Sewer Line Repair in New Bedford, MA

Sewer Line Repair services in New Bedford

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  Sewer Line RepairRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
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  Sewer Camera InspectionVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
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  Trenchless Sewer RepairLining or bursting a sewer pipe with minimal digging.
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  Sewer Line ReplacementReplacing a failed sewer line to the street.

Problems sewer line repair fixes

• Several drains slow or backing up together
• Sewage smell in the yard or basement
• Soggy, sunken or unusually green patches over the line
• Roots or breaks found on a camera inspection

Why sewer line repair comes up in New Bedford

Century-old laterals crack and back up.

86% of New Bedford's homes were built before 1980, when sewer laterals were commonly clay or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in and cast iron corrodes and scales, so a camera inspection is the first step before paying for a repair.

How the work is done

1. 1Camera inspectionThe plumber locates the defect and measures its depth and distance from the cleanout.
2. 2Choose the repairSpot repair, pipe lining, pipe bursting or full replacement, depending on the damage and access.
3. 3Permit and locatesUtility locates and, where required, a sewer permit and inspection come before digging.
4. 4Repair and verifyA final camera pass or flow test confirms the line is clear.

What affects the price

The plumbing company sets the price after seeing the job; ask for it in writing before work starts.

• Depth and length of the damaged section
• Excavation versus trenchless methods
• Pipe material and condition
• Driveways, trees or landscaping over the line
• Permit and inspection requirements

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