Ridley Park, PA
Drain and Sewer Services in Ridley Park, PA
Advanced Drains and Underground Solutions provides drain cleaning, sewer line repair, trenchless replacement, and sewer camera inspection in Ridley Park, PA. We are a family-owned, licensed plumbing contractor based in Springfield Township, minutes from Ridley Park. We own our trenchless equipment, we carry a camera on every sewer call, and we back every job with a written warranty. Call 1-855-DONT-DIG for same-day and emergency service.
Selling a Home in Ridley Park? The Sewer Rules You Have to Pass
Ridley Park Borough requires a Use & Occupancy (U&O) certificate before any change of ownership, and the resale inspection is where older homes get tripped up. Here is what the Borough ordinance actually requires:
- File the U&O application at least 30 days before settlement with the Borough Housing/Code Enforcement Officer — do not wait until the last week.
- The property is inspected for compliance with all applicable Borough ordinances and the uniform construction and property-maintenance codes, which covers the condition of the plumbing and sewer system.
- The Borough issues the certificate within about two weeks of a satisfactory inspection, so a failed drain or sewer item found late can push your settlement date.
- Wastewater in Ridley Park is conveyed to the DELCORA regional system — a lateral leaking groundwater into that system is exactly the kind of defect that becomes your problem at resale.
We handle the sewer and drain side of your Ridley Park U&O: we camera the lateral, clear any blockages, and give you documentation for your packet — usually the same week, so your settlement date holds. Got a scary sewer finding from another inspector? Get a free second opinion before you spend a dime.
What Happens After a Failed U&O Sewer Inspection in Ridley Park?
If the Borough inspection or a buyer’s pre-purchase camera finds a defect in the sewer lateral, the clock starts running toward your settlement date. The typical sequence: the inspector identifies root intrusion, offset joints, or a failing lateral; the buyer or their attorney requests a repair or an escrow holdback; you need a licensed contractor to diagnose the actual scope, complete the work, and provide documentation the Borough or the title company will accept.
We work on short timelines specifically because of this situation. We camera the line the same day you call, give you a written scope within 24 hours, and in most cases complete the repair within the week. If the finding is a failed or root-intruded lateral that can be lined without excavation, we can have the trenchless liner in place and cured before your next township inspection appointment. We provide the post-repair camera video and a written warranty letter for your settlement packet.
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair in Ridley Park
Ridley Park is Delaware County’s first planned community — laid out in 1871 as a railroad suburb and incorporated in 1887. Many of the Victorian, Queen Anne and Shingle-style homes along Swarthmore, Sellers and the Ridley and Hinckley Avenues are still lived in today, and a lot of them still run on their original cast-iron and clay-tile sewer laterals. When one of those century-old lines fails, you do not have to trench up a historic streetscape or a mature lot. We use trenchless sewer repair — pipe bursting and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining — to replace a failed lateral through one or two small access pits. For lines packed with grease and root intrusion, hydro jetting scours the pipe back to full diameter first.
Party Laterals in Ridley Park Twins and Semi-Detached Homes
A portion of Ridley Park’s older housing stock is semi-detached — twin homes built side by side sharing a party wall. In these properties, the sewer lateral often runs under the shared party wall and serves both units from a single pipe before it connects to the street main. This is a shared party lateral, and when it fails, both homeowners are affected and both have a stake in the repair.
We handle party lateral work regularly and know how these situations unfold. The first step is always a camera inspection that maps exactly which section of pipe is shared and which belongs to each owner separately. Once you and your neighbor both have that information, the cost-sharing conversation is straightforward. We work on party lateral jobs in Ridley Park with both sets of homeowners present when that is helpful, and we scope the work so each party understands what they are paying for before anyone agrees to anything.
Sewer Camera & Video Pipe Inspection in Ridley Park
Buying or selling one of Ridley Park’s older homes? A video pipe inspection shows the true condition of the sewer lateral before money changes hands. On housing this age it is the only honest way to tell a minor root problem from a collapsing clay line — you watch the pipe on the screen with us instead of taking a guess on faith.
Drain Services in Ridley Park, PA
If you have trouble with your home’s drains, or if you’re looking to have new drain installations, then Advanced Drains and Underground Solutions can do the job. We use the best equipment to analyze problems and find solutions that work, not just a fast fix. We also offer expert drain cleaning that not only unclogs drains but helps as a prevention measure to stop future clogs and keep the drains healthy. Our experts can handle drain problems of any size and get the work done right the first time.
