Drain Cleaning & Sewer Repair in Villanova, PA

Villanova is one of the Main Line’s most established residential areas, situated within Radnor Township in Delaware County. The housing stock spans a wide range of eras—Victorian-era estates and Craftsman homes built in the 1890s through the 1920s, Colonial Revivals from the 1930s and 1940s, and a post-war layer of cape cods and split-levels developed in the 1950s and 1960s. That layered building history means the underground drain and sewer infrastructure in Villanova is equally varied, and much of it is approaching or past the age when problems become unavoidable.

Radnor Township Authority maintains the sewer mains running under Villanova’s streets. The lateral connecting your home to the authority’s tap-in point—from your foundation to the main connection in the street—is a private lateral. All maintenance, inspection, and repair on that run are the homeowner’s responsibility. On the large parcels that are common in Villanova, lateral runs of 80 to 120 feet are not unusual. Clay tile laterals installed in the 1910s through the 1940s are jointed in short sections; those joints open as the surrounding soil settles and shifts over decades, and they allow root entry from Villanova’s mature oaks, sycamores, and Norway maples long before any drainage problem becomes visible.

Sewer Camera Inspection in Villanova

HDTV camera inspection is the only reliable way to assess the condition of a lateral without digging. Advanced Drains & Underground Solutions provides same-day camera inspection throughout Villanova and Radnor Township. We load the camera through a clean-out at grade, record the full run from house to tap-in, and document the footage to SD card. That recording can be used for real estate disclosure, insurance documentation, or Radnor Township Authority permit applications. Most camera jobs take 60 to 90 minutes from arrival to verbal report, with a written report available the same day.

Trenchless Sewer Repair

For root-infiltrated clay tile laterals that retain structural wall integrity, CIPP (cured-in-place pipe lining) is typically the right repair. A felt liner saturated with structural resin is inserted through the lateral and cured in place—creating a seamless new pipe inside the original one without any excavation. Villanova’s stone driveways, mature plantings, and hardscape stay completely undisturbed. The lining closes every joint root tendrils were using and adds 50 or more years to the lateral’s service life.

For laterals with collapsed sections or significant offset displacement, pipe bursting is the trenchless alternative to an open-cut trench. A bursting head fractures the existing pipe outward while simultaneously drawing a new HDPE pipe into position. Two small access pits, one at each end—no trench across the yard or through the landscaping.

Additional Services in Villanova

• Hydro jetting for root-infiltrated laterals and grease-fouled interior lines
• Drain cleaning for slow or backed-up tubs, showers, and floor drains
• Sump pump discharge line inspection and repair
• French drain installation and surface drainage correction on large lots
• Pre-purchase sewer inspection reports for real estate transactions

Radnor Township Authority has required lateral inspections in connection with certain property transfers and permit applications. If you are buying or selling in Villanova and need a camera-documented inspection report, we provide a written report with timestamped video footage and a full condition summary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do older Villanova homes have more sewer problems than newer construction?

The original clay tile sewer laterals installed in Villanova’s pre-1950 sections are now 75 to 100 years old. Clay tile is durable under stable conditions, but the joints between pipe sections open as soil shifts. Villanova’s large, well-established trees—particularly oaks and maples with wide root systems—enter through those joints and expand them over time. Camera inspection catches this before a full blockage develops.

Does Radnor Township require a sewer inspection before selling?

Radnor Township Authority has required lateral inspections in certain circumstances, and requirements can change with permit applications or point-of-sale agreements. A proactive camera run before listing protects the seller from inspection contingencies after a buyer orders their own evaluation. We provide a written report that documents condition with timestamped video.

How long does trenchless sewer repair take in Villanova?

CIPP lining for a typical Villanova residential lateral takes one day on-site. Pipe bursting for a full replacement run is usually also a single day for a standard-length lateral. We provide a written fixed-price estimate before any work begins—call 1-855-DONT-DIG (1-855-366-8344) to schedule a same-day camera inspection and estimate.

Call Advanced Drains & Underground Solutions at 1-855-DONT-DIG (1-855-366-8344). Serving Villanova, Radnor Township, and the surrounding Main Line communities of Wayne and St. Davids.