Dig or no‑dig?
Pick what the camera found, what sits above the pipe, how much is affected and how deep it runs, and compare spot repair, trenchless lining, pipe bursting and open trench side by side, with a planning range for each. Free, with no signup.
- Four methods
- Fit comparison
- Free, no signup
Dig or no-dig?
A planning sketch from common repair practice. Your own pipe, soil, depth and local rules decide the real answer, and it starts with a camera and a locator.
- Spot dig repair--
- Trenchless lining--
- Pipe bursting--
- Open-trench replacement--
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Saved. It will travel with your estimate request below.
Six things that decide dig or no‑dig.
What the camera found
Roots at joints, cracks and whole-line wear point to different methods.
What is above the pipe
Lawn, gardens, driveways and floors change the cost of digging.
How much is affected
A short bad section is a spot job, a long failing line is a bigger one.
How deep it runs
Deep pipe is costly to dig and often favors trenchless.
Pipe shape
Lining needs a pipe that is still in line, and bursting does not.
Permits and rules
Each city sets its own requirements, and we handle the paperwork.
Typical projects, side by side.
Dollars for typical jobs. Bars show the low-to-high range.
Everyday service
Bigger projects
Commonly published planning ranges for typical homes, not quotes. Real prices depend on access, depth, pipe material, permits and what the camera shows. Each group of bars has its own scale.
Learn more about each one.
Sewer Repair and ReplacementSewer Line RepairSmall problem, small fix.
Sewer Repair and ReplacementTrenchless Pipe LiningSeal it from inside.
Sewer Repair and ReplacementPipe BurstingNew pipe, small pits.
Sewer Repair and ReplacementSewer Line ReplacementNew pipe, clear plan.
Commercial and PlanningSewer Line Estimates and Second OpinionsCheck before you dig.
Camera Inspection and LocatingPipe Locating and MappingMark it, map it, then dig.Dig or no‑dig questions
Do I need to dig up my yard to fix a sewer line?
Not always. Many repairs use a small access pit or a trenchless liner, and pipe bursting replaces a line from two pits. Our Dig or No-Dig picker shows which methods usually fit, and a camera and locator decide your real answer.
What is a sewer camera inspection?
A waterproof camera on a flexible cable travels through the pipe and shows roots, cracks, low spots, scale and breaks on a live screen, with distances and a recording. Our Sewer Cam shows how it works, and a real inspection shows your own line.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on the drain and the blockage. Commonly published ranges run from about $120 to $350 for a single fixture and $200 to $600 for a main line, with jetting and camera work priced separately. A free estimate gives you a written price for your property.
Want a plan for your own yard?
A camera, a locator and a conversation turn this sketch into a written price for your pipe.