Best Sewer Line Replacement Pros in Athens
#1Strong Hire
DrainPro Express
5Sewer Line Replacement: 70/100
“The next afternoon James came out and dug until he found the leak and fixed it”
#2Strong Hire
J. Henry Plumbing, LLC
4.8Reviewed for sewer line replacement
“I have used J. Henry several times including having them replace a well pump on a rainy cold night! Excellent service!”
All Sewer Line Replacement Pros in Athens
DrainPro Express
5·115 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
11pm Yelp message answered with next-morning Christmas Eve…
Same-day water-leak diagnosis and repair with fair pricing
600-foot water-line leak persistence
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
J. Henry Plumbing, LLC
4.8·229 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-morning weekend response — Holly C.: '7:15am...
Cold rainy-night well-pump replacement
Septic work with yard leveling included
Concerns
Dennis L. (2-star) reports initial quote of $386 dropped to $185…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain
4.7·105 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Mother's Day Sunday call answered within 5 minutes;
Frozen-pipe water leak in a tight spot
Bitter-cold Saturday callout (Jarod Comier came early after…
Concerns
1-star: tech upselling pushiness
8AM-10AM appointment, tech didn't arrive until 11AM with no…
$575 septic-pump-and-filter-clean job called out as higher than…
A Plumber - Huntsville
5·4 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewer explicitly notes pricing is reviewed before any work…
Same-day appointments confirmed (Pat V.: 'Called and an…
Concerns
Single 1-star sewer-pricing complaint (Anthony R., 2018)
One 1-star review disputes $700 charge for a sewer fitting + bag…
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.9·3.3k reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Reviewer praises promptness: 'they are always on time to complete…
Same-day plumbing fix: Shane obtained all parts and repaired…
Took a 9pm AC call and dispatched a tech next day with…
Concerns
Pricing concerns on Yelp: $6400 tankless bid with line-item Romex…
Disabled veteran reports Hiller refused to complete a…
Reviewer reports repeat callbacks: 'they have come out numerous…
Stain Plumbing and Construction LLC
4.9·28 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
2 of 28 reviews specifically cite middle-of-night Sunday and…
Reviewers mention restaurant plumbing, offset toilet flanges,…
Multiple repeat customers (restaurant owner, Terry Chittam)…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Fuller Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical - Athens & Madison
5·44 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day post-holiday callout: customer called Tuesday afternoon…
12pm call answered 3 hours later
Concerns
Plumbing isn't their lead service
Huntsville Plumbing Inc
4.5·46 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.5Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Plumbpro Plumbing Services
4.6·35 reviews·
In AthensGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Heath and Christina specifically praised across 6+ years of…
Next-day shower repair and tankless servicing
Concerns
Recent (Nov 2025) detailed unprofessional-conduct complaint from…
1-star alleges tech Thomas was 'extremely unprofessional… rude,…
Bowers Plumbing Co Inc
5·951 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
30-minute arrival on a busted water heater (Laurel W.: 'they were…
Squeezed in 2 days early
Pressure-regulator quote-to-install confirmed at 20 minutes (Sean…
Concerns
Faith M. reports 90-day install warranty was used to refuse…
Angela C. (1-star): '2 weeks to replace water heater.
AllStar Plumbers, Inc.
4.4·66 reviews·
In AthensGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Natural-gas-leak response: utility company shut off gas…
30-minute Rinnai tankless water-heater diagnosis: Zach drove out,…
Whole-house remodel work passed city inspection in 3 days per…
Concerns
7 of 52 reviews (13.5%) at 1-star
1-star: $325 leaky-sink fix that still leaked, then $450 quote to…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup
4.7·1.8k reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+8 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day septic tank service including a Friday-night call…
BBB accredited with A+ rating in Huntsville;
Plumbing inspection request answered with a tech on site 30…
Concerns
Multiple distinct reviewers cite specific high quotes: $488 vs…
Workmanship complaint where a leak repair allegedly didn't…
One reviewer says a $488 quote for a clogged tub was beaten by Mr.
Another reviewer quoted $580 to replace a kitchen faucet they had…
Drain Go Plumbing
4.6·669 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Property-manager reviewer cites communication, pricing, and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
1-Tom-Plumber
4.9·676 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-evening tankless water-heater diagnosis with two techs…
Same-hour water-heater replacement after evening failure
Repeat-customer follow-up
Concerns
Two 2-star reviews in 18-sample about nickel-and-dime billing and…
Brian C. (2-star) describes 4-visit pattern: 'try to nickel and…
Shellia S. (2-star) reports front-yard damage post-work: 'water…
Scott Plumbing LLC
4.8·1.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Fast arrival cited 18 times in 73 reviews
Sunday/weekend response confirmed — Anthony N.
Estimate-vs-actual price reliability
Concerns
Re-quote complaint after a July patch: Lisa T.
Pamela B. describes a $0-work visit where the company called back…
Workmanship complaints: Kenneth N.
Pricing concerns from 4-star reviewer Cathey S.: 'They do good…
Common Sewer Line Replacement Scenarios
Full Sewer Line Replacement
When the entire sewer line from your home to the street needs replacing due to age, material failure, or extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
A new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking it apart. Minimal yard disruption compared to traditional excavation.
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
An epoxy-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one.
Conventional Excavation
The traditional method: dig a trench, remove the old pipe, lay a new one. Sometimes the only option for severely collapsed lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sewer line replacement cost in Athens, AL?
Full sewer line replacement in Athens typically costs $3,000-$25,000. Trenchless methods run $4,000-$10,000 on average. Traditional excavation with yard restoration can exceed $15,000. Length of the line, depth, and access all affect pricing.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
Trenchless sewer replacement typically takes 1-2 days. Traditional excavation takes 3-5 days plus yard restoration time. Most plumbers in Limestone County can start within a week of the initial inspection.
Is trenchless sewer replacement worth it in Athens?
Trenchless is usually worth it if your yard has landscaping, driveways, or structures over the sewer line. It costs more than basic excavation but saves thousands in restoration. Ask the pros below for a comparison quote.
Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in Limestone County?
Yes — sewer line replacement in Limestone County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle the permit. Unpermitted work can cause problems when selling and may void insurance claims.
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