Main Drain Replacements, Sewer Line Excavation, and Municipal Conversions
in Simcoe County, Muskoka, Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil Collingwood, Bradford, Orangeville, Alliston.
24/7 Emergency Main Drain & Sewer Line Repairs
A collapsed main sewer drain, crushed clay pipe, or severe line failure can cause immediate sewage back-ups across your entire home. We provide emergency main line excavation, trenchless pipe replacement, and municipal sewer connection services throughout Simcoe County, Muskoka, Barrie, Orillia, and Collingwood.
20+ Years of experience
Family-owned, locally operated and trusted across Simcoe County and Muskoka.
Licensed & insured technicians
Professional inspection, clear recommendations, and upfront pricing. BBB-accredited service.
We Fix It or It’s Free
Approved repairs are completed within the agreed scope
or you do not pay.
Main Sewer Drain Replacement
(House to Road / Septic)
When main underground sewer lines experience severe structural collapses, persistent root intrusion, or deep pipe bellies, full line replacement is necessary. Drain Right Now provides comprehensive main drain excavation and replacement. Our main drain replacement services include:
- Complete main sewer line excavation and replacement
- House-to-municipal street sewer connection repairs
- House-to-septic tank main drain line replacements
- Underground pipe slope and grade corrections
- Heavy-equipment trenching and soil compaction
- Backwater valve and main cleanout installations
Our team utilizes heavy excavation machinery to safely expose and replace damaged main drain lines. We install modern, smooth-bore piping set to precise gravity grades, ensuring optimal flow capacity for your entire household waste system.
Septic-to-Municipal Sewer Conversions
Transitioning your property from an old septic system to a newly available municipal sewer line increases property value and eliminates ongoing septic maintenance. We execute complete septic-to-city sewer conversions. Our conversion services include:
- Municipal sewer hookup and main line extension
- Decommissioning and safe filling of old septic tanks
- Property line sewer lateral connection installs
- OBC and local municipal code compliance verification
- Trenching across yards, driveways, and roadways
- Gravity-flow or pump-assisted municipal hookups
Preparation for seamless municipal service integration
We coordinate utility locates and municipal permits before commencing excavation. Our goal is to connect your home directly to the city sewer infrastructure with minimal downtime, taking care of all excavation, piping, and backfilling cleanly.
Broken Clay & Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
Older homes across Simcoe County and Muskoka often feature original clay tile, Orangeburg, or cast iron sewer pipes that degrade, crack, and collapse over time. Drain Right Now specializes in upgrading outdated pipe materials to durable PVC lines. Our replacement services include:
- Cracked, offset, and collapsed clay pipe replacement
- Corroded cast iron sewer line removal and upgrade
- Orangeburg pipe extraction and trenching
- Schedule 40 PVC pipe conversion installations
- Transition fitting and heavy-duty coupling installs
- Root-proof gasketed joint connections
We replace fragile, failing piping materials with modern Schedule 40 PVC engineered to resist root penetration, ground shifts, and chemical corrosion, protecting your main drain for decades to come.
Trenchless & Open-Cut Pipe Excavation
Depending on your property’s layout, landscaping, and driveway structures, main drain replacements can be completed via traditional open-cut trenching or minimally invasive trenchless methods. We offer tailored excavation strategies. Our excavation services include:
- Precision heavy excavation trenching
- Minimally invasive pipe bursting replacements
- Driveway, walkway, and lawn protection protocols
- Laser-guided pipe slope calibration
- Bedding gravel installation for structural pipe support
- Complete site backfilling and surface restoration
We evaluate your soil conditions and property features to recommend the most cost-effective excavation or trenchless replacement option. We prioritize clean site execution to protect surrounding landscaping while restoring your sewer infrastructure.
Main Building Sewer Cleanout & Backwater Valve Installs
Every main drain line requires accessible cleanouts for maintenance, as well as backwater valves to prevent municipal sewer mains or overflowing septic tanks from backing up into your basement. Our main line access services include:
- Main building sewer cleanout installations
- Dual-port exterior yard cleanout riser setups
- Main line backwater valve installation and maintenance
- Full-port mainline check valve replacements
- Subsurface cleanout box locator installs
- Basement floor drain backflow prevention
Evaluation for long-term flood protection and maintenance access We install accessible exterior and interior cleanout ports to allow fast, easy camera inspections and hydro jetting access in the future. Installing a certified main line backwater valve safeguards your basement from municipal sewer surcharges.