Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair in Broomall, PA

Drain, Sewer, and Leak Repair in Broomall, PA | Advanced Drains

Advanced Drains and Underground Solutions provides drain cleaning, sewer line repair, camera inspection, hydro jetting, water line service, and trenchless sewer repair for homes and businesses in Broomall, PA. Broomall is an unincorporated community in Marple Township, central Delaware County, and its housing stock — primarily Cape Cods, split-levels, and colonials built during the 1950s and 1960s — sits above a generation of pipe that is now approaching or past its service life.

Leak Detection and Water Line Service in Broomall

Leaks in Broomall properties most commonly involve the water service line — the buried pipe from the curb stop to the house — rather than supply lines inside the house. Service lines installed in the 1950s and 1960s are typically galvanized steel, and galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside as well as the outside. Interior corrosion reduces water pressure over time and eventually produces pinhole leaks and pipe failure underground. The line runs under the front yard, often crossing a concrete walkway or driveway, which makes access a significant job without trenchless replacement.

We replace galvanized and lead service lines using a directional bore technique that avoids opening the full trench length in most cases. New copper or HDPE line is pulled into position through a small entry at the foundation and an exit at the curb, leaving concrete and landscaping largely intact.

Wet spots in the yard, unexplained increases in water bills, low pressure throughout the house, and visible staining on foundation walls are all indicators of a possible water line leak. We locate the leak with electronic equipment before any excavation and provide a written scope before the repair begins.

Drain and Sewer Service in Broomall

Lawrence Park and the neighborhoods along West Chester Pike and Sproul Road were developed primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. Homes in these areas run on original clay tile sewer laterals and cast iron interior drain stacks. Clay tile joints separate with seasonal ground movement, and Broomall’s established lots have the mature trees that find those gaps with roots over decades. A recurring main line clog in a 1960s Broomall home is almost always a root intrusion problem.

We camera the sewer lateral before cleaning on any call where the backup has recurred. The camera shows the root mass, its location, and the condition of the pipe wall. If the clay tile joint has been breached and roots are entering regularly, cleaning alone produces a predictable outcome — the drain works for months and backs up again at the same point. Trenchless lining installs a seamless liner through the existing pipe, closing the root entry points and stopping the cycle.

Older homes in Broomall Park along Summit Avenue sometimes have sections of Orangeburg pipe — the pressed bitumen-fiber material used in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a lower-cost lateral option. Orangeburg that has softened and deformed cannot hold a liner, so pipe bursting is the trenchless option when the pipe cross-section has changed. We inspect before recommending any repair method.

Marple Township Resale Requirements

Marple Township requires a Use and Occupancy inspection before any dwelling can be sold, transferred, or settled. The Township specifically requires the seller to certify that no sump pump or floor drain is connected to or discharging into the Marple Township sanitary sewer system — a common violation that surfaces in pre-sale inspections. Marple Township also makes the property owner responsible for the private lateral from the foundation to the connection at the Township main and does not service 4-inch lateral pipes.

We camera the lateral, verify no improper connections, clear any blockage, and document the work for the resale file. Same-week turnaround keeps settlement dates on track.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have a water line leak underground in Broomall?
The most consistent signs are an unexplained increase in your water bill, reduced pressure throughout the house, and soft or wet spots in the front yard over the path of the service line. Foundation staining near the service line entry point can also indicate a slow leak that has migrated toward the wall. We locate underground leaks with electronic equipment before excavating — no digging until we know exactly where the problem is.
Can clay tile sewer laterals in Broomall be lined trenchlessly?
In most cases, yes. CIPP lining works well on clay tile with intact pipe walls and root intrusion at joints. If the tile has collapsed or is too deformed to hold a liner, pipe bursting is the trenchless alternative. Camera inspection before any repair tells us which approach applies to the specific condition of your lateral.
Does Marple Township require a sewer inspection to sell my house in Broomall?
Marple Township requires a Use and Occupancy inspection, which includes plumbing and drainage compliance, before any dwelling can be sold. The seller must certify that no sump pump or floor drain is connected to the Township sanitary sewer system. We verify and document that certification as part of pre-sale sewer service.

For leak repair, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, or trenchless sewer service in Broomall, PA, call 1-855-DONT-DIG.

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