Utah Trenchless worker operating machinery at a residential site

Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Utah

Honest assessments. Permanent solutions. No sales pressure.

We don't guess with your home's infrastructure. We inspect, diagnose, and offer the most logical repair or replacement plan for your specific situation.

Inspection-First
Trenchless Options
No Upsells

Signs Your Sewer Line Needs Attention

Sewer issues rarely happen overnight. Because your main sewer line is buried underground, symptoms are often the only warning you get before a backup occurs.

  • Slow Drains Everywhere If the shower, toilet, and kitchen sink are all slow simultaneously, the blockage is likely in the main line.
  • Sunken Landscape Erosion from leaks can create indentations or "sinkholes" in your lawn or under pavers.
  • Pooling Water or Lush Patches Unusually green, fast-growing patches of grass often indicate a leak below the surface.
  • Sewer Gas Odors If you smell sewage inside your home or in your yard, the line is compromised.
  • Cracks in Foundation Leaking water can shift the soil beneath your foundation, leading to settlement.
Sewer cleanout cap installed in a Utah yard for easy maintenance access

Proper access points like this cleanout cap make maintenance easier and less invasive.

Technician performing a sewer line camera inspection at an outdoor cleanout

Our Inspection-First Approach

At Utah Trenchless, we believe in honest troubleshooting. We never recommend a significant repair or a full replacement without first seeing the problem with our own eyes using high-resolution video cameras.

Root Intrusion

Roots seeking water infiltrate tiny cracks.

Corrosion & Age

Cast iron or Orangeburg pipes failing.

Shifting Soil

Freeze-thaw cycles creating bellies.

Poor Installation

Improper bedding leading to failure.

Our Promise to You

Our technicians are not incentivized to find problems. If we can solve the issue with a thorough drain cleaning or hydro jetting, that is what we will recommend.

Repair vs. Replacement: Making the Right Decision

We help you decide based on the pipe's material, age, and extent of damage. We'll show you the footage so you can decide with confidence.

When to Repair

  • Localized Damage: One specific crack or hole in an otherwise healthy line.
  • Minor Root Intrusion: Roots at a single joint but pipe structure is sound.
  • Recent Installation: Modern PVC pipes that are generally in good condition.

When to Replace

  • Collapsed Lines: Pipe has lost structural shape and cannot be lined.
  • Severe Bellies (Sags): Pipe has lost grade; water cannot flow by gravity.
  • End-of-Life Materials: Orangeburg or heavily corroded cast iron.

Our Repair Methods

We specialize in trenchless technology, but we are fully equipped for traditional excavation when the situation demands it.

Pipe Bursting

Trenchless Replacement

We pull a steel bursting head through your old pipe, fracturing it while pulling a new seamless HDPE pipe into place.

  • • Best for aging pipes
  • • Seamless & root-proof
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CIPP Pipe Lining

Trenchless Repair

We insert an epoxy-saturated liner into the existing pipe, which hardens to form a "pipe within a pipe."

  • • Best for cracks/leaks
  • • Zero digging if accessible
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Traditional Excavation

Slope Correction

Sometimes digging is necessary to correct slope issues or severe bellies that trenchless methods cannot fix.

  • • Best for grade correction
  • • Full site restoration
High-density polyethylene pipe being installed using trenchless sewer repair methods

Understanding Costs: The Hidden Value of Restoration

When comparing quotes, the price on the bid is rarely the final cost if you choose traditional excavation. Digging a trench means destroying whatever is in that path.

Driveways
Landscaping
Hardscaping

Transparent Pricing: We provide flat-rate pricing for the job itself, so you aren't surprised by the invoice.

Illustration comparing traditional excavation trench vs trenchless access pits

Trenchless methods typically require only two small access pits, preserving your property.

Areas We Serve

We provide sewer line repair and replacement across the Wasatch Front and Back. Whether you are in Salt Lake City or up in Park City, our crew is ready to mobilize.

Map of Utah service areas highlighting Wasatch Front and Back

Get an Honest Assessment Today

Don’t let a sewer problem become a sinkhole in your yard or a backup in your basement.

Inspection-first recommendations.
Clear options.
No sales pressure.

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Essential FAQs

How long does a sewer line replacement take?

Most trenchless replacements (pipe bursting) can be completed in 1 to 2 days. Traditional excavation typically takes longer due to the digging and backfilling process.

Does homeowners insurance cover sewer line repair?

Standard policies usually do not cover "wear and tear". However, if you have a specific "service line endorsement," you might be covered. We can provide the video footage and documentation needed to help you file a claim.

What is the lifespan of a trenchless pipe replacement?

The HDPE pipe we use for pipe bursting is rated to last 50 to 100 years. It is seamless and fused together, making it impervious to root intrusion and corrosion.

Can you fix a sewer line under a driveway without breaking concrete?

Yes. Using trenchless methods like pipe bursting or pipe lining, we can often repair or replace the line running beneath a driveway or patio without touching the concrete surface above it.