Your Local Sewer Line Replacement Pros

Homeowners across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania trust Haller for dependable sewer line replacement and lasting results.

Haller has been serving Central and Eastern Pennsylvania since 1981, working through sewer line failures in homes across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg for more than four decades.

We have built our reputation on honest assessments, quality workmanship, and a safety-first approach on every job. Every sewer line replacement we complete is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Emergency Sewer Line Replacement

You cannot always plan for sewer line replacement, and sometimes the line fails without warning.

A sewer line that has backed up into the home or collapsed entirely is not a situation that waits for a scheduled appointment. Sewage exposure is a health hazard, and the longer a failed line goes unaddressed, the more damage accumulates in the yard, the foundation, and the home itself.

Our team serves homeowners across Allentown, Lancaster, York, and the surrounding communities and is standing by to respond when the situation cannot wait. Call our team today if you need emergency sewer line replacement.

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How to Schedule Your Sewer Line Replacement

Scheduling your sewer line replacement with Haller is straightforward and designed around your convenience.

We move quickly on sewer line issues because the window between a failing line and a full backup is not always wide.

You call or reach out online and describe what you are experiencing, whether that is sewage backup, slow drains throughout the home, wet spots in the yard, or a line that has already been camera-inspected by another company. Your consultation gets on the calendar and prioritized accordingly. Haller serves Bethlehem, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and communities across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

You see the camera footage before anything is recommended. A licensed plumber visits your property, runs the inspection, and shows you exactly where the failure is, what caused it, root intrusion, pipe collapse, offset joints, corrosion, or belly in the line, and how far the damage extends. Homes in Allentown, Easton, and York with older clay or cast iron lines often reveal more during inspection than the symptoms suggested.

You get a clear explanation of which replacement approach fits your property, whether that is open-cut excavation or a trenchless method like pipe bursting, along with upfront pricing before any work begins. If the situation requires fast action, you hear that directly and honestly.

You get licensed plumbers who excavate or deploy trenchless equipment, remove the failed line, and install new pipe to current code with proper slope and connection at both the house cleanout and the municipal tap or septic inlet. Before the job closes out, the new line is camera-inspected to verify slope and joint integrity. You do not take our word for it.

(717) 204-8120

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What a Failed Sewer Line Actually Costs You

A sewer line that is failing is not just a plumbing problem. It is a liability that grows the longer it goes unaddressed.

Understanding what is actually happening underground helps explain why replacement, not repeated repair, is the right answer when the line has reached the end of its useful life.

Tree roots follow moisture, and a sewer line with any crack or offset joint is a target. Once roots establish inside the pipe, they expand with the tree, eventually collapsing the line entirely. In Bethlehem, Lancaster, and York neighborhoods with mature tree canopy, root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer line failure in older clay and cast iron pipe. Cutting roots buys time. Replacing the line eliminates the problem.

Clay tile sewer lines, common in homes built before the 1970s across Allentown, Harrisburg, and Easton, have a finite lifespan and are particularly vulnerable to root intrusion and joint offset over time. Cast iron lines corrode from the inside out. Orangeburg pipe, a fiber-based material used in mid-century construction, deteriorates and collapses under load. When the pipe material itself has failed, repair is a temporary fix on a permanent problem.

Where site conditions allow, pipe bursting replaces the failed line without full excavation. A bursting head is pulled through the existing pipe, fracturing it outward while simultaneously pulling new HDPE pipe into place behind it. This preserves landscaping, hardscaping, and driveways that would otherwise require excavation and restoration. Not every line or property is a candidate for trenchless methods, and we tell you clearly which approach fits your situation.

A sewer line that is not installed with correct slope, typically one quarter inch per foot, will accumulate solids, back up, and fail again regardless of the pipe material. Every Haller sewer line replacement is camera-verified for slope and joint integrity before the job is closed out. That step is not optional.


Why Homeowners Trust Haller for Sewer Line Replacement

Replacing a sewer line is one of the most significant plumbing jobs a home can require, and you want a licensed team that has done this work across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania for decades.

Haller does not treat sewer line replacement as a routine job. We treat it as what it is, a critical infrastructure repair that has to be done correctly the first time.

Every sewer line replacement is performed by Haller’s licensed plumbers. Our team understands the full scope of what underground sewer work involves, from camera inspection and root cause identification to excavation, trenchless methods, and municipal tap connections.

Haller has been working in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania since 1981. Our plumbers have replaced sewer lines in homes across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg, which means we understand the pipe materials, soil conditions, and infrastructure age ranges common throughout our service area.

Sewer line replacement is a major unplanned expense for most homeowners. Haller offers flexible financing for qualified homeowners so you can move forward with the work now rather than waiting on a failed line that is actively backing up into your home.

