New sewer line laid in a trench cut through a basement concrete slab

Sewer Line Repair in Sandy, UT

A Sandy sewer line rarely fails all at once. It backs up a little more each season, then one day hits the lowest fixture at the worst time. A camera scope tells you which stage you are in while it is still cheap to fix.

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What we handle on Sandy sewer lines

Rare Breed’s main shop at 8763 Sandy Pkwy runs the camera first, because guessing at what is under the yard means paying for a trench you did not need. You see the footage before anyone talks about digging or lining, and you get the price before any work starts.

Sewer camera monitor showing the inside of a main line with the on-screen distance readout during an inspection
Sewer Camera Inspection in Sandy

Sewer camera inspections out of the Sandy shop. Look at the line first, before you dig or before you buy the house.

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Cast iron drain stack exposed at a wall access point during a sewer line rehabilitation
Pipe Lining

A new pipe formed inside the old one through a single access pit instead of a trench across the yard. We camera the line first, because lining is not right for every pipe.

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Deep excavation exposing a sewer line in Utah
Excavation

When a buried line has to come out of the ground, our own dig crew handles it. We look at trenchless options first whenever the line allows it.

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Corroded cast-iron drain pipe exposed by Rare Breed Plumbing in Utah
Drain Repairs and Replacements

Broken, bellied, or crushed drain and waste lines under the slab or out in the yard, repaired or replaced and put back properly.

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Hydro jetting hose fed from the jetter into an open floor cleanout to clear a main line
Drain Cleaning in Sandy

Clogged drains in Sandy cleared and checked with a camera, so you know whether it was a clog or a pipe that needs work.

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Rare Breed Plumbing van and the hydro jetter trailer staged outside the shop in a spring storm
Hydrojetting

High-pressure water that scours out the grease, scale, and packed roots a cable leaves behind. We camera the line first and tell you when a snake is enough.

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What we actually see in South Valley laterals

What the camera shows on Wasatch Front laterals is consistent: clay joints every few feet with roots in the connections, cast iron that has scaled rough inside, Orangeburg that has gone soft, and bellies where the ground settled and the pipe now holds standing water. A belly is the one people pay to snake over and over, because cleaning it works for about a month. Laterals here sit about eight feet down, below the frost line, so a green patch in the lawn is not a reliable Utah sign. Trust the drains inside the house. More on sewer line repair.

“Chandler did great and thorough work, would highly recommend.”
Matt V., Google review, Sandy location

Green SDR sewer pipe bedded in gravel in an open excavation by Rare Breed Plumbing in Utah
Cast iron drain stack and standpipe beside a laundry appliance

Why we scope before we dig

A root mass, a bellied section, and a cracked clay joint all cause the same backup, and they do not take the same repair. If the line just needs clearing, that is drain cleaning or hydrojetting, and we say so instead of selling a bigger job; if the camera finds a short damaged section that will still hold a liner, pipe lining can fix it without trenching the yard. If a company quotes sewer work without showing you the inside of your pipe, get a second opinion: Court has watched homeowners handed eighteen to forty thousand dollar bids for work they did not need. Read how to tell if you have a sewer line problem and why we camera-scope before we dig.

What are the warning signs of a sewer line problem in Sandy homes?

Multiple drains backing up at once, gurgling in the lowest drain when you run the washing machine, and sewage odor near a cleanout are the three biggest signs. A single slow sink is usually drain cleaning. When more than one fixture backs up together, that is when we recommend a main line camera.

Do you dig up the whole yard?

Not usually. Once the camera shows where the damage sits, many repairs only need a short section or a liner inside the existing pipe. Digging is the right tool when the pipe has collapsed, lost its shape, or dropped into a belly a liner would only preserve.

How fast can you get to a Sandy backup?

A backed-up main line is an emergency, and we run 24/7 for that. Sandy is our main operations hub, not a truck passing through, so the 3-hour appointment window holds because the tech is coming from 8763 Sandy Pkwy. Shop details live on the Sandy location page, and general plumbing that is not a sewer backup belongs on plumber in Sandy.

Do you find slab or underground leaks?

