Frequently Asked Questions – Restore Pipe Systems, Utah

A sewer lateral is the pipe that connects your home or building to the main sewer line in the street. In most Utah cities—including Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Box Elder, and Cache Counties—homeowners are responsible for maintenance, repairs, and replacements of sewer laterals. Restore Pipe Systems provides inspection and repair planning to help you stay ahead of costly problems.

Trenchless pipe repair is a minimally invasive method to repair or replace sewer pipes without extensive digging. At Restore Pipe Systems, we use advanced CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) lining and pipe bursting technologies to fix damaged laterals efficiently, often with minimal to zero digging.

Common signs include:

• Slow drains or frequent backups
• Foul odors around your yard or sewer clean-outs
• Cracks or settling in your driveway or landscaping above the lateral
• Tree root intrusion

We recommend scheduling a video camera inspection to assess the pipe condition before major damage occurs.

Yes. Restore Pipe Systems provides video inspection, cleaning, and repair planning throughout:

• Box Elder County
• Cache County
• Davis County
• Salt Lake County
• Weber County

…and surrounding areas, including Southern Idaho and Southwest Wyoming.

Absolutely. Trenchless technology reduces labor, landscaping, and property restoration costs, while allowing a faster, cleaner repair. Many homeowners in Utah choose trenchless repairs to avoid costly disruptions to their yard, driveway, or sidewalks.

Backflow devices protect your home from sewer backups and are sometimes required by local municipalities. Clean-outs provide access to your sewer lateral for maintenance. Restore Pipe Systems inspects these elements during a video inspection and can recommend repairs or upgrades to keep your system compliant.

We recommend inspections:

• Every 3–5 years for older homes
• After heavy storms, flooding, or nearby construction
• If you notice any signs of slow drainage or backups

Regular inspections can prevent emergency repairs and extend the life of your lateral.

Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover sewer lateral repair. Some Utah districts (like Sandy Suburban Improvement District) offer sewer lateral programs to cover repairs. While Restore Pipe Systems doesn’t administer these programs, we can inspect and assess your lateral and coordinate with your licensed contractor if your property qualifies.

Call us at 801-564-0089, or email office@restorepipe.com to schedule a video inspection, cleaning, or repair planning. Our licensed crews will provide a professional assessment with minimal disruption to your property.

• Licensed and insured Utah-based crews
• Trenchless pipe repair specialists
• Video inspections to diagnose issues accurately
• Service across multiple Utah counties and surrounding states
• Minimal to zero digging, preserving landscaping and property