Serving ZIP 48239 & 48240
Backups that keep coming back, roots in the line or a sewage smell in the basement usually mean the sewer pipe itself is damaged. We look inside the line with a camera, show you what is wrong and tell you whether it needs a repair or a new line. You get the price before any digging starts.
Every drain in your house ends up in one pipe, the sewer line, which carries everything out to the township sewer main. When that pipe cracks, fills with roots or caves in, cleaning the drains only helps for a while. The water has nowhere to go, and the backups keep coming.
We repair and replace sewer lines for homes and businesses across Redford Charter Township. We find the damage, fix the part that has failed, or put in a new line when the old one is worn out. If only one sink or tub is slow, the problem is probably closer to the fixture, and drain cleaning is the better place to start.
Book a Sewer Camera Inspection
Two or more signs? Have the line checked.
One slow sink is a drain problem. When the trouble shows up in several places at once, or keeps coming back, the sewer line is the usual suspect. Watch for these signs.
A sewer line is out of sight for decades, so damage builds slowly. These are the problems we find most often.
Roots go looking for water, and a sewer line is full of it. They push into small gaps at the pipe joints, then grow into a thick mat that catches paper and grease. Over time they can crack the pipe open.
Many older homes still have their original clay or cast iron sewer pipe. Clay joints loosen and crack, and cast iron rusts and scales from the inside until the pipe gets thin and rough.
Michigan ground swells when it is wet and moves with every freeze and thaw. Year after year that movement can push pipe sections out of line or crack them.
When the soil under a pipe settles, part of the line sinks and forms a low spot. Water and waste sit in that dip and build up, so the line keeps clogging in the same place.
Heavy weight on the ground, old age or a long-running crack can make a section of pipe cave in. Once a line collapses, nothing gets past it and the only fix is to replace that section.
Digging in the wrong spot is the most expensive mistake in sewer work. Before we recommend anything, we run a camera through the line from inside the house. It shows us what is wrong, how bad it is and exactly where it is, so we only dig where we need to.
We walk you through what the camera found, so you can see the problem for yourself before you decide.
What the camera shows us
The camera footage decides this, not a sales pitch. Here is what usually points one way or the other.
| What we look at | Repair usually fits when | Replace usually fits when |
|---|---|---|
| How much pipe is damaged | One section or one joint | Problems in several places along the line |
| Condition of the rest of the pipe | Still in good shape | Old, cracked, rusted or worn thin |
| History of problems | A first or rare backup | Repeated backups and earlier repairs |
| Pipe shape | Mostly round and in line | Collapsed, crushed or badly sagging |
| How much digging | One hole at the damaged spot | A trench along the length of the line |
We do sewer work by digging to the pipe, so we can see it, fix it properly and test it before it gets covered again.
Option 1
When the camera shows one bad joint, one crack or one root entry point in an otherwise sound line, we dig only at that spot. We cut out the damaged piece, put in new pipe with proper couplings and test the line before we fill the hole back in.
When we use it
Option 2
When the pipe is failing in several places, has collapsed, or keeps needing repairs, patching it again is money wasted. We dig along the line, remove the old pipe and lay a new sewer line from the house to the connection, then test it before backfilling.
When we use it
Sewer work is a big job, so here is how it goes from the first call to the filled-in trench.
Call (313) 380-5686Tell us what is happening, like slow drains, backups or smells, and how long it has been going on.
We run a camera through the line to find the problem, see how bad it is and mark where it is.
We show you what we found, explain whether a repair or a replacement makes sense, and give you the price. Nothing starts until you approve it.
We pull the permit with Redford Charter Township when the work needs one, then dig at the marked spot or along the line.
We fix the damaged section or lay the new line, and run water through it to make sure it drains the way it should.
We fill the trench back in with soil. Restoring lawn, concrete or landscaping is not part of our work, so plan for that separately.
Sewer jobs vary a lot, so we do not guess at a price over the phone. After the camera inspection we tell you the cost, and no work starts until you approve it. These are the things that move the price.
Fixing one section costs less than replacing the whole line.
A longer run from the house to the connection means more pipe and more digging.
Deeper lines take more time and care to reach safely.
A driveway, porch, patio or large tree over the line makes the dig harder.
The method we use depends on what the camera finds.
Some sewer work needs a township permit, which is part of the job cost.
Stop running water in the house, including the washer, sinks and toilets. Keep kids and pets away from the water, because sewage carries germs. Then call us so we can find out where the line is blocked.
A new or repaired line can last for decades with a little care. These habits also slow down the damage on an older pipe. For drains that clog often, regular drain cleaning helps too.
We look inside the pipe before anyone picks up a shovel.
We work only in the 48239 and 48240 ZIP codes.
You hear the price before any digging starts.
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We repair and replace sewer lines in every part of Redford Charter Township, ZIP codes 48239 and 48240. Many homes here have older sewer pipe and mature trees in the yard, and we see the same problems on block after block.
Whether you live near Telegraph Road, off Beech Daly or up toward Eight Mile, we are close by. Not sure if your home is inside the township? Call and ask.
Answers to what Redford homeowners ask us most about sewer line repairs and replacements.
There is no set time because every line is different. A repair to one section is usually a smaller job than replacing the whole line, and the depth of the pipe and what sits on top of it matter too. After the camera inspection we tell you what to expect for your job.
Yes, we repair and replace sewer lines by digging. For a spot repair we dig only where the camera shows the damage, so the hole is as small as the job allows. A full replacement needs a trench along the line. We fill the trench back in with soil, but restoring grass, concrete or landscaping is not part of our work.
In most cases the homeowner owns the sewer line that runs from the house to the township sewer main, and the township is responsible for the main itself. The exact point where your part ends is set by Redford Charter Township, so check with them if you are not sure. We can tell you where the problem is on your line.
It depends on your policy. Many policies do not cover damage from old age, roots or wear, while some cover sudden damage or offer a separate sewer line add-on. Call your insurance company and ask before the work starts. We can explain what we found so you can describe it to them.
A collapsed section has to be dug up and replaced, and that is how we repair it. The camera inspection shows us exactly where the collapse is, so we dig at the right spot the first time.
Yes, especially with an older house or a yard with large trees. A camera inspection shows the condition of the line before you buy, so a hidden sewer problem does not become your expense after closing.
Yes. When the job needs a permit, we get it from Redford Charter Township before the work starts.
Yes. We work on sewer lines for homes and businesses in Redford Charter Township, in the 48239 and 48240 ZIP codes.