No. Slab and underground leak location is a different specialty with its own listening and tracing equipment. We do not own it, and we are not going to bill you to guess at it. If the problem is a leak under a slab rather than a sewer defect, we will say so and point you at someone who does that work. Accessible leaks are on leak repair.

Will you snake an Orangeburg line?

No. Running a cable through tar paper pipe can tear it apart. If the camera shows Orangeburg, the conversation changes before any tool goes in the pipe.

Is this the same as the Sandy hours page?

No. The location page is the shop: address, hours, directions, reviews. This page is the sewer work we run from that shop, with links to the camera, the liner, and hydrojetting. The service hub is plumbing.

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Our Customers Just Call It Different.

Long before we pick up a tool, we pick up the phone. You call. We listen. Every job is measured against six standards: Accountability, Safety, Trust, Excellence, Progress, and Positivity. Here is what that looks like from your side of the door.

Technician working in a shored trench during a sewer and water main installation in Orem, Utah

Accountability

We Own the Outcome.

If it is ours to do, we do it well. If it is ours to fix, we make it right. No blame, no corner-cutting, no excuses. That is how trust gets built, one job at a time.

Two technicians hand-digging a service line trench beside a Utah home

Safety

No Shortcuts. Ever.

Safety sits at the heart of every decision we make. Every job we do keeps your family safe, your home protected, and our crew going home in one piece.

Brushed brass kitchen faucet and stainless double sink installed in a remodeled kitchen with a tile backsplash

Trust

Earned by Showing Up.

It is rare to find a contractor you can trust completely, with your home, your family, and your friends. We earn it through actions, not promises, every single visit.

Copper hydronic risers with press fittings transitioning to PEX on a boiler system in a Utah home

Excellence

Good Enough Is Never Good Enough.

We do the job right the first time, every time. The highest standard of skill and craftsmanship is the minimum standard here.

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Progress & Positivity

Better Every Job. Positive at Every Door.

Complacency is the enemy of greatness, so we train, learn, and evolve every week. And we do it with optimism, turning problems into opportunities and lifting the people around us. You will feel it at the door.

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The Kind of Service People Talk About.

We built Rare Breed to feel different, and it turns out, people noticed. These are their words. Their stories. What it’s like to be cared for by a team that shows up with purpose, listens with respect, and follows through with heart. The kind of experience that stays with you, long after the work is done.

Very helpful very pleasant person. Knows his job well

Kathy H.

Chandler was very knowledgeable, friendly and hardworking! Highly recommend him.

Andrew G.

Chandler provided a thorough plumbing inspection and provided options for better tasting coffee by installing a reverse osmosis system which we will strongly consider! Chandler was efficient, professional, knowledgeable and on time. We also highly recommend the membership option with this company so you can save 10%!

Shannon S.

My water heater had broken and Thomas was there within a day, and the water heater was replaced and running smoothly the following day. I was grateful for Thomas’ professionalism and knowledge on what was wrong. He explained it in a way that made it easy for me to understand. The parts and the labor were all set out for me to see what would need to be done and how much it would cost. I feel the price was quite reasonable. I know I have purchased a good product. I appreciated Thomas’ cheerfulness. I felt like I was in good hands. I will definitely have them come back for any water or plumbing needs. I have for my home.

Vikki M.

Such an amazing company!! Dom came and did my safety check and was so educational. Loved working with him! Dan L came out to do my sewer line inspection. Told me everything looked uneventful which in sewer line talk means it all looks great. Thank you for the peace of mind!!!!

Kylie W.

Nathan and Colson did a great job in my old shower and helped talk through options.

Allison S.

Chandler was super helpful in getting our pressure valve and pressure is working great now. He was very knowledgeable about everything and help us figuring out a plan moving forward that worked for our situation. Would recommend them and will be using them again for sure

Jaden

These guys are competent. Coleson and Nathan were amazing. They can in and assessed the problem and were very professional.

Matt N.

Nathan and Coleson were amazing, very helpful and detailed.

Holli M.

Chandler came by on a last minute call. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about water and water supply. I highly recommend these guys to anyone! He did a great job and was respectful of our home. Thanks Chandler, and thank you Rare Breed!

Jordan N.

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