Sewer backups do not wait for business hours. Our team is available around the clock, so if your line fails on a weekend night in Lancaster or Easton, you are not left managing a sewage situation until Monday morning.

Sewer line work involves excavation, confined space awareness, and proper handling of sewage-contaminated material. Every Haller job follows strict safety procedures from start to finish, and every replacement is camera-verified before we consider the job complete.

We show you the camera footage. We tell you what caused the failure, what the replacement involves, and what it costs before any work begins. If open excavation uncovers conditions that change the scope, you hear about it immediately.


What Our Customers Are Saying

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Based on 2655 reviews
Russ Hughes
12 hours ago
The service techs where friendly and knowledgeable Thanks Russ
Lisa Carter
13 hours ago
I just got a new plug-in hybrid vehicle and wanted a 220 outlet installed in the garage so it would charge it faster. There was the option of using 110 with my car which I used when I first got the car but it takes about 10 or 12 hours to get it fully charged. Since the 220 outlet was just installed, I donโ€™t know exactly how long it will take but Iโ€™m sure itโ€™s much faster. Iโ€™ve had Haller in the past and was always happy with their work. They came today and gave me an estimate and it was over $200 less than another quote I got. I was so happy that he could actually do it the same day! Very happy with the technician and their service and would gladly recommend them to other homeowners.
Peggy Rooney
17 hours ago
Brandon was here for scheduled routine maintenance on my heat pump and water heater. He was courteous and performed maintenance in an efficient manner and without disruption to my normal routine. I highly recommend Haller Enterprises!
David Marks
2 days ago
Shane is amazing. Above and beyond the call of duty
Gregory Konat
2 days ago
The technician, John Wentz was very efficient, knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend.
Karen Bryan
2 days ago
My experience today was great.my technician was prompt, courteous, thorough and extremely professional. I'd certainly recommend.
John Wallach
2 days ago
Phillip did a great job, paying much attention to detail.I could not have asked for a more thorough preventative maintenance visit.
Chris was very thorough, efficient and had a calming personality. I share that because he was totally comfortable with my inquiries and he explained without hesitation! I appreciate his review of my furnace and ducts pertaining to the system with video explanation to reassure me the work was thoroughly done and system was in good health! This was my first experience with my new annual maintenance contract and I'm very happy and look forward to my next service. I'm about prevention so this annual plan seems to be a good fit to my needs! Customer service is also important and Chris is deserving of a shout out!
don swasing
3 days ago
Great attitude, worked safe, great communication Efficient and thorough
ron roda
4 days ago
Nevin performed his tasks @ hand with,precision, perfection, performance, professionalism & punctuality… Additionally , we will tell our friends & family about Haller & there professionalism….& Most important is that they are reasonably priced…. that is a big big deal! And to top it off was the tech Nevin!!! Dude knows his s#ยฉยฅ ! I kinda hung out with him during the job & in that short amount of time I picked up some pointers! 1st Pointer was how to measure connecting copper wire…..2nd…process of elimination…easy to say … but…..Nevin nailed it with his model of patience attitude… If we have issues in the future, which of course will occur, we will be asking for Nevin !
Gale Zorian
6 days ago
Ben is fantastic! His job here was complicated. He was professional and executed the job perfectly. Thank you Ben
Jo Roeting
6 days ago
Shawn was her today to do maintenance on my gas furnace and hot water heater. I feel he does a great job!
Denise Shirker
6 days ago
Communication was great. Excellent job on repair. This is the 2nd time I have used Haller and will definitely use them in the future. Very professional.
Carol S
7 days ago
Haller technicians are great! They are always polite and knowledgeable. They donโ€™t rush through the task but are extremely thorough. I appreciate this level of service.
Donald Palmer
7 days ago
Technician knowledgeable and professional. Completed work effiently and in a timely manner. Replaced part per recommended schedule. Good maintenance appointment!
sharon brumley
1 week ago
We are very appreciative that Kenneth ( and Haller) were able to fit us into the schedule earlier than originally scheduled. Kenneth was timely, very personable and thorough in examining our electrical system. It is a comfort to know our system is operating normally and no issues of concern were noted.
Amy Love
1 week ago
Susan and Ross Bare would like to thank the wonderful technicians who braved the cold last night to restore our heat and came again today follow up. The Maintenance agreement is well worth it if you ever encounter an off hours problem. Our family members have been long time Haller customers as well and we're proud to have our homes serviced by a local company who truly cares about their customers
Anthony Billett
1 week ago
Thank you" to Haller for our recent HVAC installation. From the proposal to end of the project, the Team was communicative, professional, and promptly responsive. I would highly recommend this business for your heating, venting, or plumbing Needs.
They came out the day I called them and inspected the heat and ac units. They explained all the issues they found. They did a great job installing the new furnace and AC condenser. The new setup is 100 times better than the old setup.
Xavier Martinez
1 week ago
Nevin was cordial, knowledgeable, and respectful.
Charles Snyder
1 week ago
Kurtis provided excellent response and service to my A/C questions and concerns. He was very professional and thorough in handling the A/C call.
Mike Minney
1 week ago
Gabe did a fantastic job getting rid of the old 50 Gallon Water Heater, replacing it with a Tankless Model. Also updated the Plumbing Home Run Manifold, labeling and making everything much cleaner and more efficient. Recommend Gabe for Plumbing anytime!
Bob Shepp
1 week ago
Nick H was very respectful, pleasant, knowlegable and efficient during our annual hot water heater maintenance and plumbing system checkup.
Jim Morrissey
1 week ago
Shawn is a gentleman and a professional.
Kate L
2 weeks ago
The service technicians arrived on time and were friendly and professional. Mark, clearly explained all of my replacement options and provided a straightforward quote for me to review before work started. He gave me an estimate of how long the job would take and they were able to replace same day within the time quoted.


