Sewer Installation

Sewer Installation in Indianapolis

One Licensed Company for the Full Scope, Excavation to Final Connection

Sewer installation means running an entirely new sewer line, not patching or relining an existing one. It’s needed when a property has never had a sewer connection, is converting from septic to city sewer, or has a line too deteriorated to repair. That’s a bigger scope of work than most plumbing companies handle on their own. At 317 Plumber, we’re built for it.

We operate two dedicated service divisions: a drain and excavation division that handles the underground work and a plumbing division that manages the connection and code compliance. Both run under one licensed company, so Indianapolis homeowners don’t have to coordinate between a plumber and a separate excavation contractor. We handle the full job.

Ready to talk through your project? Call us at (317) 548-0044 or reach out through our online contact form. We answer calls 24/7.

Why Indianapolis Homeowners Choose 317 Plumber for Sewer Installation

Sewer installation is one of the larger investments a property owner makes. The right company brings both the underground capability and the licensed plumbing knowledge to do the work correctly. We bring both.

Our dual-division setup means your project isn’t handed off. The same licensed company that digs the trench also makes the connection to your home and the municipal line. All services are licensed, and we know Marion County sewer infrastructure from years of working in these neighborhoods. We’ve completed septic-to-city-sewer conversions for Indianapolis homeowners and understand what that process involves from permit to final inspection.

A few more reasons Indianapolis residents call us:

Synchrony financing available to help manage the cost of a new sewer line
Warranty-backed work: ask about our warranties
24/7 call answering so you’re never left without answers when something goes wrong
Local and family-owned: we know the 317 because we are the 317

Sewer Installation Methods: Open Trench & Trenchless Options

The right installation method depends on your property’s conditions, the existing pipe situation, and what Marion County permitting requires. We perform both traditional trench-based installation and trenchless pipe bursting, so the approach fits your site rather than the limits of our equipment.

Traditional Open-Trench Installation

Traditional sewer installation involves excavating a trench from the home to the municipal connection point and laying new pipe along that path. Our drain and excavation division handles all site preparation, trenching, and pipe placement. This method is required when site conditions, pipe depth, or access points don’t allow trenchless work. Marion County municipalities typically require permits before installation begins, and an exterior sewer cleanout may be required as part of the project.

Trenchless Pipe Bursting

Trenchless pipe bursting pulls a new pipe into place while fracturing the existing pipe outward. No large trench is needed, which means less disruption to your yard, driveway, and landscaping. For eligible properties, this can reduce restoration work after installation is complete. We’ll assess your property’s conditions to determine whether pipe bursting is the right fit.

How the Sewer Installation Process Works

Every sewer installation project starts with understanding what’s already in the ground. Before any digging begins, we run a sewer camera inspection, threading a waterproof camera through the drain line to assess current conditions and confirm whether full installation is the right path. This keeps the project scope accurate from the start.

Once the scope is set and permits are in order, our excavation division handles site preparation and pipe placement using whichever method fits the property. For septic-to-city-sewer conversions, that includes properly disconnecting and decommissioning the existing septic system before running the new line to the municipal connection. After installation, we test the system to verify flow and connection integrity before closing out the job.

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Sewer Installation in Indianapolis & Marion County

Indianapolis neighborhoods vary widely in their sewer infrastructure. Older areas of the city may have clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg pipe that has simply reached the end of its usable life. Orangeburg is a bituminous fiber material used widely in the mid-20th century that degrades over time and can’t be reliably repaired. In those cases, full sewer line installation is the practical answer. Properties in lower-lying parts of Marion County may also need a grinder pump system alongside the new sewer line to move wastewater uphill to the municipal connection.

We’ve worked across Indianapolis and Marion County and know the local permit requirements, infrastructure patterns, and the conditions that come up in these neighborhoods. That firsthand experience supports a more informed assessment and installation process.

Schedule Your Sewer Installation Assessment

If you’re facing a new sewer installation, a septic conversion, or a line that’s too far gone to repair, we’re ready to walk through the project with you. Synchrony financing is available to help manage the cost, and we stand behind our work. Ask about our warranties when you call.

We’re local, family-owned, and licensed. Call 317 Plumber at (317) 548-0044 or schedule an assessment online. We answer 24/7.

Signs Your Home May Need Sewer Installation Rather Than Repair

Some sewer problems can be repaired. Others have progressed too far for a targeted fix, and full installation is often the more reliable and cost-effective path. Knowing which situation you’re in starts with recognizing the warning signs.

These symptoms often point to a main sewer line issue that warrants a closer look:

Slow drains throughout the home: not limited to one sink or fixture, but affecting multiple areas at once
Frequent backups that return after normal water use, suggesting the line can’t handle regular flow
Soggy or sunken patches in the yard where a leaking or failed underground line may be saturating the soil
Persistent sewage odors near drains or outside the home, pointing to a cracked or collapsed section
Gurgling sounds from multiple fixtures when water runs elsewhere in the house, indicating a main line blockage or pressure problem

When a sewer camera inspection reveals widespread deterioration, multiple failure points, or a collapsed section, full installation is often more cost-effective than repeated repairs. Common causes include tree root intrusion that has cracked and blocked the line over time, aging pipe materials like clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg that have reached the end of their service life, ground movement from Indiana’s freeze-thaw cycles causing joint separation or pipe collapse, and improper original installation that has created ongoing problems from the start.

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Most Honest Plumbing Company
"Nicest and most honest plumbing company I’ve ever worked with! Pricing was super reasonable and they took care of everything super fast!! I called and got same day service. Highly recommend, and even more because they are locally owned!"

- Deja J.
Highly Recommend
"We had multiple issues in our house. Trayvon did an incredible job and quickly addressed some unexpected problems along the way. I highly recommend 317 Plumber for all of your plumbing needs!"

- Chris B.
Great Company
"Jeremy came out when we had a problem with our sewer line. All the other companies were wanting a ton of money to fix it. And they couldn't guarantee they could solve our problem. Jeremy said that they could get it fixed and for far less than the other guy"

- Anna B.
Very Thankful
"Danny, Billy, Austin and all the guys at 317 plumber have been great to work with. They helped identify a main sewer line backup issue which required some deep digging and the installation of an exterior clean out (as a starting point), identified several"

- Matt K.
Couldn't Be Happier
"317 Plumber was contracted for our neighborhood’s efforts to move from septic to sanitary sewer, and we could not have been happier. Danny was frequently on-site, taking the time to explain each step of the process and ensuring everything ran smoothl"

- Terri S.
Great Experience
"We've had the pleasure of working with the professionals at 317 Plumbers many times. Every experience has been great! The professional licensed plumbers are always on time and very knowledgeable."

- Dale B.
Highly Recommend
"Jeremy and his team saved the day! Showed up same day, were so respectful of my home, and were completely transparent and honest about pricing. They explained the process thoroughly and had my drain issue completed within less than 90 minutes. I would high"

- Savannah D.
Could Not Be Happier
"317 responded immediately when we called them. Mike was one of our initial contacts and got the ball rolling. Billy oversaw the pipe repair and helped us navigate the insurance process. We could not be happier and could not have found a better company."

- Robert M.
Would Use Them Again
"Alex was great! He was efficient and explained everything clearly and made sure we had clear expectations and understanding of the next steps. Would use them again for plumbing needs and repairs."

- Erica H.

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