Sewer line service in San Francisco
We work to find the blockage fast, clear it, and use a camera to make sure it's completely fixed.
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BACKUPS, SOLVED AT THE SOURCE
From backup to back to normal
A sewer line backup can cause real distress — property damage, unpleasant odors, and a home you can't fully use. When you call, we work fast to find where the line is blocked and the best point to clear it, usually at a cleanout around the outside of your property.
We start by clearing the line with a heavy-duty snake through the cleanout. If the snake can't get it, we bring in a hydro jetter. But clearing the blockage isn't always the end of the story — if we spot a bigger underlying problem, we'll tell you straight and walk you through the best next steps.
How we clear your line
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Locate the blockage
We find the cleanout outside the property and the best place to service the line.
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Clear with a large snake
We run a heavy-duty snake through the cleanout to break the blockage.
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Escalate to hydro jetting
If the snake can't clear it, a hydro jetter cuts through grease, roots, and debris.
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Camera-inspect the line
We send a camera down to confirm the real condition of the pipe.
When a sewer line needs replacing
After clearing, we run a camera down the line to see its true condition — especially important in San Francisco, where many pipes are over 100 years old. Replacement is the right call when we find:
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Signs it's time to replace
A sag or failure at a pipe joint
Root damage
A broken or collapsed pipe
A line past its useful life
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What we replace it with
Clay or cast iron (most homes)
PVC (typically for restaurants, due to heavy grease, sugars & alcohols)
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Why a camera inspection matters
Clearing the clog gets your line flowing today — the camera tells us whether old SF pipes will hold up or are headed for another backup, so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.
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Hydro Jetting
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- Get same-day or next-day service. We are open 7 days a week.
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How the process works
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Our team helps you book
Our office team books your free in-person estimate for usually same or next day.
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You get a heads-up text
A reminder lets you know your technician is on the way to your property.
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You hear the price first
Your tech explains the problem, your options, and a per-job price before starting.
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It's fixed and tidy
We complete the work on the spot when we can, and always clean up after ourselves before we go.
Sewer Line Service FAQs
How do you find the blockage?
We locate the cleanout, usually around the outside of the property, and service the line from there — first with a heavy-duty snake, then a hydro jetter if needed.
Do I have to replace my whole sewer line?
Not always. We replace a line when the camera shows a real failure — a sag or break at a joint, root damage, or a collapsed pipe. If clearing solves it, that's where we stop.
Why do you put a camera in the line?
To see the pipe's true condition. Clearing the clog fixes today's problem; the camera tells us whether your line is sound or likely to back up again — important for SF's older pipes.
My building's pipes are really old — is that a problem?
Very common in San Francisco, where many pipes are over 100 years old. The camera inspection shows whether they're still serviceable or due for replacement, so you can plan ahead.
