Pushed through the line to locate breaks, roots, and bellies. Records footage you can watch with us so you see exactly what we see before we quote the repair.
Sewer Line Repair New Braunfels TX, Done Right the First Time
When a sewer line fails, you need sewer line repair New Braunfels TX homeowners can count on. We send a camera down the line before we quote anything, so you know exactly what broke and what it takes to fix it.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is the sewer line job?
Section repair
Multiple damaged areas or a longer run that needs replacement.
- 1. Spot repair One cracked or root-invaded section, accessible from a single pit.
- 2. Section repair Multiple damaged areas or a longer run that needs replacement.
- 3. Full replacement The whole line is failing and needs to be replaced end to end.
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- Camera firstWe see the problem before we quote
- TrenchlessWhen the line qualifies, we avoid digging
What Our Sewer Line Repair Includes
Every sewer line repair we do starts with a camera inspection and ends with a flow test and cleanup. Here is what is covered in a standard repair.
Work order
Sewer Line Repair- Sewer Camera Inspection: We run a RIDGID sewer camera through the line, record the footage, and show you exactly where the problem is. You see the break, the roots, or the belly on screen before we quote anything. This is the step that keeps us from guessing.
- Written Findings and Quote: You get a written summary of what we found, the depth and location of the damage, and the price for each repair option. If a spot repair will hold, we say so. If the line needs replacement, we show you why on the footage.
- Excavation and Pipe Repair: We dig the access pits, cut out the damaged section with a pipe cutter, and install new PVC pipe and fittings. Joints are sealed and coupled to spec. We hand-dig around irrigation and landscaping so we do not cut what we do not have to.
- Trenchless Options: When the line qualifies, we use pipe bursting or cured-in-place lining to restore the pipe through small access pits. That means no 40-foot trench across your yard, driveway, or tree roots. We tell you upfront whether your line is a candidate.
- Flow Test and Camera Verification: Before we leave, we run water through every fixture tied to that line and re-camera the repair. You get the after-footage and a written record of the work. If the flow is not right, we do not call the job done.
- Backfill and Cleanup: We backfill the pits, compact the soil, restore the surface, and haul off the spoil. Plywood and tarps protect the work area while we are there. Your yard should look like we were never there, minus the repaired line.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We camera the line, locate the damage, and walk you through the footage before we quote the repair.
Sewer Line Repair at Homes
We handle residential sewer lines across New Braunfels, from older clay pipe to newer PVC.
Backed-up main line
Sewage backing up into the lowest drain in the house.
Root intrusion
Roots growing into joints and catching waste.
Bellied or collapsed pipe
Low spots or breaks that cause repeated clogs.
Wet spots in the yard
Soggy ground or sinkholes over the sewer line.
Sewer Line Repair at Businesses
We work with restaurants, retail, and multi-family properties to keep sewer lines flowing without shutting down your business.
Restaurants
Grease-laden lines and high-volume kitchen drains.
Retail and offices
Shared laterals and restroom lines that serve multiple tenants.
Multi-family properties
Long runs and shared lines that serve multiple units.
Sewer Line Repair New Braunfels TX: What It Actually Involves
A sewer line is not a place to guess. We camera the line, show you what we found, and fix the actual problem. That is how you avoid paying for the same repair twice.
Sewer line repair New Braunfels TX is the process of locating, accessing, and restoring the underground pipe that carries wastewater from your home to the city main. That can mean cutting out a cracked section of PVC pipe and coupling in a new piece, or it can mean pulling a new liner through the old pipe without ever digging up your lawn. We run a sewer camera first, mark the depth and location of the break, then choose the repair method that fits the pipe material, the soil, and how much of the line is damaged.
Most calls we get in New Braunfels start with the same symptoms: gurgling toilets, slow drains in more than one fixture, or sewage backing up into a shower. The cause is usually root intrusion in sewer lines, a collapsed section of older clay or cast iron pipe, or a belly in the line where waste sits and clogs. If you are searching for sewer line repair in New Braunfels TX near me, we can be on-site the same day in most cases and give you a straight answer before any work begins.
