Fix Sewer Line Problems Before They Spread

Licensed sewer repair services for homes and businesses in Rutherford, Tennessee.

When your sewer line backs up or drains slowly throughout the building, the cause is often a break, blockage, or collapsed section somewhere between your foundation and the street connection. In Rutherford, older clay pipe and cast iron lines are vulnerable to root intrusion and ground shifting that cracks the pipe or separates joints. Innovative Ground Solutions provides sewer line repairs using precision excavation to access the damaged section, remove the failed pipe, and install a replacement that restores full flow without tearing up more of your property than necessary.

Sewer repairs start with locating the problem using camera inspection or surface symptoms such as soggy ground, foul odors, or indoor backups. Once the damaged area is identified, the crew digs down to expose the pipe, cuts out the broken section, and installs new PVC or ABS pipe with watertight couplings. You receive a free sewer repair estimate after the initial assessment, and all work is performed by fully licensed and insured technicians.

If you are dealing with recurring sewer backups or suspect line damage in Rutherford, contact Innovative Ground Solutions to schedule an inspection.

How Sewer Line Repairs Are Carried Out

Your repair begins with the crew marking the location of the damaged pipe and setting up excavation equipment to reach it. In Rutherford, this may involve digging through driveways, sidewalks, or landscaped areas depending on where the break occurred. Compact excavators and hand tools are used to minimize the width and depth of the trench.

Once the repair is complete, wastewater flows out of your building without backing up into fixtures, and you no longer see pooling sewage or smell odors near the sewer line route. The new pipe section is sealed at both ends and tested to confirm there are no leaks or flow restrictions.

The damaged pipe is removed and replaced with schedule 40 PVC or another code-approved material that matches the diameter and slope of the existing line. Joints are glued or gasketed to prevent future leaks. After the replacement is installed and inspected, the trench is backfilled with clean fill dirt and compacted in layers. Pavement or landscaping is restored to match the surrounding surface, and you are given documentation of what was replaced and where.

Here are answers to questions we hear often

Property owners in Rutherford typically want to know how sewer damage is found, what repairs involve, and how long their plumbing will be out of service during the work.

What causes sewer lines to break or collapse?
Sewer lines fail due to tree root infiltration, ground settlement, corrosion of metal pipe, or joints that separate over time. Older clay pipe is especially prone to cracking when roots apply pressure or soil shifts underneath.
How do you locate the damaged section of pipe?
The crew uses a sewer camera to inspect the line from a cleanout or access point and pinpoint cracks, blockages, or collapsed sections. Surface clues such as wet spots or odors also help narrow down the location.
When should I call for a sewer repair instead of just clearing a clog?
You should call for a repair if backups keep happening after the line is cleared, if wastewater appears in your yard, or if multiple fixtures drain slowly at the same time. These symptoms usually indicate structural damage rather than a temporary blockage.
How long will my sewer be out of service?
Most residential sewer repairs are completed in one day, and service is restored as soon as the new pipe is connected and tested. Larger commercial repairs or deep excavations may take longer depending on site conditions.
What gets restored after the excavation is finished?
Innovative Ground Solutions backfills the trench, compacts the soil, and restores pavement or landscaping to match the surrounding area. You receive photos and documentation showing what was replaced and where the repair was made in Rutherford.

Innovative Ground Solutions has repaired sewer lines for residential and commercial properties across Rutherford and understands how to access buried pipe without damaging surrounding infrastructure. Get in touch to schedule your free sewer repair estimate.