Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Keller

A plumber from Mother Modern Plumbing performing Sewer Line Repair service in Keller, TX

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A plumber from Mother Modern Plumbing performing Sewer Line Repair service in Keller, TX
8350 Muirwood Trail, Ft. Worth, TX, 76137
Hours: 24 Hour Service
(817) 905-6513

Read twenty-three Sewer Line Repair and Replacement reviews!

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Nicole Acosta

I am in awe of just how wonderful mother modern plumbing company was. From the first person to the last person you guys are professional, efficient, honest, and speedy. Not only things that make a great business, but their team also has integrity and heart. Dustin, Steven, Jerry, and connor plus the excavating team went above and beyond the scope of their required jobs. They were there to fix a leak under our foundation that had been quoted a ridiculous number by another company so we went with Mother after they came out to do a second opinion with no fee. They also helped me install a showerhead and filter that has been sitting in my home for over a year. Then after all the work was done at the end of the night Connor saw myself and my 78 year old grandmother struggling to move some furniture offered to assist us. The kicker was during a follow up call to see how the job went and I mentioned in passing that my daughter's bday was that day. THEY SENT HER A GIFT FOR HER BDAY. No one does that! Mother modern does tho! I have already recommended mother modern plumbing to 3 people one of which just had a leak happen a few days ago.

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April 2025

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Yael Bodenheimer

We used Mother Plumbing to repipe our entire home from cast iron to pvc as well as to fix a slab leak for a family of 7 home. Both were costly and worrisome. We couldn’t be happier or feel safer with any other company. From beginning to end Mother has proven their reliability, honesty, extensive knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Not only have they done impeccable work, but their work ethic, personal and social responsibility standards that they uphold is beyond anything we’ve ever seen or experienced from any company we’ve worked with. There are no tricks, no games, what they say is exactly what they do and charge, there are no added fees after the fact. We had several unplanned situations come up and they worked quickly and didn’t upcharge a single thing they quoted from the first estimate. We’ve worked with Colton, Stephen and Jerry and they are transparent, skilled and extremely diligent. I will only be recommending Mother Modern Plumbing from now on. They are a rare and incredible company. Thank you for making a very hard situation manageable in so many ways and keeping our family safe!

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February 2025

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Ms. Dee

So far - very good service, work still in progress. Stephen’s evaluation, and communication was great, very compassionate - good fair pricing. Workers arrived as scheduled - always available for questions - great communication! Easy to work with! I would recommend this company to others quickly! Follow up review when work completed!

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March 2025

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Peggy Persson

I would also like to add transparent!! Very happy with the response time and friendly, professional demeanor.

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October 2023

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Blake Thomas

Steven and his team are as good as it gets. Very impressive and never disappoint.

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July 2023

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Jay Walker

SND Plumbing is fantastic! And working with Steve was great. We had a sewage line break in the front yard. Steve came out and found the break in short order. He then gave me the option of digging the hole to get to it and save $1,300. So, I did it which was great. They then came out and made the repair and filled in the hole at no additional charge which was awesome! Steve and SND will be our plumbers going forward!

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September 2024

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Matthew Ryckman

True professionals, impeccable work, and a fantastic owner. I will never use another plumbing company than SND plumbing. I can't recommend them fast enough. They have provided work for me personally and several of my clients. Services Plumbing leak detection, Plumbing pipe repair, Sewer repair

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March 2023

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Ethan Hurt

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June 2023

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Kim Cavanagh

I dealt with several people during my project. Everyone was so kind, and professional. They explained the problem well and gave me options to fix it. Once we had a plan they jumped on it and got it done quickly. I’m so glad I chose to work with them.

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May 2025

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Avanthi Reddy

Steven put the new sewer lines for converting septic to city. The process went smooth. He was patient to explain all of our questions and concerns. Based on this experience, we had him work on other things at home. Highly recommend Steven for any plumbing needs!

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March 2023

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Keith William Carpenter, Sr

Best Service we have ever had. They had to re-do our entire plumbing. We have only been in the house for less than 4 months. What they found was horrible. Their honesty was amassing. The pictures/video showed everything. I would recommend these folks absolutely 💯.. Thank you Mother Plumbing team!!

