapse repair
- Permitted and inspected
The main sewer line is the one pipe that carries everything away. When it fails, every drain in the house backs up. We locate the break with a camera and a line locator so we know precisely where and how deep the problem is before any digging.
Depending on the depth and layout, we replace the line by tunneling underneath the yard through small entry and exit pits, keeping the surface mostly intact, or by open trenching when that's the more reliable way to fully replace an old or badly damaged line. Either way, we restore the site cleanly and pull all required permits.
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Every job is diagnosed on-site and quoted as a single flat rate. You see and approve the price before we start, no hourly meter, no surprise charges. The exact price depends on your home. Call or book and we'll give you the number up front.
FAQ
Sewer Line questions, answered
What causes a sewer line to fail in Florida?
The big three are tree-root intrusion at pipe joints, age-related cracking or collapse in clay and cast-iron lines, and bellies (low spots) where soil shifts in sandy or limestone ground. A camera inspection shows which one you're dealing with.
What's the difference between tunneling and trenching?
Tunneling replaces the line by boring underneath the yard through small entry and exit pits, so the surface stays mostly intact. Trenching opens a full excavation along the pipe's path; it's more disruptive but sometimes the more reliable way to fully replace an old or badly damaged line. We'll recommend whichever fits your pipe's depth, condition, and your yard.
How do I know if it's my sewer line and not just a drain?
If several fixtures back up at once, especially low ones like a ground-floor toilet or tub, the problem is usually the shared main line, not a single drain. We camera the main to confirm before recommending any repair.
Are sewer repairs covered by insurance?
Coverage varies; some policies cover sudden collapse or backup with the right endorsement, while gradual root damage often isn't. We document the cause with camera footage so you can make an informed claim.
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