Records the interior of the line from cleanout to city tap. We use it before and after replacement so you see the condition of the pipe and the finished install.
Sewer Line Replacement New Braunfels TX done right the first time
When your main line is collapsing, root-filled, or backing up every few months, patching it again wastes money. Comal Crest Plumbing handles sewer line replacement New Braunfels TX homeowners and businesses can count on, from the first sewer camera inspection to the final flow test.
Serving new braunfels and nearby areas.
How big is the sewer job?
Partial run
A longer stretch under a yard, driveway, or tree line.
- 1. Section repair One damaged section of pipe, replaced between two sound joints.
- 2. Partial run A longer stretch under a yard, driveway, or tree line.
- 3. Full main line House to city tap or septic, planned and permitted in writing first.
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- Camera firstWe see the pipe before we quote
- Flat priceOne number for the whole job
What is included in a sewer line replacement
Every sewer replacement we do includes the full scope from inspection to final inspection sign-off.
Work order
Sewer Line Replacement- Sewer camera inspection: We run a RIDGID camera from the cleanout to the city tap and record the footage. You see the break, the roots, and the pipe condition before you commit to anything.
- Permits and locates: We pull the plumbing permit with the City of New Braunfels and coordinate 811 locates for gas, water, and electric. Permit fees are included in the quoted price.
- New PVC pipe and fittings: We install new PVC pipe bedded in compacted gravel at the correct fall, with primed and glued joints that meet Uniform Plumbing Code. Old pipe is hauled off and disposed of.
- Flow test and camera verification: After install, we flow-test the line and camera it again to confirm clean flow and proper slope. You get copies of the footage and the inspection tag.
- Surface restoration: We backfill, compact, and restore the surface, including re-sodding grass areas. Trenchless jobs leave two small access pits that we patch and seed.
- City inspection coordination: We schedule the city inspector, meet them on site, and handle any punch-list items. You do not have to take time off work to manage the inspection.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We camera the line, mark the depth, and show you the footage so you know exactly what is failing.
Sewer replacement at New Braunfels homes
Main lines at houses across Comal County, from older downtown lots to newer builds.
Root-filled clay lines
Pecan and oak roots cracking old tile.
Collapsed cast iron
Scale and rust closing off flow.
Backups in the house
Lowest drain overflowing on heavy use.
Soggy yard spots
Wet patches and odor over the line.
Sewer replacement at New Braunfels businesses
Restaurants, retail, and multi-family properties along the Comal corridor and beyond.
Restaurants
Grease-loaded mains and floor drains.
Hotels and rentals
Shared lines serving many units.
Retail centers
Mains under parking and walkways.
What sewer line replacement New Braunfels TX really involves
A sewer line is the one pipe you never see until it fails. Replacing it properly, with the right pipe, slope, and bedding, is what keeps it working for decades.
Sewer line replacement New Braunfels TX is the full excavation or trenchless removal of a failing main sewer line and the installation of a new pipe from the house to the municipal tap or septic connection. We start with a sewer camera inspection to map the break, then cut out the old clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe and set new PVC pipe bedded in gravel at the correct fall. Every joint is primed and glued to Uniform Plumbing Code specs, and the line is flow-tested before we backfill.
Most of our calls come from homes built before 1980 with original cast iron or clay tile that has cracked, offset, or filled with roots. Live oaks and pecans along the Comal River corridor push roots through hairline cracks within a season. If you have been scheduling drain snake visits twice a year, a sewer line replace New Braunfels project usually costs less over five years than repeated patching. We also handle collapsed lines after heavy rain when saturated soil shifts and shears older pipe.
- What it is
- New pipe from the house to the city tap or septic.
- When it helps
- Cracks, roots, offsets, or repeat backups.
- What you get
- Camera footage, permits, and a tested line.
How our sewer line replacement process works
You will know what happens, who is on site, and how long each phase takes before we start digging.
Tools and methods we use on sewer replacements
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
Clears grease, scale, and roots from lines that are still structurally sound. We jet before camera work so the inspection shows the true pipe condition.
Marks the depth and path of the sewer line on the surface so we dig in the right spot and avoid utilities.
Pulls new HDPE or PVC liner through the existing pipe path with minimal excavation. Used on qualifying lines to protect landscaping and hardscape.
Cuts out old clay and cast iron cleanly and fuses or glues new pipe joints to code. Proper joints are what keep roots out for good.
When New Braunfels properties need sewer line replacement
A 1960s ranch house in Oak Run with original cast iron that has backed up twice this year.
We camera the line, find the scale and root intrusion, and replace the full run with PVC.
HomesA riverfront property in Gruene with mature pecans whose roots have cracked the clay sewer line.
Trenchless replacement pulls a new liner through the old path with two small access pits, sparing the trees and the lawn.
HomesA restaurant near Comal Town Center with grease-clogged lines and a failing main under the parking lot.
We jet the line, camera it, and replace the failed section with a trenchless liner to avoid tearing up the lot.
BusinessesA new homeowner in Veramendi whose pre-purchase inspection flagged an offset in the main line.
We scope the line, document the offset, and replace the damaged section before move-in. The seller credits the cost at closing.
Homes
How sewer line replacement runs in New Braunfels
New Braunfels sits on a mix of clay soil and limestone shelf, and that geology shapes every sewer job we do. Clay expands and contracts with our wet-dry cycles, shifting older clay tile and cast iron lines out of alignment.
Downtown New Braunfels
Many homes here date to the 1920s-1950s and still have original clay or cast iron sewer lines. Shallow lots and mature trees make trenchless the preferred method.
Gruene
Riverfront properties with large pecans and oaks see heavy root intrusion. Trenchless replacement protects the trees and the landscaping that makes these lots valuable.
