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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Memphis, TN
A backed-up sewer line can bring your house to a stop. Best Care handles every stage of sewer service in Bartlett and the greater Memphis area, from clearing a stubborn clog to replacing the main line that runs from your home to the street.
Complete Sewer Line Solutions From One Team
Sewer Service in Memphis, From Clogs to Main Line Replacement
Experiencing clogged drains or toilets, unusual gurgling sounds, or water backups? It could be a clogged sewer line. Don’t risk making the problem worse by attempting a DIY fix or ignoring it — both could lead to costlier problems in the future. Instead, rely on our comprehensive sewer line repair services. Let us take charge of identifying and resolving sewer line clogs or issues at your commercial or residential property.
Best Care cleans, repairs, and replaces residential sewer lines throughout Memphis, Bartlett, and the surrounding area. Our licensed plumbers offer four core sewer services:
- Sewer snaking: clears clogs and root growth from the main line with a motorized cable.
- Hydro jetting: scours the inside of the pipe with high-pressure water to remove grease, scale, and buildup.
- Spot repair: replaces one damaged section of pipe when the rest of the line is still sound.
- Main line replacement: replaces the full sewer line when the pipe has failed or reached the end of its life.
We start with the least invasive fix that will actually solve the problem. If cleaning the line takes care of it, that’s what we’ll recommend. If the pipe itself is the problem, we’ll explain why, show you what we found, and give you a written price before any work begins.
Know the Warning Signs Before a Backup
Signs Your Sewer Line Needs Attention
A problem in your main sewer line usually shows up in multiple drains at once. A single slow sink is often a local clog, but when drains all over the house slow down together, the main line is the likely cause.
Call a plumber if you notice any of these:
- Several drains backing up at the same time, especially a basement drain, shower, or tub on the lowest level of the home
- Water coming up in the shower or tub when you flush a toilet or run the washing machine
- Gurgling sounds from toilets or drains
- A sewage smell inside the house or in the yard
- Soggy, sunken, or unusually green patches of lawn along the sewer line’s path
- Clogs that come back soon after you’ve cleared them
Catching these signs early can mean a cleaning instead of a repair, or a spot repair instead of a full replacement.
Professional Sewer Maintenance and Cleaning
Sewer Line Cleaning: Snaking and Hydro Jetting
Most sewer backups in Memphis homes are caused by clogs, not broken pipes, and a professional cleaning clears them without digging. Best Care uses two methods, depending on what’s blocking the line.
| Sewer Snaking | Hydro Jetting | |
| How it works | A motorized cable with a cutting head breaks up and pulls out the blockage | High-pressure water scours the full inside of the pipe |
| Best for | Root intrusion, paper and solid clogs, quick relief from a backup | Grease, scale, sludge, buildup that keeps coming back |
| What it leaves behind | An open line, though some residue may remain on the pipe walls | Pipe walls cleaned closer to their original diameter |
| When we recommend it | Most first-time main line clogs | Recurring clogs, or after snaking when buildup is the underlying cause |
Targeted Repairs for Localized Damage
Sewer Line Repair: Fixing the Damaged Section
If only one section of your sewer pipe is damaged, and the rest is still in good condition, a spot repair is the most practical solution. It costs less time and money than a full replacement, and it won’t tear up a large portion of your lawn.
Spot repairs are a good fit for:
- A crack or break in one section of pipe
- Roots entering through a single joint
- A sagging, or “bellied,” section where waste collects and causes repeat clogs
A spot repair does involve digging down to the damaged section. We’ll show you where we need to excavate before we start, and we’ll leave the area cleaned up when the job is done.
Full Sewer Line Replacement Done Right
Main Line Sewer Replacement in Memphis
When a sewer line has failed in several places or the pipe itself is worn out, replacing the main line is the permanent fix. Best Care has replaced main sewer lines in Memphis and Bartlett since our founding in 2009, and full replacements are a core part of our plumbing work.
Many homes in Memphis’s established neighborhoods still have their original sewer pipe. Cast iron corrodes from the inside over time, which narrows the pipe and causes repeat clogs. Older clay pipe has joints that tree roots can work their way into. Once either material starts to fail along the length of the line, patching one section at a time usually costs more than replacing the whole thing.
What to Expect During Your Sewer Line Replacement
- Diagnosis and written estimate. We’ll perform a comprehensive inspection using a minimally invasive camera that shows damage and intrusions. You get a written price before any work begins.
- Permits. We pull the required permits, so it’s one less thing you have to worry about.
- Utility locating. Underground utilities are marked before any digging starts.
- Excavation and removal. We dig along the sewer line’s path and remove the old pipe.
- New pipe installation. We install new, durable PVC pipes through the sewer line from your home to the connection point.
- Inspection. After the work is done, we’ll contact the local authorities to perform a city inspection.
- Backfill and cleanup. Before we finish the project, we leave your property as good as we found it. We patch up the yard and restore landscaping.
Financing Available on Qualified Projects
Get your home systems back up and running now and pay over time.
