
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Repairs a damaged line by lining the pipe in place, with no digging up your yard.
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Sewer line work isn't typical plumbing. It takes specialized equipment and a more accurate diagnosis than most repairs around your home. Hire a crew that hasn't done this before, and a simple-looking job can turn into an expensive mess once the ground is open.
We handle everything from small sewer repairs to full line replacements. That includes camera inspections to pinpoint the problem and trenchless repair options that skip digging up your yard. Here's a look at what we offer.

Repairs a damaged line by lining the pipe in place, with no digging up your yard.
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Mechanical clearing for blockages like tree roots, grease, and debris, so water flows again fast.
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Fixes for damaged sections of pipe (cracks, joint separation, root intrusion through a seam) without replacing the whole line.
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For lines too far gone for a targeted repair: extensive cracking, collapse, or pipe material breaking down along most of its length.
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Routine service that catches small issues, like early root growth or a slow drain, before years of buildup turn into a backup in your basement.
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A camera run through your line before we recommend anything, so you see exactly what's wrong and we walk you through the options.
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High-pressure water clears grease, scale, and root buildup that rodding alone can't fully remove.
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New sewer line installation for new construction, conversions, and properties that need a first-time connection or a full system upgrade.
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Converts a gravity-fed line into a pump-driven system that keeps sewage moving up and out, even during heavy rain.
Learn MoreSewer line work is the fastest-evolving corner of the trade. If you want the best results, you need a company that's always investing in advanced equipment, plus an experienced crew that knows how to use it. That's exactly what we've built:

We complete 2,000+ sewer liner installs a year, more than anyone else in the market. That means surprises underground rarely catch us off guard.

We have five fully loaded trailers, so nothing waits on gear. We use blue-light curing technology, which is faster and results in stronger liners.
Sewer problems don't always show up right away. Issues during installation or repairs can take years to surface. That's why you need to choose a company that can stand behind their work for the long haul.
The survival rate for small businesses in the plumbing industry is low. More than half of plumbing companies don't make it past five years. That means they can't return for follow-up work or be held accountable.
65%
Of Plumbing Companies Fail Within 10 Years
We’ve Been Here Since 1993.
We’ll Be Here When You Need Us.
We’ve partnered with trusted lenders, so you can get the service you need now and pay on your terms.
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We're not limited to one neighborhood. We have offices from Northbrook to Naperville, and from Evanston to Elgin. No matter where in Chicagoland you are, we can get a crew to your sewer line.
The plumbing industry has a problem: over 600,000 one-star reviews on Google, nationwide. No-shows, inflated quotes, and unlicensed work happen often enough to be the norm. We set out to be the exception. Here's what our customers say happens when we show up instead.
"The technicians and plumbers involved were prompt, friendly, courteous and explained everything with the sewer lining project. The sewer lines were cleaned, repaired, and inspected before the new lining was installed. I recommend them with no reservations!"
"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."
"Had a great experience with J. Blanton Plumbing in all regards... I was given several options for resolution on the spot with price quotes up front... yes, J. Blanton was more expensive than everyone else, albeit... I am willing to pay a little more for great customer service and professionalism."
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If rodding clears the drain and it stays clear, it’s usually just a clog, not pipe damage.
If a drain is slow or backing up but clears with rodding and stays clear, it’s usually a clog, not damage to the pipe. If the same drain keeps backing up after clearing, or you’re seeing multiple symptoms at once, that’s a sign the issue is bigger than a clog. We run a camera through the line to confirm exactly what’s going on before recommending a fix.
We run a small camera through your line and record everything it finds, so you see exactly what’s going on.
We run a small camera through your sewer line and record everything it finds: cracks, root intrusion, blockages, misalignment. You see the same footage we do, so you know exactly what’s wrong before we talk about how to fix it.
It depends on what’s wrong and how much work it takes. We’ll always give you a flat rate before starting.
Cost depends on what’s actually wrong: the depth of the line, how much of it needs work, and whether we can fix it without digging. We walk you through your options and give you a flat rate before any work starts. Give us a call and we’ll tell you what it’ll take for your situation.
Rodding is usually same-day. Repairs and relining take longer since they involve fixing the pipe itself.
It depends on the method. Rodding usually clears a blockage the same day. Repair or trenchless relining takes longer, since it involves fixing or replacing damaged pipe rather than just clearing it. We’ll give you a timeline specific to your line once we’ve seen what’s going on.
Yes, a sewer backup doesn’t wait for business hours, so neither do we.
Yes, a sewer backup doesn’t wait for business hours, so neither do we. If you’re seeing standing water, sewage smell, or backups into your home, call us and we’ll get someone out to you.
We've been fixing sewer lines for over 30 years, and we'll tell you exactly what's wrong before we touch anything. One call gets it handled.