From diagnosis to repair, damage in your home’s sewer line can quickly become a costly affair. Last year alone, over 4 million home owners experienced trouble with their home sewer line or septic tank, with repair services costing nearly $3,000 on average. In order to keep your sewer running well, keep an eye out for early warning signs and indicators of any potential problems they may help you save money in the long run.

1. Sewer Line Repair – How
Much Does it Cost?

2. Sewer Line Repair – These three words are dreaded by home owners across the
country. Do you know why?
Statistics taken on 2014 revealed that more than 4,000,000 homeowners have a major
sewer/septic line disruption. On average, sewer main repair costs $2,788 nationally, with
most homeowners spending between $2,227 and $3,349.

3. When a sewer main is damaged or needs to be repaired or replaced, it may be pricey.
Fortunately, if you can spot the following early indications of failing plumbing, you
can save yourself money and heartache.

4. WHAT CAUSES SEWER LINE DAMAGE?
Aging sewer systems
Combined pipelines
Tree root infiltration
Blocked municipal lines

5. WHAT TO DO IF YOU EXPERIENCE SEWER BACKUP
 Mopping floors and wiping walls with soap, water and
disinfectant
 Flushing and disinfecting plumbing fixtures
 Steam cleaning or removing wet carpets or drapes
 Repairing/removing damaged wall and floor covering
 Cleanup of ductwork

6. AVERAGE COSTS TO REPAIR A SEWER REPAIR MAIN
 The first step of the repair process is for a plumber to send a video camera
through the sewer pipe to inspect it. The camera allows the plumber to visualize
the problem and identify the precise area in need of repair.
 This will ultimately save money compared to just assuming the whole sewer main
went bad and replacing the entire length of pipe.

7. DIAGNOSIS OF SEWER LINE DAMAGE
Call before you dig! There are many professional sewer line repair professionals who
provide Camera Sewer Inspection to determine what's wrong with your sewer line.
This inspection will increase the price for sewer main repair but can ultimately save in
the long run. By determining the correct problem, it will cut down on unnecessary repair
or replacement.

8. FACTORS THAT AFFECT SEWER MAIN REPAIR COSTS
 When the cause of the broken sewer line is tree roots, it is possible that the
tree may need to be removed in order to excavate the sewer line and repair it.
This makes the sewer line repair costs higher!
 Some cities require a permit and inspection for sewer line repair, which will
also add to the project cost.

9. WHY TO CHOOSE MISTER SEWER?
When you have a clog, we don’t just start digging. Mister Sewer, the sewer repair in
Pittsburgh will conduct a camera sewer inspection to find the source of the problem,
as well as repair options that work for your type of pipe.

10. Don’t play hit-or-miss guessing games when it comes to fixing your drain and sewer
problems. Call Mister Sewer to get a definite answer and honest repair or replacement
options.
412-835-2135 info@mistersewer.com www.mistersewer.com