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Trenchless No Dig Sewer Repair
We fix cracked, root-filled, and broken sewer lines from the inside, without tearing up your lawn, driveway, or finished basement. Serving northern New Jersey, from Montclair and Nutley to Ridgewood, Wayne, and Hoboken.
- No digging at all
- Owner & Licensed Master Plumber on every job site
- Usually done in a day
- Free estimates
Is your sewer line failing?
Signs you need sewer line repair
- Sewage backing up into the basement or a floor drain
- More than one drain slow or gurgling at the same time
- Recurring clogs that come back after snaking
- Tree roots found in the line
- Sewer odor in the basement or yard
- A home inspection or camera scope that flagged a cracked or broken line
Not sure? A sewer camera inspection shows exactly what's wrong before anyone quotes you a repair.

How no-dig repair works
A new pipe inside the old one, usually in a day
Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining creates a seamless, root-proof pipe inside your existing sewer line, installed through a cleanout instead of a trench.
- 1
HD camera inspection
We scope the line, find the damage, and measure it. You see the video.
- 2
Hydro jet the pipe
Roots, scale, and debris are cleared so the liner bonds to clean pipe.
- 3
Install the liner
A resin liner goes in through a cleanout or the toilet flange and cures into a new pipe inside the old one.
- 4
Camera it again
We run the camera through the finished pipe so you can see the result.
No digging at all
We line your sewer through the openings you already have
The lining machine connects to the pipe at an existing cleanout, the toilet flange, a floor drain, or the manhole. Inside the house, floors are covered. Outside, nothing gets excavated, and your yard and driveway are never touched.






Trenchless vs. digging
Keep your yard, driveway, and basement floor
| Trenchless | Dig & replace | |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation | None: cleanout or toilet flange | Full trench |
| Typical time | About a day | Several days or more |
| Lawn, driveway, basement | Left intact | Torn up and restored |
| Finished pipe | Seamless, root-proof | Jointed pipe |
| Street permits & police detail | Usually avoided | Often required |
What we fix without digging
- Tree root intrusion
- Cracked or broken cast iron and clay pipe
- Pipe rotted out along the bottom
- Separated or offset joints
- Lines under finished basements, driveways, patios, and trees
- Laterals running under the sidewalk or street
Reviews
Homeowners who skipped the excavator
Couldn’t ask more of Steve Ray & his crew. Incredible work they have performed at our house. Not only is our entire sewer line like new - but there was zero excavation, and zero damage to our finished basement despite the very tight space available: there was no more than 6 inches and a 90 degrees turn. It’s incredible how much craftsmanship is on display here. Not to mention, Steve is very professional, very punctual, and you can feel the high standard he sets for himself and his crew. Highly recommend, almost wish I had more work for him!
I hired Steve from Ray Rooter for a trench-less sewer liner and I only have good things to say. First off, when the owner and guy from pictures shows up to give you a free in person quote it’s off to a great start. The team was professional and on time. Steve explained everything very well in terms easy for a non plumber to understand and was thorough from consultation to showing me the scoped liner after complete. The workers were clean, respectful, and happy. I chose ray rooter over the competition because of the fast response time, amazing price, and Steve is just a really great guy. Financing is available if needed, and payment was not asked for until the job was done. Love these guys!!!!!
Summary: Excellent service, very professional, reasonable price, very happy. I had roots in my Main Line for years. The main would typically get stuck on Saturday, when finding someone to take care of it is a challenging task. I am lucky I found Steven - the Ray Rooter guy. The Ray Rooter guys explained the procedure in details for all the steps and got the job done in just 2 days. They have covered all basement surfaces before beginning the work, very clean very neat. Important: Steven worked with my homeowner Insurance to make sure they have all the claim information they needed. Day one was thorough clean up - they used their modern equipment to clean the pipe inside. Day two - they showed up really early and installed the liner. They stayed until the liner cured and run multiple video inspections throughout the process. Another thorough video inspection before they left, and I now have a root free main! Special thanks for Oscar and Steven for fixing the problem I had for years! The service these guys delivered worth every penny, I am a very happy. Andrew (Fair Lawn, NJ)
These guys are the best. On time, great work, fair price, really everything you would want. I also definitely recommend the trenchless process; was able to replace the line without damaging the yard or the huge tree in the middle of said yard.
We worked with Steve because we had been getting major clogs in our main pipe line that leads to the public sewer. There were so many tree roots that had infiltrated the pipe and was clogging way too often so we were snaking a lot. We decided to invest and look for a company to do the CIPP treatment that lines your pipes to keep out water for getting to the roots to solve the problem. Steve was awesome at explaining the process and the technology and was very efficient in his work. It is hard to find service providers that are thoughtful, human-centered and also professional and he was able to provide all of that to us. I highly recommend working with him and his services.
I had a cracked/broken sewer line. Steve from Ray Rooter came to clean the line so we can get a good look at it then ran a liner through it to prevent any tree roots from getting back in there. Steve was very professional and was always willing to hop on a call to explain what work was needed, and why. The work was done as efficiently as possible and with minimal disturbance. I'm a very satisfied customer. I highly recommend Ray Rooter if you need plumbing work.
FAQ
Trenchless sewer repair questions
What is trenchless sewer repair?
Instead of digging a trench to replace a damaged sewer line, we repair it from the inside. A resin-saturated liner is installed into the old pipe through a cleanout or toilet flange and cured in place, creating a new, seamless pipe inside the old one. It's also called no-dig sewer repair, pipe lining, or CIPP (cured-in-place pipe).
How long does it take?
Most trenchless repairs are done in a day. Longer or more complicated lines can take two: one day to clean and measure, one day to install and cure the liner.
How long does a liner last?
The liners we install are designed to last 50 years. Because the new pipe has no joints, roots have nowhere to get back in.
Will you have to dig at all?
In most cases, no digging at all. We set up the lining machine inside the house and install the liner through an existing cleanout or through the toilet flange after pulling the toilet. At most we cut a small access panel in a wall or closet floor to reach a cleanout. If a line has no usable access point, we'll tell you after the camera inspection, before any work starts.
Can every sewer line be fixed without digging?
Not always. A fully collapsed pipe or a severe sag can need a spot excavation. That's why every job starts with a camera inspection, so you know exactly what you're dealing with before you get a price.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the length and size of the line, access, and its condition, so we quote after a camera inspection. Estimates are free. For comparison, digging up and replacing a sewer line in North Jersey commonly runs anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 once restoration is included.
Who will be at my house?
Owner and Licensed Master Plumber Steven Ray is on every job site, start to finish. The work isn't handed off to a subcontractor.
Do you work with homeowners insurance?
We can provide the camera footage and documentation your insurance company asks for when you file a claim.
What areas do you serve?
Northern New Jersey: Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex Counties, including Montclair, Nutley, Ridgewood, Wayne, and Hoboken. Call with your address and we'll confirm.
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