Sewer Line Repair in Greeley, CO

Need Greeley sewer line repair? If your sewer is backing up or a quote feels too big, call SewerProof Greeley to talk to a local sewer pro who checks the line with a camera before anyone talks about digging.

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Sewer services in Greeley

Every Greeley sewer line repair starts with finding the real problem. Here is the work local sewer pros handle across Greeley and nearby towns:

How it works

  • 1 Call SewerProof Greeley. Tell us what’s backing up and where.
  • 2 Talk with a local sewer pro who handles sewer repair in Greeley and nearby towns.
  • 3 Get a camera check so you can see the problem yourself.
  • 4 Decide on the fix with a written quote in hand. No pressure to sign on the spot.
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What’s happening in your home?

Pick the one that sounds like yours. Each one points to a different kind of sewer problem.

  • Water is coming up through the basement floor drain. This is the classic sign of a blocked main sewer line. The floor drain is usually the lowest opening in the house, so wastewater shows up there first.
  • The toilet overflows when you run the shower or washer. Water from one fixture has nowhere to go, so it backs up into another. That points to the main line, not a single drain.
  • Several drains are slow at once. The kitchen sink, the tub and the washer all draining slowly at the same time is a main-line warning, not a sink problem.
  • Gurgling in toilets or drains. Air trapped behind a partial blockage makes that bubbling sound.
  • A sewer smell inside or in the yard. A rotten-egg smell near floor drains, the cleanout, or one spot in the yard can mean a crack or a failed joint.
  • One strip of grass is greener and thicker than the rest. A leaking sewer line can feed the lawn right above it.
  • Roots keep coming back. If the line has been cleared for roots before and the backups return, the pipe likely has a crack or loose joint the roots are using to get in.

One sink or one tub draining slowly? That’s usually a drain clog, not a sewer line problem, and this page isn’t the right fit.

Two or more of the signs above? Call for local sewer line repair near Greeley and describe what you’re seeing.

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Is it just a clog or a broken sewer line?

A sewer backup isn’t always just a clog. If the line gets cleared and the problem comes back in a few weeks or months, something is usually wrong with the pipe itself. That calls for real sewer pipe repair, not another clearing.

What you see

Likely cause

Usual first step

One backup, drains fine after clearing

Blockage (grease, wipes, debris)

Clear the main line, then watch it

Backups return after every clearing

Roots getting in through a crack or joint

Camera check to find the entry point

Water sits in one part of the line

A low spot (belly) in the pipe

Camera check to measure how bad it is

Sewage smell, soggy yard, sinking ground

Crack, broken joint or collapse

Camera check, then repair

The only way to know for sure is to see inside the pipe. A sewer camera shows the roots, crack or sag, and many systems also show how far down the line the problem sits. That distance tells the crew where to fix it, and whether a small repair will do.

Not sure if it’s a clog or a broken line?

Describe what you’re seeing. A local sewer pro can tell you what to check first, before you pay for anything.

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Not sure what you’re dealing with? Start with our guides to a sewer smell in the house, gurgling drains, a basement floor drain backing up or a soggy yard over the sewer line. Or browse all our Greeley sewer guides.

Get camera proof before you pay for a dig

Homeowners in the Greeley area tell the same story in online reviews. A plumber runs a camera, says the line has major problems, and offers to start tomorrow if they sign now. One reviewer paid about $8,000 to have a sewer line dug up. A different plumber later told them the pipe wasn’t broken. It only had an offset joint that would have lasted a long time.

Not every sewer line repair in Greeley, Colorado needs a new line. Here’s how the camera findings usually line up with the fix:

Camera shows

What it often means

Roots in the line, pipe still round and solid

Cleaning and root clearing may be enough for now, with a follow-up check

A single crack or one bad joint

A spot repair or a liner over that section

An offset joint with water flowing past it

May need no repair at all, or a small repair. Ask for a second opinion.

A deep sag (belly) that holds water

May need that section re-dug and re-sloped

Collapsed or badly broken pipe

Replacement, by digging or pipe bursting

Sewer line repair in Greeley: exposed PVC sewer pipe with a repair coupling in a dug-out pit
A spot repair fixes one bad section instead of the whole line.

