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It is your sewer line that is the most important pipe in your whole plumbing system. All the drains in your house, all the toilet flushes, all the showers, all the sinks, all the washing machine runs all pass through it as it flows out of your home. Nothing works, when it fails. And when it goes wrong, it can be a long way down the sewer, raw sewage in your basement, wet ground around your house, bad smells all over your house, cost to fix that can run out of control quickly when you leave it to itself.
Sewer line replacement and sewer line repairs are some of the most serious jobs we perform at BOS Plumbing & Drains and we take them as such. Our licensed team has over 20 years of experience serving the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton and Niagara, and has replaced and repaired hundreds of sewer lines no matter what type of property it was or at what time it was built. We carry the diagnostic gear, the certified skills and the truthful evaluation that such a job requires.
It can be trenchless sewer lines replacement or a traditional open-cut, or a more precise sewer line repair to prolong the life of the partially damaged line, BOS Plumbing & Drains can offer you the right, rather than the most expensive, solution.
BOS Plumbing and Drains is a plumbing company that is locally owned and operated in the service of Southern Ontario with more than 20 years of service. We are not franchisees. We are not a call centre which sends third-party subcontractors. You call BOS Plumbing & Drains and you have our licensed plumbers, the same crew who has earned our reputation in Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Niagara and the entire GTA with honest work and quality results.
We are involved in residential plumbing as well as commercial plumbing (on the emergency drain side) all the way to the entire sewer line replacement, plumbing rough-in of new construction, basement plumbing rough-in, bathroom plumbing rough-in, and all the plumbing repair in between. We are licensed, insured and in full compliance of the Ontario building code on all the jobs we touch.
Our 24 hour plumber and emergency plumber response in the GTA, is due to the fact that the plumbing emergency is not mindful of the business hours; neither are we.
It is simple; we will diagnose correctly, charge fairly, do precisely and stand by the diagnosis we make.
Expert solutions for all your residential & commercial plumbing needs
We serve the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions with local expertise
If you’re experiencing any of these signs, the right next step is a camera inspection not a guess. BOS Plumbing & Drains uses sewer camera technology to see exactly what’s happening inside your line before recommending repair or replacement.
Sewer lines do not tend to break in the night. They decay slowly and they do not fail without giving warning. Being aware of what to watch out for can help you escape a sewage overflow, a burst line or a subsurface water issue that only worsens after several months.
A camera check, rather than a guess, is the next best thing to do, should you be experiencing any of these signs. BOS Plumbing & Drains 3D sewer cameras help them to know precisely what is occurring inside of your line and then advise on what should be done to repair or replace it.
No good licensed plumber would recommend the sewer line replacement without first viewing the contents of the pipe. At BOS Plumbing and Drains, any sewer inspection commences by a professional camera view of a high-resolution camera traversed your sewer pipe starting at a cleanout access point to record the state of the inside of the pipe.
The camera inspection will give us all the information that we need: the type of root that is entering the pipe and how deep it is, the material the pipe is made of and its condition, the cracks or fractures or separations at the joints of the pipes, the bellying (parts of the pipe that have sunk and stand up water), the full or partial collapse and the points of accumulation and obstruction.
This is a diagnostic measure that will make the difference between an accurate, correct-sized recommendation and a contractor that charges full replacement on any call. What may appear to be a replacement scenario, is sometimes a trenchless sewer repair candidate. What appears to be a small area sometimes on the surface is a complete collapsed area that needs to be excavated. The camera lets us know which one is which and we present to you the footage so you can see why we are indeed telling you what we are telling you to do.
The usual method of sewer replacement is digging along the route of the broken sewer line in your yard, possibly by a driveway, and in a few situations, by landscaping or hardscaping to expose and remove the old sewer and lay down new one.
The technique is appropriate in those cases when: the pipe has totally collapsed in a lengthy area, the current route of pipe path has to be diverted, the soil characteristics have changed considerably, or the pipe material (especially orangeburg or hard-to-find clay) is incapable of sustaining trenchless rehabilitation.
