Oakland's Expert in Sewer Lateral Inspection & Replacement
Oakland Sewer Lateral Replacement & Inspection
Your private sewer lateral is the vital connection between your home and the Oakland city sewer system. For property owners, maintaining this pipe is not just a necessity—it’s a legal requirement under the EBMUD PSL Program. LJ Kruse is a certified expert in all aspects of sewer lateral inspection, repair, replacement, and compliance. We guide Oakland homeowners through the entire process, providing permanent, trenchless solutions that solve chronic backup issues and ensure you receive your compliance certificate.
Is Your Oakland Sewer Lateral Compliant and Functional?
Why Your Sewer Lateral Might Fail
The sewer lateral is your responsibility. In Oakland’s established neighborhoods, older clay pipes are highly susceptible to failure, leading to messy backups and non-compliance with local ordinances.
Common Causes of Failure:
- EBMUD PSL Program: A compliance certificate is required when buying/selling, remodeling, or changing water meter size.
- Invasive Tree Roots: The #1 cause of breaks and blockages in older pipes.
- Cracked or Collapsed Pipes: Aging materials like clay become brittle and fail over time.
- Pipe Bellies or Offsets: Shifting ground can cause pipes to sag or separate at the joints.
- Severe, Recurring Clogs: Indicates a systemic problem, not just a simple blockage.
Our Sewer Lateral Solutions for Oakland
High-Definition Video Camera Inspection
A proper diagnosis is the mandatory first step. We perform a high-definition video camera inspection to get a clear, internal view of your entire sewer lateral. This video evidence is essential for identifying cracks, roots, or other defects and is a required part of the EBMUD PSL verification process.
Trenchless Sewer Lateral Replacement (Pipe Bursting)
This is the modern, preferred method for replacing sewer lines in Oakland. Trenchless pipe bursting allows us to pull a brand new, seamless pipe through the path of the old one, fracturing the old pipe outward without the need for destructive, large-scale trenching. This method saves your lawn, driveway, and landscaping while providing a superior, root-proof pipe that will last for generations.
Traditional Open-Trench Replacement
In cases where a pipe is completely collapsed or has severe sags (bellies), traditional excavation may be necessary. Our experienced team performs this work with the utmost efficiency and care, minimizing the footprint on your property and ensuring a swift, professional restoration of the area upon completion.
Sewer Lateral Spot Repair
If our video inspection reveals that the damage is confined to a small, specific area, a targeted spot repair may be a cost-effective option. We can excavate and repair just the damaged section to restore integrity to the line.