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Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in University Park
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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.
April 2025
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!
February 2025
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!
March 2025
Peggy Persson
I would also like to add transparent!! Very happy with the response time and friendly, professional demeanor.
October 2023
Blake Thomas
Steven and his team are as good as it gets. Very impressive and never disappoint.
July 2023
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!
September 2024
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
March 2023
Ethan Hurt
June 2023
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.
May 2025
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!
March 2023
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!!
February 2024
john b whaley
SND crew were timely and professional
June 2023
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!
February 2024
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
May 2023
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.
July 2024
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!
March 2025
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.
January 2025
Donna Coburn
Tyler is awesome!! Highly, Highly recommend! ❤️❤️❤️
June 2025
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 😂😭
August 2025
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
October 2025
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
November 2025
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
November 2025
University Park deserves better Sewer Line Repair and Replacement solutions
A broken sewer line is messy enough. You deserve clean, precision repairs that last for decades—not a temporary fix. At Mother, we're more than licensed plumbers—we’re a modern plumbing service. Our thoughtful customer service and tech-driven solutions are transforming how University Park homeowners experience high-stress sewer line repair and replacement.
Need repairs now? Call us 24/7 for priority scheduling and the first available appointment.
Aging Sewer Lines Are a Problem
Over the last 5 years, we’ve noticed an annual increase in sewer repair calls from homeowners near SMU. Our plumbers discover corroded cast iron pipes, cracked clay sewer lines and heavy internal scaling.
Our Master Plumbers understand the aging plumbing infrastructure in historic homes that cause increased sewer line issues in University Park.
University Park Homes Are Getting Older
The average University Park home is roughly 40 years old, but that doesn’t tell the true story of the neighborhood.
An infusion of new construction offsets the fact that many existing homes in 5 neighborhoods are between 90 and 110 years old:
- SMU area: The homes around Southern Methodist University are some of the oldest and most revered houses in all of Dallas. Home construction began here in 1914.
- Loma Linda (1920s and 1930s)
- Windsor Place (1920s and 1930s)
- Idlewild (1930s)
- Stratford Manor (1930s and 1940s)
The local Georgian, Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean homes establish University Park as a backbone of history, tradition and fine architecture in Dallas.
Local sewer lines are quickly becoming obsolete
As University Park, TX homes age, so do their sewer systems. Existing clay and cast iron sewer pipes exist by the thousands underneath local houses, and they’re all nearing the end of their life expectancy.
The average Texas homeowner replaces their sewer pipes once every 50-75 years. That means most area homes built in the 1920s have only had their sewer systems replaced once.
In University Park — a densely populated urban neighborhood that sits on a bed of clay soil — this makes service calls for sewer line repair and leak detection more common than other cities in the area.
4 Biggest Sewer Repair Issues in University Park
Our research team reviewed 5 years of sewer repair data for homes in the University Park section of Dallas, TX. We discovered 4 primary reasons for most sewer damage:
- Aging infrastructure of outdated cast iron and clay pipes
- High water demand due to local population density
- Expansive clay soil that places stress on sewer lines
- Root intrusions from bald cypress, live oak and cedar elm trees
In most cases, issues caused by clay soil, flooding and tree root intrusions are made worse by the presence of older sewer pipe materials that are past their intended lifespan.
Aging sewer infrastructure
If your University Park sewer system was installed before 1980, it’s outdated or nearing the end of its life expectancy.
Before 1980, most sewer pipes in the neighborhood were made of cast iron or clay. (We don’t see Orangeburg pipes in University Park, which is a good thing.)
Here’s why plumbers in Dallas don’t use these materials anymore:
- Cast iron pipes are heavy and don’t withstand the chemicals in your wastewater. They easily corrode and degrade, and suffer long-term cracks and separations due to groundwater and clay soil expansion.
- Clay pipes perform well against wastewater chemicals, but poorly against external forces like soil, groundwater and root intrusions. Over time, they’re easily cracked and penetrated, and frequently suffer joint leakage.
High population density creates low water pressure
There are nearly 7,000 residents per square mile in the University Park section of Dallas. This high population density drives heavy water demand into small areas, creating low water pressure issues for homeowners.
These issues primarily affect your water line and delivery — locals often complain about weak showers, insufficient dishwasher performance and inefficient hot water delivery from their water heater.
However, low water pressure in your sewer line can create unpleasant backflow. In these occasions, a drop of pressure in the main water supply creates a vacuum effect that sucks contaminated water back from a cross-connection point.
The result: contaminated water (even wastewater) can end up in your home.
Shifting clay soil strains University Park sewer lines
The Park Cities enclave sits on a bed of clay-rich soil. A major drawback of clay soil is its inability to drain water efficiently. This is why your lawn swells and puddles after it rains, and why it cracks and dries so severely in summer heat.