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February 2024

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john b whaley

SND crew were timely and professional

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June 2023

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S L

For someone with enough plumbing experience of installing one sink faucet, SND plumbing was a blessing to my wife and I. It all started with the gurgling of the toilet, then the sewer backed up, shower back up. We hired three plumbers before calling SND all to have the problem coming right back after just a few weeks. SND was the only one that finally took the time, investigated and worked with us to determine the real cause. We had to replace our entire plumbing system underneath the foundation, and SND did a wonderful job. Five major wins I'd like to point out when we worked with Steven at SND: 1) Punctual. Steven showed up when he said he would. Sent communications and quotes to us when he said he would. 2) Patience. Steven took the time to explain everything in detail, answered all the questions in detail so we had a clear picture of what was going on, and the best and worst-case scenarios. 3) Honesty. Steven could have patched up something or gave us a temporary solution and make a quick buck. But instead, he strongly nudged us to get a foundation inspection first to help identify the true cause of the problem. He wanted to FIX IT for the next 15+ years instead of just something temporary. 3) Considerate. Not only it was a messy job to us and the tenants (trenching, digging, crawling under the foundation, all while it was raining), there were hours where we couldn't turn on the water or flush the toilets. Steven worked with us and my tenants closely to make sure we knew what to expect and when, so we could plan accordingly ahead of time. 4) Fair pricing. We did compare different quotes. SND's pricing was very reasonable 5) Confidence. By interacting with SND ahead of the project, it gave us the confidence that they were the right choice. SND is also confident with the quality of their work, so they applied many years of warranty to this large project. Thanks Steve and SND!

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February 2024

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Ronnie Harle

SND was my second plumbers my first just could not get the job done I called SND truly professional they knocked out a huge tunneling job and replumbing the whole house in a week I was amazed. They will be my plumbers from now on out

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May 2023

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Steven Russell

SND Plumbing was quick to respond and communicated very well. Technician showed up on time and completed the job excellently. I will be using SND plumbing for all my future needs. Highly recommended.

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July 2024

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Micah Barboza

Rick came out to help us with a problem we were having, and he was able to quickly identify what the issue was. He explained the issue, and the work needed to remedy. I had not heard of Mother Modern Plumbing until the other day, but I’m happy to have them in supporting our needed work!

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March 2025

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Anali Michael Zack

We recently used Mother Modern Plumbing for a yard sewer repair and we were very impressed with their professionalism, efficiency and fair prices. Steven arrived on time, clearly explained the issue and provided me an estimate. The job was completed on one day, it required lots of digging and the weather was cold about 34. This was our first time using them but it won’t be the last.

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January 2025

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Donna Coburn

Tyler is awesome!! Highly, Highly recommend! ❤️❤️❤️

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June 2025

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Ashley Martin

I had to have all of my cast iron drains replaced ☠️ As of this review all of the plumbing is completed in just under 1 week, pending the backfill. Everyone I worked with including Steven, Tyler, the excavation crew and Joe and Tyler were great to work with. They were extremely patient with my questions, thorough with information and even fixed some other minor plumbing work not directly related to the drain pipe issue before they left. Everyone worked hard, showed up on time, and were as clean as possible given they had to be laying in mud most of the time. I really appreciate everyone's hard work and dedication. You may finder lower quotes but I couldn't expect any better of care and work than what I received and that matters. Overall 5 stars to Mother Modern Plumbing......but 0/10 recommend buying a house with cast iron drain pipes in DFW 😂😭

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August 2025

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Sam Tran

Want to give a HUGE shoutout to Matthew Silkwood and Jesse Crane! Through the year into our house, we bought for the history of the neighborhood and the architecture. Trying to keep the house in shape I’ve learned to keep one thing to keep in mind, picking businesses who you are going to keep in your back pocket because the integrity and the immense knowledge they carry. Plumbing issues are aren’t fun, Jesse came out and made it easy to digest information and adding to our knowledge of home owning. Showed me every crevasse of our plumbing and highlighted areas of repairs and sat us down and built a plan. You can tell this business adds value from treating you with a welcoming smile and clean look to getting to see the dirty and destruction of your plumbing issues. Truly amazed how easy this was. Mothers are your people you rely on. 10/5 stars

