Sewer Backup?
We Find It. We Fix It.
Slow drains, sewage odors, and raw backups aren't just inconvenient — they're a health hazard. Orlando uses camera inspection to find the exact problem and gives you a straight answer on repair vs. replacement before anyone touches your pipes.
Your Sewer Line Is Your Home's Waste Highway
The main sewer line carries all wastewater from your home to the city's collection system. When it cracks, clogs, or collapses — every drain, toilet, and fixture in your house is affected.
Orlando uses video camera inspection to diagnose the exact problem before recommending any repair. You'll never get a vague estimate or unnecessary work — just an honest assessment and a clear price.
Camera-First Diagnosis
We see the problem before quoting it. No guessing, no unnecessary excavation.
Repair or Full Replacement
From targeted repairs to a full line replacement — recommended based on what we find.
C42 Septic Licensed
Jobs crossing into septic territory are also covered under Orlando's C42 license.
Owner Does the Work
No subs. Orlando shows up, runs the camera, and completes the repair himself.
6 Signs You Have a Sewer Line Problem
Sewer issues get worse — and more expensive — the longer they're ignored. If you notice any of these, call Orlando today.
Slow Drains Everywhere
When multiple drains in your home are slow at once — sinks, tubs, and toilets — it's a main line issue, not just a clogged drain.
Gurgling or Bubbling Sounds
Toilets that gurgle when you run a sink, or drains that bubble after flushing, are signs of a blockage forcing air back through your plumbing.
Sewage Backup or Overflow
Raw sewage backing up into your drains, tubs, or toilets is a health emergency. This means the main line is completely blocked or has collapsed.
Foul Sewage Odors Indoors
Sulfur or sewage smell inside the home means sewer gases are escaping through a crack, break, or failed pipe joint somewhere in the line.
Wet or Extra-Green Yard Patches
Unusually green or soggy areas in your yard — especially in a line from the house to the street — indicate a sewer leak underground fertilizing the soil.
Multiple Fixtures Acting Up
If flushing the toilet causes water to back up in the tub, or running the washing machine floods the shower, the main sewer line is the problem.
Noticing any of the above? Don't wait — call or request an estimate now.
Sewer Line Services We Provide
Every service performed by Orlando himself — from first camera inspection to final flow test.
Camera Inspection
We run a video camera through your sewer line to pinpoint the exact location, type, and severity of the problem — before recommending any repair or digging.
Sewer Line Repair
For isolated cracks, breaks, or offset sections — targeted excavation and repair that restores full flow without replacing the entire line unnecessarily.
Full Line Replacement
Older clay, cast iron, or failing pipe that can't be patched? A full main line replacement with code-compliant materials is the lasting solution.
Root Intrusion Clearing
Tree and shrub roots are the most common cause of sewer line blockages in Modesto. We cut and clear intrusions and repair damaged sections to stop re-growth.
C42 Septic Coverage
Orlando holds a C42 Septic License — covering jobs that cross into septic system territory. One contractor, full coverage.
From Backup to Fixed — Here's How It Works
Four clear steps. No runaround, no unnecessary digging, no inflated quotes.
Call or Request Online
Reach out by phone or fill out the quick estimate form. Orlando responds personally — no call center, no runaround.
Camera Inspection
Orlando runs a video camera through your sewer line to locate the exact problem — blockage, crack, root intrusion, or collapse.
Honest Quote
Based on what the camera shows, you receive a clear repair or replacement quote — with options explained. No work starts until you say go.
Fixed & Flowing
Work completed to California code. Drains flowing. 100% satisfaction guarantee on every job from root clearing to full replacement.
You Get Orlando. Not a Crew You Didn't Hire.
Westside Plumbing is owner-operated. When you call, Orlando answers. When your sewer needs service, Orlando shows up — not a subcontractor, not an apprentice. Just the licensed owner doing the job right.
C36 & C42 Licensed & Insured
Plumbing and septic — fully covered
No Phone Quotes
Price given only after camera diagnosis
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind every repair and install
5% Repeat & Referral Discount
Loyalty and referrals are rewarded
Free Estimates (5-Mile Radius)
Free on-site visit within 5 miles of Modesto
Mon–Sat, 8AM–6PM
After-hours emergency calls available
Orlando Martinez
Owner & Licensed Plumber · C36 & C42
Common Questions About Sewer Lines
Straight answers — no runaround.
A single slow drain usually means a localized clog. A main sewer line problem shows up across multiple fixtures — when you flush a toilet and water backs up in the tub, or several drains are slow at the same time. Sewer odors inside the house or wet patches in the yard are also main-line indicators. Orlando can confirm with a camera inspection.
A simple root clearing can often be completed in a few hours. A partial sewer line repair may take 4–8 hours depending on the access and depth involved. Full sewer line replacements can take 1–2 days or more depending on the length and trench conditions. Orlando will give you a realistic time estimate after the camera inspection — before any work begins.
The most common causes are tree root intrusion (roots seeking moisture crack into pipe joints), age-related deterioration (older clay or cast iron pipes corrode and collapse), ground shifting or settling (displaces pipe sections), and grease accumulation in the main line. In Modesto and the Central Valley, tree root intrusion in older neighborhoods is by far the most common cause we see.
Not necessarily. The camera inspection lets us pinpoint the exact problem area, so we only dig where we need to. In many cases, only a small section needs to be excavated. We'll always explain your options clearly so you can make an informed decision before any work begins.
Sewer line costs vary widely based on the type of repair, depth, length, and access. A root clearing is far less than a full line replacement. Orlando provides pricing only after an on-site camera diagnosis — never a ballpark phone estimate that doubles once the crew shows up. You'll receive a clear, itemized quote before any work begins. No surprises.
We Handle More Than Sewer Lines
Every plumbing service performed by the same licensed owner — start to finish.
Water Heater
No hot water or a leaking tank? Orlando diagnoses and fixes water heater problems fast — repair or replacement, tank or tankless.
Learn MoreWater Line
Low pressure or a water bill that won't stop climbing? We find hidden leaks and restore your water supply the right way.
Learn MoreGas Line
Gas leaks are a life-safety issue. Orlando is C36 licensed to inspect, repair, and replace gas lines safely and to California code.
Learn MoreSewer Problem? Don't Let It Get Worse.
Call Orlando directly or request a camera inspection online. Honest diagnosis. Clear price. Job done right.