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Sewer & Main Drain · Tottenham, ON · Updated October 2026

Sewer line repair in Tottenham.

Backups into the basement, sewer smells, a main drain that clogs every few months. We put a camera in the line, show you exactly what is wrong, and quote the repair on what is there, not a guess.

Underground drain trench in a commercial unit by Seal Plumbing

How do you know if the sewer line needs repair?

If more than one fixture backs up, the lowest drain overflows when others run, or the main clogs every few months, the sewer line is the problem. We put a camera in the line and show you the exact section that is broken, bellied or full of roots before quoting.

The main drain is the one pipe every fixture in the house depends on, and in Tottenham its condition varies a lot by street. Village-core homes near Queen Street can still have original clay or cast iron that cracks, shifts and lets roots in. Newer builds off Mill Street have PVC that rarely fails on its own but can be bellied or poorly sloped from the start. Seal Plumbing diagnoses both the same way: camera first, then a written quote for exactly the repair that is needed.

When the camera finds a broken, collapsed or bellied section, we excavate to it, replace the damaged run and reconnect it properly, inside the basement or outside to the property line. Pete and Joseph do the work themselves and build it to the Ontario Plumbing Code, inspection ready.

Backups are urgent. Stop running water in the house and call us. If you are buying a home in Tottenham, a sewer camera inspection before closing tells you the real condition of the one pipe you cannot see.

Sewer and main drain work in Tottenham

  • Main drain backups cleared
  • Camera diagnosis & locating
  • Broken, collapsed & bellied sections replaced
  • Root intrusion repairs
  • Below-grade drain replacement
  • Backwater valve assessment

How does sewer line repair work in Tottenham?

Clear the backup, scope the line, quote the repair, replace only what is broken.

1

Get in touch

Tell us what is backing up and where. If water is coming up a floor drain, stop running water and call right away.

2

Clear and scope

We clear the blockage and run a camera through the line to find and locate the actual problem.

3

Written quote

You see the footage and get a written quote for the specific section that needs repair.

4

Repair and test

We excavate to the section, replace it, reconnect and test flow, then leave the site clean.

Seal Plumbing drain camera inspection
Camera located
Underground drain trench in a commercial unit by Seal Plumbing
Section replaced

What does sewer line repair cost in Tottenham?

Sewer line repair in Tottenham is quoted in writing from the camera footage, so you only pay for the section that is actually broken. The price depends on how deep the pipe is, whether it is inside the basement or out in the yard, and how long the damaged run is.

Camera firstThe inspection finds and locates the problem so the repair is scoped to that spot.
Inside or outsideA repair under the basement slab is a different job from one in the yard near the property line.
Section lengthReplacing one cracked joint costs less than re-running a long bellied section.

Every job is quoted before work starts, in writing for anything beyond a small repair, and the quote is the number that counts. Same-day quotes on most small jobs; larger projects within 24 to 48 hours of a site visit.

What other plumbing services do you offer in Tottenham?

The same two licensed plumbers, across everything a Tottenham home needs.

Our Work

What does your recent work look like?

Underground drains, stacks and repairs from recent jobs across the GTA and Simcoe County. Tap a photo for a closer look.

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Which Tottenham areas do you serve?

From the Queen Street core to the newer streets off Mill Street, plus Beeton, Alliston and the rural roads around New Tecumseth.

Queen StreetMill StreetDowntown TottenhamTottenham Conservation AreaWillow GlenIndustrial ParkwayBeetonAllistonLorettoSchomberg

Also serving nearby: Caledon, King City, Newmarket, Barrie and Orangeville. See all service areas →

Need something else? See our Tottenham plumber page or the full service and repairs overview.

Sewer Line Repair questions Tottenham homeowners ask

If more than one fixture backs up, the lowest drain in the house overflows when others run, or you hear gurgling across the house, it is the main line.
Only to the broken section, and only if it is outside the foundation. Many repairs are inside the basement. The camera tells us exactly where, so we quote the real scope, not a worst case.
Clearing roots is temporary; replacing the cracked joint they entered through is permanent. We show you the footage so you can decide which makes sense now.
Typically the homeowner owns the line to the property line and the municipality owns the rest. We tell you where the problem sits so you know who to call.
Backups are cleared as fast as we can get there. The written repair quote usually follows within 24 to 48 hours of the camera inspection.

How do I get started?

Call 647-402-4825 or send a few details through the contact page. You get an estimated arrival time on the call and a written quote before any work starts.