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October 2025

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cole lowry

And Josh came out to my house and asked her plumber anyway my worst nightmares came to light it's an old house in Farmers Branch built in 69.He confirmed it was the cast iron pipes that corroded. I feel confident and he was very knowledgeable for what I need to do next. The company was great punctual on time and friendly recommend them highly

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November 2025

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Dennis Rice

We have lived in our home for 10 years and we knew one day sadly our cast iron would have to be replaced. I noticed more and more homes having this process done. When our home failed a pressure test for foundation adjustment, I started looking into companies to inspect the old system with a camera, all showed and I saw failed cast iron pipes. The next step was getting bids, OMG sticker shock, once we we reviewed our proposal's and understood the scope of work, the choice wasn't hard. Mother was the one we chose. Jessie was understanding and very knowledgeable and worked with us on the final price. My wife and I were really amazed with how fast they started digging, the dig crew were really good, very professional and very hard working. Jerry the plumber and his helper Conner, were unbelievable with the amount of time they put in everyday redoing all the sewer lines on our home. Jerry is dedicated to a standard of workmanship that you don't run into much these days, sadly. When Jerry was finished with his part the dig crew, Castillo Excavations, were amazing to watch them reverse the dig out process. What dirt didn't go back in was removed from the job site, not my headache thank God. Overall these guys were a good choice and yes it was more than I wanted to spend, but no regrets. Thank you Mother

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November 2025

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Edward Russell

This company is fantastic. Mothers diagnosed the issue as a broken waste water pipe after another company had misdiagnosed the issue. It was an expensive repair but we did locate the broken cast iron pipe under the house. Now, not only is the new plumbing system working perfectly for over a month, but we don’t have to worry about the waste water that was seeping into our foundation. Every promise and expectation given was honored. Well worth the price. This is the way.

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February 2026

A plumber in Keller smiles in front of a blue and pink "Mother Modern Plumbing" van outside Keller Town Hall at 110 Bear Creek Parkway.

You’re showering before taking the kids to Prehistoric Park and see the grossest thing ever: sewage backing up in your shower rain. Your weekend plans in Keller just ground to a halt- now, trust Mother to get your sewer fixed and your home back on schedule.

Mother uses camera inspections to find exactly where your sewer line failed and why. We diagnose the problem first, then recommend repairs built for Keller's aggressive clay soils. No guesswork. No inflated quotes because of your 76262 zip code. 

Call Mother 24/7 for Keller sewer line services. Your crisis can’t wait- we give you priority scheduling.

Warning Signs Your Keller Sewer Line Needs Repair

When the sewer line fails, everything downstream of that failure becomes your problem. From your master bath in Heatherwood Estates to a soggy patch in your Concordia backyard, here’s what to look for in Keller:

Indoor Warning Signs

  • Multiple slow drains happening at once is the clearest signal. When your kitchen sink, master shower, and hall bathroom all drain sluggishly on the same day, the blockage isn't in the branch lines. It's in the main.
  • Gurgling and bubbling downstairs toilets when the washing machine drains or when you flush an upstairs toilet indicate negative pressure in the system. Air is getting trapped somewhere it shouldn't. That "somewhere" is usually a partial collapse or root mass in your sewer line.
  • Sewage backup in your shower means that trapped air is forcing wastewater back up into your house, where it forces its way out the lowest drain in your home- the shower.
  • Sewage smell inside the house means gases are escaping through compromised pipe joints. Hydrogen sulfide isn't just unpleasant- it's a health concern for your family.

