Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Riverside, CA

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Your sewer line carries every drop of wastewater from the house to the city main. You don’t think about it until it stops working: toilets gurgle, drains back up, or there’s a sewage smell in the yard.

We find out exactly what’s wrong before recommending anything. Every sewer job starts with a camera inspection, and you get to see the footage. Then we explain your options and do the repair or replacement, with permits pulled when the work needs them.

Call (909) 714-2207 about a sewer problem. Sewage backing up into the house right now? We take emergency calls 24/7.

Signs your sewer line needs attention

More than one drain is slow or backing up, especially toilets, tubs and floor drains at the same time
Gurgling from toilets or drains when another fixture runs
Water coming up in the shower or tub when you flush or run the washer
Sewage smell inside or around the yard
A soggy, sunken or extra-green patch of lawn over the line
Clogs that keep coming back after the drain’s been cleared
Rodents or insects getting in, which can mean a break in the line

One slow sink is usually a local clog. Several drains acting up at once usually points to the main sewer line.

What goes wrong with sewer lines around here

We see all of these in Riverside and the Inland Empire:

Tree roots getting into joints and cracks, then growing until they block the line
Old clay pipe cracking and separating at the joints
Cast iron corroding from the inside, scaling up and eventually splitting
Orangeburg pipe, a fiber pipe used in some older homes, which softens and collapses over time
Bellies, low spots where the pipe has sagged and waste collects
Grease buildup, especially on kitchen lines and commercial properties

It starts with a camera inspection

We run a camera down the line to see the problem directly instead of guessing. The camera shows what’s wrong, where it is along the line, and how much of the pipe is affected. We’ll show you the footage, so you can see for yourself why we’re recommending what we’re recommending. See our sewer camera inspection service.

Repair or replace?

What we recommend depends on what the camera finds:

Clearing the line

If the problem is roots or grease and the pipe itself is sound, the fix may be cleaning rather than digging. Hydro jetting scours the inside of the pipe clean, and we can camera the line afterwards to confirm it’s clear.

Spot repair

If the damage is in one section (a cracked pipe, a separated joint or a single belly), we dig down to that section and replace just the damaged part.

Full sewer line replacement

If the line is old clay, Orangeburg or badly corroded cast iron, or it has problems along much of its length, replacing the whole line is usually the better investment. Patching one spot on a failing pipe often just moves the problem down the line.

We do traditional excavation repairs. We’ll tell you plainly which option we’d choose and why.

Sewer cleanouts

A cleanout gives direct access to your sewer line for clearing and inspection. If your home doesn’t have one, or the existing one is damaged or hard to reach, we can install one, often as part of a repair.

What to expect

Call us. Tell us what’s happening and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Camera inspection. We find the problem and show you the footage.
Options and a quote. We explain what we found and what each option involves before any work starts.
Permits. For sewer line replacement, we pull the required permits.
The repair. Spot repair or full replacement, whichever you choose.
Final check and cleanup. We test the line, make sure everything’s flowing, and clean up.

Commercial sewer service

We handle sewer work for businesses of all kinds, from restaurants with grease-heavy lines to offices, retail and multi-unit properties. See our commercial plumbing page.

What our customers say

We have a 5.0 rating from more than 450 Google reviews.

“What a great plumbing company! Matt came out to my home right away and took care of a big sewer problem. All my toilets were backed up! Matt was knowledgeable and cleared the sewer line from the roof vent.”
Jonathan G., Google review

“Matt & Owner of Matthew did the excellent tasks for rerouting my kitchen sewer line… Every single work in details of procedure and try to guide me which way to fix it is best solution.”
Kylin T., Google review

Sewer line FAQs

How do I know if it's the main sewer line or just a clogged drain?

If one fixture is slow, it’s probably a local clog. If several drains are slow or backing up at once, especially the toilets and the lowest drains in the house, the main sewer line is the likely culprit. A camera inspection confirms it.

Do I have to replace the whole sewer line?

Not always. If the damage is in one spot and the rest of the pipe is in good shape, a spot repair is often enough. If the line is old clay, Orangeburg or badly corroded cast iron, replacement is usually the better long-term fix. The camera footage shows which situation you’re in.

Do you do trenchless sewer repair?

No. We do traditional excavation repair and replacement. We’ll explain exactly how much digging your job needs before work starts.

Can tree roots be fixed without replacing the pipe?

Sometimes. Hydro jetting clears roots out of the line, but roots get in through cracks and joints, so they’ll come back if the pipe is damaged. The camera shows whether the pipe can be cleaned or needs repair.

Do you pull permits?

Yes. We pull the required permits for sewer line replacement.

What should I do if sewage is backing up right now?

Stop using water in the house: no flushing, laundry or dishwasher. Then call us. We take emergency calls 24/7.

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Sewer trouble in Riverside or the Inland Empire? Call Plumbing MATTers at (909) 714-2207.

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When we perform plumbing services, you can rest assured that they are done right! Plumbing MATTers Rooter & Plumbing Services is a fully licensed and insured plumbing contractor in the great state of California. Our plumbers are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and will communicate throughout the entire project with patience and understanding. We are also well-equipped to handle any plumbing needs—from drain cleaning to faucet repair to re-routes, leak detection and more.

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