Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Highlands Ranch, CO — See the Problem, Then Fix It

When several drains go slow at once, a basement floor drain backs up, or a sewer smell won't go away, the problem is usually the main line, not one clog. A Clear Choice Plumbing and Heating offers camera-guided sewer line repair in Highlands Ranch. We run a camera through the line, show you the footage, and recommend the smallest repair that will actually last, from clearing roots to replacing one damaged section or the whole line. Call (720) 938-1554 for a sewer inspection, or request a free estimate.

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Sewer Line Repair in Highlands Ranch: What Goes Wrong Underground

Highlands Ranch was built from the early 1980s on, starting in Northridge and Eastridge, so many original sewer lines have been in the ground for 35 to 45 years. Most are plastic pipe, which doesn’t rust, but its joints can separate and sections can sag as the soil shifts. Douglas County’s clay soils swell when wet and shrink when dry. Over decades, that movement can pull joints apart and leave low spots where waste collects. The mature trees in older neighborhoods add a third problem: roots find those gaps and grow into the line. 

The sewer line from your house to the district’s main is usually your responsibility. Centennial Water’s guidance for a sewer emergency is to call a plumber first to check the service line for a blockage.

Main Sewer Line Clogs

When toilets, tubs and floor drains back up together, the blockage is in the main line. Plunging one fixture won't fix it. We clear the line and run a camera to see what caused it.

Tree Roots in the Sewer Line

Roots enter through tiny gaps at pipe joints and keep growing toward the water. We cut them out, then show you on camera whether the pipe needs a repair to stop them coming back.

Sagging or Bellied Pipe

When a section of pipe sinks, waste and water collect in the low spot and clogs keep returning. A camera inspection finds the belly, and replacing that one section usually solves it.

Sewer Backups in Finished Basements

The floor drain is often the lowest opening in the house, so it's where sewage shows up first. In a finished basement that can mean ruined carpet and drywall, so a backup needs fast action.

Sewer Smells & Gurgling Drains

A sewer smell in the basement, or toilets that gurgle when another drain runs, can point to a partial blockage, a cracked pipe or a venting problem. We find which one it is before recommending any work.

We Provide Complete Sewer Line Repair in Highlands Ranch

Camera Inspection
Main Line Clearing
Root Removal
Spot Repairs
Full Line Replacement
Free Estimates

Sewage Coming Up Through a Drain?

Stop using water in the house, including toilets, showers and the washer, then call us. We'll clear the line, show you the camera footage and quote the repair in writing before we start. Get A Quote · (720)-938-1554

Sewer Line Replacement in Highlands Ranch: Our Services

Every sewer job starts with a look inside the pipe, so you only pay for the repair it actually needs.

Sewer Camera Inspection

We feed a waterproof camera through your cleanout and record the full length of the line. You see the cracks, roots, sags or offset joints yourself, and we note the depth and location of each problem.

Sewer Scope for Home Buyers

Buying a home in Highlands Ranch? A sewer scope before closing shows the condition of the line, so a $10,000 problem doesn't become your surprise after you move in. We give you the video and a short written summary.

Main Line Clearing & Root Removal

We clear blockages and cut out roots with a cable machine, or with hydro-jetting where the pipe is sound enough for it. Then we check the line on camera to make sure it's fully open.

Spot Repair of Damaged Sections

If one joint is broken or one section has sagged, we dig only at that spot and replace that piece. It's the most affordable fix when the rest of the line is in good shape.

Trenchless Sewer Repair

Where the line is suitable, trenchless methods replace or reline the pipe through small access holes instead of a long trench, which spares your lawn, landscaping and driveway.

Full Sewer Line Replacement

When the line has failed in several places, we replace it from the house to the connection point with new pipe laid at the correct slope.

Cleanout Installation

A cleanout gives easy access to the sewer line for clearing and inspection. If your home doesn't have an accessible one, we can install one, often as part of a repair.

Permits & Final Inspection

We handle the permit and inspection required for excavation and line replacement, so the work is documented when you sell your home.

Why Highlands Ranch Homeowners Trust Us With Their Sewer Lines

  • You See What We See

    We share the camera video and walk you through it, so you understand the problem before you approve any work.
  • Smallest Fix That Lasts

    If clearing the line or one spot repair will solve it, we say so instead of selling a full replacement.
  • Quoted From the Footage

    Your written quote is based on what the camera shows, and the price you approve is the price you pay.
  • A Short Drive Away

    Our Englewood shop sits just north of Highlands Ranch, so a backup doesn't have to wait until tomorrow.
  • Built to Code, Backed by a Guarantee

    Our licensed, insured plumbers lay new pipe at the correct slope, and our workmanship guarantee covers the repair.
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