Outdoor Warning Signs

  • That one patch of grass that's suspiciously green? It's being fertilized by raw sewage leaking underground. This is common in Hidden Lakes and Brentwood Estates homes where the original PVC lines are hitting the 20-25 year mark.
  • Soggy spots in the yard that never dry out- even during our 60-day drought stretches- point to a chronic leak. The ground is saturated with wastewater.
  • Sinkholes or depressions forming near your foundation are urgent. Soil erosion from a sewer leak undermines the ground supporting your slab. This isn't a "schedule it next month" situation.

Sewer Backfall Repair on Green Trail

Backfall occurs when your sewer line is sloped towards your house, not away. This nightmare scenario sends wastewater back towards your drains- and it happened to homeowners on Green Trail in Keller.

We mapped the affected area with a sewer camera inspection and showed the homeowners the backfall. This empowered them to make the best decision for their repairs. We agreed on a small trench to cut out the improperly-sloped pipe section, then installed a new Schedule 40 PVC section that was properly graded.

We improved the adjacent pipe fittings with leak proof seals, then ran water down their cleanout to ensure proper installation. 

The best part? As Mother Pipeline members, the homeowners got 16% off their entire service, a waived dispatch fee and free annual sewer testing to ensure their new pipe section keeps working. 

Keller's Clay Soils Damage Sewer Lines

Keller sits on Tarrant series clay soil. That's the fancy way of saying the contents of your soil make it shrink and swell on a massive scale.

When we get rain, the clay expands. During drought- and we've recorded 84 consecutive days without rain in this region- the clay contracts dramatically. Your slab shifts. Your sewer line, buried beneath that slab, absorbs the stress.

How Soil Movement Breaks Pipes

Cast iron and clay pipes installed in pre-1990s Keller homes were rigid. They couldn't flex with soil movement. After decades of expansion-contraction cycles, joints separate. Pipe walls crack.

Homes built in the late 90s and early 2000s- the bulk of Hidden Lakes, Marshall Ridge, and surrounding neighborhoods- used PVC. PVC handles soil movement better than cast iron, but the joints are the weak point. Twenty-plus years of Tarrant County clay working against those joints creates separation.

You see the pattern in Keller every year: extended drought shrinks the soil, your slab settles unevenly, and the sewer line cracks at its most vulnerable point. Then the rains return, roots find the crack, and the real damage begins.

Tree Root Intrusion Threatens Keller Sewer Lines

Live oaks and pecans are signature Keller trees. They're also aggressive water-seekers with root systems that extend far beyond their canopy.

Why Roots Target Damaged Pipes

A hairline crack in your sewer line releases moisture and nutrients into the surrounding soil. Roots detect this and grow directly toward the source.

Once inside the pipe, roots expand. They catch debris. They create blockages that no amount of drain cleaner will fix.

The homes with mature trees in established Keller neighborhoods face the highest risk. If your live oak was planted when your house was built in 1998, its root system has had 25+ years to find your sewer line.

What to Expect During Sewer Line Repair in Keller

Mother doesn't guess. We diagnose first, then present options with honest trade-offs.

Camera Inspection Identifies the Problem

A waterproof camera travels through your sewer line and transmits video in real time. We see exactly what's happening: root intrusion, joint separation, bellied pipe, collapse.

The camera tells us three important things:

  1. Precise location of the damage (measured from the cleanout)
  2. Cause of the failure (roots, soil movement, material degradation)
  3. Extent of the problem (isolated section vs. systemic failure)

This isn't an "add-on service". Any contractor who quotes sewer repair without camera inspection is gambling with your money.

Trenchless and Traditional Repair Options

Trenchless methods work when the existing pipe maintains its basic shape:

Pipe lining (CIPP): We insert an epoxy-saturated liner and cure it in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one. Minimal excavation. Your landscaping stays intact.

Pipe bursting: We pull new HDPE pipe through the existing line while fracturing the old pipe outward. Best for complete replacement without trenching your entire yard.

Older Keller homes in Highland Oaks and Oldtown Keller aren’t always amenable to trenchless sewer repair. Corroded cast iron and Orangeburg sewer pipes are terrible hosts for trenchless replacement options. 

