Fort Worth Sewer Repair: What to Ask + Who to Call

Sewer line repair and replacement can’t wait — sewer breaks cause backups and leaks. This puts wastewater into your home, sewage in your yard and toxic gas in your air. 

Our expert plumbers handle Fort Worth sewer repair with affordable, industry-leading solutions and fast turnaround time.

Don't worry about costly, invasive sewer line repair service! Mother Modern Plumbing offers trenchless pipe repair with our pipe bursting technology. This no dig sewer repair service is affordable, neat and fast — trenchless repair can be completed in one appointment on one day.

• DFW sewer pipe problems require immediate attention. Our shifting clay soil and intrusive live oak tree roots cause havoc on older sewer pipes. Don't wait until you notice flooding, sewer smells in your bathroom or yard, or clogged drain backups.
• Trenchless sewer repair is your best option. A damaged sewer pipe is annoying enough. Don't compound the problem by digging up your backyard and driveway — our trenchless plumbing services are safe and affordable.
• Ask us about no dig leak location and sewer line inspection. We offer state-of-the-art infrared thermal leak detection, sewer camera inspection and acoustic leak detection — no digging, no trenches, just accurate sewer leak detection.
• Same-day sewer pipe repair saves time and money. Trenchless pipe bursting is completed in one appointment on one day. The average Fort Worth resident saves 10-15 hours on labor costs and thousands on costly, intrusive excavation and trenching.

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Fort Worth Sewer Repair — It's Important to Act Now

A sewer line issue is serious anywhere you live. It's particularly bad in Fort Worth, where our clay soil, trees and minerals cause great damage to older underground pipes.

Texas live oak trees are beautiful, but their root systems are powerful and complex. Intrusive tree roots often bust through older sewer lines in search of water and nutrients — properties with lots of trees suffer broken pipe issues regularly.

The expansive clay soil in Tarrant County shifts, swells and settles before and after every rainfall. This shifting soil strains and collapses around your main line. It's a leading cause of long-term pipe damage and slab leaks in our region.

Our soil is full of hard minerals like calcium carbonate and limestone. These minerals get into our water supply, creating large deposits in your water line and sewer line. If there's no sign of external sewer line issues, you may have a damaged pipe due to interior scaling.

Health effects of sewer line problems

A sewer line leak or clog is a recipe for health problems for you and your family. The main sewer line carries wastewater and sewage safely away from your home and into the city's sewer system.

A plumbing issue in your home's sewer lines means that hazardous wastewater and bacteria leak into your yard, back up into your drains, or create biofilm and bacteria issues around your water using appliances.

Here are 4 major health hazards associated with a leaky sewer line:

1. Toxic gas escapes into your yard and property
2. Sewage and wastewater flood in your backyard
3. Wastewater cracks through your driveway
4. Pest infestations in your yard

These 5 health hazards are caused by a clogged sewer pipe:

1. Sewage backups into clogged drain areas
2. Biofilm buildup around your toilet, sink and tub
3. Bacteria buildup in your P-trap
4. Pest infestations in your floor drains
5. Mold growth around water using appliances

Over time, these issues cause respiratory damage, skin irritations, and expose your family to bacteria and toxic methane and hydrogen sulfide.

Hire a Fort Worth Plumber With Trenchless Repair Experience

Call Mother for fast, expert Fort Worth trenchless sewer repairs.

Choose a local plumbing service that has direct experience with trenchless sewer line repair. Our expert staff utilizes modern pipe bursting technology to remove your old pipe and replace it with 50+ year rated new pipes — all in one appointment on one day.

Dallas Fort Worth homeowners call us for prompt appointments and fair business practices. We're proud to offer the best sewer line replacement warranties in DFW — a 20-year warranty on full sewer repipes, and a 6-year bumper to bumper warranty on parts and labor on all underground pipe repair.

