Providing Quality Sewer Services For Over 30 Years
A sewage smell, gurgling drains or a backup in the lowest drain in the house usually points to the sewer line. We find the trouble with a camera and repair or replace sewer lines for Los Gatos and South Bay homes, from a single spot repair to a full new line.
If your sewer system isn’t functioning properly, it can be hazardous to your health. The toxins within the wastewater can cause disease and affect the environment. That’s why it’s critical to get professional assistance if you suspect your sewer needs attention.
How to Tell There Is Something Wrong with Your Sewer Lines
Sewer lines are hidden away behind walls, beneath floors, and under the ground. Because of this, problems aren’t always visible when they occur. However, there are a few signs you can look for that indicate there’s something wrong with your sewer lines.
- Inconsistent Water Levels in Your Toilets: If the water level in one or more of your home’s toilet bowls seems to go up and down from day to day without explanation, it could be a sign that there’s a problem with your sewer lines.
- Slow Drains: Slow-draining sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets could merely point to a clogged drain, but they could also indicate a larger issue with your home’s sewer system, such as tree roots invading underground pipes.
- Unpleasant Sewage Smells: One of the surest signs of a sewer line clog/backup is the presence of a foul, sewage-like smell in your home. A sewage backup is a serious potential health hazard that needs attention fast.
- Poor or Uneven Water Pressure: Does it seem like your shower has barely any water pressure? Does the water pressure in your sinks change each time you turn on the tap? Issues with water pressure could be a sign that it’s time for professional sewer services.
- Gurgling or Bubbling Noises: If you hear unusual noises, such as gurgling or bubbling, when you flush the toilet or run water in the sink or shower, it might indicate that there’s air trapped in the sewer lines or a clog has formed.
- Pooled Water: If there’s pooled water in your yard or unusually lush patches of lawn, you might have a hidden leak. This can also cause you to notice higher-than-usual utility bills. In this case, it’s a good idea to have your system inspected by a professional.
If you notice these or other signs of a problem, call Simply Green Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter right away for expert sewer line services in Los Gatos and beyond. We respond quickly to all calls and we never charge extra for emergency services.
Experienced Plumbers You Can Trust
Since 1988, Simply Green Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter has been serving homeowners throughout the Silicon Valley area. Our plumbing experts use state-of-the-art tools to pinpoint sewer line problems and use advanced technology to conduct high-quality repairs, installations, and even routine maintenance. We find customized solutions to suit your particular needs and budget.
Contact Simply Green Plumbing, Sewer & Rooter online or call (408) 358-6446 to make your Los Gatos sewer service appointment today. We stand behind all our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Get in touch with us today to learn more: (408) 358-6446. Schedule your Los Gatos sewer cleaning, repair, or maintenance appointment.
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Carlos Hernandez and his partner showed up on time, and did the work in record time, finishing up a garage leak and three toilet issues around the house for us in just a few hours. I would recommend them to anyone, very friendly people too, great company.
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Simply Green came out to fix our clogged pipes and were done in no time. Carlos and Gerardo were prompt, clearly skilled and very customer oriented. Great job and thank you!
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I needed a valve and flexible gas line replaced on my water heater. You came, fixed the problem and the two service persons were professional and friendly. Thank you
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The Sewer Pipes Under Local Homes, by Era
You can nearly date a house here by its sewer line. Pre-war and early post-war homes ran clay tile, joined every few feet, and every joint is an invitation to roots. Some post-war tracts used Orangeburg, a tar and wood fiber pipe that flattens with age and rarely survives past its sixties. Cast iron under mid-century homes rusts from the inside until the bottom of the pipe is gone. ABS arrived in the seventies and holds up well. Our post on plumbing in pre-1990 homes covers what each era means for the rest of your plumbing too.
Spot Repair, Liner, or New Line
Not every damaged sewer needs replacing. A single root intrusion or a cracked section can often be repaired at that spot. A line that is structurally sound but leaking at several joints may be a candidate for lining. A flattened, collapsed, or badly bellied line needs replacement, and trenchless methods usually get it done without trenching the length of your yard. The camera footage decides, and you see it with us before anything is scheduled.
Hillside and Mountain Sewer Lines
Homes in the hills above town have their own sewer story: long laterals, steep drops, and in many cases a transition to septic rather than city sewer. The house side of those systems is our territory, and the long runs make camera work even more valuable, since digging in the wrong spot on a slope hurts twice. There is more on hillside plumbing in our Los Gatos mountains guide.
Sewer Work Across the Area
From Los Gatos and Monte Sereno to Saratoga and Campbell, we have been under most of these streets since 1988. If a neighbor has already had root trouble, odds are your line is a similar age and material, and a camera look before the wet season tells you exactly where you stand.
From our Google reviews
“Carlos did an excellent job resolving our main sewer line backup. He arrived promptly in the evening, checked both of our exterior sewer access points, inspected the plumbing in the crawl space, and thoroughly cabled the main sewer line to clear the blockage.”
Szymon Migacz · 5-star Google review
“… They replaced my sewer line and all pipes under the house efficiently and at a reasonable price. When the atmospheric river flooded my drain and put 4 inches of water in my garage they came out within an hour and cleaned up the entire mess.”
Don Schare · 5-star Google review
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my sewer line is failing?
Warning signs include multiple slow or gurgling drains at once, sewage odors, wet or unusually green patches in the yard, and backups in the lowest drains of the house. A camera inspection tells you definitively what is happening underground.
Do tree roots really break sewer pipes?
Roots are one of the most common causes of sewer failure in Los Gatos. Older clay and cast iron lines are especially vulnerable at the joints. Roots enter tiny gaps, expand, and eventually crack or collapse the pipe. Regular maintenance can keep a root-prone line flowing while you plan a permanent fix.
Will you show me what you find in my sewer line?
Yes. We run a camera and show you the footage, so the recommendation is based on what you can see, not on our word alone. You get an honest read of whether the line needs cleaning, spot repair, or replacement.
Do you handle the whole sewer replacement process?
Yes. As a licensed contractor (CA 943556) we handle everything start to finish, and the work is done to code.