Pushed through the cleanout to record the inside of the pipe. Shows roots, cracks, offsets, and bellies. We mark depth and distance so the excavation is precise.
Sewer line repair schertz TX done right the first time
When your drains back up or your yard smells like a sewer, you need sewer line repair schertz TX that solves the problem without tearing up your whole lawn.
Serving schertz and nearby areas.
How big is the job?
Section repair
A longer run with multiple breaks or a bellied section needing re-bedding.
- 1. Spot repair One damaged section, usually 6 to 12 feet of pipe, exposed and replaced.
- 2. Section repair A longer run with multiple breaks or a bellied section needing re-bedding.
- 3. Full replacement The whole line is replaced or lined, planned in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe see the pipe before we quote
- Tested flowWe run water and watch it drain
What our sewer line repair includes
Every sewer line repair schertz TX job starts with a camera inspection and ends with a tested, backfilled line. Here is what is covered in a standard repair.
Work order
Sewer Line Repair- Sewer camera inspection: We feed a RIDGID camera through your cleanout and record the full run. You see the break, the roots, or the collapse on the monitor. We mark the depth and distance from the house so the excavation is precise.
- Spot repair excavation: We dig only the section that needs work, not the whole yard. That means shoring the trench, protecting nearby utilities, and keeping the spoils contained. Most spot repairs expose 6 to 12 feet of pipe.
- New pipe and fittings: We cut out the damaged section with a pipe cutter and install new PVC pipe or ABS pipe with proper couplings and pipe sealant. The new section is bedded on compacted material and set at the correct slope.
- Trenchless lining or bursting: When the line qualifies, we restore it without a long trench. Cured-in-place lining or pipe bursting pulls a new pipe through the old one. This protects driveways, patios, and mature trees.
- Flow test and backfill: Before we close the trench, we run water through the repaired section and watch it on camera. If the slope or a joint is off, we fix it then. After that we backfill, compact, and restore the surface.
- Written summary and footage: You get a copy of the before and after camera footage plus a short written summary of what was repaired and where. That record is useful if you sell the home or file an insurance claim.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We camera the line, mark the problem, and explain your repair options on the spot.
Sewer line repair at your home
We handle the backups, smells, and soggy spots that come with a failing sewer line.
Backed-up drains
Multiple fixtures backing up at once.
Sewage smell
Odor in the yard or house from a cracked pipe.
Soggy lawn spot
A sunken or wet patch over the sewer route.
Repeated clogs
The same drain clogging every few months.
Sewer line repair for businesses
We work around your hours so a sewer problem does not close you down.
Restaurants
Grease-blocked main lines cleared and repaired.
Retail and offices
Sewer repairs scheduled after hours.
Rental properties
Camera reports and repairs for multiple units.
What sewer line repair schertz TX actually involves
A sewer line is the one pipe you cannot see and cannot ignore. Fixing it properly the first time protects your home, your yard, and your wallet.
Sewer line repair schertz TX is the process of locating, opening, and restoring the underground pipe that carries waste from your home to the municipal main. It starts with a sewer camera pushed through a cleanout to see the break, root intrusion, or collapsed section. From there we choose between a spot repair, pipe bursting, or a full replacement depending on pipe material and depth. Most jobs finish in one to two days.
Schertz sits on a mix of clay and limestone, and that soil shifts with every wet-dry cycle. Older neighborhoods still have cast iron and Orangeburg pipe that cracks under that movement. Newer builds often use PVC pipe, but poor bedding or tree roots at the joints cause the same backups. If you are searching for sewer repair near me schertz, we handle everything from a single cracked joint to a full main sewer line repair schertz TX.
- What it is
- Repairing the underground pipe that carries waste away.
- When it helps
- Backups, smells, soggy spots, or repeated clogs.
- What you get
- A camera diagnosis, a repair plan, and tested flow.
How our sewer line repair process works
You get a clear sequence from the first call to the final test.
Tools and methods we use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Blasts grease, roots, and scale out of the line with high-pressure water. Used when the camera shows an intact pipe with a blockage rather than a break.
Cuts through soft clogs and roots in branch lines and smaller pipe. We use it when a jetter is too much for the pipe size or condition.
Cuts out the damaged section cleanly and presses new fittings onto PEX tubing or copper pipe. Faster and more reliable than soldering in wet trenches.
Used on copper pipe repairs where a press tool is not the right fit. We keep the flame away from PVC pipe and gas lines.
When to call for sewer line repair
You are selling your Schertz home and the buyer's inspector flagged the sewer line on camera.
We run our own camera inspection, compare it to the buyer's report, and give you a written repair quote.
HomesA rental property in Universal City has tenants reporting backups and you are out of state.
We coordinate directly with the tenant, run the camera, and send you the footage and quote by email.
BusinessesA restaurant in Schertz has a grease-blocked main line and cannot close for a full day.
We schedule after-hours or early-morning work, jet the line, camera it, and repair any damaged section before the lunch rush.
BusinessesYour 1970s Schertz home still has original cast iron and you are getting annual root clogs.
We camera the full run, map the root intrusion points, and quote a trenchless lining or full replacement.
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How sewer line repair runs in Schertz
Schertz sits on clay and limestone, and that ground moves. Clay swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries, which cracks older cast iron and Orangeburg pipe at the joints. Limestone ledges can stop a trencher cold, so we probe before we dig.
