Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in University Place
University Place, WA · Pierce CountyRooter-Man Plumbing of Tacoma offers sewer line repair and replacement in University Place, about 25 minutes from our base on Tacoma's southeast side.
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At a glance
University Place is in Pierce County. We head out on SR 16 or I-5 to Bridgeport Way, roughly 13 miles. A $49 diagnostic fee finds the cause and is waived when you approve the repair, and you get a flat-rate price before work begins.
13 mi
From our base on Tacoma's southeast side.
25 min
Typical drive from our Tacoma base.
Flat rate
Your price, parts and labor included, before work begins.
Wisetack
Financing for bigger jobs, subject to approval.
Signs your University Place home needs sewer line repair and replacement
- Backups keep coming back after cleaning
- Sewage comes up in a floor drain
- A wet or sunken spot over the line
- Sewer smell in the yard or basement
- Camera shows a break, sag or offset
- Roots return every few months
Sewage backing up or a soggy spot in the yard? Call now, a real person answers 24/7 and we dispatch help as soon as possible. Call (253) 600-1335
How long it takes
| Spot repair of one section | 1 to 2 days |
|---|---|
| Full side sewer replacement | 2 to 4 days |
| Cleanout installation | Half a day to 1 day |
| Camera inspection first | 1 to 2 hours |
Typical times on site. University Place is about 25 minutes from our base.
Sewer Line Repair in University Place: what is different here
University Place lots that slope toward Puget Sound can have long sewer runs, so replacing the whole line is a bigger job than fixing one bad spot. A camera shows whether a section repair will do. Check with the City of University Place before work starts.
Where we work in University Place
- Chambers Bay
- Day Island
- Sunset Beach
- Bridgeport Way
- Grandview
- Cirque Drive area
- Westwood
- Curtis area
How the job runs
Camera and locate
We run a camera through the line, find the damage and mark its spot and depth in your yard.Repair or replace
We explain if a spot repair will do or if the whole line is failing, and give a flat-rate price.Do the work
We dig only where needed, or use trenchless methods when they fit, and replace the damaged pipe.Test and restore
We run water and check the line on camera, backfill the hole and clean up the work area.
Talk to us about sewer line repair and replacement in University Place
A real person answers 24/7. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
What affects the price
| Spot repair or full line | Fixing one bad section costs less than replacing the whole side sewer. |
|---|---|
| Depth of the pipe | Deeper lines take more digging, shoring and time to reach safely. |
| Travel to University Place | About 25 minutes from our base via SR 16 or I-5 to Bridgeport Way. |
Sewer Line Repair questions in University Place
We plan the dig around the slope and the damaged spot. Many University Place homes from the 1960s to 1980s sit on hillsides, so we locate the problem with a camera and dig only where needed, or use trenchless options for many repairs. You know the flat price and the plan before work begins.
Here is what is typical once we are on site. Spot repair of one section: 1 to 2 days. Full side sewer replacement: 2 to 4 days. University Place is about 25 minutes from our base via SR 16 or I-5 to Bridgeport Way. We confirm timing with you when you book.
Repeat backups, sewage in a floor drain, a soggy or sunken spot in the yard and sewer smells outside are common signs. The surest way to know is a camera inspection. It shows cracks, breaks, roots and sags, and where they are, before you pay for any repair.
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A real person answers 24/7, and our regular hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.