Sewer Line Repair in Lago Vista, TX
Licensed & insured · Texas Responsible Master Plumber RMP44420 · Family-owned since 2018
What to Know About Sewer Line Repair
What is a sewer line repair?
A sewer line repair fixes the pipe that carries wastewater from your house to the city main or your septic system. When that pipe cracks, shifts or fills with roots, wastewater slows down or backs up, and you will see it first in the lowest drains, usually the tub, shower or a floor drain. We start with a camera so we can show you exactly what is wrong before we quote anything.
Real Texas Plumbing - Heating and Air repairs sewer lines for homes in Lago Vista, Jonestown, The Hollows and around Lake Travis. Call (512) 662-2949.
Signs your sewer line needs attention
More than one drain is slow or backing up at the same time
Gurgling from a toilet or drain when water runs elsewhere
Sewage smell inside the house or in the yard
A wet, sunken or unusually green patch in the yard along the line
Clogs that return soon after a drain is cleared
One slow sink is usually a drain problem, not a sewer line problem. See our drain cleaning page. When several drains are involved, or a cleared drain keeps coming back, the line itself is the likely cause.
What causes sewer line problems here
Lago Vista homes sit on hillsides and limestone above Lake Travis, so lines run on slopes and through rock. Over time the ground shifts and lines can crack, separate or sag, and tree roots find the joints. Older lines are more likely to fail than newer ones. If you have a grinder pump, the line leaving the pump is under pressure and fails in different ways; see the next section.
If you have a grinder pump or septic system
Not every Lago Vista home has a gravity sewer. Many are on grinder pumps, and some are still on septic. We ask which you have on the first call, because the fix is different. If your grinder pump alarm is on, the problem may be the pump, the check valve or the discharge line, not a broken sewer line, and we will check all of them. See grinder pump service and grinder pump alarm repair. If your slow drains turn out to be a full septic tank, we will tell you so you can call a septic pumper instead of paying us for the wrong fix.
Whose pipe is it?
You own the sewer line on your property. The City of Lago Vista owns the public main. If we find the blockage or break is on the city's side, we tell you and report it, and you do not pay us to fix the city's pipe. If you have a grinder pump, you also own the pump, the tank, the alarm panel and the line up to the city main.
How we find and fix the problem
You call or text. Tell us which drains are slow, whether you have a grinder pump or septic, and whether anything is coming up.
We find the cause. We use a camera on the line so we can see cracks, roots, sags or a blockage and show you what we see.
You get written options. You get a written price for each option, with what each one fixes and what it does not. Nothing starts until you approve.
We repair and test. We make the repair and run water to confirm the line is flowing.
A $65 trip charge applies and is credited toward the work if you go ahead.
Repair or replace the line?
Repair is usually right when the damage is in one spot. Replacement is worth discussing when the damage runs along much of the line or the same line keeps failing. We show you the camera footage and the price of each option, so you can compare them. If you already have a quote from someone else and want a second look, call us.
If sewage is backing up now
Stop using water in the house: no showers, laundry or dishwasher. If sewage is coming up into a tub or floor drain, call right away. Those calls get priority. We do not dispatch overnight. If it happens after hours, stop using water and call when the office opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays or 8 a.m. on Saturday. See also emergency plumbing.
Where we repair sewer lines
We serve homes across Lago Vista, including Highland Lake Estates, Bar-K Ranches, Tessera, Lakeshore Ranch, Waterford on Lake Travis, Marshall's Point, Montechino and North Shore Colony. We also serve Point Venture, Jonestown, The Hollows and Northshore on Lake Travis. Our shop is at 20811 Dawn Dr, Unit 706, Lago Vista. If you think the problem is a broken water pipe instead, see broken pipe repair and leak detection.
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Our Sewer Line Repair Process
We make sewer line repair clear, efficient, and stress-free with licensed plumbing expertise, honest communication, and repairs built to last for homes and businesses in the Lago Vista and greater Austin area.
Camera Inspection and Diagnosis
We start with a prompt on-site assessment and sewer camera inspection to locate the exact problem, whether it is a crack, root intrusion, offset joint, or blockage. Then we explain what we found in plain language and give you an honest repair plan with upfront pricing and a realistic timeline, often the same day.
Targeted Repair and Site Protection
Once you approve the work, we protect the job area, mark utilities as needed, and use the least disruptive repair method that fits your sewer line condition and property layout. Our licensed, insured team completes the repair carefully, tests system flow during the job, and keeps you updated from excavation to reconnection.
Final Testing and Clean Finish
After the repair, we run a final flow test and follow-up camera check to confirm the sewer line is draining properly and the fix is solid. We clean the work area, review the completed repair with you, and share practical maintenance tips so you can avoid future backups and book with confidence.
Sewer Line Repair FAQs
Common questions we hear from Lago Vista and Jonestown homeowners about sewer line problems, repair options, timing, and what to expect from our team.
Why Homeowners Trust Real Texas Plumbing
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