Sewer Line Repair & Trenchless Lining in Edmonton
Fix your sewer line without digging up your yard, when your line allows it. We start with a camera inspection, then explain lining, pipe bursting and replacement in plain words.
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Sewer backing up?
- Stop using water. No flushing, showers, dishwasher or laundry.
- Don't pour chemicals down the drain.
- Check whether neighbours are affected. If they are, it could be the city main, which EPCOR handles. EPCOR won't reimburse plumbers' fees.
- Call us, 24/7, if it's just your house. Tree roots growing into the line are a common cause.
Sewage in the basement? Water Damage Edmonton handles the cleanup.
Who pays for your sewer line?
In Edmonton, homeowners are responsible for the sewer line on their property, including the backwater valve. EPCOR is responsible from the property line to the main. Repairs on your side aren't typically covered by a basic homeowner's insurance policy. More on who pays.
Three ways to fix a sewer line
| Option | Best for | Yard damage | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenchless lining (CIPP) | Long lines (100+ ft) with cracked joints or roots | Little or none | May not work on very short lines (about 15 ft or less) or lines with multiple connections. Best done in warmer months. |
| Pipe bursting | Pipe too broken to line | Small pits at each end | Can risk the water line, often a few inches away. Cannot fix a belly or slope problem. |
| Dig and replace | Bellies, sags and slope problems | A trench along the line | Most disruptive. |
Every option is quoted after a camera inspection. Sources: Mr. Rooter Edmonton, The Gentlemen Pros.
Camera inspection first
The right repair depends on what's inside your pipe. A camera inspection shows roots, cracks, offset joints and sags before anyone quotes you. You get:
- the video, or the key clips from it,
- a plain-language recommendation, and
- a written quote if the line needs work.
Backwater valve subsidies
Backwater valves weren't required in Edmonton homes built before 1989. EPCOR pays up to $800 toward one for eligible Edmonton homes. In Sherwood Park, Strathcona County rebates up to 50%, to a maximum of $1,200. Many insurers now require a backwater valve for sewer backup coverage.
Our services
- Sewer camera inspectionYes. We run a camera through your sewer line, show you the video, and tell you plainly what it needs, if anything.
- Trenchless sewer liningOften, yes. Lining puts a new pipe inside your old one with little or no digging. A camera inspection tells us if your line suits it.
- Pipe burstingSometimes. Pipe bursting replaces your sewer line with a new pipe through the old path, with two small access pits instead of a trench.
- Sewer line replacementYes. When trenchless methods won't work, like a sagging line, we dig and replace the pipe, and can add a backwater valve at the same time.
- Tree root removalYes. We clear the roots to get your line flowing, then show you on camera whether a lasting fix like lining makes sense.
- Sewer backup repairStop using water, check if neighbours are affected, then call us. We find the cause and get your line flowing.
- Clay sewer pipe repairYes. If your older home has a failing clay sewer line, we inspect it on camera and fix it with lining, pipe bursting or replacement.
- Backwater valve installationYes. We install backwater valves and follow the subsidy rules, including eligible models and the City inspection sticker.
Questions people ask
Who pays for my sewer line in Edmonton?
Homeowners are responsible for the sewer line on their property, including the backwater valve. EPCOR is responsible from the property line to the main, and will not reimburse plumbers’ fees.
Does insurance cover sewer line repair?
Repairs to service lines on your property are not typically covered by a basic homeowner’s insurance policy.
What does sewer lining cost?
It depends on the length, condition and access of the line, so we quote it after a camera inspection. Quotes vary between companies, so compare what each includes.
Can sewer lining be done in winter?
In Edmonton, lining is best done in warmer months so the epoxy cures properly. Winter is for camera inspections and planning.
Do I have a clay sewer line?
Most Edmonton homes built before the early 1980s have clay tile sewers. A camera inspection confirms it.
How do I get the EPCOR backwater valve subsidy?
Check you are eligible (mainly homes built before 1989), have a professional plumber install an eligible model, pass the City inspection, then apply with your sticker, invoice and form. It pays up to $800, depending on funding, with no guarantee.
Who does the work?
Edmonton Sewer Repair takes your job directly and sends our own crews. Every crew is insured and professionally vetted.
Not sure what's wrong with your line?
Book a camera inspection and see for yourself.