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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Pasadena
A huge share of Pasadena and Altadena homes were built before the 1960s, and many still run on the original vitrified clay sewer lateral. Clay holds up for decades, but the joints eventually crack — and the mature trees that make these neighborhoods beautiful send roots straight into those cracks looking for water. The result is recurring backups, gurgling drains, and sometimes a soggy patch in the yard above the line.
We start every sewer job with an HD camera inspection so we can see exactly what's going on — roots, a cracked section, an offset joint, or a full collapse. Then we walk you through honest options, from spot repair to trenchless replacement that avoids tearing up your whole yard and driveway.
Warning Signs of a Failing Sewer Line
- Multiple drains backing up at the same time
- Gurgling toilets and persistent sewage odor
- Wet spots, sinkholes, or extra-green grass over the line
- Backups that return weeks after every cleaning
- Foundation or slab cracks near the sewer path