Veramendi
Newer construction, but we still see settling-related offsets where backfill was not compacted properly. Camera inspection catches these before they become backups.
- Downtown New Braunfels
- Gruene
- Veramendi
- Vintage Oaks
- Creekside
From problem to finished result.
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Photo1948 bungalow in Downtown New Braunfels
Before: Original clay tile sewer line with three root breaks and a belly under the front yard. The homeowner was snaking the line twice a year and had sewage backing into the shower on heavy rain days.
After: Full open-cut replacement of 62 feet of clay tile with new PVC pipe on compacted gravel. Camera footage after install showed clean flow at the correct slope. No backups in the 14 months since.
Trenchless replacement in Gruene
Before: A 1970s home on a wooded lot had a collapsed cast iron line under a concrete driveway and two mature pecan trees. Open-cut would have meant removing the driveway and risking the trees.
After: Trenchless pipe bursting replaced 48 feet of cast iron with new HDPE liner through two small access pits. The driveway stayed intact, both pecans are still standing, and the line passed city inspection on the first visit.
Restaurant main line near Comal Town Center
Before: Grease buildup and a cracked main line under the parking lot caused weekly backups in the kitchen floor drain. The restaurant was losing service hours and facing health inspection issues.
After: We jetted the line, installed a cured-in-place liner in the failed section, and added a larger cleanout for future service. Work was done overnight across two shifts. No backups in the six months since, and the health inspection passed.
Sewer problems we solve for New Braunfels homeowners
Most sewer lines fail the same way, and the warning signs show up long before the line collapses.
Roots invading the line every year
Roots find hairline cracks and grow into the pipe, catching paper and grease until the line backs up.
Old clay or cast iron pipe breaking apart
Clay tile and cast iron from the 1950s and earlier crack, offset at the joints, and eventually collapse.
Sewage backing up into the house
A backup in the lowest drain means the main line is blocked or collapsed.
Soggy yard and sewage smell outside
Wet spots, lush patches of grass, and sewer odor in the yard mean the line is leaking underground.
Why replace instead of patch
A repaired line buys time. A replaced line ends the cycle of backups, snaking, and emergency calls.
Ends repeat backups
A new PVC line has smooth walls and watertight joints, so grease, paper, and roots have nothing to catch on.
Trenchless saves the yard
Trenchless sewer replacement New Braunfels Texas jobs pull a new HDPE or PVC liner through the old pipe path with only two small access…
Protects home value
A documented sewer replacement with permits and photos is a selling point. Buyers' inspectors flag old clay and cast iron immediately.
Stops sewage from reaching groundwater
Cracked sewer lines leak waste into soil and can contaminate the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone that feeds Comal Springs.
What you receive on a sewer job
Clear records you can keep and share.
Camera footage
Before and after video of the line.
Permit and inspection tag
City sign-off on the finished work.
Install photos
Pipe, bedding, and slope documented.
16 years replacing sewer lines in Comal County
We have replaced hundreds of main lines across Comal County, from 1920s downtown bungalows to new builds in Veramendi.
Pipe condition
The camera shows cracks, offsets, and root entry so we know what is failing.
Line depth and path
The locator marks where the pipe runs so we dig in the right spot.
Slope and flow
A level check and flow test confirm the new pipe drains the way it should.
Is your New Braunfels area covered?
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new braunfels ZIP codes
- 78132
- 78130
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- 78135
Towns we serve.
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What New Braunfels customers say
Our 1948 house had original clay pipe and we were snaking it every spring. Comal Crest ran a camera and showed us three root breaks in about 40 feet. They replaced the whole run in a day and a half and re-sodded the trench. Six months later, no backups, no slow drains. Worth every dollar.
We had sewage backing into the laundry room on a Sunday. They came out, isolated the line, and had a crew digging Monday morning. Trenchless replacement saved our pecan tree and the driveway. The crew explained every step and cleaned up so well you could not tell they had been there.
I manage several rentals in the Creekside area and Comal Crest has handled three sewer replacements for me. Flat pricing, permits pulled, inspections passed, and they send photos of the finished line every time. They are my first call for any main line issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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) 707-1110Rock excavation, long runs over 100 feet, and city tap repairs push the number up. We give you a flat price after the camera inspection, so you know the total before we dig.
Replace when the camera shows cracked, offset, or collapsed pipe, when roots return within months of snaking, or when your home still has original clay tile or cast iron from before 1980. Repeated backups, slow drains throughout the house, and sewage odors in the yard are the other signals. If we see two or more of these, replacement usually beats another repair.
A typical residential sewer line replacement in Texas takes one to two working days on site. Permitting and 811 locates add two to four business days before we dig. Trenchless jobs often finish in a single day. Longer runs, deep lines, or rock excavation can stretch to three days. We give you the schedule in writing before we start.
Yes, we offer trenchless sewer replacement across New Braunfels and Comal County. We use it when the existing line is straight enough, the pipe is not collapsed, and soil conditions allow. If your line has a severe offset or a full collapse, open cut may be the only option. The camera inspection tells us which method fits your line.
Related Services
Other services from the same team.
- Water Heater InstallationWe install Rheem, Bradford White, and AO Smith water heaters sized correctly for your household.
- Water Heater RepairNo hot water, popping sounds, or a puddle under the tank.
- Tankless Water Heater ServicesNavien and other tankless units need descaling and correct gas sizing to perform.
Get your sewer line replacement New Braunfels TX quote today
(737) 707-1110Call Comal Crest Plumbing and we will camera your line, show you the footage, and give you a flat price for the fix. Same-week scheduling available.
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.