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Spot Repair
We dig down at one point and replace only the broken section of pipe.
- Best for: one crack, break or offset joint on an otherwise sound line
- Keep in mind: not a fix for a pipe failing along its whole length
Broken, cracked or collapsed sewer pipe? SolidPlumb Drain & Plumbing North York finds the damage with a camera, then repairs only what's needed, with trenchless lining, pipe bursting or a targeted dig. You see the footage and the plan before any work starts.
Most North York houses built in the 1950s and 60s still have their original sewer lateral. Decades of tree roots, shifting clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles take their toll. These are the problems we find and repair most often:
Roots crack clay joints open as they grow. Once a joint is broken, the pipe needs repair, not just clearing.
A section sinks as the soil settles, so waste pools in the low spot and clogs keep returning.
Pipe sections shift apart, letting soil in and sewage out under your lawn or driveway.
Old pipe under driveways and heavy loads can fracture or cave in, stopping flow completely.
Inside the house, old cast iron drains rust from the inside out until they crack along the bottom.
Mid-century fibre pipe softens and flattens with age. It can't be patched and needs replacement.
We never guess where to dig. A waterproof camera goes down the line through the cleanout, and a locator on the surface marks exactly where and how deep the damage is. You watch the footage with us and keep a copy.
That way you only pay to repair the section that's actually damaged, and we can tell you if a no-dig method will work for your pipe.
Whether you need main sewer line repair or a complete sewer line replacement in North York, the right method depends on what the camera shows. We'll explain every option that fits your pipe and recommend the one that lasts, not the one that's easiest for us.
We dig down at one point and replace only the broken section of pipe.
A resin-soaked liner is pulled into the old pipe and cured in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one.
A bursting head breaks the old pipe apart underground while pulling a new HDPE pipe into its place.
We excavate the line and lay a brand-new pipe at the correct slope, then restore the surface.
Every North York home's sewer connection has two owners. Knowing where the damage is decides who fixes it, so our camera inspection always shows which side the problem is on.
The drain inside your home and the sewer lateral under your yard up to the property line belong to you. This is the part we repair or replace.
The section under the boulevard and street belongs to the City. If the damage is there, report it to 311 and Toronto Water will investigate.
Replacing a building drain or sewer usually needs a City of Toronto plumbing permit and inspection. We tell you up front what your job requires.
Before any digging, buried gas, hydro and cable lines are marked through Ontario One Call, so the dig is safe.
No cleanout? We can install one during the repair, so future inspections and maintenance are simple.
From the first call to a restored yard, here's what a sewer repair with us looks like.
We locate the damage, measure its depth and confirm which side of the property line it's on.
You get the footage, the repair methods that fit your pipe and a written quote.
We arrange the permit if required and have utility lines marked before digging.
Spot repair, lining, pipe bursting or full replacement, done to Ontario plumbing code.
A second camera pass confirms the new pipe is clear, sealed and properly sloped.
We backfill, restore floors, lawn or interlock, and leave the site clean.
Our sewer repair crews work across North York, including the older streets where original clay and cast iron sewer lines are most common:
Sewage in the basement can't wait. Call now and stop using water until we arrive.
Bathurst Manor
Don Mills
WillowdaleWarning signs include sewage backing up through the basement floor drain, several fixtures draining slowly at once, sewer smells, and soggy or sunken spots in the yard. A camera inspection confirms whether the pipe is actually damaged and where.
It depends on the repair method, how deep the pipe is, its length and what's above it, such as lawn, driveway or basement floor. After the camera inspection you get a fixed, written quote, so you know the full price before any work starts.
Trenchless sewer repair fixes or replaces the pipe without digging a trench along its length. Pipe lining creates a new pipe inside the old one, and pipe bursting pulls a new pipe through while breaking the old one apart. Both need only small access points.
No. Lining needs a pipe that still holds its shape, and pipe bursting can't correct a badly sagging line. Collapsed pipes and severe bellies usually need excavation. The camera inspection tells us which methods will work for your line.
You're responsible for the sewer pipe from your house to the property line. The City of Toronto owns the section from the property line to the main. If the damage is on the City side, report it to 311.
Replacing a building drain or sewer in Toronto usually requires a plumbing permit and inspection. We tell you what your job needs and arrange it as part of the work.
A spot repair or trenchless job is often done in one day. Full excavation and replacement can take longer, depending on length, depth and surface restoration. We give you a timeline with your quote.
Trenchless methods disturb only small access points. When excavation is needed, we dig only where necessary and restore the lawn, interlock or concrete afterward.
Yes. We repair and replace sewer lines across North York, including Willowdale, Bathurst Manor, Lawrence Manor, Armour Heights, Don Mills, York Mills, Bayview Village and Downsview, with 24/7 emergency sewer repair.
If the damage is in one spot and the rest of the pipe is sound, a spot repair or lining usually makes sense. If the pipe is failing along its length, collapsed or badly sagging, replacement is the longer-lasting choice.
Tell us what's happening and we'll call you back to schedule a visit anywhere in North York.
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"Our basement drain kept backing up, even after having it snaked twice. SolidPlumb came out for sewer line repair in North York and found a cracked section of the old clay pipe with their camera. They explained what needed fixing and replaced the damaged part. Finally getting proper drainage again. Really appreciated the clear explanation."
Leander V.
2026-02-11"Needed sewer pipe replacement at our older North York house. The underground pipe had several broken joints and patching one spot wasn't going to solve it. The crew replaced the failing section and tested the new connections before closing everything up. Work was organized and they kept us informed throughout."
Nadira S.
2026-03-26"Tree roots had worked their way into our sewer lateral in Bathurst Manor. Clearing the roots only helped for a short time because the pipe joints were already damaged. SolidPlumb showed us the camera footage and handled the sewer lateral repair. No more recurring backups so far. Good communication and a tidy job."
Cormac D.
2026-04-17We cover the entire North York region and expanded GTA.