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Sewer Lining

An upgrade without the trench

  • Same-day where available
  • Written quote before work
  • Licensed, bonded and insured
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You might be seeingRepeated backups in an older clay or cast-iron lineRoots returning to the same joints after each clearingA camera inspection that shows cracks or separated jointsA sewer line under a driveway, patio or mature landscaping

A new pipe inside the old one

Sewer lining puts a flexible liner coated with resin into the existing pipe, inflates it against the walls and cures it in place. What is left is a seamless, jointless pipe inside the old one, with no trench across the lawn or the driveway.

It suits a line that is cracked, root-invaded or leaking at the joints but still holding its shape. A collapsed or badly offset pipe cannot be lined, which is why the work always starts with a camera inspection.

What sewer lining includes

Lining is a sequence: inspect, clean, line, cure, confirm.

  • Camera inspection to confirm the pipe is a candidate for lining
  • Cleaning of the line by jetting and descaling or pipe milling, so the liner bonds to the pipe wall
  • Installation and curing of the liner, with UV curing where the line allows it
  • Reinstatement of branch connections and a final camera pass

What the appointment looks like

  1. Camera inspection

    The camera shows whether the pipe can be lined. The line is then cleaned by jetting and milling or descaling, so the liner sits against clean pipe. That cleaning is part of the quoted price and is done with the liner, when the liner goes in.

  2. A written quote

    The length, diameter and access points set the scope. You get the cost before the liner is ordered.

  3. The liner goes in

    The line is cleaned, then the resin-coated liner is inserted through an access point, expanded and cured. UV curing shortens the time the line is out of service.

  4. Confirmed on camera

    Branch connections are reopened and the camera runs the full length to confirm a smooth, sealed pipe.

Three situations cover most calls

What sets the price is how much pipe is lined and how it is reached.

  • A section

    One damaged stretch of pipe lined from an existing cleanout, the rest of the line left as it is.

  • The full run

    The line from the house to the city connection, lined end to end.

  • Lining with repairs

    A line that needs a spot repair or a new cleanout before it can be lined, priced as one job.

When to call for sewer lining

  • Roots returning to the same joints after each clearing
  • A camera inspection that shows cracks or separated joints
  • A sewer line under a driveway, patio or mature landscaping
  • Repeated backups in an older clay or cast-iron line
  • Ground water entering the line and overloading it in wet weather
  • A sewer repair quote that assumes the yard has to be dug up

Why customers call us for this

Minimal disruption
The work runs through small access points. Landscaping, walks and drives stay where they are.
UV-cured for a faster return to service
Capps uses liner technology that cures with UV light, so the line is back in use sooner.
Only where it will work
A camera decides whether lining is right for your pipe. If it is not, you hear that and the alternative.

Customers on this service

  • Capps did multiple tasks for me both inside (pipes) and outside (sewer) and did a great job. Not only did their quote beat out the competition, but everything looks and works great now. Great communication throughout the process.
    Geoff R. · via Google
  • The Capps team was on time and very professional for the sewer repair work we required. They showed us exactly what was happening and didn't try to upsell anything on their quoted price.
    Marc H. · via Google
  • Incredibly professional and very high quality work. Scheduling was simple and they walked us through everything thoroughly. Highly recommend.
    Joseph C. · Evanston, IL · via Google
  • Professional, timely, and extremely descriptive, not to mention leaving the area better than they found it.
    Elliott D. · Palatine, IL · via Google
  • Our technician was very knowledgeable, quick, polite and timely with taking care of our problem.
    Lisa B. · via Google
  • Friendly and very knowledgeable customer service. Was pleased about the 10% senior discount.
    Barbara W. · Palatine, IL · via Google
Where we do this work

Often booked alongside sewer lining

The work most often scoped on the same visit. Every one comes with a written quote before anything starts.

  1. 01Excavation ServicesWhen plumbing problems happen underground, you need expert excavation done right.
  2. 02Trenchless sewer replacementReplace the run with minimal disruption to the yard.
  3. 03HydrojettingHigh pressure cleaning for grease and scale

Read up before you call about sewer lining

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