Fast, Honest Help When You Need It Most
If you’re searching for sewer repair in Houston, you’re probably dealing with something urgent. This page covers every stage — finding the problem with a camera inspection, then repairing, replacing, or installing whatever the situation calls for. No guessing, no runaround.
Last spring, a homeowner in Meyerland called us at 9 p.m. They had no idea what to do as sewage backed up into their bathtub. Sounds familiar?
If you’re experiencing sewer problems in Houston, you’re not alone. Houston’s clay-rich soil, aging infrastructure, and heavy rainfall make sewer line issues more common than almost anywhere else in the country. Tunnel Now has assisted homeowners and business owners in The Heights, Piney Point, Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy, and surrounding areas in detecting the problem, repairing or replacing what is broken, and installing new, long-lasting systems.
A cracked or broken sewer line can go unnoticed for months — until suddenly it’s not. Slow drains in multiple bathrooms, toilets that bubble when you run the washing machine, and foul odors coming from your yard are all warning signs that something is wrong underground.
Every sewer line repair Tunnel Now performs starts with detection. We don’t guess. We use sewer camera inspection and line locating equipment to find exactly where the damage is and what’s causing it — before we ever break ground. Then we give you a straight answer on what needs to happen and what it will cost.
Common sewer line problems we find and repair in Houston properties include:
If the line can be repaired without full replacement, we’ll tell you. We only recommend what your situation actually needs — and we back every recommendation with camera footage so you can see exactly what we saw.
Sometimes a repair isn’t the right answer. If your sewer pipe has multiple failure points, has been patched more than once, or is made from older materials like Orangeburg or clay pipe, a full sewer line replacement is often the smarter long-term choice — for both residential and commercial properties.
Tunnel Now specializes in sewer pipe replacement using modern PVC installation methods. PVC resists root intrusion, handles Houston’s soil movement better than older materials, and is built to last for decades. We’ve replaced main sewer lines for single-family homes in Spring Branch and multi-unit commercial buildings in Westchase — the approach is the same: detect, confirm, replace, restore.
We handle full sewer line replacements from the building connection all the way to the city main. Our crews work clean, communicate at every step, and restore your yard or job site when the work is done.
A broken or collapsed sewer line gets worse the longer it goes unaddressed. If you’re seeing soggy patches in your yard, cracks or dips forming in the soil above the sewer line, or wastewater pooling near your foundation, a collapse may already be in progress.
Tunnel Now responds fast because we know how quickly these situations escalate — especially during Houston’s wet season. Our team has handled emergency broken sewer pipe repair calls across Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County, often the same day the property owner calls.
After we locate and expose the damaged section, we assess whether a targeted repair will hold long-term or whether adjacent pipe sections are also compromised. We walk you through both options with camera documentation so you can make an informed decision. This applies equally to residential homeowners and commercial property managers dealing with a failing sewer system.
Sewage backing up into a tub, toilet, or floor drain is a health hazard that needs to be handled immediately. A sewer backup almost always means something is blocking or obstructing the main sewer line between the building and the street.
Causes range from tree root intrusion and collapsed pipe to a foreign object lodged in the line. Tunnel Now will find the cause using a live camera inspection — and we’ll show you the footage so you know exactly what happened and why. For commercial properties, a sewer backup can shut down operations entirely. We prioritize those calls accordingly.
After the blockage is cleared, we inspect the full surrounding line to check for structural issues that could cause the next backup. Recurring main sewer line blockages are almost always a sign that something deeper needs to be repaired or replaced — not just cleared.
When a sewer pipe needs to be accessed, replaced, or relocated, excavation is often the most direct and reliable approach. Our team handles sewer line excavation and sewer line trenching with care — we protect landscaping, work around irrigation systems and utility lines, and keep the job site organized from start to finish.
Tunnel Now performs residential utility excavation and commercial yard excavation for sewer lines across the Houston metro. Our equipment operators are experienced working in tight residential yards and busy commercial properties where precision and scheduling matter equally.
For clients who need a full sewer line dig and replace, we manage the entire process: locate, excavate, replace with PVC, backfill, and restore. One crew, one point of contact, start to finish.
A lot of Houston properties have underground plumbing problems that go undetected for years — quietly leaking or slowly degrading beneath concrete slabs, parking lots, and yard surfaces. By the time the symptoms show up, the damage has often been building for a long time.
Tunnel Now’s underground plumbing repair process begins with detection above ground. We use camera systems and locating tools to identify the problem before we ever pick up a shovel. That means faster diagnosis, less disruption to your property, and a repair or replacement plan that’s based on what we actually found — not what we assumed.
For commercial properties in particular, early underground leak detection can prevent costly structural damage and extended downtime.
Most homes and many commercial buildings in Houston sit on a concrete slab. When a sewer line beneath that foundation fails, it requires a different approach than a standard yard repair. Under slab plumbing repair is one of the more technically demanding jobs in the industry — and it’s work Tunnel Now handles on a regular basis for both residential and commercial clients.
We offer three main approaches depending on the location and extent of the damage:
When the damage is isolated to a specific section beneath the slab, we may be able to access and repair it through a targeted opening in the concrete. This limits disruption and gets the line back in service faster than a full excavation.
For repairs that run longer distances beneath the slab, tunnel excavation for plumbing repair is often the best method. We dig horizontally under the foundation from outside the structure, giving our crew full access to the pipe without touching your flooring or interior spaces. This approach is especially practical in older Houston neighborhoods like Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and Montrose, and in commercial buildings where interior disruption would affect tenants or operations.
