Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Salem, Silverton & the Willamette Valley

Protect Your Property with Expert Sewer Line Solutions

A failing sewer line is the kind of problem that turns into a much bigger problem if you wait. What starts as a slow drain or a faint smell in the yard ends as backed-up sewage in your basement and a torn-up lawn.



Upper Valley Construction has been repairing and replacing sewer lines across Salem, Silverton, and the greater Willamette Valley for 24+ years. Unlike most plumbers — who have to call in a separate excavation contractor (and mark up the bill) — we own the heavy equipment and run the crew in-house. One company, one estimate, one warranty.

Sewer emergency? Call (971) 979-5323. Free estimates. 10-year workmanship warranty.

Signs You Need Sewer Line Repair

Sewer lines rarely fail overnight. They warn you first. If you're noticing any of these in your Salem-area home, it's time for a camera inspection:

• Multiple slow drains throughout the house. One slow drain is usually a clog. Multiple slow drains at once usually means the main line.
• Gurgling sounds when fixtures drain. Air escaping past a blockage in the main line.
• Sewer smell in or around the house. Especially noticeable after rain or in the yard above the line.
• Soggy or unusually green patches in the lawn. A leaking sewer line is essentially fertilizing one stripe of your yard.
• Sewage backups in the lowest drains. Usually basement floor drains or ground-floor tubs. This is the last warning before a major backup.
• Foundation cracks or shifting near the sewer line route. Long-term leaks can erode soil under the foundation.

Catching these early can be the difference between a $1,500 spot repair and a $15,000 full line replacement. If you're seeing any of these, call us for a camera inspection.

The Sewer Repair Process: What to Expect

1. Initial call & site visit. We come out, hear what you're seeing, and assess access points.

2. Camera inspection. We run a camera down the line to locate the problem and identify pipe material and condition.

3. Written estimate. Clear, itemized, and we'll explain the trade-offs of spot repair vs. replacement vs. lining if applicable.

4. Permits & locates. We pull required permits and call for utility locates before digging anything.

5. Excavation & repair. Our in-house crew handles dig, repair, backfill, and compaction.

6. Inspection & restoration. Final camera inspection to verify the fix, then site restoration — backfill, grading, and reseeding as needed.

7. Walkthrough & warranty. We walk the site with you, hand over documentation, and you're covered under our 10-year workmanship warranty.