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Sewer Repair or Replacement? How We Help You Decide
The right fix depends on the condition of the entire line, not just where the clog appeared. Here’s how the three options compare:
| Cleaning (Snaking or Hydro Jetting) | Spot Repair | Main Line Replacement | |
| When it’s the right solution | The pipe is intact, but blocked or coated with buildup | One section is cracked, broken, root-damaged, or sagging | The pipe has failed in several places or is worn out along its length |
| What it solves | Clogs, slow drains, and backups caused by blockages | Localized damage | Recurring problems throughout the line |
| Digging required | None | At the damaged section only | Along the length of the line |
| Typical result | Restores flow; may need repeating if roots or buildup return | Fixes the damaged section; the rest of the line keeps aging | A new sewer line from your home to the connection point |
Steps to Take Before Help Arrives
What to Do If Your Sewer Backs Up
If sewage is coming up through a drain, stop using water in your house right away and call a plumber. Every flush or faucet just sends more water toward the backup.
- Stop using water. Don’t flush toilets, run faucets, or use the dishwasher or washing machine.
- Keep people and pets away. Sewage carries bacteria, so avoid contact with the water and anything it has touched.
- Skip chemical drain cleaners. They rarely clear a main line clog, and they can make the plumber’s job harder and more hazardous.
- Protect what you can. Move rugs, boxes, and valuables away from the affected area if you can do it without touching sewage.
- Call Best Care at 901-624-1401.
Generac recommends service at least once a year, and more often if the generator runs for long stretches.
What to Look for in a Sewer Line Contractor
How to Choose a Sewer Repair Company in Memphis
A reliable sewer repair company should be licensed in Tennessee or Mississippi, fully insured, and willing to give you a written price before any work starts. Before you hire anyone, check for:
- A valid Tennessee contractor license. Ask for the license number and look it up. For Mississippi customers, check that they’re licensed in Mississippi, too.
- Insurance coverage. Sewer work involves excavation on your property, so the contractor should carry liability coverage.
- A written estimate. You should know the price before the work begins, not after.
- A clear explanation of the problem. A good plumber tells you what’s wrong and why they’re recommending a particular fix.
- A warranty on repairs and replacements. Ask what’s covered and for how long.
- Local reviews. Look for recent reviews from homeowners in Memphis and the surrounding area.
Best Care is licensed, bonded, and insured (TN-61931), holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and has served Memphis-area homeowners from our Bartlett location for 17 years. For four years in a row, we won the Memphis Most Awards in Heating & Air and Plumbing Service Company in the Mid-South.
Sewer Service for Memphis Businesses
Commercial Sewer Line Services
Best Care also provides sewer line cleaning, repair, and replacement for commercial properties in Memphis and Bartlett. Learn more about our commercial plumbing services.
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Sewer Service Across Memphis and Bartlett
From a single stubborn clog to a full main line replacement, Best Care’s plumbers handle sewer problems for homeowners in Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, Arlington, Lakeland, Millington, and nearby communities.
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer sewer line repair and replacement in Memphis?
Yes. Best Care’s services include sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, and drain cleaning for homes and businesses across the Memphis area, including Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Cordova, and Arlington. Our licensed plumbers find the source of the problem and recommend the right fix, whether that’s a targeted repair or a full replacement.
What's the difference between drain cleaning and sewer cleaning?
Drain cleaning clears clogs in pipes connected to individual fixtures, like a kitchen sink, shower, or toilet. Sewer cleaning clears the main sewer line that carries all of your home’s wastewater out to the city sewer system. If one drain is slow, you likely need to have it cleaned. If multiple drains are backing up, the main sewer line is usually the cause. Best Care handles both, and you can check our current specials for drain cleaning offers to make the service even more affordable.
How often should I have my sewer line cleaned?
Most homes don’t need routine sewer cleaning unless they’ve had problems before. Older homes with large trees near the sewer line or a history of backups may benefit from cleaning every year or two. A plumber can recommend the right schedule after inspecting your line. Regular plumbing maintenance and a ComfortGuard plan can help catch issues early.
What causes sewer line damage in Memphis homes?
The most common causes are tree roots growing into pipe joints, aging clay or cast iron pipes in older homes, shifting soil, and grease or wipes that build up over time. Memphis has many mature trees and older neighborhoods, so root intrusion and aging pipes are real problems here. You can prevent clogs by avoiding flushable wipes and never flushing grease down the drain. Our post on plumbing myths covers a few common habits that cause trouble.
Do you offer repiping services in Memphis?
Yes. Best Care provides residential and commercial repiping in Memphis. Signs you may need a repipe include low water pressure, frequent leaks, discolored water, visible corrosion on exposed pipes, and recurring backups. Repiping replaces old, deteriorating pipes with new materials to restore reliable water flow. If you’re dealing with leaks, our guide to detecting and fixing a water leak can help you spot the warning signs.
How much does sewer line repair cost in Memphis?
The cost depends on the type of problem, the length and depth of the affected pipe, how accessible it is, and whether you need a repair or full replacement. Best Care diagnoses the issue first and gives you a clear quote before any work starts. We offer financing on qualified projects, so you don’t have to put off an urgent repair.
