
Sewer Repair
Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.
In Hinsdale, the sewer line often runs under a century-old oak, a stone walk or a garden that took years to grow in. Trenchless repair fixes the pipe through small openings, so most of that stays where it is. Our office is on Spinning Wheel Road.


Trenchless sewer repair, also called no-dig sewer repair, fixes a damaged pipe without digging a trench along its full length. Instead of opening up your yard from the house to the street, we work through one or two access points and repair the pipe from the inside or replace it in place. There are two main methods: cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining and pipe bursting. Both fix the line underground, so what's above it stays untouched.
Hinsdale homeowners invest a lot in their yards. Trenchless repair respects that investment.
A liner goes inside the pipe, so there's no trench through the root zone.
Stone walks, pavers and long driveways can usually stay in place.
When roots have opened joints from end to end, lining seals all of them at once.
A liner follows the pipe. A collapsed or sagging section is fixed before lining.
The video decides:
| Camera Finding | Likely Approach | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Roots or cracks, pipe still round | Pipe lining | Seals every joint from inside |
| Pipe too damaged to line | Pipe bursting | New pipe follows the old path |
| One sag or broken section | Spot repair | Fixes the problem area directly |
| Collapsed line | Excavation | Nothing left to line or burst |
Every recommendation comes with the footage behind it.
A trenchless job is only as good as the inspection behind it.
The line is cleared and recorded, with distances to every problem.
Placed to protect trees, walks and beds.
Approved before work, and recorded again after.

4.8 stars from 447 Google reviews for our Hinsdale office.
"Updating to also call out Emanuel and Gio, who worked on lining our 110 year old sewer for the past two days. They were flexible, friendly, and professional. No one wants to deal with plumbing issues so we’re thanking for the people who do! 5 stars for Shane Waychoff! He rescued us from a small sewage issue in our basement. [...]"
"Rick was on time, polite, willing to explain the whole process. Tree roots had broken the remaining clay pipes under my front lawn and ramp. Inserting a liner with a 25 year warranty was the most logical choice I could make. The job went well and quickly. BONUS: . Here's a photo of plumber Ron Thomas with my dog Honeycomb. [...]"
"We got our sewer line repaired and a new clean out point installed as well as the sewer liner installed end up, wow. I'm really grateful because one we just bought the house, and through the sewer line connection because the house is so old. They discovered that the assure connection to the house, the main sewer line was made out of terracotta. [...]"
Often, if it still holds its shape.
Often. If the camera shows the pipe is still round and open, it can be lined. Broken sections may need a spot repair first.
It avoids digging through the roots.
Lining happens inside the existing pipe, so there's no trench through the root zone.
Decades.
Liners are designed to last for decades, and they have no joints for roots to get through.
Usually, yes.
Usually. Lining doesn't depend on digging through frozen ground, so many jobs can be done year-round.
It depends on length, depth and method. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on how much of the line needs work, the depth, the method and access. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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Camera inspections, root removal and repairs for older clay and cast iron sewer lines.

Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.

Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Hidden leaks behind plaster, tile and finished ceilings, found and fixed with as little damage as possible.

Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.

Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.

Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Our Hinsdale office is at 15 Spinning Wheel Rd #216A, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, Westmont, La Grange and more.