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Philadelphia Metro · Trenchless Sewer Repair

Your Pipe Is Older Than You Think.

More than 150,000 Philadelphia homes sit on original clay sewer laterals installed before 1960. Most homeowners don’t know until something goes wrong. We help them find out — before it does.

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For Homeowners

What's Buried Under Your Home May Surprise You.

Philadelphia has some of the oldest housing stock in America. If your home was built before 1980, there’s a strong chance the sewer pipe connecting your home to the city main is original — clay or cast iron that’s been underground for 50, 60, sometimes 100 years. You can’t see it. You can’t feel it. But it’s aging, and eventually it will fail.

Tree Root Intrusion

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Mature trees send roots directly into clay pipe joints. Slow drains, gurgling sounds, and recurring backups are the early signs. By the time you notice, the damage is already significant.

Pipe Collapse & Offset

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Ground settlement causes joints to offset and pipes to crack. When it goes, it goes suddenly — sewage backup, emergency calls, and a bill that could reach $15,000 for traditional excavation.

You Won't Know Until It Fails

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The Philadelphia Water Department maintains the city main, not your lateral. That pipe is your responsibility — and most homeowners have never had it inspected once in the life of their home.

Philadelphia Housing Stock by Age — Pipe Risk at a Glance

Built before 1940
Critical
1940–1959
High
1960–1979
Moderate
1980–present
Low

Get a Free Video Pipe Scan. See What's Really Down There.

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If your home was built before 1980, your sewer lateral is likely clay or cast iron — and it may be failing quietly. A free video scan takes about an hour and shows you exactly what’s happening inside your pipe. No digging. No cost. No obligation.

  • Completely free —

    the video scan costs you nothing, with no obligation to proceed.

  • Licensed, vetted specialists —

    we connect you with qualified trenchless sewer contractors in your area.

  • See it for yourself —

    the camera footage is yours. Know exactly what's down there before anything else happens.

  • No digging, no disruption —

    the inspection is non-invasive. Your yard and driveway stay exactly as they are.

What happens after you submit
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We review your request
Your details are matched to a qualified CIPP specialist covering your area — usually within one business day.
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They reach out to schedule
The contractor contacts you directly to set a time for the free video scan. No pressure, no sales pitch — just the inspection.
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You see exactly what's there
The camera goes in, you see the footage, and you get a straight answer about the condition of your pipe. From there, the decision is entirely yours.
How It Works

Simple. No-Dig. Done in a Day.

Request Your Free Scan

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Fill out a quick form. We’ll connect you with a qualified trenchless sewer specialist in your area to schedule a free video camera inspection of your sewer line.

We Run the Camera

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The contractor sends a high-definition camera through your sewer line. You’ll see exactly what’s in there — no guessing, no excavation, no surprises.

Get Your Assessment

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If your pipe needs attention, you’ll get a clear explanation of what was found and what no-dig pipe lining involves. No pressure. No upsell. Just the facts from the camera.

Liner Installed in One Day

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Pipe lining repairs your existing sewer from the inside — no digging, no landscaping damage, no street fees. Most jobs are complete in a single day with a 50-year warranty.