Before you agree to a dig or any Greeley sewer line repair, ask to see the footage yourself and keep a copy. If the answer is a big repair, getting a second opinion is normal.

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What should you expect to pay?

Affordable sewer repair in Greeley often starts small. Most sewer problems cost far less than a full replacement. Clearing a main line or removing roots often runs a few hundred dollars. A small spot repair can be under $1,100. Typical full replacements in Greeley run up to about $6,500. The exact price depends on what the camera finds, how deep the pipe is, and what sits on top of it.

Typical 2026 prices, smallest jobs first:

Service

Typical 2026 range

Main line snaking

$125 to $315

Root removal

$125 to $1,250

Sewer camera inspection

$175 to $350

Hydro jetting

$300 to $600

Spot repair of a cracked section

$600 to $1,050

Full sewer line replacement

Typically up to about $6,500

These are typical 2026 ranges. Your exact price is set after a camera check. See the full breakdown of sewer line repair costs.

What pushes the price up or down

  • Depth. A deeper pipe means more digging or more setup.
  • What’s on top. Lawn is cheaper to open than a driveway or sidewalk.
  • Length. Trenchless work is priced by the foot.
  • Method. Clearing, spot repair, lining, bursting or digging.
  • Restoration. Ask if putting the yard, sprinklers or concrete back is included.
Before and after a sewer line replacement: an open trench across the yard, then the same yard filled back in
A traditional dig opens the yard. Ask who puts it back and what that costs.

Want a real price for residential sewer line repair in Greeley, CO? Call and talk it through with a local sewer pro.

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Who is responsible for the sewer line: you or the City of Greeley?

In Greeley, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer service line (also called the sewer lateral) from the house to the city main. The City maintains the public sewer main. The City of Greeley says it is not responsible for maintaining private sewer service lines, and its design standards treat the service line as private property, maintained by the owner.

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A few Greeley details most homeowners don’t know:

  • The City’s maps don’t show where your line runs. City records show where a private line connects to the public main, not its path across your property. Greeley’s sewer system dates back to 1889, so records for older properties may be incomplete.
  • You can ask for your property’s history. The City’s Wastewater Collection Division can share emergency call history for a property going back to 1974.
  • Your cleanout has to be on your property. Under City standards, sewer cleanouts aren’t allowed in the public right-of-way or sewer easement.
  • New connections to the main are made by the City. If a line is replaced all the way to the main, the tap itself is City work.

Not sure if the problem is in your line or the City’s? Call (970) 771-0141. A local sewer pro can run a camera and show you where the problem sits before any work starts.

Why do sewer lines fail in Greeley-area homes?

Tree roots

Roots follow moisture, and a sewer line full of warm water is an easy target. They get in through tiny cracks and loose joints, then grow into a mat that catches everything flowing past. Extension guidance lists cottonwood and other poplars, willow, ash, silver maple and boxelder among the trees with aggressive roots near pipes. Root problems often start with clearing the line, then a camera check to find where the roots got in.

Older homes and older pipe

Greeley has homes built across many decades. Older lines may be clay, cast iron, Orangeburg or other materials that crack, rust or separate at the joints. A house’s age doesn’t prove what pipe it has, though. A sewer camera inspection is the only way to know.

Shifting soil

Soil in and around Greeley varies a lot from lot to lot. The Colorado Geological Survey notes that swelling soils can break pipes and sewer lines, and that parts of the Eastern Slope sit on soils that can swell. On those lots, ground movement can crack a pipe or leave a low spot where waste settles.

Low spots and bad slope

A sewer line needs a steady downhill slope. Greeley’s current standard for new service lines is at least 1% (1/8 inch per foot). When part of an older line sags, water and solids sit in the low spot and keep causing backups.

Roots, old pipe or a low spot?

Find out what’s really going on before you pay for a fix. A local sewer pro can walk you through it on the phone.

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Trenchless or dig: which repair does your home need?

Trenchless repair works when the old pipe is still in one piece and in line. It avoids digging a trench across your yard. When the pipe has collapsed or badly sagged, digging is usually the right fix.

