Lateral Lining, Main to House
The pipe that connects your building to the sewer main fails first and costs the most to dig. Lateral lining repairs it from a single access point.
The details, in plain English.
The lateral is the private line between your home and the municipal sewer main. It crosses the lawn, the driveway or the sidewalk, and it is usually the oldest pipe on the property. Roots, offset joints and collapsed sections are common.
Lateral lining installs a liner from the cleanout toward the main, sealing the entire lateral. We also line the connection to the main where a lined tee or hat section is used. Where there is no cleanout, we can install one first so the work stays trenchless.
Best for
- Homes with a known cracked or rooted lateral
- Lots with mature trees
- Laterals under driveways, walks or garages
- Pre-sale sewer repairs
What you get with this service.
One access point
A single cleanout is often all that is needed.
Seals the whole lateral
Joints, cracks and roots are covered.
City tie-in coordinated
We plan the main connection with local requirements in mind.
Yard intact
No trench across the lawn or walk.
From first look to finished pipe.
- 1
Inspect the lateral
Find the cleanout, camera the run, locate the connection.
- 2
Clear the pipe
Cut roots and jet debris.
- 3
Line it
Install and cure the liner.
- 4
Reopen and confirm
Cut connections and film the result.
Questions, answered
What if there is no cleanout?
We can install one so the lateral can be lined without a trench along the whole run. The estimate lists it.
Who owns the lateral?
In many places the property owner is responsible for the lateral up to the main. Check your local rules; we can help you read the camera report.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-224-9245. We schedule a free camera inspection, show you the footage and send a written estimate.
How long does it take?
Most home repairs are finished in about a day. Longer runs, commercial lines and complex sites take longer, and we give you the schedule before we start.
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Ready to see what is inside your pipe?
Send the form for a free camera inspection and a written estimate, or try the Pipe Problem Finder first.