Digging blind is costly
Hitting an unmarked line turns a small job into a repair. The Insurance Information Institute average water damage claim near $12,514 shows what a broken line can cost.
Sewer Line Locating
Sewer line locating traces the exact path and depth of your underground sewer line and marks it on the surface. It is the step that keeps a repair, a new tree, a fence post, or an addition from hitting the pipe you did not know was there.
You cannot plan around a pipe you cannot see. Locating puts the line on the surface so any work near it is done with the facts, not a guess.
When you need sewer line locating
Common reasons
- Before digging, planting, or building
- To target a repair without digging blind
- To find a lost or unmarked cleanout
- To settle where your line ties to the main
What you get
- The pipe path marked on the surface
- The depth at key points
- The location of any defect found
- A plan that avoids hitting the line
How locating works
Camera and transmitter
A locator picks up a signal from a transmitter on the camera head as it travels the line, so the path is traced precisely from above.
Marked and mapped
The pro marks the route and depth with paint or flags, giving you a clear map before any excavation begins.
Sewer Problem Checker
Tick what you are seeing and get an instant read on what it could be and who to call. This is a guide, not a diagnosis.
Why locating first saves money
Real numbers on what the problem costs in health, money, and disruption.
It targets the real repair
Knowing the exact spot means a repair digs once, in the right place, instead of trenching the whole yard.
Roots and defects show up
USDA Forest Service research finds roots cause more than half of all blockages; locating paired with a camera shows exactly where they are getting in.
Related sewer line guides
Keep reading, or call and get a local pro on it.
Sewer line locating questions homeowners ask
How much does sewer line locating cost?
It is a small cost next to a misplaced dig. Call 855-816-3796 and a local pro can quote it for your property.
Do I need locating before I dig?
Yes. Along with calling 811 for public utilities, locating your private sewer line keeps a project from breaking the pipe.
Can you find a buried or lost cleanout?
Often yes. A locator can trace the line to where a cleanout should be, or mark the best place to add one.
How accurate is sewer line locating?
A good locate marks the path and depth closely enough to dig with confidence and target a repair.
Does locating find the problem too?
Paired with a camera, locating marks where a defect sits, so a repair goes straight to it.
Who does sewer line locating near me?
Call 855-816-3796 and we will connect you with an experienced local pro who can locate and map your line.
Planning to dig, plant, or build?
Locate the sewer line first so you do not hit it. Call and we will connect you with a local pro to map it.