Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Cuyahoga County, OH
A broken or backed up sewer line is an emergency that cannot wait. Imperial Waterproofing Inc. repairs and replaces sewer lines and storm lines across Cuyahoga County, digging to reach the problem and repairing or replacing the damaged pipe. Ray supervises every job, and has since 1981.
What It Is
Sewer line repair and replacement covers the diagnosis, excavation and repair of broken, collapsed, root filled or backed up sewer laterals, along with storm lines that carry runoff away from your home. We dig to expose the damaged section and repair or replace it as needed.
Older Cuyahoga County homes often have original clay tile sewer lines that crack with age and let tree roots in. Once roots enter, they grow, catch debris, and eventually block or collapse the line. We replace those failing sections with new pipe built to last.
Sewer line repair by Imperial Waterproofing.
Signs You Need Help
Warning signs Ray looks for on every visit.
Old sewer line exposed during a deep excavation.
How We Do It
Our process keeps your project clean and clear. Owner supervised by Ray on every job.
Ray locates the problem, often starting with a camera inspection to find the exact break, belly or root intrusion.
We excavate to expose the damaged section of sewer or storm line.
The broken, collapsed or root filled pipe is cut out and removed.
New pipe is installed and connected with proper grade so waste flows freely.
The trench is backfilled and the surface restored. Owner supervised by Ray and built by our crew of 5.
Why Sewer Lines Fail
Tens of thousands of Cuyahoga County homes still have original clay tile sewer lines installed decades ago. Over time, clay cracks, joints open, and tree roots find their way in, eventually blocking or collapsing the line.
Cleveland area tree species, heavy clay soil and freeze and thaw ground movement all accelerate sewer line failure. A line that has lasted decades can fail quickly once roots establish, which is why prompt repair matters.
Heavy clay soil dug out of a Cuyahoga County driveway.
Why Imperial
45 years. Done right the first time.
Imperial Waterproofing crew laying new sewer lines in a trench.
Old sewer line exposed during a deep excavation.
Imperial Waterproofing crew installing new PVC drain lines under a commercial slab.
Cracked clay tile sewer line repaired with a new PVC section.
New PVC sewer line laid in a trench along a commercial building.
New PVC sewer line connected beneath an existing concrete slab.
Where We Work
Based in Bedford, OH. Serving Cleveland and every city in Cuyahoga County for residential and light commercial properties, 24 hours a day. Pan and zoom the map below to explore our full service area.
Common Questions
Q.What causes sewer lines to break in older Cuyahoga County homes?
Most older homes have original clay tile lines that crack with age. Tree roots enter through the cracks, grow, catch debris, and eventually block or collapse the line. Clay soil movement and freeze and thaw cycling accelerate the damage.
Q.Do you handle both sewer and storm lines?
Yes. We repair and replace sewer laterals that carry waste from your home, and storm lines that carry runoff away. Both can crack, collapse or root intrude, and we diagnose and fix either one.
Q.How do you find where the sewer line is broken?
We often start with a sewer camera inspection to locate the exact break, belly or root intrusion before digging. This lets us excavate only where needed instead of guessing along the entire line.
Q.Do you have to dig up my yard to repair the sewer line?
Most sewer line repairs require excavation to reach and replace the damaged pipe. We dig only what is needed, complete the repair, and restore the surface. Ray plans the excavation to minimize disruption on site.
Q.How fast can you respond to a sewer backup?
We are open 24/7 and Ray answers the phone directly. A sewer backup is an emergency, so call right away and we will respond as quickly as possible to diagnose and stop the backup.
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(216) 276-3963Get Your Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Problem Fixed
Ray answers your call directly. Small local crew of 5 serving all of Cuyahoga County.