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Our Services

Sewer Line Repair in Medford, OR

Sewer Line Repair · Medford, OR

Trenchless pipe bursting, or an open trench when needed

Hukill's handles sewer line repair and sewer line replacement for homes and businesses in Medford and across the Rogue Valley. Your sewer line carries everything you flush or drain to the public sewer or a septic tank. When it cracks or fills with roots, drains slow down and back up into the house.

We repair a bad section or replace the whole line. A replacement goes in by trenchless pipe bursting or by open trench, whichever fits the job. If the pipe is sound and only clogged, drain cleaning clears it. Call or text (541) 734-9000.

What We Handle

  • Sewer line repair on cracked or root-filled sections
  • Full sewer line replacement from the house to the public sewer
  • Trenchless pipe bursting that pulls new HDPE pipe through the old line
  • Very little digging and minimal site disturbance on trenchless jobs
  • Open-trench replacement with our own excavators and backhoes
  • Trenchless water line replacement with the same bursting method
  • Sewer line work between the house and a septic tank
  • A written quote after we look at the job

Request a Sewer Line Repair Quote

Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

How do you find the break in a sewer line?

Sewer line trouble usually shows up inside the house first. Several drains run slow at once, or water comes up in the lowest tub or shower. Outside, a sewage smell or a soggy patch over the line points the same way. For backups and slow drains, Rogue Valley Sewer Services recommends calling a plumber first.

A sewer camera inspection is the usual first step. A small camera on a cable travels down the pipe and records the inside. The video shows cracks and root masses, and where along the line they sit.

One bad spot in an otherwise sound pipe can often be fixed with a sewer line repair. Trouble along much of the line points to a full sewer line replacement.

Trenchless sewer repair with pipe bursting and HDPE pipe

Our trenchless sewer line replacement uses pipe bursting. A steel bursting head is pulled through the old pipe and breaks it apart. The broken pieces push out into the soil, and new HDPE pipe follows right behind the head.

HDPE stands for high-density polyethylene, a flexible plastic pipe. The digging is limited to small access pits instead of a trench across the yard. That leaves far less lawn and pavement to put back afterward.

Some lines suit an open trench better. The EPA's fact sheet on pipe bursting names a collapsed section and other lines close by as trouble spots. For those lines, our excavation crews dig a trench and lay the new pipe in it.

Sewer line replacement permits in Medford and the Rogue Valley

Oregon has one plumbing code for every town, so what changes is the office that issues the permit. In Medford, the city's Building Safety page lists replacing a sewer or water line as work that needs a permit. A repair may need one too, and the city asks you to call for guidance. Digging in the street or the planter strip takes the city's right-of-way permit as well.

Rogue Valley Sewer Services runs the public sewer in Central Point, Talent, Phoenix, Jacksonville, White City and other valley towns. Its permit page lists outside sewer repairs or replacements over 5 feet long as work that needs its permit. When it issues the permit, Rogue Valley Sewer Services also inspects the sewer service line.

Those offices answer the permit question for your address, and we point you there. Call or text (541) 734-9000, and we look at the line and put the quote in writing. Financing available to qualified customers.

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Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 40 miles around Medford across Jackson and Josephine Counties.

(541) 734-9000
How We Work

How a Job With Hukill's Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or Text

Call or text (541) 734-9000, or send the form. Tell us what is going on and where the property is.

2

We Look at the Job

We come out and look at the leak, the clog, the damage or the site. A hidden leak gets located before anything is opened up.

3

The Quote in Writing

We explain what we found and what the fix involves. The price goes in writing before any work starts.

4

Our Crews Do the Work

Our plumbers and crews do the work. A job that needs more than one trade stays with Hukill's from start to finish.

5

Done and Checked

We finish the repair and check that it works. On a restoration job, the rebuild comes last.

FAQ

Sewer Line Repair Questions, Answered

Common questions about sewer line repair around Medford and the Rogue Valley. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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How much does sewer line repair cost?
The price depends on how long the line is and how deep it sits. A driveway or a patio over the line adds work too. We look at the job and put the quote in writing. Our guide to what sewer line repair costs in Oregon covers the market numbers.
Who is responsible for the sewer line from my house to the main?
In much of the valley, Rogue Valley Sewer Services answers that in its FAQ. The property owner keeps the line from the building to the public sewer clear, roots included. If damage to that line sits in the public right-of-way, Rogue Valley Sewer Services repairs it. In Medford, or in a town with its own sewer, ask the city where its part begins.
How much of my yard gets dug up?
With pipe bursting, very little. The digging stays at small access pits, and the new pipe travels underground between them. An open trench follows the whole path of the pipe. We backfill it and restore the site once the new line is in.
Can you replace a water line the same way?
Yes. Our trenchless replacement works on water lines as well as sewer lines. The steel bursting head pulls new HDPE pipe through the path of the old water line. When the trouble is a leak you cannot see, our leak detection work finds it first.
My home is on a septic system. Do you repair that sewer line too?
Yes. The line from the house to the septic tank can crack or fill with roots like any other sewer line. We repair or replace it the same way. Tank pumping and repairs are part of our septic services.
Will an 811 locate mark my sewer line?
Usually not the part on your property. The Oregon Utility Notification Center says most utilities mark their lines to the meter or the connection point. Rogue Valley Sewer Services keeps drawings of many, though not all, of its customers' service lines. Oregon law still says anyone who digs, homeowners included, notifies the center at least two business days ahead.
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Why Choose Hukill's

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One Company for the Whole Job

Our plumbers, excavation crews, restoration team and remodeling team all work for Hukill's. A burst pipe or a sewer backup takes one call, start to finish.

Excavators and Backhoes on Hand

Sewer lines and septic tanks often sit under a yard or a driveway. Our excavation crews dig down to them and backfill the site when the work is done.

A Written Quote Before Work Starts

We look at the job before we price it. Then the scope and the price come to you in writing.

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Got our water heater changed out this evening and the whole process was smooth. From setting up an appointment, communication, and the service. Marcos our technician that installed the water heater was great and made sure we got everything we needed in a timely manner. Recommend hukills to anyone looking for a quick or detailed repair!

Acey Reyes3 months ago · Google review

Brandon and Colton did an outstanding job fixing our clogged sinks. They arrived within three hours of our call, were professional and courteous, and quickly diagnosed and resolved the issue. They explained everything clearly and left the work area clean when they were finished. We really appreciated their prompt response and excellent service. I highly recommend Hukill's to anyone looking for reliable, efficient plumbers.

Ashley Mattos3 months ago · Google review

After we had our septic tank pumped by Tristan this morning and then Brandon,Kayden and "G" the excavator operator came out to do an septic line investigation. I was very appreciative of them explaining and answering all my questions. I would definitely request them to help us again. Thank you all for all your hard work.

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Get In Touch With Hukill's

Tell us about the leak, the clog, the damage or the project, and where the property is. Call or text (541) 734-9000, or send the form and we will get back to you.

Request a Quote

Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

Call (541) 734-9000