Pipe lining

Pipe bursting

Traditional dig

How it works

A new liner cures inside the old pipe

A new pipe is pulled through, breaking the old one apart

The line is uncovered and replaced

Digging

Little, often at access points

Small pits at each end

A trench along the line

Best for

Cracks, joints, root entry

Old pipe that’s worn out

Collapse, deep sags, major offsets

Typical 2026 price

$135 to $150 per foot

$150 to $190 per foot

Most full replacements: up to about $6,500

Aerial view of a mini excavator digging a long trench for a traditional sewer line dig
What a traditional sewer line dig looks like.

When trenchless isn’t possible: a collapsed pipe, a deep belly that needs the slope fixed, or joints so far out of line that nothing can pass through. An honest pro will tell you this after the camera check instead of promising no-dig for every job. See trenchless sewer replacement in Greeley for how lining and bursting work.

When a line is replaced in Greeley, the City’s current standard for new service lines is PVC SDR 35 pipe, 4 or 6 inches wide, with tracer wire so the line can be located later.

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What should you do in the first 30 minutes of a sewer backup?

Stop using water, keep everyone out of the wet area, then call for help. Here’s the order that keeps it from getting worse:

  • 1 Stop using water. No flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher. Every gallon you use ends up on the floor.
  • 2 Keep people and pets out of the wet area. Sewage water isn’t safe to touch.
  • 3 Find your cleanout. It’s usually a capped pipe outside near the house or in the basement. Don’t force the cap open if the line is full.
  • 4 Take photos of the water and anything damaged, for your records and your insurance.
  • 5 Call for help. Describe what’s backing up and where.
  • 6 Don’t sign a big contract in a panic. Get the line cleared first. Then look at the camera footage and decide on repairs with a clear head. Our clogged main sewer line page walks through it step by step.
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Questions to ask a sewer line repair contractor in Greeley

Use this list on the phone and before you sign anything:

Greeley sewer line repair technician standing in an access pit next to a white PVC pipe
  • Can I see the camera footage myself, and can I get a copy?
  • Where exactly is the problem, and how far from the cleanout?
  • Is this a temporary fix or a permanent one?
  • Is the price per foot or one total price? When could it change?
  • Is there a trip fee, diagnostic fee, or a weekend or holiday rate?
  • Does the price include putting the yard, sprinklers or concrete back?
  • Who pulls the permit, and will the trench stay open until the City inspects it?
  • What warranty comes with the work, and is it in writing?
  • If the line backs up again soon after, is the return visit covered?
  • Are you asking me to join a membership plan to get this price?
  • What is your Colorado plumbing license number?

A good company won’t mind any of these questions.

How long does sewer line repair take in Greeley?

Most small jobs are done in one visit. Clearing a main line or fixing one bad section usually takes a few hours to a day. Trenchless lining or bursting is often finished in a day. A full dig-and-replace can take one to three days, plus time for the City inspection before the trench is filled.

  • Main line clearing: often a few hours, in the same visit.
  • Camera check: often about an hour once the line is open and flowing.
  • Spot repair: often one day, depending on depth and what sits on top.
  • Trenchless lining or pipe bursting: often one day for a typical house line.
  • Dig and replace: about one to three days, and the trench stays open until the City inspects it.

Ask for a start date and a finish date in writing, and ask who schedules the inspection. Bigger jobs are covered on our sewer line replacement page.

How can you keep your sewer line from failing again?

Keep grease, wipes and other trash out of the drains, clear roots before they take over, and have the line checked with a camera if backups keep coming back. If your basement has a floor drain, ask whether a backwater valve makes sense for your home.

  • Only toilet paper goes down the toilet. Wipes, even ones sold as flushable, catch on roots and joints.
  • Let cooking grease cool and put it in the trash, not the sink.
  • Roots cleared before? Plan a camera check to find where they get in. See tree roots in sewer lines.
  • Line keeps clogging with grease or scale? Hydro jetting cleans the pipe walls, not just a hole through the clog.
  • A backwater valve can stop sewage from pushing back up through a basement drain. See basement floor drain backing up.
  • Know where your cleanout is, or add a sewer cleanout so the line is easy to reach.

Do you need a permit for sewer line repair in Greeley?

