Emergency service · San Francisco
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
San Francisco's aging clay and cast-iron sewer laterals are among the most common sources of serious plumbing problems. We diagnose with a camera, replace by traditional excavation, and handle the DPW permits and SFPUC coordination that come with public-right-of-way work. For real estate transactions we issue Side Sewer Lateral Inspection (SSLI) reports.
What this service includes
- Camera inspection to diagnose the issue
- Traditional excavation replacement
- Side Sewer Lateral Inspection (SSLI) reports
- DPW permit handling included
- Coordination with SFPUC for public right-of-way work
Why neighbors call Lutz
We've been doing this in San Francisco since 1929. Over the decades we've learned that the best plumbing service has less to do with clever marketing and more to do with showing up on time, diagnosing honestly, and doing the work right the first time.
Every Sewer Lines job we take on comes with our craftsmanship warranty, fully licensed technicians, and transparent pricing. If you've been burned by the industry before, we hope we'll be the company that restores your faith in it.
Our process
- 1Diagnose
We inspect the actual problem with camera or thermal tools where it matters, before we quote anything.
- 2Quote
Written quote before any work starts. Simple jobs get a fixed price; complex ones get a clear scope plus how we'll handle anything we discover along the way. No surprise invoicing.
- 3Fix
Permitted, licensed, and to code. Tidy site management. Done in the smallest number of visits possible.
- 4Warranty
We sign off on our own work. If it's not right, we come back.
Common questions
How quickly can you get here?
We aim to dispatch within a few hours for emergencies across San Francisco, depending on crew availability. Scheduled service is usually available same-day or next-day.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. Every job that requires a permit is permitted by us, signed off by DBI or SFPUC as appropriate, and the paperwork is handed to you when we're done.
What's your warranty?
Craftsmanship is warrantied for one year. Most manufacturer warranties we'll handle on your behalf if an issue comes up.