Sewer line inspection, cleaning, and repair
Denver sewer work, dug or trenchless.
Sewer line inspection, cleaning, repair, and replacement for Denver homes and businesses. Camera inspection first. Licensed Denver plumbers who dig when necessary and reline when possible.
Clay pipe, root intrusion, Denver Water lateral responsibility
Camera first. Then recommend the right fix.
Denver’s sewer systems carry decades of history under the streets. Much of the residential sewer line in older Denver neighborhoods is original clay pipe from the early 20th century.
Root intrusion, joint displacement, and pipe collapse are common in those lines. Denver Water maintains the public main. Property owners are responsible for the lateral from the house to the main. We inspect, clean, repair, and replace residential and commercial sewer laterals in Denver. Call (303) 883-9075 or contact us. See our gallery.
Old clay sewer pipe is laid in short sections with a joint every few feet, and every one of those joints is a way in for roots. Denver’s mature neighborhoods are shaded by big cottonwoods, elms, and silver maples, and the roots on those trees will travel a long way toward the steady moisture and nutrients inside a sewer line. They find a hairline gap at a joint, work their way in, and then fan out into a mat that catches paper and grease until the line stops flowing. That’s why so many Denver sewer backups trace back to a tree in the parkway that’s fifty years older than the current homeowner.
Bellies are the other thing we find under Denver houses. When the ground settles unevenly over decades of freeze and thaw, a section of pipe can sag into a low spot that holds water and solids instead of draining them away. A camera and a locator tell us whether we’re dealing with roots at a joint, a belly in the run, or a collapse, and where in the yard it sits. That matters, because the fix for each one is different, and you shouldn’t pay to dig up a whole line when the problem is a single joint eight feet from the house.
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Sewer Line Cleaning
- Sewer Line Repair
- Sewer Line Replacement
- Pipe Relining (CIPP)
- Root Intrusion Treatment
Sewer camera inspection and cleaning
Know what you’re dealing with before you spend anything.
Camera inspection before any recommendation means you see exactly what the pipe looks like and where the problem is before deciding on a repair method. Camera inspection locates blockages, root intrusion, pipe condition, and joint displacement.
Cable machine and hydro-jetting clears sewer line blockages. Hydro-jetting removes root intrusion and grease buildup that cable can’t fully clear. For root intrusion in clay and concrete sewer pipes, we also offer foam treatment to slow regrowth. Call (303) 883-9075 or contact us. See our sewer and drain services page.
- Camera inspection before quotes
- Cable machine clearing
- Hydro-jetting for roots and grease
- Root foam treatment
- Joint and displacement assessment
- Cleanout access evaluation
Repair, relining, and full replacement
Spot repair, CIPP relining, or full trench when needed.
Spot repairs handle isolated joint failures, root intrusion sections, and small collapses when the rest of the line is sound. Cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) works for structurally compromised sewer lines where open-cut excavation would be difficult or expensive. Full sewer lateral replacement from the house to the public main when the pipe condition calls for it.
All sewer lateral work in Denver requires a permit from Denver Public Works. We pull the permit and coordinate inspections. Call (303) 883-9075 or contact us.
A big-picture thing to know in Denver is that your lateral often runs under mature landscaping, a driveway, or right past the base of the tree that caused the problem. That’s what makes trenchless relining worth talking about when it’s an option. Instead of trenching the whole yard, we access the line through the existing cleanout, pull a resin-soaked liner through the old clay, and cure it in place so it forms a smooth new pipe inside the old one. It gives roots nothing to grab, and it saves your driveway and your yard. It isn’t right for a fully collapsed line or one with a bad belly, and we’ll tell you straight when open-cut is the honest answer instead.
Because Wes holds both the plumbing license and the general contractor license, the excavation, the pipe work, and the concrete or landscape restoration all stay under one company. There’s no handing off the dig to one crew and the pipe to another and hoping they line up. We plan the whole job, pull the permit, and put your yard back together when we’re done.
Know your sewer line condition
Denver’s tree roots seek water. Your clay joints are the target.
Denver’s older neighborhoods have large mature trees whose roots seek water sources. Clay sewer pipe joints are the most vulnerable because roots can enter through imperfect joints and grow inside the pipe. Camera inspection shows the extent of root intrusion before it becomes a backup emergency. Call (303) 883-9075.
How sewer work goes
Camera first, then the right fix.
Camera Inspection First
Camera the line before any recommendation. We show you exactly what the pipe looks like and where the problem is before talking repair options.
Recommend the Right Fix
Spot repair if the problem is localized and the rest of the pipe is sound. Relining if compromised over a longer section. Full replacement when needed.
Repair and Verify
Post-repair camera confirms the line is clear, properly graded, and the repair is holding before we close the trench or leave the site.
Straight answers
Sewer service questions for Denver.
How do I know if my Denver home has a sewer line problem?
Multiple slow drains throughout the house, gurgling sounds from toilets when running water elsewhere, sewage odor near floor drains, or sewage backup are the common signs. Camera inspection confirms whether it’s a blockage or a structural problem. Call (303) 883-9075.
Who is responsible for sewer line repair in Denver?
Property owners in Denver are responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to where it connects to the public main in the street. Denver Water maintains the public main. If your lateral fails, that’s your repair. Call (303) 883-9075.
What is pipe relining and is it available in Denver?
Pipe relining (CIPP or cured-in-place pipe) is a trenchless repair method where a resin-coated liner is installed inside the existing pipe and cured in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one. It works on clay and concrete sewer pipes with structural damage but requires adequate access and pipe diameter. We offer relining in Denver. Call (303) 883-9075 or contact us.
Do tree roots commonly affect sewer lines in Denver?
Yes. Denver’s older neighborhoods have large mature trees whose roots seek water sources. Clay sewer pipe joints are the most vulnerable because roots can enter through imperfect joints and grow inside the pipe. Camera inspection shows the extent of root intrusion and whether cutting is sufficient or replacement is needed. Call (303) 883-9075.
Does sewer line repair require permits in Denver?
Yes. Sewer lateral repair and replacement in Denver requires a permit from Denver Public Works and must meet Denver’s standards for materials, grade, and cleanout access. We pull the permit and coordinate inspections. Call (303) 883-9075. See our gallery.
What is a belly in a sewer line and how do you find it?
A belly is a low spot where the pipe has sagged, usually from the ground settling unevenly over years of Denver freeze and thaw. Water and solids pool in the sag instead of draining, so the line clogs over and over. We find it by running a camera with a locator, which shows both where the low spot is and how deep. That tells us whether cleaning it buys you time or whether the section needs to be dug up and re-set to grade. Call (303) 883-9075.
Can you reline my Denver sewer instead of digging up the yard?
Often, yes. If the line is structurally sound enough, we can access it through the existing cleanout, pull a resin-soaked liner through the old clay, and cure it in place to form a new pipe inside the old one. It gives roots nothing to grab and saves your driveway and landscaping. It isn’t right for a fully collapsed line or a bad belly, and we’ll tell you straight when open-cut is the better call. Call (303) 883-9075 or contact us.
Why do tree roots keep coming back in my Denver sewer line?
Old clay pipe is laid in short sections with a joint every few feet, and roots keep finding those joints because that’s where the moisture escapes. Cutting them clears the line, but the roots regrow toward the same gap. That’s why we offer a foam root treatment to slow the regrowth, and why a camera inspection matters, so you know whether cutting keeps buying you seasons or whether it’s time to reline or replace the joint for good. Call (303) 883-9075.
Sewer services in Denver?
Camera inspection first. We tell you exactly what you’re dealing with before recommending a repair method.