PVC is the right pipe. It does not root. It does not corrode. On paper, a new PVC sewer line should last for decades without a problem. But the pipe is only part of the story. How it gets installed matters just as much as what it is made of. We see problems in newer […]
Trenchless pipe lining is one of two main methods for repairing a failing sewer line without digging up your yard. If you have heard the term “CIPP” or “pipe rehabilitation,” they all refer to the same process: installing a new pipe inside the old one, accessed through an existing cleanout rather than a trench. Here […]
Most homeowners who call us have already dealt with the problem two or three times. They had a drain cleaning company out. The line cleared. Then it came back. At some point the question shifts from “how do I fix this backup” to “what is actually going on down there.” Here are the signs that […]
The camera goes into your sewer line and sends back live footage of everything inside. Every crack, every root, every low spot has a name, a severity level, and a repair path. This is what a Contour technician looks for during a camera inspection, what each condition means, and what it typically calls for. What […]
If you are dealing with a slow drain, a recurring backup, or a sewer issue that keeps coming back, the first question most homeowners ask is: what is this going to cost me? A sewer camera inspection is the right place to start, and the price is more affordable than most people expect. Here is […]
When you hire a home inspector before buying a house in Duluth, they check a lot of things. The roof. The electrical panel. The furnace. The water heater. The foundation. They do not check the sewer line. That is not a criticism of home inspectors — sewer lines are underground, and a visual inspection of […]
Before sewer cameras existed, diagnosing a sewer problem meant guessing. A plumber would listen to your symptoms, make an educated estimate about what might be wrong, and then start digging. Sometimes they found the problem. Sometimes they dug in the wrong spot, found nothing, filled the trench, and dug somewhere else. Homeowners paid for excavation […]
Quick answer: Trenchless sewer repair in Duluth and Superior typically costs $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the method. A sewer camera inspection starts at $250 and is always the first step. Pipe lining (CIPP) runs $5,000 to $15,000 and leaves your yard untouched. Full pipe replacement via pipe bursting runs $12,000 to $20,000. These are […]
Quick answer: A sewer camera inspection in the Duluth and Superior area costs $250 for a basic inspection or $450 with a locating report and written documentation. The inspection takes less than an hour in most cases. It is the first step Contour takes on every project because no repair method can be recommended responsibly […]
Quick answer: Most homes in Duluth and Superior built before 1980 have clay tile, cast iron, or Orangeburg sewer pipe. According to the Water Research Foundation, Orangeburg pipe has a failure rate 3 to 4 times higher than clay or cast iron, and typically shows serious deterioration between 30 and 50 years of age. Clay […]