Mako Plumbing and Sewer fixes or replaces your sewer line using modern trenchless technology — protecting your yard, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area with honest pricing and same-day estimates.
From the first camera inspection to the final cleanup, Mako's family-owned team brings old-school craftsmanship and modern trenchless technology to every sewer job.
Conventional sewer line replacement means excavation — digging a long trench across your yard, through your driveway, or under your landscaping to physically access the damaged pipe. That approach is disruptive, slow, and expensive. It can leave your property looking like a construction site for days, and the restoration costs alone can rival the plumbing bill itself.
Trenchless sewer repair and replacement solves the same problem with far less collateral damage. Rather than digging up the entire pipe run, our crew accesses the sewer line at one or two small entry points and uses one of the following methods depending on your situation:
Every trenchless project at Mako starts with a sewer camera inspection. Our technicians walk you through what the camera reveals in real time — you see the problem yourself before we recommend a single dollar of work. From there, the process is straightforward:
As Vernon J. shared after his water main relocation: "If I could I would give Mako 10 stars… the fellas do excellent work — old school pride in their work." That same standard applies to every sewer job we take on.
Trenchless methods work well for most residential sewer lines, but not every situation is identical. Severely collapsed pipes or certain soil conditions may require a hybrid approach. That's exactly why the camera inspection comes first — so you get an honest answer, not a one-size-fits-all sales pitch.
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Common warning signs include slow drains throughout the house, sewage odors in your yard, unusually green or soggy patches of grass, or repeated drain backups. The only way to know for certain is a sewer camera inspection — which Mako provides as part of the estimate process.
That's the biggest advantage of trenchless methods — minimal surface disruption. We access the pipe through one or two small entry points rather than digging a full trench. Your lawn, driveway, and garden stay largely intact.
Most residential trenchless replacements are completed in one to two days, depending on the length of the line and the method used. We'll give you a realistic timeline during the estimate so you can plan accordingly.
Yes. Mako offers same-day and emergency service for urgent sewer issues. Multiple customers have confirmed that our team responded within the hour and dispatched a technician even after a full day on another job.
Simply reach out to Mako Plumbing and Sewer to schedule a visit. A team member will come out, perform a camera inspection if needed, and provide a free verbal or written estimate — typically the same day. No pressure, no commitment required.
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