Sewer and water line repair

Plumbing Doctor inspects, clears and repairs sewer and water lines for homes and businesses in Central New Jersey. We put a camera in the line first, so you see the roots, crack or sag on the screen before you decide on a fix. You get a flat price before any digging starts.

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4.9 from 174 Google reviews · NJ Master Plumber Lic. #36BI01345600

You call or bookBook by 9 a.m. and we're there the same day.
We look firstFind the cause, not just the symptom.
You get optionsAn upfront flat-rate price. You choose.
We fix it rightBacked for a year on parts and labor.

Signs it's time to call

Any of these? Call Mike. He'll tell you on the phone whether it needs a visit today.

Sewage backs up into the basement floor drain, tub or toiletCall now Several drains clog at onceCall now Gurgling toilets when the washer or tub drainsCall Mike Sewage smell in the yard or basementCall Mike Soggy or extra-green patches of lawn over the lineCall Mike Low water pressure through the whole houseCall Mike

Sewer line problems we fix

Tree roots in the line
Grease and debris blockages
Corroded cast-iron pipe
Bellied (sagging) pipe that holds waste
Leaking or offset joints
Cracked, broken or collapsed pipe

Camera first

A sewer camera inspection takes the guessing out of sewer work. We run the camera from a cleanout, record the line, and show you the footage. Roots get cleared and the line jetted. A single cracked section can often be repaired on its own. A line that's collapsed in several places needs replacing. You decide with the footage in front of you. More in Mike's post on sewer camera inspections.

Water service lines

The water line brings city water from the curb stop into your house. Older homes may still have galvanized steel or lead service lines, which corrode and restrict flow. Low pressure everywhere in the house, rusty water or a wet spot in the yard over the line are signs it's failing. We repair or replace it and pressure-test the new line.

What does it cost?Mike gives you a flat price before any work starts. How Much Does Sewer Line Repair Cost explains what changes the price.

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Clear and jet

Best for: Roots or buildup, pipe sound

Roots and grease are cut out and the line is jetted clean. The least invasive fix.

Section repair

Best for: One crack or bad joint

Only the damaged part of the line is dug up and replaced.

Full replacement

Best for: Collapsed or failing line

When the line is broken in several places, a new lateral ends the backups for good.

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Your options after the camera

Not sure which you need? Mike checks first and tells you honestly, with a flat price for each option before any work starts.

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How we handle it

Every sewer & water lines job follows the same four steps, and you know the price before step three.

Step 01Sewer & Water Lines

Clear the line

If it's backed up, we open it first so the house is usable again.

Step 02Sewer & Water Lines

Camera inspection

A sewer camera shows roots, cracks, sags (bellies), offset joints and collapsed sections.

Step 03Sewer & Water Lines

Choose the repair

Jetting, a section repair or a replacement. You see the footage and the options before we start.

Step 04Sewer & Water Lines

Test it

We run water through the line and check it again after the repair.

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What neighbors say

4.9174 reviews

Mike works quickly and is transparent with pricing. He's trustworthy, reliable and brings his own shoe covers.

Naomi H.Google review★★★★★

Had backup and they came out in half hour on a Sunday and got the blockage resolved. They cleaned up after themselves. Very very professional people.

Richard F.Google review★★★★★

They tell me what is worth doing or not doing, and won't try to upcharge me. The work is always great. They are my go-to!

Hazim A.Google review★★★★★

Found my outdoor cleanout that was covered up for years and no other company could find! … They use drop cloths and clean up when they are done.

Kevin C.Google review★★★★★

Very knowledgeable, attention to detail, extremely neat and organized. We highly recommend Plumbing Doctor.

JoeGoogle review★★★★★

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Water on the floor right now?

Call. A licensed plumber answers day or night, talks you through stopping the water, and gets on the road.

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Nights, weekends and holidays: emergency visits are an extra $250, paid upfront. We tell you on the phone before we drive out.

Do this now

Shut the main valve. Usually where the water line enters, near the meter.
Kill power to anything wet, from the breaker panel, if you can reach it dry.
Open a low faucet to drain the pipes and take pressure off the leak.

Sewer & Water Lines: common questions

What causes a sewer line to back up?

Tree roots growing in through old joints, grease buildup, "flushable" wipes, a sag in the pipe that holds waste, and cracked or collapsed sections of older clay and cast-iron pipe.

Why do you do a camera inspection first?

Clearing a line tells you it was blocked, not why. The camera shows the cause, so you don't pay to clear the same roots every few months or replace a line that only needed one section fixed.

Who is responsible for the sewer line, me or the town?

In most New Jersey towns the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the town's main, often including the part under the street. Check with your town's sewer department for your street.

Do you replace water service lines?

Yes. We repair and replace the water line from the curb to the house, including old galvanized and lead lines.

Where we do sewer & water lines

Based in Somerset, working across Central New Jersey, and other towns within about 60 miles.

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