When your sewer line fails, you need experienced plumbers who can fix it fast without tearing up your entire yard. Pacific Drain & Plumbing provides complete sewer line repair, replacement, and trenchless solutions throughout San Diego County, backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
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From tree root intrusion to collapsed pipes, we handle every sewer line problem using modern techniques that minimize disruption to your property. Our team has the expertise to diagnose issues accurately and recommend the right solution, whether that's spot repair, full replacement, or trenchless pipe lining. We provide complete sewer line solutions using the latest technology and proven methods:
Watch for these warning signs that point to sewer line problems:
These problems don’t fix themselves. Call for professional inspection before a small issue becomes a major emergency.
San Diego’s older neighborhoods face unique sewer line challenges. Many homes built before the 1970s still have original clay tile or cast iron sewer lines, and these materials don’t age well. Clay pipes develop cracks at their joints as they settle, while cast iron corrodes from the inside out. Both create entry points for San Diego’s most persistent sewer problem: tree roots.
With limited rainfall, trees send roots far and wide searching for moisture. Your sewer line offers exactly what they need, and once roots find their way inside through even tiny cracks, they grow fast. Within months, roots can fill an entire pipe, catching debris and creating complete blockages.
The soil conditions in different parts of San Diego create their own issues. Coastal areas deal with shifting ground from moisture changes, which can knock pipes out of alignment. East County’s expansive clay soil moves with seasonal rain cycles, putting stress on underground lines. When pipes shift, joints separate and create more places for roots to enter.
Homes built in the 1980s and 90s sometimes have Orangeburg pipes, a bituminous fiber material that was cheap but doesn’t last. These pipes often collapse or deform after 30-40 years, requiring full replacement.
When your sewer line needs major work, you have choices about how we access and fix it. Traditional excavation means digging a trench along your sewer line from your house to the street connection. This gives direct access to replace or repair pipes, but it tears up landscaping, driveways, and sometimes concrete slabs. It also takes longer and costs more when you factor in restoration.
Trenchless methods have changed how we approach sewer repairs. With pipe lining, we insert an epoxy-coated liner through existing access points and inflate it inside your old pipe. The epoxy cures to form a new, seamless pipe within the damaged one. This works well when the existing pipe isn’t completely collapsed and has no major offsets.
Pipe bursting is another trenchless option where we break apart the old pipe and pull new pipe through simultaneously. We only need small access pits at each end, leaving most of your yard untouched. This works even when the old pipe is badly deteriorated or the wrong size.
Not every situation works for trenchless repairs. Deep lines, certain pipe materials, or severely collapsed sections might require traditional excavation. We’ll inspect your line with a camera first and recommend the best approach for your specific situation.
Sewer line problems are stressful enough without worrying about whether your plumber knows what they’re doing. We’ve been handling San Diego’s sewer challenges for years, so we understand which neighborhoods have clay pipes, where root problems are worst, and how our local soil conditions affect underground lines.
We start every sewer job with a thorough camera inspection, not guesswork. This shows us exactly what’s wrong, where the damage is, and whether you need repair or replacement. You make informed decisions based on what we actually find, not estimates based on symptoms alone.
Our technicians arrive with professional-grade equipment to handle whatever your sewer line needs. We’re certified in trenchless repairs, experienced with traditional excavation, and skilled at finding solutions that balance effectiveness with budget. You get honest recommendations about what makes sense for your home, not a sales pitch for the most expensive option.
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It depends on the extent and location of the damage. Isolated problems in one section can often be repaired, while widespread issues, severe corrosion, or collapsed pipes typically require replacement. A camera inspection shows us exactly what's happening so we can recommend the right solution.
Not necessarily. Trenchless methods like pipe lining and pipe bursting let us repair or replace your sewer line through small access points. We only recommend traditional excavation when trenchless options won't work for your specific situation.
Trenchless replacement typically takes 1-2 days, including prep work and inspection. Traditional excavation takes longer, usually 3-5 days depending on the length of line and landscaping restoration needed.
Yes, if the entry points aren't sealed. Roots will regrow through the same cracks they used before. For permanent solutions, we recommend pipe lining to seal entry points or replacement with new pipe that roots can't penetrate.
Pipe lining creates a new epoxy pipe inside your existing damaged pipe, good for lines with cracks and root intrusion. Pipe bursting breaks apart the old pipe and pulls new pipe through, better for collapsed pipes or when you need to upsize. Both are trenchless methods that save your yard.
Yes, we pull all necessary permits for sewer line work and schedule required inspections with the city to ensure everything meets code.
Cost varies based on the length of line, depth, access difficulty, and method used. Trenchless options often cost more upfront but save money on landscaping restoration. We provide detailed estimates after inspecting your line so you know exactly what to expect.