Sewer Line Repair in Edmonton
Sewer trouble in Edmonton? Book a camera inspection, and we'll tell you whether it's your line, and what fixing it involves.
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If you live in Edmonton, the sewer line from your house to the property line is yours. EPCOR is responsible from the property line to the main. We inspect, clear, line and replace sewer lines on the homeowner’s side, and install backwater valves under EPCOR’s subsidy rules.
EPCOR’s rules, in short
- You own your section, including the backwater valve, and you pay to maintain and repair it.
- EPCOR owns the rest, from the property line to the main.
- EPCOR won’t reimburse plumbers’ fees, so if neighbours are backing up too, call EPCOR first.
- Basic insurance usually won’t cover it. Repairs to service lines on your property aren’t typically covered by a basic homeowner’s policy.
See who pays for your sewer line for the diagram.
Older homes and clay sewers
Most Edmonton homes built before the early 1980s have clay tile sewers. Clay lines have many joints, and tree roots can grow in through them and cause backups. Backwater valves weren’t required in Edmonton homes built before 1989, so many older homes don’t have one either.
Not sure when your home was built, or what your sewer is made of? A camera inspection shows the pipe material and its condition.
EPCOR’s backwater valve subsidy
EPCOR pays up to $800 toward an interior or exterior backwater valve for eligible homes. It targets homes built before 1989, homes that have had sewer backups, and areas that have flooded before. The key rules: no existing valve, a professional plumber, an eligible model, and the City of Edmonton green inspection sticker. EPCOR’s pre-approval inspection is currently suspended, and the subsidy depends on funding, with no guarantee. Full steps: backwater valve subsidy, step by step.
What we do in Edmonton
- Camera inspections to see what’s wrong before you pay for a repair.
- Trenchless lining, best done in warmer months in Edmonton so the epoxy cures properly.
- Pipe bursting and replacement where lining won’t work.
- Backwater valves.
Nearby
We also serve St. Albert, Sherwood Park and the rest of our service areas.
Questions people ask
Who fixes the sewer line in Edmonton?
Homeowners are responsible for the sewer line on their property, including the backwater valve. EPCOR is responsible from the property line to the main.
Does EPCOR help pay for a backwater valve?
Yes. EPCOR's subsidy pays up to $800 for eligible homes, mainly those built before 1989 or in areas that have flooded before.
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