Sewer Line Repair & Cleaning in San Diego

Backed-up sewage, gurgling drains, and foul odors are signs your sewer line needs attention. Paws Plumbing provides fast diagnosis and lasting repair for sewer line problems across San Diego County.

Signs You May Have a Water or Sewer Line Problem

Not sure if your home needs repiping? Here are the most common indicators.

Multiple drains backing up simultaneously

Gurgling sounds from toilets

Sewage odor inside or outside

Wet patches or lush grass over sewer line in yard

Slow drains throughout the entire home

Camera Inspection

Before we recommend any repair, we run a camera through your sewer line. You see exactly what we see — the location of the blockage or damage, and why we are recommending the solution we are. No guessing, no unnecessary upsells.

Repair Options

Trenchless Repair

We rebuild your sewer line from the inside through one or two small access points, either curing a new pipe lining in place or pulling a new pipe through the old path. Your yard, driveway, and landscaping stay intact.

Best for: Cracked, corroded, or root-damaged lines where you want to avoid tearing up the property.

Benefit / tradeoff: Minimal disruption and a faster turnaround than full excavation. It carries a higher upfront cost and needs the existing line to be accessible and in repairable shape.

Hydro Jetting

High-pressure water blasts away grease, scale, roots, and years of buildup, scouring the pipe walls back to full diameter. It cleans the line rather than just punching a hole through the clog, so flow comes back fast and stays clear longer.

Best for: Recurring clogs, slow drains, grease and root buildup in pipes that are still structurally sound.

Benefit / tradeoff: The most thorough cleaning available and no digging. It clears blockages but does not repair cracked or collapsed pipe, so badly damaged lines still need a repair method.

Traditional Repair

We excavate down to the damaged section and replace it directly. When a line is collapsed, severely offset, or beyond what a lining can fix, digging gives us full access to set the new pipe right.

Best for: Collapsed pipes, major breaks, or sections that have shifted out of alignment.

Benefit / tradeoff: The most direct fix for severe damage, and often the lowest material cost. It involves digging and yard restoration, so plan for more cleanup afterward.

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from real San Diego homeowners.

Maria T. 

North Park

“They showed up within an hour of my call. The tech explained exactly what was wrong with our water heater, gave us options, and had it fixed same day. No pressure, just honest work.”

James R.

Clairemont

“They showed up within an hour of my call. The tech explained exactly what was wrong with our water heater, gave us options, and had it fixed same day. No pressure, just honest work.”

Linda K

La Jolla

“Emergency call on a Sunday — burst pipe under the kitchen. Brett’s team answered fast and had someone out within the hour. Saved us from serious water damage. Can’t recommend enough.”

David M

Chula Vista

“Emergency call on a Sunday — burst pipe under the kitchen. Brett’s team answered fast and had someone out within the hour. Saved us from serious water damage. Can’t recommend enough.”

Serving All of San Diego County

Proudly serving San Diego County — from Oceanside to Chula Vista, the coast to Escondido and El Cajon.
National City
San Diego
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Escondido

La Mesa

Chula Vista
Rancho Bernardo
El Cajon
Del Mar
Poway
Scripps Ranch

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