Traditional excavation is required in three cases:

  1. The pipe has completely collapsed
  2. Severe bellying prevents trenchless equipment from passing
  3. Access points don't exist for trenchless methods

We'll tell you which method fits your situation and why. If trenchless won't work, we'll explain the technical reason- not push you toward the more expensive option without justification.

Timeline and Property Restoration

Most Keller sewer repairs take one to three days. Spot repairs on accessible sections can finish in a single day. Full line replacement with excavation typically runs two to three days. 

Trenchless options usually save a full day of labor, if not more.

We protect your property during the work and restore it after. That means:

  • Floor protection if we need to enter your home
  • Careful excavation that minimizes landscape damage
  • Backfill, compaction, and surface restoration included

Your yard won't look like a construction zone when we leave. And if excavation is needed, we provide a $200 landscaping credit.

Sewer Pipe Materials Built for Keller's Soil Conditions

We install Schedule 40 PVC and HDPE pipe specifically because these materials handle soil movement. You’re looking for a forever solution- not a thin, cheap plastic Band-Aid.

HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is flexible. It absorbs ground shifting without cracking at the joints. For Keller's aggressive clay cycle, this matters.

Schedule 40 PVC provides the wall thickness needed for long-term durability. We don't install thin-wall pipe that saves money today and fails in ten years.

Keller Sewer Permits and Mother's Warranty

Tarrant County requires permits for sewer line replacement. Mother handles the paperwork, scheduling, and inspection coordination. You don't need to navigate the City of Keller permit portal or chase down inspectors.

Our warranty covers materials and workmanship for 20 years. You'll receive written documentation specifying exactly what's covered and for how long. No fine print surprises.

Protect Your Keller Home with Mother

Your home is your family's command center. When the sewer line fails, the whole operation stops- tournament schedules, Friday night plans, the normal rhythm of your household.

Mother understands Keller's soil, its infrastructure, and your expectations. We show up in the window we promised. We diagnose before we quote. We install materials that handle Tarrant County clay.

Call Mother 24/7 for sewer line repair and replacement in Keller.

Serving Keller’s Neighborhoods with Expert Sewer Line Repair & Replacement

### Central Park

Homeowners near Keller Town Center and Bear Creek Trail rely on professional sewer line repair and replacement to maintain their properties. The established homes in this area, many built in the 1990s and early 2000s, often have aging clay or cast iron pipes that are susceptible to root intrusion and corrosion, making timely sewer line services essential.

### Chapelwood Estates

Residents along Chapelwood Drive near Keller-Smithfield Road trust expert sewer line repair and replacement for their large single-family homes. With properties ranging from 3,500 to over 7,000 square feet built between 1999 and 2004, these homes feature extensive plumbing systems that require experienced technicians to diagnose and resolve sewer line issues efficiently.

### Chase Oaks

Families near Chase Oaks Activity Node and the Big Bear Creek Greenbelt depend on reliable sewer line repair and replacement services for their Craftsman and ranch-style homes. The mature tree-lined streets in this neighborhood, located southwest of Marshall Ridge, mean root intrusion is a common concern for underground sewer lines serving these spacious properties.

Central Park

Homeowners near Keller Town Center and Bear Creek Trail rely on professional sewer line repair and replacement to maintain their properties. The established homes in this area, many built in the 1990s and early 2000s, often have aging clay or cast iron pipes that are susceptible to root intrusion and corrosion, making spot repairs and partial replacements essential.

Chapelwood Estates

Residents along Chapelwood Drive near Keller-Smithfield Road have unique sewer repair needs for their large single-family homes. With properties ranging from 3,500 to over 7,000 square feet built between 1999 and 2004, these homes feature large plumbing systems that require experienced technicians to diagnose and resolve extensive sewer line issues efficiently.

Chase Oaks

Families near Chase Oaks Activity Node and the Big Bear Creek Greenbelt require reliable sewer services for their Craftsman and ranch-style homes. The mature tree-lined streets in this neighborhood, located southwest of Marshall Ridge, mean root intrusion is a common concern for underground sewer lines serving these spacious properties.

Common Q's about Sewer Line Repair and Replacement

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