Why You Should Always Get a Second Opinion
Sewer repairs are expensive. A typical sewer lateral replacement in Delaware County runs from $4,000 to $15,000 or more depending on the scope of work. The difference between contractor quotes for identical jobs often spans thousands of dollars. And because sewer problems are underground and not visible, homeowners frequently accept the first diagnosis they are given — even when that diagnosis is wrong, overstated, or calls for more work than is actually necessary.
We see it regularly across Havertown, Drexel Hill, Media, and Upper Darby: a homeowner gets a quote for $12,000 to dig up and replace their sewer line, calls us for a second look, and our camera finds a much simpler problem — a targeted root intrusion that can be jetted and lined for a fraction of the price. Or the opposite: another contractor said "just snake it" and our camera reveals a pipe in active collapse that absolutely needs trenchless replacement. Either way, you deserve to know what is actually in your pipe before you make a decision.
Real Scenarios Where a 2nd Opinion Saved Homeowners Money
Havertown — Unnecessary Full Replacement
Homeowner was quoted $11,500 to dig up and replace 85 feet of sewer lateral. Our camera showed root intrusion at two joints and a 14-foot section of deteriorated clay tile. Trenchless CIPP lining addressed it fully.
Swarthmore — Competitor Price Difference
Homeowner had three quotes ranging from $6,800 to $13,400 for the same trenchless pipe bursting job. Our inspection confirmed the scope, and our price came in under the lowest competitor quote by 10%.
Upper Darby — Wrong Diagnosis
Told they needed full sewer replacement. Our camera found a partial blockage from a sag and grease accumulation — no structural damage. Hydro jetting resolved the problem completely. No pipe work needed.
Ridley Park — Understated Problem
Homeowner was told "just snake it regularly." Our camera showed an active pipe collapse with infiltration. Trenchless pipe bursting was needed — but caught before it became a sewage backup emergency.
Lansdowne — Beat the Written Estimate
Homeowner had a legitimate, fair trenchless quote from a reputable contractor. They called us as a formality. We matched the scope exactly and beat the written price by 10% as promised.
Broomall — Pre-Sale Inspection
Buyers requested a sewer inspection during due diligence. The listing agent's plumber said "all clear." Our camera found a 40-foot section of Orangeburg pipe in early collapse. Negotiated into the sale price.
How Our Free Second Opinion Works
Call or Fill the Form
Tell us what the other company found and what they quoted. Bring the written estimate if you have it. We will schedule a visit — often same day or next morning throughout Delaware County.
We Run Our Own Camera
We do not rely on another company's description of the problem. We run our own HD camera and see the pipe for ourselves. You watch the live feed alongside us.
Honest Assessment
We tell you what we found. If the first company was right, we say so. If they overstated the problem, or missed something, we tell you that too. You get the truth, not a sales pitch.
Beat the Written Quote by 10%
If you want us to do the work, bring us two copies of the competitor's written estimate. We beat it by 10% — in writing, before we start. No negotiating, no games.
What the 10% Beat Guarantee Covers
Our beat-any-estimate guarantee applies to any written estimate from a licensed contractor for comparable sewer and drain work — trenchless pipe bursting, CIPP lining, hydro jetting, drain cleaning, sewer lateral replacement, or camera inspection. The scope of work must be comparable. We reserve the right to inspect the line before agreeing to match a competitor's scope, because sometimes what they are proposing is not what the pipe actually needs.
To use the guarantee: bring us two printed copies of the competitor's written estimate, signed and dated. We will review the scope, confirm it matches what our camera shows, and give you a written quote that beats it by 10%. That quote is binding. We are based in Springfield PA and have done this for over 20 years across every community in Delaware County — Havertown, Media, Drexel Hill, Norwood, Glenolden, Prospect Park, Aston, Newtown Square, and everywhere in between.