Sewer Services in Ridley Park, PA
Taking care of sewer line problems may seem like it would be a nightmare. But we specialize in work to repair, replace, and clean sewer lines for homes in Ridley Park, PA with our advanced equipment. In most situations, we won’t even have to dig to reach the sewer line, and that includes full sewer line replacements. To get started, call us for a sewer line inspection and we’ll find the best way to handle your sewer needs.
Leak Detection in Ridley Park, PA
Hidden leaks in your home can add up to immense water waste and expensive damage to the building. Finding those leaks isn’t difficult, however, if you know the right people to call. We’ll use the best in current technology to track down all the leaks affecting your plumbing so we can handle the necessary repairs and repiping. You can count on us to work fast and with minimal disruption to your home life, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee.
Trenchless Technology in Ridley Park, PA
What sets Advanced Drains and Underground Solutions apart from many other contractors serving the Ridley Park, PA area is that we use trenchless technology to take care of service for underground pipes. Trenchless pipe bursting and CIPP lining means we rarely have to open a trench to reach sewer lines and water mains to do repairs and replacements. This saves time and money and leaves our customers’ property looking as good as before.
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Trenchless equipment is easy to buy. A trailer and a liner kit do not make someone a sewer contractor. If you have been told the whole line has to be replaced, or handed a price that does not add up, bring us the written estimate and the video. The site visit is free. We will tell you plainly what we see, including when the answer is that you do not need the work at all.
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- Craig Devakow has done trenchless sewer work since 2014, five years before he founded this company. Well over 2,000 sewer lines in that time.
- More than 12,000 service visits on record since 2020.
- Owned and run by a licensed master plumber. Pennsylvania HIC #PA151129.
- We own our lining and pipe bursting equipment, and we line pipe from 2 inches to 6 inches.
- You get a camera video of the finished line, yours to keep.
- Everything in writing. We beat any written estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sewer Service in Ridley Park
Does Ridley Park require an inspection to sell my house?
Yes. Ridley Park Borough requires a Use and Occupancy certificate on any change of ownership. File the application at least 30 days before settlement; the Borough inspects the property against all applicable ordinances and uniform codes, which includes the plumbing and sewer system.
Is a sewer lateral inspection part of the Ridley Park U&O?
The Borough resale inspection covers compliance with all applicable codes. We recommend a camera inspection of the lateral before selling an older Ridley Park home so a hidden defect does not surface late and threaten your settlement date. We provide the video and documentation for your packet.
What is a party lateral and do I have one in my Ridley Park twin?
A party lateral is a shared sewer pipe that serves two adjoining homes before it connects to the street main — common in Ridley Park’s semi-detached and twin homes. The only way to know for certain whether your lateral is shared is a camera inspection that traces the pipe from your foundation to the street connection. If it runs under the party wall and serves your neighbor too, both homeowners share responsibility for repairs on the shared section.
Can you repair a Ridley Park sewer line without digging up my yard?
Yes. Trenchless pipe bursting or CIPP lining replaces the line through one or two small access pits instead of an open trench, which protects mature lots and historic streetscapes common in Ridley Park.
Do you offer same-day drain cleaning in Ridley Park?
Yes — we offer same-day drain cleaning and 24/7 emergency service in Ridley Park and across Delaware County. Call 1-855-DONT-DIG.
Why Ridley Park’s Old Cast-Iron and Clay Sewer Lines Fail
Ridley Park’s housing stock reaches back to the late 1800s, which means a large share of homes are still on original cast-iron and clay-tile sewer laterals. Over a century, cast iron corrodes and channels along the bottom while clay joints crack and pull apart, letting tree roots in. The result is repeat backups, slow drains, and eventually a collapsed lateral. Catching it early with a camera usually means a spot repair or a trenchless liner instead of tearing up a mature yard.
Get a Free Second Opinion Before You Replace
If a big-name shop handed you a $10,000 to $20,000 sewer replacement quote, get a free second opinion first. We will camera the line and tell you the truth — whether it needs a full replacement, a trenchless liner, or just a targeted repair. No pressure, no scare tactics.
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