Sewer Line Repair in Aurora, CO

If you’ve got sewage backing up into your house, a wet spot in your yard that wasn’t there before, or multiple drains that won’t clear no matter what you do - there’s a good chance your sewer line is the problem. A lot of Aurora homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s with clay sewer pipes, and after 40 to 50 years, those pipes crack, collapse, and let tree roots take over.

Two Bears Plumbing handles sewer line repair and replacement for homes across Aurora. We start every job with a video camera inspection so you can see exactly what’s going on underground before we quote a price. No guessing, no pressure - just an honest look at the problem and a flat-rate price to fix it. Learn more about sewer line replacement costs in Aurora in our detailed pricing guide.

Signs Your Sewer Line Is Broken

Sewer line problems don’t always announce themselves with a sewage flood. Sometimes the signs are subtle - until they’re not. Here’s what to watch for:

• Multiple drains backing up at once - when more than one fixture is slow or gurgling, the problem is usually in the main sewer line, not an individual drain
• Sewage smell in your yard - a cracked or collapsed sewer pipe leaks waste into the surrounding soil
• Wet spots or sinkholes in the lawn - saturated soil above a broken sewer line sinks or stays wet even when it hasn’t rained
• Gurgling toilets - air trapped in a damaged sewer line creates gurgling sounds when you flush or run water
• Slow drains throughout the house - if every drain is sluggish, drain cleaning alone may not solve it
• Foundation cracks or settling - a leaking sewer line near your foundation can erode supporting soil over time

If you notice any combination of these, call us at (720) 903-1527 for a sewer camera inspection. We’ll find the problem before it gets worse.

Why Aurora Sewer Lines Fail

Aurora’s residential building boom in the 1970s and 1980s used clay sewer pipes that were standard at the time. After 40 to 50 years, those pipes are well past their expected lifespan. Here’s what we see most often:

• Cracking and fractures - clay is brittle. Ground shifting and Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles crack it from the outside in.
• Tree root intrusion - roots find the smallest crack or joint gap and grow into the pipe, eventually blocking flow completely
• Joint separation - the connections between pipe sections shift over decades of ground movement, creating gaps where waste leaks out and roots grow in
• Pipe collapse - sections of deteriorated clay pipe cave in under the weight of the soil above, completely blocking the line
• Bellying - ground settling creates low spots in the pipe where waste collects, causing repeated backups even after cleaning

Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles make all of these problems worse. The ground expands and contracts with every temperature swing, putting constant stress on rigid clay pipes that modern PVC handles without issue.

Our Sewer Line Repair Process

We don’t start digging until we know exactly what’s wrong. Here’s how every sewer line repair works:

1. Sewer camera inspection - We feed a video camera through your sewer line and show you the footage in real time. You’ll see the crack, the roots, the belly, or the collapse - whatever is causing the problem.
2. Diagnosis and upfront quote - We explain what we found, walk you through your options (trenchless vs excavation, repair vs replace), and give you a flat-rate price. No surprises.
3. Repair or replacement - We complete the work using the method that makes the most sense for your situation - pipe lining, pipe bursting, spot repair, or full excavation.
4. Post-repair camera verification - We run the camera through the line again to confirm full flow is restored. You see the results before we leave.

Trenchless vs Traditional Sewer Repair

One of the most common questions we get is whether trenchless repair is an option. Here’s the honest answer: it depends on what the camera inspection shows.

Trenchless sewer repair is our preferred method when the pipe condition allows it. It’s faster, saves your landscaping and driveway, and is often less expensive than digging. The two main trenchless methods are:

• Pipe lining (CIPP) - a resin-coated liner is inserted into the existing pipe and cured in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one. Works well for cracked pipes and minor root damage.
• Pipe bursting - a new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking the damaged pipe apart as it goes. Good for pipes that are too deteriorated for lining but still have an intact path.

Traditional excavation is necessary when the pipe is completely collapsed, severely bellied, or when access points don’t allow trenchless equipment. We minimize the disruption and restore the affected area when we’re done.

We’ll tell you which method fits your situation and why. If trenchless will work, we’ll use it. If it won’t, we’ll explain exactly why excavation is the better call.

Sewer Line Camera Inspection

Every sewer line repair we do starts with a camera inspection - and we think every plumber should work this way. A video sewer inspection lets us locate the exact problem, measure how far down the line it is, and determine whether the damage is limited to one spot or spread across the whole line.

The camera also tells us what kind of pipe you have (clay, cast iron, Orangeburg, or PVC), whether there are bellies or offsets, and whether tree roots have entered the system. All of this information drives the repair recommendation and the price.

We show you the camera footage on screen. You’ll see exactly what we see - no taking our word for it.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Sewer Line?

This is the big question, and the answer depends on what the camera inspection shows:

• Repair makes sense when the damage is limited to one section - a single crack, localized root intrusion, or a separated joint. Spot repair or pipe lining handles these efficiently without replacing the whole line.
• Replacement is the better call when the camera shows damage in multiple areas, widespread root intrusion, bellying from ground settling, or sections of complete collapse. Patching a line that’s failing in several places just delays the inevitable.

We’ll show you the footage and give you our honest recommendation. If a $2,000 repair will solve the problem, we’re not going to push a $10,000 replacement.

How Much Does Sewer Line Repair Cost in Aurora?

Sewer line repair costs in Aurora depend on the type of damage, depth of the pipe, repair method, and length of pipe involved. Here are typical ranges:

• Spot repair - $1,500 to $3,000 for a single section
• Trenchless pipe lining - $3,000 to $8,000 depending on pipe length
• Pipe bursting - $3,500 to $9,000 depending on pipe length and depth
• Full excavation replacement - $5,000 to $15,000 depending on length, depth, and obstacles

We give you an exact flat-rate price after the camera inspection - before any work starts. No hourly billing, no surprise add-ons. Read our full sewer line replacement cost guide for a deeper breakdown.

Clay-to-PVC Sewer Line Upgrades

If your Aurora home still has original clay sewer lines from the 1970s or 1980s, upgrading to PVC eliminates the root intrusion, cracking, and joint separation problems for good. Modern PVC pipe is rated for 100+ years and handles Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles, ground shifting, and root pressure without the brittleness of clay.

A clay-to-PVC upgrade can be done via trenchless pipe bursting or traditional excavation depending on the condition of the existing line. Either way, it’s a one-time fix that ends the cycle of repeated sewer backups and repairs.

Main Line Cleanout Installation

A lot of older Aurora homes don’t have an accessible main line cleanout - which makes it harder (and more expensive) to clear blockages or run a camera inspection. If your home doesn’t have one, we can install a cleanout during any sewer line repair. It gives you a direct access point to the main sewer line for future maintenance, camera inspections, and hydro jetting.

Call (720) 903-1527 for a free sewer camera inspection and upfront quote.