It depends on the size of the home and how much of the drain line needs replacing, but most whole-house re-drains are completed within a few days rather than weeks. Our team gives a written timeline before starting so there are no surprises about how long the property will be affected.
Some access is usually needed, whether that’s a trench in the yard, an opening in a slab, or access through a wall or crawl space, depending on where the old line runs. We use trenchless methods where the property and pipe condition allow it to limit how much digging is required, and we explain the likely access points before work starts.
A camera inspection is the honest way to answer that question. If the footage shows damage isolated to one section, a spot repair usually solves it. If it shows widespread scaling, multiple cracks, or corrosion throughout the line, a full re-drain is typically the more sensible long-term fix rather than repeated repairs to the same aging pipe.
In most cases, yes. Re-drain work that involves replacing the main drain line typically requires a permit and inspection before the new line is approved. Our team handles that process as part of the job so the work is documented and up to code.
A re-drain replaces the drain and waste lines that carry wastewater out of the home. A repipe replaces the supply lines that bring fresh water in. They’re separate systems, and a home can need one without needing the other, though older properties sometimes need both.
