Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Utah
Cracked, collapsed and root-filled sewer lines dug out and replaced with new pipe, from the house to the city main.
When the Sewer Line Has to Come Out
Many older homes in the Salt Lake Valley still drain through clay or Orangeburg sewer pipe laid decades ago. Over time it cracks, separates at the joints, sags and fills with tree roots. The signs are slow drains throughout the house, repeat backups, and soggy or sunken spots in the yard.
When a camera inspection shows the line is broken, collapsed or sagging, patching it again usually just buys time. Ritz Excavation & Demolition digs the trench from the house to the connection at the main, removes the old pipe, sets new pipe on proper bedding for your plumber to connect and the inspector to see, then backfills, compacts and restores the yard.
We also dig new sewer connections for new homes, ADUs and teardown rebuilds, and run the trench out to the street when the connection sits under the road.
What's Included
- Full sewer line replacement, house to main
- Digs for collapsed, broken or root-filled lines
- New sewer connections for new homes and ADUs
- Trenches shored or sloped on deep lines
- Working with your plumber and the sewer district
- Backfill, compaction and yard restoration
Planned for Valley and Mountain Conditions
We plan for lakebed clay, cobble, groundwater and frost before we price the job, so it doesn't turn into a surprise halfway through.
Old Clay Pipe
Older homes often have clay or Orangeburg lines that crack and fill with roots.
Deep Laterals
Sewer lines can run deep, so trenches are shored or sloped for safety.
Driveways and Trees
Driveways, landscaping and mature trees often sit between the house and the main.
Street Connections
Mains under the road mean street cut permits and pavement patching.
Who We Work For
Homeowners
Replacing a cracked, collapsed or root-filled sewer line, or digging a new connection for an ADU or rebuild.
Builders & Contractors
Sewer line digs and new connections for builders and plumbers, dug, shored and backfilled on schedule.
How the Job Works
- Review the Camera Report We look at your plumber's camera inspection to see where the line failed and how deep it runs.
- Estimate A written scope for the dig, any street or sidewalk cut, backfill and restoration.
- Locates and Permits Public utilities are marked through Blue Stakes, and we work with you and your plumber on the permits the job needs.
- Dig and Replace The trench is opened and shored where needed, the old pipe comes out and new pipe is set for connection and inspection.
- Backfill and Restore After inspection, the trench is backfilled in compacted lifts and the surface is restored.
What Affects the Cost
Every job is priced to the site after we've seen it.
What We Don't Do
We stick to the dirt work and coordinate with these trades on your project:
“Jeff is a fantastic and talented contractor. Jeff’s capabilities with equipment, like an excavator, are second nature to him. He’s fantastic at excavation work, building rock walls, creating waterfalls, etc.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do sewer line repair?
We do the repairs and replacements that require digging: broken, collapsed or sagging sections and full line replacements from the house to the main. Drain cleaning, camera inspections and trenchless lining are plumber work. We work alongside plumbers on the jobs that have to be dug up.
How do I know if my sewer line needs replacing?
Common signs are slow drains throughout the house, repeat backups, sewage smells, and wet or sunken spots in the yard. A camera inspection from a plumber shows whether the pipe is cracked, collapsed, root-filled or sagging, which tells you whether it can be repaired or needs to be replaced.
Who is responsible for the sewer line under the street?
In many Salt Lake Valley cities the homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the city main, which can include the section under the street. Check with your city or sewer district. When the dig reaches the road, it needs a street cut permit and a pavement patch afterward.
Do I need a permit to replace a sewer line in Utah?
Usually, yes. Most cities and sewer districts require a permit and an inspection of the new pipe before the trench is backfilled. We plan the dig around that inspection.
Can trenchless lining fix my line instead of digging?
Sometimes. Lining works on cracked pipe that still holds its shape and grade. A collapsed line, a sag that holds water, or pipe with the wrong slope usually has to be dug up and replaced.
Where We Do This Work
We provide this service across Salt Lake, Utah, Summit and Wasatch counties. Choose your area to learn more.
Ready to Dig In?
Contact Ritz Excavation & Demolition for an estimate on your project in Salt Lake, Utah, Summit or Wasatch County.