Sewer Line Problem? Let's Get to the Bottom of It.
Sewer line repair and replacement for homes and businesses across Metro East Illinois, diagnosed correctly before a single shovel hits the ground.
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
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From Emergency Repairs to Full Installations
Whether it’s a leaking pipe, a failing water heater, or plumbing for a brand-new build, our licensed team handles projects of every size across the metro east region.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, when it can’t wait, we answer. Day or night, Priority Plumbing shows up fast and fixes it right the first time.
Drains &
Sewer
Slow drains, clogs, and sewer line problems don’t fix themselves. From drain cleaning to full sewer replacement, we diagnose the root cause and get it flowing again.
Commercial Plumbing
Businesses can’t afford plumbing downtime. We handle everything from backflow testing and maintenance contracts to restaurant drain service and new construction rough-ins.
Water
Quality
If your water smells, tastes off, or leaves buildup on everything — there’s a fix. We install whole-home filtration, water softeners, HALO systems, and treat well water at the source.
Water
Heaters
No hot water is never convenient. We repair, replace, and install both tank and tankless water heaters — usually same day, and always with upfront pricing.
Pumps
Sump pumps, well pumps, ejector pumps — we install, repair, and replace all of them. Don’t wait for a pump failure to become a flooded basement or a dry tap.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, when it can’t wait, we answer. Day or night, Priority Plumbing shows up fast and fixes it right the first time.
Drains &
Sewer
Slow drains, clogs, and sewer line problems don’t fix themselves. From drain cleaning to full sewer replacement, we diagnose the root cause and get it flowing again.
Commercial Plumbing
Businesses can’t afford plumbing downtime. We handle everything from backflow testing and maintenance contracts to restaurant drain service and new construction rough-ins.
Water
Quality
If your water smells, tastes off, or leaves buildup on everything — there’s a fix. We install whole-home filtration, water softeners, HALO systems, and treat well water at the source.
Water
Heaters
No hot water is never convenient. We repair, replace, and install both tank and tankless water heaters — usually same day, and always with upfront pricing.
Pumps
Sump pumps, well pumps, ejector pumps — we install, repair, and replace all of them. Don’t wait for a pump failure to become a flooded basement or a dry tap.
Sewer Line Failures Don't Fix Themselves
A sewer line that’s cracking, root-invaded, or collapsing doesn’t give you much warning before it becomes a full backup or a yard full of sewage. The symptoms often look like drain problems, slow drains throughout the house, gurgling, recurring backups, until a camera inspection shows what’s actually happening underground.
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We repair and replace sewer lines for residential and commercial customers throughout Metro East Illinois. Before recommending any repair scope, we run a camera inspection to see exactly what’s there, a crack, root intrusion, a pipe belly, a partial collapse, or a joint failure. The repair we recommend is based on what the camera actually shows, not what the symptoms suggest. Our repair-first approach applies here: if the line can be repaired, patched, or lined rather than replaced, we’ll tell you and give you both options with honest numbers.
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Priority Plumbing Services is licensed, bonded, and insured in Illinois (License No. 055-045366). Sewer line work is some of the most significant plumbing a homeowner faces, we treat it accordingly. Every job is backed by our 1-year warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Signs Your Sewer Line May Need Repair or Replacement
- All Drains in the House Are Slow or Backing Up
When drainage is slow throughout the entire house, in the kitchen, bathrooms, or laundry, simultaneously, the problem is downstream of all of them in the main sewer line. A partial blockage, root intrusion, or structural failure in the main line affects every fixture that drains into it. Multiple slow drains at the same time is a main sewer line problem until a camera proves otherwise.Â
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Urgency: Call today — a partial main line failure progresses to a full backup with continued use.
- Sewage Smell Outside Your Home or in the Yard
A sewage odor in your yard, particularly near where the sewer line runs from the house to the street, can indicate a cracked or separated sewer pipe allowing sewage to escape into the surrounding soil. Sewage saturating soil around a failing sewer line is a health and environmental concern beyond just the plumbing repair.Â
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Urgency: Call soon — sewage escaping into soil can affect neighboring properties and requires prompt attention.
- Soggy Patches in the Yard Over the Sewer Line Path
A consistently wet or lush patch of grass running along the path of your sewer line — especially when it hasn’t rained — can mean sewage is leaking from the line and saturating the soil above it. Sewage acts as a fertilizer, which is why the grass over a leaking sewer line sometimes grows noticeably greener than the surrounding yard.
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Urgency: Call soon — a leaking sewer line in the yard is a structural and sanitation problem that worsens over time.
- Recurring Sewer Backups Even After Cleaning
A sewer line that’s been cleaned and backs up again within a short period, especially if tree roots are present in the service area, usually has a structural condition causing the recurrence. Roots enter through cracks and joint separations that won’t close on their own. Clearing the roots without addressing the entry point is a temporary fix.Â
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Urgency: Schedule a camera inspection after the next clearing — recurrence is the signal that the pipe condition itself needs attention.Â
- Your Home Has Cast Iron or Clay Tile Sewer Lines and Is 40+ Years Old
Many Metro East Illinois homes built between the 1940s and 1980s have original clay tile or cast iron sewer lines. Clay tile has a typical lifespan of 50–60 years and is highly susceptible to root intrusion at the joints. Cast iron deteriorates from the inside out over decades. If your home is in that age range and has never had the sewer line assessed, a camera inspection is a worthwhile proactive step.Â
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Urgency: No emergency — but proactive inspection before a failure is far less disruptive than emergency repair after one.
Types of Sewer Line Service We Handle
- Sewer Line Repair
Targeted repair of a specific failed section, separated joint, or cracked pipe, when the rest of the line is in sound condition and full replacement isn’t warranted. Repair is always our first consideration when the camera shows a localized failure rather than system-wide deterioration. We excavate, repair the specific failure point, and backfill, with proper documentation and a post-repair camera confirmation.
