Plumbing Service

Sewer Line Repair, Replacement & Camera Inspections

Sewer repair, replacement, and camera inspection.

Your sewer line is the single most important drain in your home — and the one most homeowners never think about until it backs up. When the main line clogs, fails, or collapses, every fixture in the house becomes useless within hours. McDade Plumbing handles the full range of sewer work across North Texas: cabling, hydro-jetting, camera inspections, spot repairs, and full line replacements.

We work on every common material — PVC, cast iron, clay tile, and Orangeburg — and we use proper camera inspection on every serious sewer call so you can see exactly what's happening inside the line before any digging or replacement is recommended. No guesswork, no upsells, just clear video and an honest plan.

Most of our customers find us during a backup, but the smartest sewer service is the one done before the emergency: a quick camera inspection on an older home tells us whether you have years of life left or whether replacement should be on next year's budget.

Common Causes

Tree root intrusion

Roots find the smallest gap in a joint or crack and grow inside the pipe until they fill it. This is the single most common cause of sewer failure in older North Texas neighborhoods.

Cracked or collapsed clay tile

Many older homes were built with clay tile sewer lines that eventually crack from soil movement and root pressure.

Bellied sewer lines

When a section of pipe sags, waste collects there and causes repeat backups until the line is corrected or replaced.

Cast iron corrosion

Older cast iron lines corrode from the inside, narrowing the flow path until even small clogs become full backups.

Grease and wipe buildup

Years of grease and 'flushable' wipes build a layered plug that eventually chokes the line completely.

Improper slope or settlement

Foundation movement and soil shifting can change the slope of the sewer line enough to cause repeat backups.

Connections to old city taps

Where the home line meets the city main is a common failure point, especially on older taps.

Warning Signs to Watch For

  • Multiple drains backing up at once

    When the toilet, tub, and kitchen sink all back up together, the main sewer line is the culprit.

  • Sewage smell in the yard

    An outdoor sewer odor usually means the line is leaking somewhere between the house and the city tap.

  • Lush green or sunken strips in the yard

    Unusually green grass or a low spot over the sewer line often points to a leak feeding the soil.

  • Gurgling sounds throughout the house

    Air being pulled through a partially-blocked sewer line creates gurgling at distant drains.

  • Recurring main-line clogs

    If you've had to call for a sewer clearing more than once, the underlying line probably needs a camera inspection.

  • Slow drains across the whole house

    System-wide slowness almost always points back to the main line, not the individual fixtures.

  • Backups after heavy rain

    If the line backs up only after storms, you may have a break that's letting groundwater in, or a connection issue with the city system.

Our Repair Process

  1. 01

    Camera inspection first

    We start with a sewer camera so you and we both see exactly what's happening before any major work is recommended.

  2. 02

    Hydro-jetting or cabling

    Most clogs and root intrusions can be cleared without digging using high-pressure jetting or professional cabling.

  3. 03

    Spot repair when possible

    When a single section is damaged, a targeted excavation and pipe replacement is far cheaper than a full re-line.

  4. 04

    Full line replacement when needed

    For collapsed or fully root-bound lines, we replace the run with new PVC and proper bedding so the new line lasts decades.

  5. 05

    Permits and inspections handled

    We pull required permits and coordinate inspections so your project is documented and code-compliant.

  6. 06

    Cleanup and verification

    We restore the work area, re-camera the line, and confirm full flow before we close the job.

Benefits of Professional Sewer Line Services

Stop recurring backups

A real diagnosis means fixing the problem instead of clearing the same clog every six months.

Protect your home and yard

Sewer leaks damage landscaping, foundations, and indoor air quality. Repair stops the damage.

Plan ahead financially

A camera inspection tells you whether the line is good for years or whether replacement belongs on next year's budget.

Smoother home sales

A documented healthy sewer line removes one of the biggest concerns in any real estate transaction.

Healthier living environment

Eliminating sewer odors and leaks protects indoor air quality for everyone in the home.

Why Choose McDade Plumbing

  • Sewer cameras, jetters, and full excavation capability in-house.
  • Honest recommendations — clearing, spot repair, or full replacement only when needed.
  • Permits and inspections handled for you.
  • Family-owned and accountable for every job we touch.
  • Workmanship warranty on every sewer line replacement.

Sewer problems don't get better on their own — they get more expensive. The sooner the line is diagnosed and repaired, the smaller the project usually becomes.

Call McDade Plumbing at 817-774-0748 to schedule a sewer camera inspection or repair anywhere in our North Texas service area.

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Sewer Line Services FAQ

Answers to the most common questions we hear about sewer line services.

When more than one fixture backs up at the same time — for example, the tub fills when you flush — the main sewer line is almost always the issue.

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