Drains & Sewer · Saint Louis, MO
Drains & Sewer in Saint Louis, MO
Clogs, camera inspections and sewer line repair. 80% of homes in the Saint Louis ZIP codes we cover were built before 1980, when cast iron, clay and early fiber sewer pipe were the norm. Sewer line repair starts with a camera inspection, then a spot repair, trenchless lining or replacement.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 50 ZIP codes covered
- Quote before work
Saint Louis's older sewer laterals
Pre-1980 housing here is 80%, above the Missouri figure of 53%. That ranks 1st highest of the 16 Missouri cities we profile. Clay pipe lets roots in at the joints, cast iron scales and cracks, and the line from the house to the street belongs to the homeowner in most places.
60% of homes are detached houses with their own lateral, so a backup that keeps coming back is usually worth a camera inspection rather than another snaking.
In Missouri: Older homes in St. Louis and Kansas City often have cast iron and clay sewers, and some have lead service lines.
Permits
Excavation in the yard or street needs a permit, and someone has to call 811 first to get utilities marked.
Drains & Sewer services in Saint Louis
Sewer Line Repair, Sewer Camera Inspection, Drain Cleaning, Whole-House Repiping.
Saint Louis figures behind this page
- Built before 1960
- 58%
- Built 1960–1979
- 23%
- Single-family detached
- 60%
What affects the price
- Length and depth
- Under slab or basement floor vs. yard
- Trenchless suitability
- Hardscape, rock and tree roots
The plumber quotes on site, before any work starts.
How the job works
Every drains & sewer service is explained on our Drains & Sewer page. For the rest of Saint Louis's plumbing picture, see plumbers in Saint Louis and whole-house repiping in Saint Louis.
Drains & Sewer in Saint Louis: FAQ
Who owns the sewer line to my Saint Louis home?
In most cities the homeowner owns the lateral from the house to the public main, sometimes including the connection at the main. Your city's public works department can confirm where its responsibility starts.
Nearby
ZIP codes covered in Saint Louis: 63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63105, 63106, 63107, 63108, 63109, 63110, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63114, 63115, 63116, 63117, 63118, 63119, 63120, 63121, 63122, 63123, 63124, 63125, 63126, 63127, 63128, 63129, 63130, 63131, 63132, 63133, 63134, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138, 63139, 63140, 63141, 63143, 63144, 63145, 63146, 63147, 63151, 63155, 63167, 63188
Figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Saint Louis; state comparisons use the Missouri statewide estimate.
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