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Older subdivisions here often have original cast iron with root intrusion at the joints. We see the most backups in this ZIP after a dry summer.
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Newer construction with PVC pipe. Problems here are usually poor bedding or a bellied section rather than a full collapse.
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Larger lots with mature trees.
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- Universal City and Live Oak
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoRoot-blocked cast iron in 78154
Before: A homeowner in Schertz 78154 had sewage backing into the downstairs shower twice in one month. The original cast iron line had a root ball 22 feet from the cleanout and a cracked joint.
After: We cut out 10 feet of cast iron, installed new PVC pipe with proper bedding, and tested the flow on camera. The backup stopped and the line passed a full flow test before we backfilled.
Collapsed PVC under a driveway
Before: A Cibolo homeowner had a sinkhole forming next to the driveway. The camera showed a collapsed PVC section under the concrete. The line had bellied and separated at a joint.
After: We rerouted the repair around the driveway edge with new PVC pipe and proper slope. No concrete was broken. The line tested clean and the sinkhole was backfilled and compacted.
Trenchless lining for a rental property
Before: A Universal City property manager had three units with recurring root clogs in a 1970s building. Snaking every few months was not solving it. The pipe was cracked but not collapsed.
After: We lined 60 feet of the main run with cured-in-place pipe. The roots were cut out first, then the liner was installed and cured. All three units passed a flow test the same day.
Sewer problems we solve for Schertz homes
Most sewer line calls start with one of these four symptoms.
Multiple drains backing up at once
When the main line is blocked, every fixture above it backs up.
Sewage smell in the yard or house
A sewer smell means gas is escaping from a cracked pipe or a loose joint.
Soggy patch or sinkhole in the lawn
A sunken spot over the sewer line usually means the pipe has collapsed or the soil has washed away around a break.
Repeated clogs in the same drain
One clog is normal. The same drain clogging every few months means roots or a bellied pipe are catching debris.
Why homeowners choose our sewer repair
A backed-up sewer is not a wait-and-see problem. These are the outcomes our Schertz customers care about most when they call us.
No-dig trenchless options
Trenchless sewer repair schertz Texas means we can often restore the line through existing access points instead of digging a 4-foot trench across your…
Same-day camera diagnosis
We run a RIDGID sewer camera through your cleanout and show you the footage on the spot.
Code-correct pipe and fittings
Every repair uses PVC pipe, ABS pipe, and pipe fittings that meet current plumbing code for Bexar County.
21 years in Schertz
Pro Plumbing Schertz has been fixing lines here since 2005.
What you receive on a sewer job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Camera footage
Before and after video of the repaired line.
Written summary
What was repaired and where it sits.
Flow test record
Confirmation the line drains correctly.
21 years of sewer line experience
Pro Plumbing Schertz has been repairing sewer lines in this area since 2005.
Pipe material
We read the camera feed to identify cast iron, PVC, or Orangeburg and plan the right repair.
Break location
We mark the distance and depth from the cleanout so the excavation is precise.
Slope and flow
We watch water run through the repaired section to confirm the fall is correct.
Is your schertz area covered?
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schertz ZIP codes
- 78108
- 78154
- 78132
Towns we serve.
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What Schertz customers say
Our downstairs toilet backed up twice in one week. Pro Plumbing ran a camera and found a root ball 22 feet out. They did a trenchless repair and we never lost the lawn. Total job was one day. The price matched the written quote exactly. I have used other plumbers in Schertz and this was the first time I actually saw the problem on a screen.
We had sewage backing into the shower on a Sunday night. They answered the phone, had a tech out in about an hour, and stopped the backup. The permanent repair was scheduled for Tuesday and done by Wednesday afternoon. They replaced about 12 feet of collapsed cast iron with PVC. No mess left behind.
I manage six rental units and the 1970s building had original sewer pipe. Pro Plumbing inspected all the lines, gave me a written report with camera footage for each unit, and repaired two bad sections. They worked around my tenants' schedules. That report saved me from a much bigger emergency six months later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
876383746The two biggest causes here are tree roots and soil movement. Schertz clay expands and contracts with our wet-dry cycles, which cracks older cast iron and Orangeburg pipe. Roots find those cracks and grow into the line. Grease, wipes, and paper towels finish the job by catching on the roots and building a full blockage. We see all of it on camera.
Yes. We offer pipe bursting and cured-in-place lining for lines that qualify. If the pipe has collapsed or has multiple offsets, we will tell you open excavation is the better call. The camera inspection decides it.
A spot repair usually takes one day, sometimes two if we hit rock or high groundwater. Trenchless sewer repair schertz typically takes one to two days from setup to final test. Full replacements with open excavation can run two to four days. We give you a realistic timeline in the written plan before we start.
Related Services
Other services from the same team.
- Sewer Line ReplacementWhen a sewer line is too far gone for spot repairs, we replace the full run.
- Sewer Camera InspectionBefore you buy a home or dig up a yard, get a sewer camera inspection.
- Water Heater RepairNo hot water? Rusty water? Popping sounds? We repair Rheem, Bradford White, and AO Smith units daily.
Contact Pro Plumbing Schertz
Call us at 876383746 for same-day plumbing service in schertz. We answer the phone, not a machine. Most calls placed before noon get a same-day visit.