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4 Best Sewer Line Repair Services in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 17 sewer line repair services in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

In a rowhome that has stood for a century or more, the pipe running under the basement floor to the street has had a long time to wear. The sewer line repair services in Philadelphia below hold more than 4,000 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.7 to 4.9, but it pays to know which company's own site actually lists sewer work.

Short answer: Plumbing Pals has the most Google reviews here, at 4.9 stars from more than 1,800 reviews, and its site calls the company sewer and drain experts with two underground crews. Daniels Plumbing lists sewer camera and lateral inspections, jetting and excavations on its own site, and IFixdit Plumbing & Drains lists main sewer line and stack replacement. Prices vary by job, so ask each for a written estimate.
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Sewer Specialists and Plumbers, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Plumbing Pals 4.9 ★ 1,809 Plumbing, drain and sewer in one call View ›
2 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.8 ★ 1,015 Round-the-clock help from a national brand View ›
3 IFixdit Plumbing & Drains 4.9 ★ 550 Soil pipe and main line repair View ›
4 Daniels Plumbing 4.7 ★ 654 Camera inspections and excavation View ›
4 Best Sewer Line Repair Services in Philadelphia (2026)

Who to call, company by company

Plumbing Pals logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Plumbing Pals

4.91,809 Google reviews

Plumbing Pals is a Philadelphia plumbing company with an address on East York Street. Its site describes plumbing, sewer and drain work, water heaters and heating and cooling, and says the same crew that fixes a sink also handles the sewer line under the sidewalk. The site also mentions two underground crews and a 24-hour emergency line, and it lists service across Philadelphia, the Main Line and Bucks County.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe on-time arrivals and technicians who explain the problem and the options before starting
  • One reviewer had drains cleared and said the crew found a larger source of the problem instead of passing it to another specialist
  • Warranty on the work reviewed with the customer before the crew left, according to one reviewer
  • Reviewers mention clear estimates and an office team that is easy to book with

Worth knowing

  • Its reviews describe water heaters, fixtures and drains, and the sewer work comes from its site
  • The site lists a dispatch fee that is waived when you approve same-day work
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,809 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The biggest review base on the page, with a site that names sewer work and underground crews. Ask for the sewer-specific scope and price in writing, since its reviews cover general plumbing as well.

2424 E York St Ste 100-B, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.81,015 Google reviews

This is the South Philadelphia branch of Roto-Rooter, the national plumbing and drain brand, based on South 9th Street. Its site lists plumbing, drain and water cleanup services, technicians available 24/7 and free estimates, and Google tags it as a drainage service and excavating contractor. Its reviewers describe water heater replacement and basement flooding and drying jobs.

What people praise

  • One reviewer said a technician arrived in under an hour on a Saturday night after a storm flooded the basement from a blocked drain
  • A reviewer on a basement drying job praised how clearly the crew kept the household informed
  • One reviewer said a staffer went through the home insurance policy and found sewer backup coverage they hadn't known about
  • Technicians are available around the clock, per the branch's site

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer called the final bill a little expensive for the service, so confirm the estimate before work starts
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,015 · 91st
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A large, well-known branch whose site lists 24/7 technicians and free estimates, and whose reviews describe water heater and basement drying jobs. Ask what repair method is proposed for a sewer line.

2600 S 9th St #1F, Philadelphia, PA 19148

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains

4.9550 Google reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains is a plumber on North 13th Street. Its site lists drain and toilet stoppages, main sewer line and stack replacement, water heaters, gas lines and fixture updates for residential and commercial customers, and says emergency service is available. A reviewer had a soil pipe repaired here, and another called about a drain blockage and flooding.

What people praise

  • One reviewer who needed a soil pipe repaired said the work looked secure and tight even in an awkward spot
  • A reviewer with a drain blockage and flooding said the technician arrived within two hours as promised
  • Reviewers mention upfront pricing and no hidden fees
  • One caller was told honestly that they didn't need a service visit after all

Worth knowing

  • Reviews mention repairs and drain calls more than full sewer line replacement
  • The site lists a wide mix of plumbing work, so ask how often the crew handles full sewer line jobs
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume550 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong ratings and plain-spoken reviews, with a site that names main sewer line and stack replacement. A good call for a soil pipe or drain problem; confirm the scope for anything larger.

1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Daniels Plumbing logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Daniels Plumbing

4.7654 Google reviews

Daniels Plumbing of Philadelphia works from Torresdale Avenue and presents itself as a drain cleaning and plumbing specialist. Its site lists sewer camera inspections, lateral inspections, sewer line cleaning, high pressure water jetting, plumbing excavations and code violation corrections, for both residential and commercial customers. A 24-hour line is listed.

What people praise

  • One reviewer described the team using a camera to inspect the pipes and a dye test to confirm everything drained properly
  • The same reviewer said the crew explained minor corrosion clearly and without alarm
  • A reviewer in a 126-year-old Germantown house got a new main drain in the basement along with bathroom work
  • Reviewers describe polite, on-time crews who explain their findings

Worth knowing

  • Rated slightly lower than the others here, with a handful of lower-star reviews behind the rating
  • Several reviews are about toilets and bathrooms rather than sewer lines
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume654 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The site lists the broadest sewer-specific toolkit here, from lateral inspection to excavation, and the camera-and-dye review fits it. Worth a call when you want the line inspected before anyone digs.

5915 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

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What the scorecard shows

Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other Philadelphia plumbers and sewer contractors. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from a thousand people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does sewer line repair cost in Philadelphia?

Sewer work is priced by the job, and the business sites on this page publish few figures. Plumbing Pals’ site lists an $85 dispatch fee that is waived when you approve same-day work. Beyond that, the price depends on how deep and how long the damaged section is, whether the fix is a spot repair or a full replacement, and how much digging through floor or sidewalk it takes.

Serving Philadelphia and nearby counties

Plumbing Pals lists service across Philadelphia, the Main Line and Bucks County. Roto-Rooter’s branch here is its South Philadelphia location. IFixdit and Daniels Plumbing both work from Philadelphia addresses. Searching for sewer line repair near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask before a sewer line is dug up

  • Can you run a camera through the line first, and will I see the footage?
  • Is this a spot repair, a lining or a full replacement, and why?
  • Does the estimate cover digging, restoring the floor or sidewalk, and any permits?
  • Is there a dispatch or diagnostic fee, and is it credited if I approve the work?
  • What warranty comes with the repair, and is it in writing?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these companies lists sewer camera inspections?

Daniels Plumbing’s site lists sewer camera inspections and lateral inspections, and one reviewer described the crew using a camera and a dye test on their pipes. The other businesses here describe sewer and drain work on their sites without naming camera inspections the same way, so ask when you call.

Does Roto-Rooter’s South Philadelphia branch charge extra at night?

Its site says technicians are available 24/7 with free estimates and no extra charge for nights, weekends and holidays. That is the branch’s own claim, so confirm it when you book.

What does Plumbing Pals charge just to come out?

Its site lists an $85 dispatch fee that is waived when you approve same-day work. A sewer repair is quoted separately after the technician looks at the line.

Does IFixdit replace sewer lines or only fix drains?

Its site lists main sewer line and stack replacement alongside drain and toilet stoppages, and one reviewer had a soil pipe repaired. Its reviews lean toward repairs and drain calls, so ask about a full replacement before you commit.

Where to start

Plumbing Pals is the safe first call for the volume of customers behind it, and Daniels Plumbing is the one to ring when you want the line inspected on camera before any digging. Whoever you pick, get the repair method and the price in writing.

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