Sewer Replacement in San Bruno, CA

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Trenchless sewer replacement that saves your landscaping, your time, and your sanity.

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Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement

What Your Life Looks Like After

Your drains flow like they should. No more sewage smells creeping up from the basement. No more panic every time someone flushes the toilet.

Your yard stays intact. The roses you planted five years ago stay put. Your driveway doesn’t get jackhammered into chunks. Your neighbors don’t have to stare at a construction zone for weeks.

You get a sewer line that lasts 50+ years, not a patch job that fails next winter. The kind of permanent fix that actually adds value to your home instead of just stopping the immediate crisis.

San Bruno Sewer Specialists

We Do This Every Day

Sugar Bear Home Services has been handling sewer replacements in San Bruno and the Peninsula for years. We know the soil conditions here. We know the permit process. We know which neighborhoods have clay pipes from the 1960s that are ready to fail.

We’re the crew that shows up when we say we will. Licensed, insured, and equipped with the camera technology that shows you exactly what’s wrong before we start digging.

Most importantly, we’re the company that gives you the real price upfront, not an estimate that doubles once we’re halfway through your job.

Our Sewer Replacement Process

Here's Exactly What Happens

First, we run a camera through your existing line to see what we’re dealing with. You’ll see the footage too – no guessing, no surprises. We map out the exact problem areas and explain your options.

Next, we access your sewer line through small entry points, usually near your house and at the street connection. No trenching across your entire yard. Our trenchless equipment pulls the new pipe through the old route.

The new pipe goes in as a single, seamless line. We test everything, clean up our small work areas, and you’re back to normal life. Most jobs finish in 1-2 days, not the weeks that traditional excavation requires.

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Complete Sewer Pipe Replacement

What's Included In Every Job

Every sewer replacement starts with full camera inspection and locating services. You’ll know exactly where your line runs and what condition it’s in before we touch anything.

We handle all permits and inspections required by San Bruno. No surprise fees, no delays waiting for city approval. We know the local requirements and build that timeline into your project from day one.

Your new sewer line comes with our workmanship warranty. The pipe itself is rated for 50+ years, but we stand behind the installation. If something goes wrong because of our work, we fix it at no charge.

How much does trenchless sewer replacement cost in San Bruno?

Most trenchless sewer replacements in San Bruno run between $8,000-$15,000, depending on the length of your line and access conditions. That’s typically 20-30% less than traditional excavation when you factor in restoration costs for your yard, driveway, and landscaping. We provide fixed pricing after our camera inspection, so you know the exact cost before work begins. No hourly rates, no surprise charges for “unforeseen conditions.”

Will trenchless sewer replacement work for my old house?

Most San Bruno homes built before 1980 are perfect candidates for trenchless replacement. The older clay and cast iron pipes that are failing actually make the trenchless process easier in many cases. We need at least 2 access points and enough space for our equipment, but that’s rarely an issue in residential neighborhoods. Our camera inspection will show us exactly what we’re working with, and we’ll tell you upfront if trenchless won’t work for your specific situation.

How long does a trenchless sewer replacement take?

Most residential sewer replacements in San Bruno take 1-2 days from start to finish. Day one is usually excavating the small access points and setting up equipment. Day two is pulling the new pipe and final connections. Compare that to traditional excavation, which can take 1-2 weeks when you include restoration time. You can use your plumbing normally within hours of completion, not days or weeks.

What happens if you hit other utilities during the work?

We call 811 and have all utilities marked before starting any project. Our trenchless method follows your existing sewer line route, so we’re not digging blind trenches where utilities might be hiding. The small access points we excavate are hand-dug around any marked utilities. If we do accidentally damage a utility line, our insurance covers the repair costs – that’s never your responsibility. We’ve been doing this long enough to know where problems typically occur and how to avoid them.

Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in San Bruno?

Yes, San Bruno requires permits for sewer line replacement, and we handle that entire process for you. The permit cost is included in our pricing, and we know exactly what the city inspectors are looking for. We schedule all required inspections and make sure everything passes the first time. You don’t need to take time off work to meet inspectors or deal with city paperwork – that’s all part of our service.

How long will my new sewer line last?

The HDPE pipes we install are rated for 50-100 years under normal conditions. Unlike the clay or cast iron pipes that are probably failing in your home now, these new pipes resist root intrusion, don’t corrode, and handle ground movement much better. Most of our customers never have to think about their sewer line again. We warranty our installation work, and the pipe manufacturer provides material warranties as well.

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