With open-cut excavation, we can fully access and visually confirm that the new line is properly laid at the appropriate slope and depth. It is more destructive to your property than trenchless techniques, but can at times be the only technique that gives a complete, lasting effect. BOS Plumbing and Drains seal-up excavation sites after each open-cut sewer replacement project to leave it neat and safe.
One of the greatest innovations in residential plumbing and commercial plumbing in the last 20 years is trenchless sewer line replacement. Trenchless techniques offer small points of entry at both ends of the damaged portion in place of a trench that is dug along the entire length of your sewer line, saving your lawn, landscaping, driveway and hardscaping.
BOS Plumbing & Drains offers two primary trenchless methods:
Pipe Bursting A bursting head is inserted through the damaged pipe that already exists, which is broken outward by the busting head and a new HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pipe is pulled to occupy the space behind the busting head. One of the most durable trenchless sewer replacement methods is pipe bursting; the pipe has a life span of 50 years and its inside is smooth which prevents intrusion by roots and scales.
Pipe bursting is best when the old pipe is structurally intact (not completely collapsed), the line is in a relatively straight course, and the soil surrounding the bursting pipe is able to tolerate the minimal lateral movement of the burst fragments.
The appropriate approach is based on your particular pipe state, material, depth, and access. Before prescribing a method, BOS Plumbing & Drains considers every aspect and discusses the tradeoffs with you to enable you to make an informed decision.
| Method | Best For | Yard Damage | Speed |
| Trenchless Pipe Bursting | Full replacement | Low | Fast |
| CIPP Lining | Cracks / roots | Very Low | Fast |
| Open Cut Excavation | Collapsed pipe | High | Moderate |
Not all sewer issues demand a complete sewer replacement. Certain cases involve special sewer line repairs that increase the lifespan of your line many times and at a fraction of the price of complete replacement.
Repair or full replace sewer we choose is not a decision based on what will bring the biggest invoice but rather on evidence of camera footage, type of pipe material, age, and the damage of extent. When repair is truly the correct thing to do to the situation that you have, that is what we will advise.
The sewer line replacement cost in Ontario is calculated using a number of factors that are interrelated and any contractor that quotes you a fixed price to replace your sewer line without inspecting your line first has provided you with a number he has created. The correct sewer replacement costs involve an understanding of what you are dealing with.
Key factors affecting your total cost:
Distance to the affected line:
The distance between the foundation of your house and the point of connection to the city is highly dependent on the lot depth. A run of 15 metres is very different in scope over a run of 40 metres.
Technique trenchless vs. open-cut:
Trenchless sewer line replacement is generally more expensive per linear metre than open-cut excavation, but avoids the restoration costs (landscaping, driveway replacement, interlocking reinstatement) associated with the open-cut excavation. Total project cost is also similar in most instances and in some instances trenchless can be cheaper when considered together with restoration.
Pipe depth:
Sewer lines in cold climate Ontario markets are covered at frost-depth, which is normally 1.5 to 2.5 meters below the ground level. Further lines involve more excavation and shoring that increase costs.
Pipe material under removal:
Clay tile, orangeburg and outdated cast iron each pose various challenges when it comes to removal, which influence labour time and equipment needs.
Site conditions:
Sewer line beneath a concrete driveway, an existing deck or established tree root systems is more expensive to access than one located in an open lawn.
Municipal connection specifications:
To have a new sewer line connected to the municipal main, you will need to liaise with your municipality and this will probably involve more permit and inspection charges.
Permit and inspection:
Sewer line work in Ontario must be permitted and inspected. As part of our service, BOS Plumbing & Drains does the permitting and arranges the inspections. This is not added afterwards, but in your quote.
A camera inspection and a detailed, itemized quote are the best way to comprehend your sewer line replacement cost or sewage line replacement cost. BOS Plumbing and Drains are both fixed price and our quotes do not include any surprises of a scope creep once the work starts.
Yes and this is a significant consideration that should be considered by homeowners who intend to carry out basement finishing projects in conjunction with sewer projects. When your basement rough-in plan of the plumbing or your bathroom rough-in plan of the plumbing will include new fixtures that will be connected to the main sewer line, proper sequencing of this work saves a lot of time and money.
