Sewer Services in Fresno, CA
Sewer line cleaning, repair, spot repair, and full replacement. Camera inspections available to diagnose root intrusions and blockages throughout Fresno County.
Sewer line problems are among the most disruptive plumbing issues a homeowner can face. Tree root intrusions, pipe bellies, collapsed sections, and years of grease buildup can all cause sewer backups that affect every drain in the home. Stedman's Plumbing diagnoses and resolves sewer issues for homes and businesses throughout Fresno County.
We use camera inspection to accurately diagnose the problem before any digging begins — minimizing unnecessary excavation and keeping repair costs down. Our diagnostic tools let us see exactly what's happening inside your sewer line so we can recommend the right solution the first time.
Sewer Services We Offer
- Sewer line cleaning and hydro-jetting
- Camera inspection and video diagnosis
- Root intrusion clearing and treatment
- Sewer spot repair — targeted section replacement
- Full sewer line replacement
- Trenchless sewer repair and pipe lining
- Sewer line locating and mapping
- Pre-purchase sewer inspections for home buyers
Signs Your Sewer Line May Be Failing
- Multiple slow drains throughout the home
- Sewage smell inside the house or in the yard
- Gurgling after flushing the toilet
- Soggy, sunken, or unusually lush patches in your lawn over the sewer line
- Sewage backup into tubs, showers, or floor drains
- Rodent or pest activity near cleanouts or the yard
What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?
We feed a small waterproof camera through your cleanout or toilet to visually inspect the inside of your sewer line. This shows us exactly where and what the problem is — roots, cracks, offset joints, bellies, or grease buildup — without guessing or unnecessary excavation.
Camera inspections are especially valuable for:
- Diagnosing recurring backups or slow drains
- Pre-purchase inspections before buying a home
- Confirming a successful repair or cleaning
- Locating a lost item flushed down the drain
Trenchless Sewer Options
Trenchless methods like pipe lining (CIPP) or pipe bursting can repair damaged sewer lines with minimal excavation — preserving your landscaping, driveway, and hardscape. Availability depends on pipe condition and diameter. We'll advise after the camera inspection which method is best for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Warning signs include multiple slow drains, sewage smell inside or in the yard, gurgling after flushing, soggy or sunken spots in the lawn above the sewer line, and sewage backup into tubs or floor drains.
The homeowner is typically responsible for the portion of the sewer line on their property, from the house to the city main. The city is responsible for the main. Your responsibility usually starts at the property line or cleanout.
Trenchless methods are available for many sewer lines in good enough structural condition to support lining or bursting. A camera inspection is the first step — it tells us exactly what method is right for your line.
Mechanical cutting and hydro-jetting remove roots effectively, but roots regrow over time in lines with cracks or open joints. A permanent solution typically involves repairing or relining the affected section to seal the entry points.