Trenchless plumbing repair is superior to traditional pipe repair in 4 ways:

1. No disruption, minimal digging. Trenchless pipe bursting requires 2 small holes — one for the new pipe to enter, and one for the old pipe to be removed. No excavation, minimal digging, and thousands of dollars saved in landscape restoration and labor.
2. Faster pipe replacement. Our Fort Worth pipe bursting professionals fix your plumbing problem in one day. No added time for pipes to cure, and no extra days on the job to fill in unnecessary trenches.
3. Cost-effective plumbing. The average trenchless sewer repair project saves DFW residents 10-15 hours of labor costs. In total, our average customer saves $2,400 by trusting us with their sewer line problem.
4. Eco-friendly service. Trenchless methods have a smaller carbon footprint and produce less waste than traditional main line repairs. Plus, there's little to no disruption of your backyard's soil, wildlife, trees and landscaping.

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Our no dig yard leak location services

If you're choosing a trenchless sewer repair service, you shouldn't dig during your inspection either!

Ask your Mother Modern Plumbing expert about no dig solutions during your inspection. We offer a fleet of state-of-the-art underground leak location options that require no trenching or digging:

• Acoustic leak detection
• Sewer camera inspection
• Infrared thermography
• Hydrostatic pressure testing
• Electronic leak detection

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Sewer Repair Fort Worth: FAQs and Answers

We think it's important to equip our customers with all the information they need to make a smart decision about hiring a Fort Worth sewer repair service. 

Here are some of our customers' most frequently asked questions about sewer pipe problems and trenchless repair options, along with answers from our plumbing experts:

What are the early warning signs of a broken pipe in my sewer line?

The first signs of a damaged sewer pipe appear outdoors. You may notice a foul odor coming from your yard or soggy spots in your lawn.

Sewer line symptoms appear differently indoors — usually in your bathroom or around water using appliances. Look for backed-up drains, slow drains, pooled water around your sink, toilet or tub.

Is trenchless sewer repair really cheaper than traditional sewer repair?

Some trenchless repair options are as expensive as traditional repairs — but only for the actual service. The additional cost of trenching, excavation, and landscape restoration makes traditional underground pipe repair more expensive than trenchless.

The average Mother Modern Plumbing customer saves between $2,000-$3,000 on trenchless pipe bursting vs. traditional sewer pipe replacement.

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Who is responsible for sewer line repairs?

The homeowner is responsible for sewer line repairs from your home up until your property line. Any damaged pipes outside your property are the city's responsibility.

What are the most common causes of sewer line damage in Fort Worth?

These are the 4 most common causes of sewer line damage in Fort Worth:

1. Old or aging underground pipes
2. Ground shifting due to clay soil
3. Tree root intrusion (from live oaks, etc.)
4. Improperly flushed items (wipes, medications, hair, bleach, fats, oils and grease)

Can I use drain cleaner to clear a sewer clog?

Don't use drain cleaner to try and clear a clogged sewer pipe — no matter how strong the cleaner is! It can make matters worse, especially if the cleaning product uses a harsh active chemical.

Harsh drain cleaners can further corrode and damage underground pipes. 

How long will my new sewer pipes last?

We test every new pipe we install for quality and performance. Our PVC and PEX pipe materials last 50+ years from the date of installation with routine maintenance and proper care.

What if my broken sewer pipe is under my driveway?

Trenchless pipe bursting is an ideal solution for broken or damaged sewer pipes near your driveway. The old pipe can be removed and a new one can be installed without damaging your driveway in any way.

Fast, Affordable Fort Worth Trenchless Sewer Repair

Call Mother for fast, affordable Fort Worth trenchless sewer repair.

Mother knows you don't have time or money to waste on excavation. Our trenchless plumbing repairs get done in one appointment on one day — and we save the average DFW resident $2,400 in the process.

Trust a local plumber with the experience necessary to locate the source of your plumbing issue with no digging and no wasted time. We'll fix your sewer line once, fix it right, and restore your plumbing system with new pipes that will last decades.

Talk to our friendly team about the best option for your home. No sewer smells, no invasive digging — just fast sewer repairs done the right way.

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