- Sewer Line Replacement
Full replacement of the main sewer line from the house to the street connection, recommended when the camera reveals widespread deterioration, multiple failure points, or a pipe condition that makes targeted repair impractical. We replace with modern PVC pipe sized correctly for the property and install cleanouts for future access. Both traditional excavation and trenchless replacement options available.
- Trenchless Sewer Repair Options
When line condition and layout allow, trenchless pipe bursting or epoxy lining can repair or replace the sewer line with significantly less excavation, protecting your yard, landscaping, driveway, and foundation from traditional trench damage. We assess trenchless eligibility on every sewer line job and present it as an option when it genuinely fits.Â
- Pipe Repair & Replacement, All Types
Beyond the main sewer line, we repair and replace branch drain lines, corroded pipe sections, lead pipe, and aging galvanized or cast iron drain pipe throughout the home. Whether the failing pipe is under the slab, in the walls, or in the yard, we locate it accurately and repair or replace the right section.
Benefits of Professional Sewer Line Service
- Camera First, Repair Second
Recommending sewer line replacement without a camera inspection is a guess. A guess that costs $5,000 to $15,000 if it turns out a targeted repair would have solved the problem for a fraction of that. We run a camera inspection before recommending any sewer line scope, so the repair matches what’s actually failing, not what we assume is failing based on symptoms alone.
- Repair First, Replace When It's the Right Call
A single cracked section in an otherwise sound sewer line is a repair job. A line that’s failing in multiple locations, has collapsed sections, or is severely deteriorated throughout is a replacement job. We give you an honest assessment of which situation you’re in, with the camera footage to back it up, and recommend the minimum scope that solves the problem long-term.
- Trenchless Options Where They Fit
Traditional sewer excavation across a yard tears up landscaping, driveways, sidewalks, and anything else in the trench path. Trenchless pipe bursting and epoxy lining eliminate most of that disruption for lines in the right condition and configuration. We evaluate trenchless eligibility on every job and offer it as a genuine option, not just to charge more.
- Licensed Work With Proper Permits
Sewer line repair and replacement in Illinois requires coordination with local municipalities and typically a permit. We handle the permit process, schedule inspections, and ensure the work is on record. Documented sewer line work protects you at resale, undocumented work is a flag in a home inspection that costs more to deal with after the fact than doing it right the first time.
- Commercial Sewer Line Service
Commercial facilities, restaurants, and multi-unit residential properties have larger sewer lines and higher demand than residential. A failing commercial sewer line can shut down operations or affect multiple tenants simultaneously. We handle commercial sewer line repair and replacement throughout Metro East Illinois, with the same camera-first, repair-first approach as residential.
Your Problem, Solved in 4 Simple Steps
We make the process simple so you can get back to what matters.
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Book Online
Reach out however works best for you. Prefer not to talk on the phone? Book through our online scheduler anytime.
Get a Quote or Get Scheduled
Need a price first? We'll give you one. Ready to go? We'll get you on the schedule — same day when possible. You'll get a text or email confirmation.
We Show Up and Do the Work
Our licensed team arrives on time, explains what we're doing, and treats your home like our own. No surprises.
Transparent Billing, Warranty in HandÂ
You get a clear invoice and a 1-year warranty on our work. If anything isn't right, we come back and fix it.
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Proudly Serving Five Counties Across Southern Illinois
From our home base in Pocahontas, we serve homes and businesses across Madison, Bond, Clinton, Montgomery, and Macoupin Counties. One local team that shows up fast and gets it done right. If you’re in the Metro East or surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered!
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Questions
How do I know if I need sewer line repair or replacement?
The honest answer is, a camera inspection tells you. Symptoms like slow drains, recurring backups, and sewage odor tell us the sewer line is the problem. The camera tells us where the failure is, how extensive it is, and whether repair or replacement is the right scope. We don’t recommend one or the other before we’ve seen what’s actually in the line.
How much does sewer line repair or replacement cost in Illinois?
Targeted sewer line repair, a single section or joint, runs significantly less than full replacement. Full sewer line replacement via traditional excavation typically ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on line length, depth, and access conditions. Trenchless options may cost less than traditional excavation in many cases. We provide written estimates covering all applicable options before any work begins. Financing available through Wisetack.Â
Can tree roots be the cause of my sewer problems?
Yes, and it’s one of the most common causes of sewer line problems in Metro East Illinois. Older neighborhoods with mature trees and aging clay tile or cast iron sewer lines are especially vulnerable. Roots enter through joint separations and small cracks, then grow to fill the pipe interior over time. We remove root intrusion and assess whether the entry point needs repair or lining to prevent regrowth.
Is trenchless sewer repair available for my property?
Trenchless pipe bursting and epoxy lining are eligible when the existing line is in a configuration that allows it, accessible entry and exit points, pipe material compatible with the method, and no severe collapse that would prevent a liner from being pulled through. We assess trenchless eligibility during the camera inspection and present it as an option when it genuinely fits.Â
Does sewer line replacement require tearing up my yard?
Traditional sewer replacement requires excavation along the line path, which does affect the yard, landscaping, and any hardscape in the trench path. Trenchless replacement significantly reduces that disruption where the line is eligible. We discuss both options and what each means for your property before any work begins.
Do you handle commercial sewer line repair and replacement?
Yes. Commercial sewer lines, multi-unit residential building main lines, and municipal-adjacent connections throughout Metro East Illinois. Commercial sewer jobs involve larger pipe diameter, higher demand specifications, and more complex permit coordination, we’re set up to handle all of it. Call (618) 207-1647 to discuss your commercial property.