Sewer Line Repair & Replacement

A broken sewer line is one of the bigger jobs a house can need, so we start with a camera and show you the footage. Then we lay out the options, from a spot repair to trenchless replacement, with a clear price.

What we handle

Spot repairs on cracked or offset pipe
Full sewer line replacement
Trenchless pipe bursting
Epoxy pipe lining
Pipe descaling
Cleanout installation

Signs you need it

Repeat main line backups
Soggy, sunken or extra-green patches in the yard
Sewage smell outside the house
Roots or cracks found on a camera inspection

Plumber reviewing a sewer camera inspection on a monitor outside a home

Best for

Older homes with clay or cast-iron sewer lines and repeat backups

Request service

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Plumbing emergency?

What to do right now

24/7: (562) 200-1065

1
Shut off the water
Close the fixture's valve or the main shutoff where the line enters the house or at the meter.
2
Protect the house
Kill power to wet areas at the breaker, move valuables and photograph damage for insurance.
3
Smell gas? Get out
Leave first, then call the gas company or 911 from outside. Don't flip switches.
4
Call Tuskin
We answer emergencies 24/7 and talk you through it while a plumber heads over.

Why Tuskin Plumbing

The herd you can count on

01
Same-day service
Most calls get a plumber the same day, so a leak or a backup doesn't turn into a bigger repair.
02
Clear communication
You'll hear what's wrong, what it takes to fix and what it costs before we start. No surprises on the bill.
03
Done right the first time
Reliable work every time, so you aren't calling a second plumber to fix the first one's job.
04
Part of The Herd
Every customer gets treated like part of The Herd: respected, protected and never left behind.

Want a plumber like this at your door? Call (562) 200-1065

FAQ

Drains & sewer lines questions

All 34 answers

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What's the difference between drain cleaning and hydro jetting?

Drain cleaning with a cable (snake) breaks through a clog so water flows again. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour grease, scale and roots off the entire pipe wall. Snaking is right for a simple clog; jetting is the better fix for lines that keep clogging.

How do I know if my sewer line is damaged?

Common signs of a damaged sewer line are repeat backups in the main line, several drains clogging at once, gurgling toilets, sewage smells, and soggy or sunken spots in the yard. A video camera inspection confirms it and shows exactly where the damage is.

What is a sewer camera inspection, and when do I need one?

A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the line to show roots, cracks, sags and blockages without digging. It's worth doing before buying an older home, when drains keep backing up, or before agreeing to a sewer replacement. Tuskin Plumbing includes a camera inspection with $49 drain cleaning.

Do you offer trenchless sewer repair?

Yes. Tuskin Plumbing offers trenchless sewer options, including pipe bursting and epoxy pipe lining, along with traditional spot repairs and full replacement. Trenchless methods replace or seal the pipe through small access points, which saves landscaping, driveways and time. Whether a line qualifies depends on its condition, which the camera shows.

Why does my drain keep clogging?

Repeat clogs usually mean something in the pipe keeps catching debris: tree roots, grease buildup, mineral scale, a sag (belly) in the line or a cracked joint. Clearing the clog doesn't fix those. A camera inspection finds the cause, and hydro jetting or a repair fixes it.

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