Protect Your Home’s Plumbing with the Home Comfort Club

Now that you have a new sewer line, protecting the rest of your plumbing system is the next smart step.

Haller’s Home Comfort Club is designed to protect your home’s HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems with scheduled tune-ups, priority service scheduling, and exclusive member savings. It is a simple way to stay ahead of costly problems across every system in your home. Contact our team to learn how to sign up.

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Is Your Sewer Line Telling You Something?

The warning signs of a failing sewer line are easy to miss until they are impossible to ignore. Homeowners across Central Pennsylvania who catch them early avoid the worst of what a failed line brings.

Sewage backing up into a tub, toilet, or floor drain, or gurgling sounds from multiple fixtures at once, points to a blockage or failure in the main line rather than an individual drain. In older homes across Allentown, Bethlehem, and Lancaster, this symptom often means the line has been struggling for longer than the backup suggests. 

When a single drain is slow, the problem is usually local. When drains are slow across multiple fixtures on the same level or throughout the home, the main sewer line is the likely cause. A line that is partially blocked by root intrusion or a collapsed section slows everything upstream of the failure point.

A sewer line that is leaking underground saturates the soil above it. This shows up as unusually green or wet patches of grass, soft spots in the yard, or sewage odor outside the home. In York, Harrisburg, and Lancaster neighborhoods with older infrastructure, a yard that smells like sewage is almost always a sewer line problem until proven otherwise.

Homes built before 1980 across Allentown, Easton, and Bethlehem frequently have clay tile, cast iron, or Orangeburg sewer lines that have reached or passed their useful life. If your home has never had the sewer line inspected or replaced and you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, a camera inspection is the first step. What it finds will tell you exactly where things stand.



Schedule Your Sewer Line Replacement with Haller

If your sewer line is failing, do not wait for a full backup to make the call.

Our licensed plumbers serve homeowners across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and will diagnose the problem, walk you through your options, and complete the replacement correctly.

The longer a failing line goes unaddressed, the more it costs to fix what it damages. Contact us today to schedule your sewer line replacement consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need sewer line repair or full replacement?

The camera inspection tells us. A localized blockage or a short section of root intrusion that has not compromised the pipe structure can sometimes be addressed with repair. But when the pipe material itself has failed, when there is a collapse or multiple offset joints, or when the line is clay or Orangeburg that has been in the ground for 50 or more years in a home across Allentown, Lancaster, or Harrisburg, repair is a temporary answer to a permanent problem. Our plumbers show you the footage and give you a straight recommendation, not just a sales pitch for the bigger job.

How long does sewer line replacement take?

Open-cut replacement typically takes one to two days depending on the length of the line, depth of excavation, and site conditions. Trenchless pipe bursting is often faster when the existing pipe can serve as the path for the new line. We walk you through the expected timeline during your evaluation and update you if conditions underground change the scope once work begins.

Will my yard be torn up?

It depends on the method. Open-cut excavation requires trenching along the line path, which affects the yard, driveway, or hardscaping above the pipe. Trenchless pipe bursting requires access pits at each end of the replacement section but leaves the surface between them largely intact. We assess your property in Bethlehem, York, Easton, or wherever you are located and tell you honestly which method fits your situation and what surface restoration the job will require.

Does homeowner’s insurance cover sewer line replacement?

Standard homeowner’s insurance policies typically do not cover sewer line replacement resulting from age, root intrusion, or normal deterioration. Some policies include limited sewer backup coverage, and separate sewer line coverage riders are available through some insurers. We recommend checking your policy before assuming coverage. Haller provides clear, upfront pricing and financing options so you know exactly what the replacement costs regardless of what insurance covers.