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Dallas plumbing · Updated June 2026

Sewer Line Repair in Dallas

Many older Dallas homes — especially in East Dallas, Oak Cliff, and Lakewood — were built with cast-iron or clay sewer lines that corrode, crack, and attract tree roots over decades. Add North Texas's expansive clay soil, which shifts with wet/dry cycles and stresses buried pipe, and sewer line failures are a real and expensive Dallas problem. This page compares companies that handle sewer diagnosis, spot repairs, trenchless lining/bursting, and full replacement.

Top picks for sewer line in Dallas

Top Sewer Line Repair companies in Dallas
# Company Best for 24/7 Same-day Drains Sewer Water heaters Financing Rating Status Profile
1 Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric Best overall Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.8 (Google) Free listing View
2 Dallas Plumbing Company Best long-established / heritage No No Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (Google) Free listing View
3 Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating Best for 24/7 emergency plumbing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.9 (Google) Free listing View
5 Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air Best family-owned No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.9 (Google) Free listing View
6 Legacy Plumbing Best for North Dallas suburbs No Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.9 (Google) Free listing View
7 Public Service Plumbers Best multi-trade (plumbing, drain, AC, electrical) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.9 (Google) Free listing View

What to expect

  • Diagnosis starts with a camera inspection to locate the break, root intrusion, or belly.
  • Repair options range from a spot repair to trenchless lining/pipe bursting to full dig-and-replace.
  • Permits and city inspection are typically required for sewer work in Dallas.
  • Soil type, depth, and whether the line runs under a slab or driveway drive the cost.

What to check first

  • Insist on a camera inspection and ask to see the footage before approving major work.
  • Get more than one quote for any repair over a few thousand dollars.
  • Confirm the company pulls permits and schedules required city inspections.
  • Ask whether trenchless is an option for your line — it can avoid tearing up landscaping or driveways.

Typical cost ranges in Dallas

General planning ranges, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on access, severity, and the company. Always get a written estimate.

Camera inspection / locate $150–$500
Spot / section repair $1,000–$4,000
Trenchless lining or pipe bursting $5,000–$20,000+
Full dig-and-replace $4,000–$25,000+ Depends on length, depth, access.

When to call right now

  • Repeated whole-house backups or sewage surfacing in the yard.
  • Multiple fixtures gurgling or draining slowly at the same time.
  • Soggy spots, foul smells, or unusually green patches over the sewer line.

Questions to ask

  • Can you show me the camera footage and mark where the problem is?
  • Is trenchless lining or pipe bursting possible here, or is excavation required?
  • Are permits and city inspection included in the quote?
  • What warranty comes with the repair or replacement?

More sewer line repair companies in Dallas

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Dallas

Dallas · Plano · Garland

Free listing
  • Emergency / 24-7
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Water Heaters
  • +3 more
24/7 listed Same-day
★ 4.8 · 584 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

Tioga Plumbing & Electric

Irving · Grand Prairie · Carrollton

Free listing
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Water Heaters
  • WH Install
  • +4 more
Same-day
★ 4.8 · 971 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

Total Plumbing Services

Dallas · Richardson · Garland

Free listing
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Water Heaters
  • WH Install
  • +3 more
Same-day
★ 4.9 · 1,638 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

Pure Plumbing Services DFW

Dallas · Plano · Garland

Free listing
  • Emergency / 24-7
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Water Heaters
  • +3 more
24/7 listed Same-day
★ 4.8 · 926 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

On Point Plumbing DFW

Dallas · Garland · Mesquite

Free listing
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Water Heaters
  • Leak Detection
  • +2 more
Same-day
★ 5.0 · 527 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

AugerPros Plumbing and Drain

Dallas · Plano · Richardson

Free listing
  • Drain Cleaning
  • Sewer Line
  • Leak Detection
  • Water Heaters
  • +1 more
Same-day
★ 5.0 · 1,633 reviews · Google, June 2026 View profile →

Details compiled from public sources, 2026-06-07

Sewer Line Repair FAQs

What should I do if my sewer line backs up?

Stop using water immediately to avoid more backup, and avoid chemical drain cleaners on a main-line clog. Call a plumber who can camera-inspect the line. A backup can be a simple clog or a sign of root intrusion or a collapsed pipe — common in older Dallas homes with cast-iron or clay sewer lines — so diagnosis matters before you pay for a major repair.

Why are sewer line problems common in older Dallas homes?

Older Dallas neighborhoods often have cast-iron or clay sewer laterals that corrode and crack with age. North Texas's expansive clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, which shifts and stresses buried pipe, and mature trees send roots into pipe joints. Together these make root intrusion, bellies, and cracks a frequent and costly issue.