BOS Plumbing & Drains will arrange sewer replacement and rough-in jobs to be performed jointly when they are required to avoid having to excavate and open floors twice. Toilet rough-in, shower rough-in, roughing in a shower valve and full basement rough-in plumbing are all included in our full residential plumbing services and we will arrange the work sequence to achieve the least amount of disruption and cost.
Sewer residential plumbing services include buildings in the GTA that consist of single-family homes, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and multi-unit residential buildings. Whether it’s a sewer line repair near me calls for a slow-draining basement, a full trenchless sewer line replacement in an old house with original clay tiles in Oakville, or a repair sewer line that I have just bought a new house, and I am not certain about its previous history. BOS Plumbing & Drains will do it just as well as it will do it right.
One of the most stressful events a homeowner experiences is a household plumbing emergency in terms of sewage overflow or a mainline break. We react promptly, interact effectively and ensure the issue is solved to the letter.
There is extra urgency to commercial plumbing sewer problems; a main line failure can cause your business to grind to a halt. BOS Plumbing & Drains is a commercial sewer line camera, sewer line repair, trenchless sewer replacement and full sewer line replacement of retail, restaurants, office buildings, multi-residential complexes and light industrial sites throughout the GTA.
We are aware of the commercial scheduling requirements and strive to reduce operational downtime. Our group communicates with property managers, building owners and general contractors to implement sewer projects effectively and on time.
A sewage overflow is not one of those cases that come in the morning. Bare sewage in your basement amounts to a health risk, a property damage case, and a stressful emergency and it requires a licensed emergency plumber on site immediately.
BOS Plumbing & Drains offers a true 24 hour plumber service throughout GTA. It is live at the Emergency plumber Oakville calls, the Mississauga emergencies, Hamilton, Milton, and Niagara, the dispatcher is moving towards your address, not to the voicemail box.
You need to find plumbers near me at 2 AM with sewage filling your basement, then BOS Plumbing & Drains is the solution.
Whether you type in sewer line repair near me anywhere in the GTA or Southern Ontario, BOS Plumbing and Drains is your local, licensed, experienced solution. We are not a national franchise. We are a GTA based plumbing company that has been establishing relationships and fixing plumbing issues in the houses of these communities over 20 years.
The first step to any sewer line replacement or sewer line repairs discussion would be to be able to identify what you are actually dealing with. A BOS Plumbing & Drains camera inspection will provide you that clarity documented footage, clear evaluation and honest advice of whether trenchless sewer repair, targeted spot repair or complete sewer replacement is the right way ahead.
No guesswork. No pressure. No inflated scope. Only 20+ years of licensed experience telling you just what your sewer line requires.
Common warning signs include multiple drains backing up, sewage odours, wet spots in the yard, slow drains throughout the home, gurgling toilets, or recurring clogs. A professional camera inspection is the best way to confirm whether you need repair or full replacement.
Trenchless sewer line replacement is a modern method that repairs or replaces underground sewer pipes with minimal digging. It can help protect your lawn, driveway, landscaping, and walkways while restoring proper sewer flow.
In many cases, yes. Trenchless methods are faster, less disruptive, and reduce restoration costs. However, severely collapsed pipes or rerouting needs may still require traditional excavation. We recommend the best option after inspection.
Sewer line replacement cost depends on pipe length, depth, access, damage severity, repair method, and permit requirements. A camera inspection allows us to provide an accurate quote based on your specific property.
Coverage depends on your policy and the cause of damage. Sudden accidental damage may be covered, while age-related wear or neglect often is not. We recommend checking with your insurer directly.
Yes. Tree roots are one of the most common causes of sewer line damage in older clay or cracked pipes. Roots enter small openings, expand inside the pipe, and cause blockages or breakage over time.
High-quality trenchless repairs such as CIPP lining or pipe bursting can last decades when installed properly. Many modern materials are designed for long-term durability and resistance to roots and corrosion.
Most sewer replacement projects take one to several days depending on pipe length, depth, access, weather, and chosen repair method. We provide a realistic timeline before work begins.
In many cases, yes. Some temporary interruptions to water or drainage may occur during active work. Our team explains what to expect and works to minimize inconvenience.
