Holloway Plumbing delivers lasting sewer line repair and replacement services across Kerrville, Boerne & Fredericksburg. Trusted locally for 50 years.

When Your Main Drain Fails, We Stand Strong

Your sewer yard line is the single most important drain pipe on your property. It’s the underground workhorse that carries all the wastewater from your home—from every toilet, sink, and shower—safely to the municipal sewer main. When it’s working correctly, it’s out of sight and out of mind. But when it fails, it can cause some of the most disruptive and unpleasant problems a property owner can face.

Here in Texas Hill Country, our sewer lines are up against a lot. Shifting clay soil, aggressive tree roots, and aging pipes can lead to blockages, bellies, and breaks that require immediate, professional attention. For nearly 50 years, Holloway Plumbing has been the trusted expert for sewer yard line repair and replacement services for our friends and neighbors in Kerrville, Boerne, and across the region. We have the grit, the gear, and the know-how to handle any yard line issue you have, big or small.

Handling Hill Country’s Toughest Sewer Line Challenges

The unique environment in our part of Texas puts immense stress on underground pipes. We’re experts at solving problems caused by any of these typical Hill Country issues:

  • Expansive Clay Soil: The constant shrinking and swelling of our soil can shift, crack, or crush pipes over time.
  • Invasive Tree Roots: Live oak and cedar trees are beautiful, but their roots are notorious for seeking out and invading sewer lines, causing cracks and stubborn blockages.
  • Deteriorating Old Pipes: Many older homes still have clay, Orangeburg, or cast iron pipes that are prone to corrosion, collapse, and root intrusion.
  • Extreme Weather Cycles: Heavy rains can oversaturate the ground, while droughts cause significant soil movement, both putting stress on your sewer line.
  • Improper Slope & “Bellies”: A sagging section of pipe, or “belly,” allows waste and paper to collect, leading to recurring clogs.

Any of these issues could lead to big plumbing problems for you and your family. If you think you might need sewer yard line repair and replacement services, don’t delay! Contact our professionals for an on-site inspection of your main lines.

Warning Signs of a Sewer Yard Line Problem

Your home will give you clear signals when your main sewer line is in trouble. Don’t ignore them! Here’s just a few of the warning signs you may see when you’ve got a sewer line problem on the horizon.

  • Multiple Slow Drains: If your toilet, shower, and sinks are all draining slowly, the problem is likely in the main line, not an individual drain.
  • Gurgling Toilets & Backups: Hearing gurgling sounds when you use water, or having wastewater back up into your tubs or toilets, is a classic sign of a main line blockage.
  • Sewage Smells Outdoors: An unpleasant odor in your yard quite often means your sewer line is cracked and leaking.
  • Soggy or Lush Patches: Unexplained wet spots or unusually green, fast-growing grass in your yard can indicate a leak from the sewer line below.
  • Cleanout Overflows: If wastewater is spilling out of the sewer cleanout cap in your yard, you have a significant blockage downstream.

Our High-Tech Diagnostic Approach

Guesswork has no place in sewer yard line repair and replacement. We use advanced technology to get eyes on the problem and pinpoint the exact cause and location of the failure, including but not limited to the following high-tech diagnostic approaches:

  • Sewer Camera Inspection: Our high-resolution cameras travel the entire length of your pipe, showing us exactly what’s going on—whether it’s roots, a break, a belly, or a blockage.
  • Electronic Locating: Once we spot the problem on camera, we can use a locator to determine its precise location and depth from the surface, allowing for targeted repairs.
  • Smoke Testing: For finding elusive leaks that cause sewer gas odors, we can introduce non-toxic smoke into the line to see where it escapes.

Modern Sewer Repair & Replacement Solutions

Once we’ve diagnosed the issue, we provide you with clear, upfront pricing on your repair options. We always aim for the least invasive, most cost-effective long-term solution.

  • Trenchless Sewer Repair: When possible, we use methods like pipe bursting or CIPP (Cured-In-Place-Pipe) lining to repair or replace your sewer line with minimal digging and disruption to your yard.
  • Spot Repairs: For isolated damage, we can perform a targeted excavation to repair just the broken section of pipe.
  • Cleanout Installation: Adding a proper two-way cleanout provides crucial access for future drain cleaning or inspections
  • Traditional Excavation: For collapsed lines or major grade corrections, we perform traditional excavation, ensuring the new pipe is laid on a proper bed of gravel at the correct slope. We upgrade old lines to durable PVC pipe.

We handle everything from start to finish, including permits, utility marking, and restoring your yard after the work is complete. For major projects, we offer flexible Plumbing Financing options.

Why Hill Country Trusts Holloway Plumbing

When your main sewer line fails, you need a team you can count on. Holloway Plumbing is ready to respond with 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Repairs.

  • Nearly 50 Years of Local Experience: We know Hill Country soil, codes, and common problems.
  • Licensed & Insured: Your property is protected, and the job is done right.
  • Upfront Pricing: No hidden fees. You approve the price before we start.
  • Lasting Solutions: We stand behind our work with a solid warranty.
  • Protective Maintenance: Scheduled plumbing inspections can catch issues before they become catastrophes.

Don’t Let a Sewer Line Problem Ruin Your Day

If you suspect an issue with your sewer yard line, don’t wait for it to become a disaster. Contact the local experts that your friends and neighbors have trusted for generations.

Call Holloway Plumbing now for the most experienced sewer yard line repair and replacement services in the entire Texas Hill Country!