- What it is
- Repairing the underground pipe that carries waste from your home.
- When it helps
- Backups, slow drains, root intrusion, or wet spots in the yard.
- What you get
- Camera footage, a written quote, and a tested repair.
How Our Sewer Line Repair Process Works
Five steps, no surprises. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you call until the line is flowing and tested.
Tools and Methods We Use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
High-pressure water clears grease, roots, and scale from the line without damaging the pipe. Used before camera inspection so we get a clean look at the actual condition.
Used for smaller clogs and to clear a path for the camera. We keep both hand snakes and powered augers on the truck for different line sizes.
Cuts out the damaged section of PVC, clay, or cast iron cleanly so the new pipe and fittings seat properly. A clean cut is the difference between a repair that holds and one that leaks.
Acoustic listening and thermal tools that pinpoint a leak under a slab or in a wall before we open anything up. Saves you from exploratory demolition.
When You Need Sewer Line Repair
A homeowner in Gruene notices the downstairs shower backing up every time the washing machine drains, and the yard over the sewer line is soggy.
We run a camera and find a root intrusion and a cracked joint about 30 feet out.
HomesA restaurant owner near Downtown New Braunfels has a grease-clogged line that keeps backing up into the kitchen floor drain during lunch service.
We schedule an overnight visit, hydro jet the line, and camera it. The footage shows a cracked section under the patio.
BusinessesA family buying a home in Vintage Oaks orders a pre-purchase sewer scope and the inspection finds a bellied section of PVC under the driveway.
We camera the line, mark the exact location and depth of the belly, and quote a spot repair.
HomesA homeowner in River Chase has sewage backing up into the laundry room on a Sunday night and cannot get anyone on the phone.
We take the emergency call, arrive within a few hours, and clear the blockage.
Homes
How Sewer Line Repair Works in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on a mix of river-bottom soil, limestone, and expansive clay that moves with the seasons. That movement is hard on underground pipe. Older homes near Downtown and Gruene often still have original clay or cast iron sewer lines, and those materials crack and shift over time.
Downtown New Braunfels
Many homes here date to the mid-20th century and still have original clay or cast iron sewer laterals. These lines are prone to root intrusion and joint separation.
Gruene
Mature oak and pecan trees are beautiful but their roots seek out sewer joints. We see more root intrusion calls here than almost anywhere else in the city.
Veramendi
Newer construction with PVC lines, but settling soil can create bellies and low spots. Pre-purchase sewer scopes here often catch problems before they become backups.
- Downtown New Braunfels
- Gruene
- Veramendi
- Vintage Oaks
- River Chase
From problem to finished result.
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PhotoRoot-Crushed Clay Line in Gruene
Before: A homeowner in Gruene had sewage backing up into the downstairs shower every time the washing machine drained. The yard over the sewer line was soggy, and two previous plumbers had just snaked the line without cameraing it. The problem kept coming back within weeks.
After: We camered the line and found roots had crushed a 6-foot section of clay pipe about 30 feet from the house. We cut out the damaged section, installed new PVC pipe, and hydro jetted the rest of the line. The backup stopped immediately, and the yard dried out within a week.
Bellied PVC Under a Veramendi Driveway
Before: A family buying a home in Veramendi ordered a pre-purchase sewer scope. The inspection found a bellied section of PVC under the driveway that was catching waste and causing slow drains. The seller had no idea the line was failing.
After: We marked the exact location and depth of the belly and quoted a trenchless repair. We ran a liner through the section, restoring the pipe without cutting the driveway. The buyer negotiated the repair into the sale, and we completed the work before closing.
Collapsed Cast Iron in Downtown New Braunfels
Before: A homeowner near Downtown had sewage backing up into the laundry room on a Sunday night. The house had original cast iron sewer pipe from the 1950s. The line had collapsed in two places, and the homeowner could not get anyone to answer the phone.
