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Sewer line repair in Plymouth, CT

Broken, root-filled or separated sewer pipe repaired with a trenchless liner or a single excavated spot repair, after a camera shows exactly where.

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Repair prices
Sewer repair options
Starting prices
  • Pipe lining, 4" x 48"From $3,431
  • Pipe lining, 6" x 48"From $3,731
  • Low-intrusion spot repairFrom $3,781
  • Excavated spot repairFrom $3,928
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Every repair starts and ends with a camera.
48INCured-in-place liner
0Trenches for a liner
From$3,431Trenchless spot lining
PermitsPulled for you

What is included

Two ways to fix a break.

  • Cured-in-place liningA resin-soaked liner goes in through a cleanout and hardens inside the old pipe. No trench.
  • Low-intrusion spot repairA sectional sleeve spans the damaged section, cured in place, after the pipe is cleaned of roots.
  • Excavated spot repairWhen the pipe is too far gone, we dig, cut out the damaged section and install new pipe with approved couplings.
  • Camera before and afterWe map the line on video before the repair and inspect it again after.
  • Permits and inspectionsAll required permits and inspections are included.
  • Site left cleanDebris removed and any trench backfilled with proper material.
Excavation beside a home to repair a sewer line
Excavated sewer repair

Starting prices

Sewer repair prices.

Starting prices for single-spot repairs. Additional footage of liner is priced per foot.

Camera inspection and locating
From $495
Members, underground work
5% off
Sewer repair starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Pipe lining
4 inch, 48 inch liner
Video map, clean, install a 48-inch cured-in-place liner and re-inspect.
From$3,431
Members from $3,259
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Pipe lining
6 inch, 48 inch liner
Same process for 6-inch pipe.
From$3,731
Members from $3,545
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Additional liner
Per foot, 4 or 6 inch
Added footage on a lining job.
From$523
Members from $468
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Low-intrusion spot repair
Sectional sleeve
Clean the pipe, install a cured-in-place sleeve across the damage, permits included.
From$3,781
Members from $3,403
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Excavated spot repair
Dig and replace
Expose and replace the damaged section with new pipe and couplings, permits included.
From$3,928
Members from $3,536
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Sewer force main spot repair
Pumped lines
Spot repair of a pressurized sewer force main.
From$4,680
Members from $4,446
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Backwater valve
4 inch PVC
Install a backwater valve to stop sewer backflow.
From$1,701
Members from $1,531
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Lining needs reasonable cleanout access. Asphalt, concrete or ledge in the way of an excavated repair is priced on site. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. A real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.

How it works

Film. Choose. Repair. Verify.

Most spot repairs are finished in a day.

  1. 01

    Film

    A camera maps the line and marks the damage.

  2. 02

    Choose

    You pick lining or excavation with both prices in hand.

  3. 03

    Repair

    We repair the section and pull the permit.

  4. 04

    Verify

    A final camera pass proves the line is smooth.

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Questions

Sewer line repair, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call West CT at (860) 248-6262.

How much does a sewer line repair cost?
At Drainworks, a trenchless 48-inch liner starts from $3,431 for 4-inch pipe. A low-intrusion spot repair starts from $3,781 and an excavated spot repair starts from $3,928.
What is trenchless pipe lining?
A liner soaked in resin is pulled into the damaged pipe and cured in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one without digging a trench.
When does a sewer line need to be replaced instead?
When the damage runs the length of the line or the pipe has collapsed. See our sewer line replacement page for full-line prices.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, most sewer repairs need one. Permits and inspections are included in our repair prices.

Membership

Become a partner.

A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

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Plumbing Protection Partnership

Every home
For every home, on septic or town sewer
$159first year

Then $129 a year when you renew. Monthly payment options available.

  • Yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test
  • Waived dispatch fees and priority scheduling
  • 10% off plumbing and drain service
  • 5% off water and sewer line work
  • Free estimates on large projects

Broken line? Fix the spot.

Trenchless lining and spot repairs across western Connecticut, priced after a camera inspection.

West CT · call or text (860) 248-6262