When the pipe beneath the slab is beyond repair, under slab pipe replacement starts fresh. We remove the failed line completely and install new PVC that meets current code. Before we close anything up, we inspect the full run beneath the slab to confirm everything is correct.
Not every sewer project starts with a broken pipe. Tunnel Now handles new sewer line installation for residential new construction, commercial builds, accessory dwelling units, and property additions where new underground plumbing is required.
We work with builders, contractors, and property owners to design and install sewer systems that are laid correctly from the beginning — proper slope, correct pipe sizing, and materials built for Houston’s soil conditions. Getting the installation right the first time prevents the problems that show up five or ten years later.
If you’re building a new home, adding a structure to an existing property, or expanding a commercial facility in the Houston area, Tunnel Now can scope and install the sewer system from the ground up.
Houston homeowners deal with sewer issues that are specific to this region: active tree root systems, clay soil that contracts and expands with the weather, aging cast iron and clay pipe in older neighborhoods, and slab foundations that make access difficult.
Tunnel Now has worked on homes across every Houston neighborhood and suburb — from 1950s bungalows in Montrose with original cast iron sewer lines to newer construction in Katy and The Woodlands where installation errors are causing early failures. Our residential sewer repair process always follows the same sequence: detect the problem accurately, repair or replace only what needs it, and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
We understand that a sewer problem in your home is stressful and disruptive. We work around your schedule, explain everything clearly, and don’t start work until you understand exactly what we’re doing and why.
Commercial sewer failures operate on a different timeline than residential ones. A backed-up line or a collapsed sewer main can take a restaurant, office building, retail space, or industrial facility offline fast. Tunnel Now provides commercial sewer repair services for property owners, facility managers, and contractors who need a crew that can respond quickly, work efficiently, and minimize downtime.
We handle commercial sewer line repair and replacement, new sewer installations for commercial construction, under-slab repairs in occupied buildings, and sewer camera inspections for pre-purchase due diligence or insurance documentation. Our equipment and crew capacity allow us to take on larger commercial excavation and trenching jobs that smaller operations can’t handle.
If you manage multiple properties or need a reliable sewer contractor for ongoing commercial work in the Houston area, call Tunnel Now at 713-321-2657 to discuss a service relationship.
Detection is the foundation of everything Tunnel Now does. We don’t recommend repairs or replacements based on symptoms alone — we put eyes on the pipe first.
A sewer camera inspection sends a high-definition camera through the line so we can see cracks, root intrusion, pipe separation, buildup, and breaks in real time. You watch the footage with us and we explain what we’re seeing in plain language. That footage also becomes documentation you can use with your insurance company, real estate agent, or contractor.
Sewer line leak detection combines camera video with acoustic and pressure testing to find exactly where a leak is occurring — even when it’s deep underground or beneath a slab. This prevents unnecessary digging and keeps repair costs focused on what actually needs work.
We also offer sewer line location services for homeowners, builders, and commercial contractors who need to map where existing lines run before starting a renovation, addition, or new build.
Houston’s flat terrain and heavy rainfall mean drainage problems and sewer problems often share the same root cause. Standing water near a foundation, surface flooding after rain, and slow-draining yard areas all create conditions that accelerate sewer system wear and can mask deeper underground failures.
Tunnel Now evaluates drainage as part of our broader sewer assessment for both residential and commercial properties. When we find that a drainage issue is contributing to a sewer problem, we address both — because fixing one while ignoring the other means the problem comes back.
Tunnel Now serves the greater Houston metropolitan area and surrounding counties. Whether you’re in the northern suburbs or down toward the Gulf Coast, we have crews that cover your area for both residential and commercial sewer work.
Spring · The Woodlands · Conroe · Tomball · Cypress · Humble · Kingwood · Atascocita · Greenspoint · Pinehurst · Fairfield
Katy · Cinco Ranch · Memorial · Piney Point Village · Spring Branch East · Westchase · Galleria / Uptown · West University Place
The Heights · Montrose · Midtown · River Oaks · Downtown Houston · Reliant Area · Bellaire · Meyerland
Pasadena · Baytown · Channelview · Galena Park
Pearland · League City · Friendswood · Deer Park · Clear Lake · South Houston · Webster · Dickinson · Alvin · San Leon
Spring · The Woodlands · Conroe · Tomball · Cypress · Humble · Kingwood · Atascocita · Greenspoint · Pinehurst · Fairfield
Harris County · Fort Bend County · Montgomery County · Travis County · Brazoria County · Chambers County · Colorado County · Galveston County · Liberty County · Matagorda County · San Jacinto County · Walker County · Waller County · Wharton County
Tunnel Now also serves the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas. Call 713-321-2657 to confirm availability for your location.
Sewer issues do not resolve on their own. The longer a broken pipe, undetected leak, or damaged sewer line remains untreated, the more damage it causes and the more expensive it is to repair.
To schedule a sewer camera inspection or site visit, call Tunnel Now at 713-321-2657. Before any work begins, we will come out, identify the problem, and give you an honest assessment of what needs to be done and how much it will cost. There will be no guessing, upselling, or running around.
Houston homeowners and business owners trust Tunnel Now because we treat every job like it’s our own property. Let us show you why.
