Emergency Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Sewer backing up? Main line cracked, clogged with roots or collapsed? We find the problem on camera, show you the video, give you a written estimate, and fix it.
Call any time, day or night
Based in Edgewater
on approved credit
Signs your sewer line needs attention
A main-line problem usually shows up in more than one place at once.
Sewage coming up a floor drain or tub
Several drains slow or backing up at once
Gurgling toilets and drains
Sewer smell in the basement or yard
Soggy or sunken spots in the yard
Recurring clogs that keep coming back
Sewage in the house right now? Stop using water, keep people and pets away, and call 410-320-7348
Common causes of sewer line failure
Tree roots
Roots find small cracks and joints and grow into the line until it blocks.
Old pipe materials
Clay, cast iron and Orangeburg (fiber) pipe crack, corrode or collapse with age.
Bellies & shifting
Soil settling creates low spots where waste collects and backs up.
Breaks & collapses
A cracked or collapsed section stops flow completely – an emergency.
Evidence first, then a written price
Camera inspection
We run a camera through the line to find the problem, its location and depth, and the pipe material.
You see the video
We show you the footage and explain exactly what's wrong in plain English.
Written estimate
You get a written price and the options – repair or replacement, dig or trenchless where suitable – before any work starts.
Permits & repair
We pull the county permit, do the work, and schedule the inspection.
Clean up & financing
We restore the work area. If insurance won't cover it, ask about 0% financing options.*
Fix it now. Pay over time.
Sewer line replacement is rarely planned for, and insurance often won't cover the pipe itself. Ask about 0% financing options on approved credit.
*Financing is offered through a third-party lender, subject to credit approval. Not everyone qualifies. Terms and promotional periods vary. [Lender-approved disclosure wording pending.] Partner: [Financing partner TBD].
We clean up after it, too
Home Rescue also handles sewage cleanup and water mitigation – so the same team can fix the line and restore the basement. We document the cleanup for your insurance company.
Water & sewage cleanup →Sewer line FAQ
How do I know it's the main sewer line and not just a clog?
If more than one fixture is backing up – for example the tub gurgles when the toilet flushes, or water comes up a floor drain – the problem is usually in the main line rather than a single drain.
Do I need a camera inspection?
Yes. A camera inspection shows exactly where the problem is, what the pipe is made of, and how bad it is – so the fix is based on evidence, not guesswork. You see the video too.
Who is responsible for the sewer line – me or the county?
In Anne Arundel County, the county maintains the sewer connection in the public right-of-way, and the homeowner is responsible from the property line to the house, including the cleanout. If the problem is on the county side, call Anne Arundel County DPW Utility Operations at 410-222-7500.
Does homeowners insurance cover sewer line replacement?
Often the pipe itself isn't covered, though some policies have endorsements for water backup or service lines. Your insurer or agent can tell you what your policy includes. For work insurance won't pay for, we offer 0% financing options on approved credit.
Do you pull permits?
Sewer line work in Anne Arundel County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. We handle the permits for the work we do.
Can you avoid digging up my whole yard?
Sometimes. Depending on the pipe's condition and route, a trenchless method may be an option. The camera inspection tells us what will work, and we'll explain the choices before you decide.
Sewer backing up? Call now.
Camera inspection, a written estimate, and 0% financing options on approved credit.*