Sewer Line Replacement in San Jose, CA
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Best Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Jose
#1Conditional Hire
Rooter Solutions Plumbers
4.9Sewer Line Replacement: 85/100
“I just did a major sewer line repair all the way to city drop with Rooter Solution and found them very professional, communicated well and based on my understanding they did super good quality work.”
#2Strong Hire
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5Sewer Line Replacement: 85/100
“I had a leaky shower head; he did his best to fix it as is before getting me a new one. I appreciated that he worked hard to fix it before replacing it.”
#3Strong Hire
Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs
4.9Sewer Line Replacement: 75/100
“My 60 year old galvanized main water line pipe decided to spring a leak one cold Saturday evening... Freddy from Freedom was 2nd lowest offer. What sold me on his quote was that he was going to use a trenchless tunneling system called the HammerHead”
All Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Jose
Rooter Solutions Plumbers
4.9·178 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Main + lateral sewer line replacement done with in-house crews
Upfront pricing on clogged-drain work: Kevin gave a no-surprises…
Returns to verify work: crew came back a month later to check on…
Concerns
Pricing flag worth watching: 1 of 5 sampled reviews on a…
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5·133 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/emergency sewer clearing cited
Fair-pricing language appears in 2 of 5 reviews…
Reviewers note he attempts repair before replacement
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs
4.9·71 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Trenchless underground work: HammerHead tunneling to avoid yard…
Handles complex sewer-line permitting: navigated city + sanitary…
Slab leak detection + whole-house repipe completed at a price…
Concerns
Sample size is thin — only 5 reviews analyzed against 71 total…
24/7 Plumber - Shark Plumbing Services
4.9·101 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Repiping specialty: 2 of 5 reviews describe whole-home repipe…
Sewer-line camera diagnosis + replacement in 2 of 5 reviews, with…
Holiday/emergency response: 10-minute arrival for a leaking water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer
4.9·422 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-hour water heater replacement: crew responded immediately…
Tankless water heater installs with ongoing yearly maintenance
Conservative pricing on backed-up toilets: techs offered the…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 422 total
Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters
4.8·1.2k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
50-minute arrival on a same-morning sewer call (1 of 5 reviews)
Senior discount applied on top of an already low price (1 of 5)
Decade-long repeat customer reporting consistent pricing and no…
Concerns
Workmen failed to show or call on the first scheduled appointment…
Elite Rooter
4.7·1.3k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Senior tech worked nights and weekends through a major commercial…
Next-morning toilet replacement and main-line snake before…
Texted and dispatched within 30 minutes after a competitor…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
$15 Sewer & Drain Service
4.8·649 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours response within 90 minutes of service call
Quoted price matched final invoice
Drain main and shower stem repairs completed in under an hour in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.8·1.6k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sewer backup diagnosed and cleared within an hour of call (1 of 5…
Same-day issue resolution noted with clean work area (1 of 5)
1-year warranty on toilet rebuild called out by reviewer (1 of 5)
Concerns
Pricing called "a bit pricey" on a toilet rebuild (1 of 5…
Knockout Plumbing & Repipe Inc.
4.9·333 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Whole-house repipe with 25-year transferable warranty and…
Multi-unit residential repipe completed on time and under budget…
Same-day crew dispatch after on-site quote in 1 of 5 reviews
Concerns
One reviewer references an unspecified post-job issue…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Holiday/short-notice dispatch: Christmas Day sewer call answered…
Senior-discount pricing called out on a toilet repair job
On-time arrival within scheduled window noted by 1 reviewer
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Westcoast Plumbing Service Inc.
4.7·17 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival cited in 2 of 5 reviews (within an hour and…
Sewer backup resolved after another company's hydro-jet failed (1…
Concerns
Thin review base: only 17 total Google reviews and 4 of 5 sampled…
Drain Doctor
4.9·881 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Front-desk and tech handoffs cited together (Diana scheduling,…
20 of 92 reviews mention fast response and weekend_or_emergency=8;
Pricing called out 15 times in plumber-cost and 6 cheap-plumber…
Concerns
BBB rating D- with 2 complaints in past 3 years contradicts the…
Tech scooped water from toilet bowl with a kitchen mug during…
Faucet-cartridge job left dripping/trickling after tech left,…
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose
4.8·3.4k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day online booking confirmed in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Late-Saturday booking picked up immediately and dispatched same…
Reasonable pricing for drain work cited in 2 of 5 reviews;
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters
4.9·3.8k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day dispatch cited in 3 of 5 reviews (Teri…
Camera diagnostics on hard slab/sewer cases
Repeat-customer loyalty signal
Concerns
No-show on a confirmed appointment window with zero proactive…
Cost called out as "very extensive and expensive" on the slab job…
Common Sewer Line Replacement Scenarios
Full Sewer Line Replacement
When the entire sewer line from your home to the street needs replacing due to age, material failure, or extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
A new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking it apart. Minimal yard disruption compared to traditional excavation.
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
An epoxy-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one.
Conventional Excavation
The traditional method: dig a trench, remove the old pipe, lay a new one. Sometimes the only option for severely collapsed lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sewer line replacement cost in San Jose, CA?
Full sewer line replacement in San Jose typically costs $3,000-$25,000. Trenchless methods run $4,000-$10,000 on average. Traditional excavation with yard restoration can exceed $15,000. Length of the line, depth, and access all affect pricing.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
Trenchless sewer replacement typically takes 1-2 days. Traditional excavation takes 3-5 days plus yard restoration time. Most plumbers in Santa Clara County can start within a week of the initial inspection.
Is trenchless sewer replacement worth it in San Jose?
Trenchless is usually worth it if your yard has landscaping, driveways, or structures over the sewer line. It costs more than basic excavation but saves thousands in restoration. Ask the pros below for a comparison quote.
Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in Santa Clara County?
Yes — sewer line replacement in Santa Clara County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle the permit. Unpermitted work can cause problems when selling and may void insurance claims.
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