After: We took the emergency call, arrived within a few hours, and cleared the blockage. The camera showed two collapsed sections. We stabilized the line that night and returned the next morning to replace the failed sections with new PVC. The whole repair was done in two days.
Sewer Problems We Fix in New Braunfels
Most sewer line failures announce themselves before they become a full backup.
Roots intruding through pipe joints
Roots find the smallest crack and grow into the line, catching paper and waste until the pipe backs up.
Collapsed or bellied clay pipe
Older clay and cast iron lines in Downtown and Gruene shift with the soil and develop low spots where waste sits.
Sewage backing up into the house
A main line blockage sends waste back up through the lowest drain in the house, usually a shower or floor drain.
Wet spots or sinkholes in the yard
A leaking sewer line saturates the soil and creates a soft spot or sinkhole over the pipe.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Choose Us
A sewer line is not something you want repaired twice.
Camera-First Diagnosis
We push a RIDGID sewer camera through the line and record what it sees. You watch the footage with us.
Trenchless When Possible
Trenchless sewer repair New Braunfels Texas homeowners ask for is often the right call.
Same-Day Emergency Response
Sewage backing up at 2 a.m. does not wait for business hours.
Code-Correct Repairs
Every repair meets Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code standards, and we pull permits when the City of New Braunfels requires them.
What you get on a sewer line job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Camera footage
Before and after video of the line.
Written findings
A summary of what we found and what we did.
Repair record
A written record of the work for your files.
16 Years Working New Braunfels Sewer Lines
Comal Crest Plumbing has been repairing sewer lines in Comal County since 2010.
Pipe material
The camera shows whether the line is clay, cast iron, PVC, or Orangeburg, which tells us how to repair it.
Depth and location
We mark the depth and distance of the damage so we know how much digging is required.
Slope and bellies
The camera shows whether the line has low spots where waste sits and clogs.
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What New Braunfels Customers Say
We had sewage backing up into the guest shower on a Saturday morning. Comal Crest had a tech out by early afternoon, ran a camera, and found roots had crushed a section of the old clay line under the oak tree. They did a trenchless repair through two small pits and we never lost the lawn. Price was what they quoted. Could not ask for more.
Our builder-grade line had a belly in it that kept clogging every few months. Two other plumbers just snaked it and left. Comal Crest camered it, showed me the footage, and gave me options. They did a spot repair and re-graded the section. Six months later, no backups. I wish I had called them first.
We had a grease-clogged line that turned out to have a cracked section under the patio. They scheduled the work overnight so we did not miss a single lunch service. Camera footage before and after, permit handled, and the patio was back to normal the next morning. That is how you do commercial work.
Sewer Line Repair Questions We Hear Every Week
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
(737) 707-1110The biggest cost drivers are how deep the line sits, what it is made of, and whether we can go trenchless. We give you the number before we start, and it does not move unless you approve a change.
Comal Crest Plumbing has been repairing sewer lines in Comal County since 2010. We handle the camera inspection, the repair, the permit if one is needed, and the final flow test. You deal with one company start to finish.
A spot repair on an accessible line takes four to eight hours, start to finish. A trenchless liner runs one day. A full line replacement runs one to two days, mostly because of digging and backfill.
Often, yes. Trenchless methods like pipe bursting and cured-in-place lining let us restore the line through two small access pits instead of a long open trench. That is usually the right call when the pipe is still mostly intact and the problem is a crack, root intrusion, or a joint failure. If the line has collapsed or bellied badly, open excavation may be the only option, and we will tell you that upfront.
Other Services We Handle
Other services from the same team.
Need Sewer Line Repair New Braunfels TX Today?
(737) 707-1110If sewage is backing up or your yard is wet over the sewer line, call us now. We run camera-first diagnostics, quote the repair before we dig, and stand behind the work.
Call Comal Crest Plumbing
Reach us at (737) 707-1110 any time, day or night. For standard repairs we book same-day slots and call ahead with a real arrival window. For emergencies, we dispatch immediately. You can also email [email protected] and we will get back to you the same business day.