This effect is heightened in urban neighborhoods, where large populations and lots of buildings leave less space for groundwater to drain.
Much of the stress of groundwater in clay soil is felt by buried utility lines and plumbing lines. As your backyard shifts, swells and cracks, your sewer pipes are placed under constant direct pressure.
Older cast iron and clay pipe systems are unequipped to handle this stress.
Mature tree root intrusions
University Park offers a wider variety of beautiful mature trees than most neighborhoods in Dallas. These trees heighten the aesthetic appeal of the city, but also provide challenges underneath the surface of your yard.
Bald cypress trees are a unique staple of University Park’s local ecosystem. While they don’t have aggressive root systems, their roots are extremely complex, widespread and shallow. They wreak havoc on buried utility and plumbing lines, and are a common source of cracks and penetrations in local sewer lines.
Live oak, Cedar elm and Red elm trees are known for their intrusive root systems. They actively seek out the organic nutrients in your sewer line. As pipe materials age, it’s easier for these roots to penetrate your pipes and create leaks and blockages.
Our Plan to Protect Your Home’s Sewer System
A neighborhood as historic and lovely as University Park deserves the infrastructure to match. We asked our Master Plumbers to craft a sewer line management plan that’s easy for local homeowners to implement and schedule.
Let’s talk about how to extend the same care and attention to your home’s sewer system. Do the job right once, and it will serve your home beautifully for the next century.
Here’s your 4-step plan for University Park, TX home sewer line management:
- Assess your current sewer line’s age and materials
- Inspect for damage, intrusions and signs of deterioration
- Replace damaged sections with fresh Schedule 40 PVC
- Maintain your new line with biennial service appointments
Step 1: Take stock of your current sewer line situation
Start your sewer upgrade by answering 5 key questions about your existing pipes:
- When were your current sewer pipes installed or last upgraded?
- What existing pipe materials are present in your plumbing system?
- When was the last time your home’s sewer system was maintained or serviced?
- What percentage of your sewer system isn’t upgraded to Schedule 40 PVC?
- Do you notice any major symptoms of a sewer backup or leak?
Use the last question in our list to determine the urgency of your sewer repair needs, as well as the potential source of the problem. Look for the following 10 warning signs of a sewer issue:
- Perpetually wet spots in your yard that won’t dry
- Unusually lush or green areas in your lawn
- Depressions or sinkholes in your backyard
- Slow drains
- Sewage backup in drains
- Drains with standing water
- Smelly sink drains
- Sewer smell in bathroom
- Water level changes in toilets
- Gurgling sounds in drains and toilets
Step 2: Schedule a sewer camera inspection
Every quality sewer line inspection starts with advanced sewer camera technology. A small camera is attached to a flexible cable and sent into your sewer line, usually via your sewer cleanout or other convenient access point.
See any issues, blockages or damage in your sewer pipes in real time - no mess, no fuss, just real visual answers. Our team offers the highest-rated sewer line camera inspection service in DFW, as well as advanced hydrostatic testing and electronic leak detection services.
Step 3: Inject new life with Schedule 40 PVC
If spot repair or pipe replacement is needed, look for the silver lining: it’s the perfect opportunity to ensure up to 100 years of optimal sewer performance.
The best sewer pipe material to set yourself up for decades of success is Schedule 40 PVC. This extremely durable material offers strong resistance against wastewater and sewage, lessens the strain of expansive clay soil, and has anti-corrosive properties.
Our plumbers provide transparent, no-pressure sewer repair options for your home based on the scope of your damage and your current budget. Schedule 40 PVC is our material of choice for all sewer replacement projects.
Step 4: Establish a smart sewer maintenance plan
“Unless you have new Schedule 40 PVC, you definitely need to have your pipes inspected more frequently,” says Mother’s Master Plumber Steven Smith.
We strongly recommend scheduling sewer line maintenance every 2 years to keep your drains clear of clogs and your yard sewer line clear of intrusions and leaks. In University Park, this includes drain cleaning and sewer cleaning services.
Our non-invasive approach to home sewer maintenance includes sewer line camera inspection and the use of enzymatic drain cleaners - a non-toxic, non-corrosive and eco-friendly method that’s safe for your home, your family and your pipes.
Hydro jetting is the best method for most sewer cleaning needs due to its non-invasive nature, powerful pressurized water and ability to remove scale and sludge.
Members of Mother’s Pipeline enjoy an annual $300 drain cleaning coupon, free freshwater and sewer tests, and a pre-scheduled annual water heater flush. It’s a great way to set yourself up for long-term plumbing success, especially in an aging home.
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