Sewer Line Replacement in Houston, TX
Replace aging cast iron sewer lines that leak under your foundation slab.
Signs to Look For
- Recurring drain backups
- Slow drains throughout the home
- Unexplained moisture under the slab
- Sewer odor inside or outside the home
- Home built before 1980 with original cast iron lines
- Grass staying wet when it has not rained
- Foundation appearing to sink toward the interior
About This Service
Sewer line replacement in Houston is often tied to aging cast iron pipes under slab foundations. Thousands of homes more than about 45 years old still have original cast iron lines. As those pipes corrode, crack, and leak, water can soften and erode soil under the center of the home, contributing to interior settlement and foundation damage.
Allied Foundation specializes in under-slab sewer line replacement for Greater Houston homes. We use camera inspection to locate leaks and damage, then tunnel under the foundation to replace deteriorated cast iron with modern PVC sized and pitched for positive drainage to the main.
Fixing the sewer problem is dirty, specialized work, and it is often the missing piece when foundation movement keeps returning after other repairs. A free estimate starts with understanding what your drains and slab are telling you.
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Under-Slab Sewer Replacement in Progress
How Leaking Sewer Lines Damage Foundations
When cast iron fails under a slab, leakage is not just a plumbing inconvenience. Water under the structure can wash out support, create wet spots in the yard when it is not raining, cause backups and odors, and pull the house toward the interior as soil support is lost.
Cosmetic foundation repairs alone will not solve an active under-slab leak. Diagnosing the pipe condition first helps you invest in the right sequence of work.
Camera Inspection and Replacement Process
A free video inspection sends a self-leveling camera through drain lines so technicians can see cracks, offsets, and deterioration in real time. That non-invasive look guides the scope of replacement so work focuses where the pipes actually fail.
We tunnel under the existing foundation, disconnect damaged cast iron, and install new PVC anchored to the slab with proper pitch to the main drain. Extensive sewer replacement work is commonly completed in a focused multi-day window depending on access and scope.
How the Process Works
Step 1
Video inspection
Camera diagnostics identify leaks, cracks, and the condition of under-slab lines.
Step 2
Scope and estimate
You receive a clear replacement plan based on what the camera found, not guesswork.
Step 3
Tunnel and replace
Crews access lines under the slab and replace failed cast iron with properly pitched PVC.
Step 4
Restore and verify
Connections are completed, flow is verified, and the work area is cleaned up.
Serving Greater Houston
Allied Foundation Repair serves homeowners across Greater Houston. Explore local pages for soil notes and neighborhoods we know well, or request a free evaluation for your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
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