Yes. Greeley requires permits for regulated plumbing work, and sewer service work is inspected before the trench is filled back in. The City handles permits through its eTRAKiT system, and its inspection form for sewer services is marked “do not backfill” until the inspection is signed. State plumbing rules in Colorado also require a permit and inspection for plumbing work.

In most cases the contractor pulls the permit. Ask to be sure.

Does homeowners insurance in Colorado cover a broken sewer line?

Usually not, unless you added special coverage. Colorado’s Division of Insurance explains two separate add-ons:

  • Service line coverage pays to repair or replace damaged utility lines on your property, including sewer pipes. The Division notes these lines aren’t typically covered under standard policies.
  • Water backup coverage pays for damage inside your home when a sewer or drain backs up.

One pays for the pipe. The other pays for the mess. Check your policy for both, and call your agent before work starts if you think you’re covered.

Serving Greeley, Evans, Windsor and nearby towns

Local sewer pros serve Greeley and these nearby Weld County and Northern Colorado towns:

  • Greeley (ZIP codes 80631, 80632, 80633, 80634, 80638 and 80639). The City is also replacing older sewer pipe downtown as part of a 2026 infrastructure project.
  • Evans. The City of Evans requires a Public Works permit for sewer work, issues permits only to contractors licensed and bonded in Evans, and asks for 48 hours’ notice before work starts.
  • Johnstown. The Town maintains the sewer main only. The property owner is responsible for the service line all the way to the main, including the tap.
  • Windsor. Sewer lines belong to the homeowner up to the point of connection with the Town of Windsor sewer main. Contractors must notify the Town before working on the sanitary sewer system.
  • Milliken, La Salle, Gilcrest, Eaton, Kersey, Gill, Ault and Pierce

See the map, the full town list and who owns which part of the line on our Greeley-area service areas page.

Rules differ from town to town, so the right pro should know your town’s permit and inspection steps.

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Frequently asked questions

Small jobs like main line clearing often cost $125 to $315, and root removal $125 to $1,250. A small spot repair often runs $600 to $1,050. Typical full replacements in Greeley run up to about $6,500. Your price depends on what the camera finds, pipe depth and access. See the full price breakdown.

The homeowner pays for the private service line from the house to the city main. The City of Greeley maintains the public main. Not sure which side the problem is on? A camera inspection shows exactly where it sits. Read the full guide to who owns the sewer line in Greeley.

We didn’t find a City of Greeley program that pays for private sewer line repairs. The assistance programs we found, like the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), help with utility bills, not line repairs. Check whether your homeowners policy has a service line add-on.

Often, yes. Pipe lining and pipe bursting need only small access points. Trenchless repair doesn’t work for a collapsed pipe, a deep sag, or joints that are badly out of line.

If only one sink or tub is slow, it’s usually that drain. If several drains back up at once, the toilet overflows when the shower runs, or water comes up the basement floor drain, it’s likely the main line.

They can. Clearing removes the roots inside the pipe, but the crack or joint they came through is still there. A camera inspection shows where they’re getting in, so you can decide between regular clearing and a repair.

Yes. Greeley requires permits for regulated plumbing work, and sewer service work is inspected before the trench is backfilled. Your contractor usually pulls the permit.

Standard policies usually don’t cover the pipe itself. Colorado’s Division of Insurance describes a separate service line endorsement for the pipe, and water backup coverage for damage inside the home.

If the quote is large and you haven’t seen the camera footage, yes. Ask for the footage, the problem’s location, and whether a smaller repair would work. Some problems, like a minor offset, may not need replacement at all.

Watch for water coming up a basement floor drain, a toilet that overflows when the shower runs, several slow drains at once, gurgling, a sewage smell, or one extra-green strip of lawn. One slow sink is usually just a drain clog. Two or more of these signs point to the main line, and a camera inspection confirms it.

Repair fixes one problem area, like a cracked section, a bad joint or root entry, with a spot repair or a liner. Replacement swaps the whole line from the house to the city main, by digging or pipe bursting. Repair fits a pipe that is mostly sound. Replacement fits a collapsed, badly sagged or worn-out line. A camera inspection shows which one you need.

Need sewer line repair in Greeley, CO? Talk to a local pro today.

Tell them what you’re seeing. Ask for camera proof. Decide on your Greeley, Colorado sewer line repair with the facts in front of you.

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