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Express Plumbing We take pride in being the smallest pipe bursting, pipelining, and full plumbing service company around. By being small we are been able to keep track of the quality and workmanship to make sure all work is completed at the highest level possible. Being small also allows us to build and maintain great relationships with our customers during and more importantly after the job is completed.

Sacramento Trenchless Sewer Repair - A Reputation Built Over Time, a Family Business You Can Trust. We have worked hard to establish the reputation that we have and depend on.
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Affordable Trenchless & Pipe Lining is an independent, owner-operated business with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of residential, commercial and municipal work. When you contract with us, you can be assured that the owner is aware of all aspects of the job. We install 3, 4 & 6 inch Cure In Place Liners - 100% Inversion Liner installed with compressed air.
Because we're Family Owned and Operated, we take pride in all of our work. Remember, the owner is in the trenches at the job site, so you're guaranteed professional service and workmanship!. Our No-Change Order Policy guarantees that when we give an estimate, that estimate stands. You know the cost before we start, Guaranteed! You will know complete price before we start in most cases.
The new way of replacing your pipes is through trenchless sewer line replacement. It is more convenient than digging up an old pipe and replacing it by hand. Basically, trenchless sewer line replacement is a method where you dig a hole where the pipe begins and another hole where the pipe ends. Then you cut out small parts of the pipe from each hole and feed a big steel cable between the two holes.
Cure-In-Place pipe lining is a sewer lateral rehabilitation method. Most types of pipe can be relined with this method. 100% inversion method - which means 100% of the resin seals all joints and cracks in the old pipe. The inversion liner materials consist of two layers of flexible needled felt and one layer of our scrim reinforcement and a 2-part formulated epoxy resin.
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Brian S.
Mar 17, 2022
Ryan came out to my home today to address a problem with my sewer. Very professional, and paid close attention to my concerns. After discussing my problems ( clogging sewer line) he broke out a fiber optic device and inspected the line. To my surprise Ryan gave me great news, my sewer was fine and all it needed was to put on some root killer. This was a great relief as I had already had USA out and was ready to start digging. Ryan gave me a secret potion to kill the roots and did not want to change me for the time and effort that he put out. I insisted that he take a hundred dollars as he just saved me 7 to 10 thousand dollars! Folks, get several bids but make sure to call Ryan first, you won't be sorry.
Kelly C.
Mar 10, 2022
They did a good job of hydro cleaning of our clogged sewer line. Provided a video showing the cleaned out line. He also fixed a slow drain caused by the poor work done by the first service I called. I highly recommend.
George S.
Feb 28, 2022
Highly recommended! I had another company come out to clear a pipe and was told a portion of the pipe would need to be replaced and the cost would be over $5000. I contacted Affordable Trenchless and made an appointment the following day. Ryan inspected my line and told me I did not need to replace anything and was able to clear it within 30 minutes.

I really appreciate the honesty and service that was provided which saved me thousands. I would definitely recommend this company to all my family and friends. Thank you, Affordable Trenchless.
Angie B.
Feb 13, 2022
Ryan is an honest plumber in Sacramento. Will shoot you straight and quotes lower than most others.
Bruce M.
Jan 28, 2022
Can't say enough about Ryan at Affordable Trenchless. I had another company snake my mothers clogged sewer line. Company recommended an $800 hydro jet and possibly a multi thousand dollar bursting would be needed. I called Affordable Trenchless and Ryan came out first thing the next morning. Ryan informed me that he thought the sewer line was likely a line that the City of Sacramento was responsible for, and that I should call 311 and the city would check, before hiring someone to repair.

I called and the city came out two hours later and confirmed they were in fact responsible for the line. The city hydrojetted and chain cleaned the line all the way from the street to my clean out - FOR NO CHARGE. For what it's worth, the city crew that came out knew who Ryan was and had nothing but good to say. I don't post reviews, but my experience with Affordable Trenchless and Ryan's knowledge and honesty cannot go unmentioned. Seriously, don't waste your time with others!
Jason C.
Jan 28, 2022
These guys are really great. Highly recommend using them. Ryan and Trent are great to work with. Give them a call.
Terri M.
Jan 20, 2022
Ryan, from Affordable, is a very knowledgeable, considerate and honest plumber. During our remodeling, our toilet plumbing was backing up into the tub. Our general contractor sent a plumbing company over and they snaked and camera snaked our cleanout pipe. They showed us how the pipe was snapped in two at two places and how the sides of the pipe were deteriorating.

The estimate was $30,000. But they checked with their boss and he was willing to give us a huge discount of $12,000 cuz we're such nice people. Hmm. red flag! I called Affordable and Ryan came out the next morning, camera snaked the pipe. Nothing cracked or broken. The triangular diverter was clogged. He unclogged it. What an honest, trustworthy person!

And very nice, too! I'll be filing a complaint with the BBB about the other company. Beware! Before agreeing to spend thousands of dollars, do a yelp and BBB search on the company! If I can get the video from Affordable, I will update this review to show what the actual problem/clog was.
S. D.
Jan 18, 2022
I purchased a new home and hired this company to do the sewer inspection. They use the latest technology to inspect the full length of the sewer pipe and even posted the video online so I could see it. They discovered a huge break in the line and did a fantastic job replacing the broken portion. They did a great job returning the landscaping back to the original state after they completed the repair as well as cleaned up all around the area by cleaning off the driveway and returning everything to its original location.

The repaired area developed a sink hole with all the rains. I was worried I would have to pay extra for the backfill, but they guarantee their work and came out to assess and repair right of way, free of charge. Super pleased with this company! Fast and honest. Good quality work. Great crew.
Nicolas M.
Jan 13, 2022
I wish there were more stars to give. The world needs more people like Ryan. He gave me an honest evaluation of my sewer concluding that I didn't need any work. Whereas the other companies were trying to nickel and dime me quoting me 15k for a sewer line that didn't actually need to be replaced. So refreshing to have an honest person out there.
Jill C.
Dec 23, 2021
The estimate process was very fast and easy. I didn't even need to be home for it. They weren't "salesy" which I really appreciated. They gave us the best price on top of being the most appealing company to work with. They were the only estimate we got that included a city inspection which put my mind at ease. They lined our root-riddled, 1930's clay sewer pipe in a just a few hours and we were back up and running in no time. I hope we never need another sewer repair. but I will gladly recommend them to others!
Erik K.
Dec 09, 2021
I don't write many reviews. In fact I'm skeptical about reviews in general. I've waited to see the results of the work done by Affordable Trenchless. Everything promised has been delivered. We had a major blockage of our sewer pipe in September that connected to the city main caused by tree roots. Ryan--the owner--came out and scoped all our pipes and promptly found the blockage.

He also found a another small leak in one of our other pipes that would eventually need to be replaced by an 8' section of new pipe. He told us all other pipes under the house were in good shape. That was just the opposite verdict of 3 other well-advertised companies who gave us a dire repair and replace scenario costing $12,000 minimum and potentially thousands more.

We decided on Affordable Trenchless. The crew finished the main and the other pipe repair in 2 days, but made sure we had service that first night. The City inspected without incident. The total bill came to $6500. There was no padding the bill AND NO EXTRA WORK THAT DIDN'T NEED TO BE DONE. While that was a lot of money for us, it was far under the other well-known companies. Honesty and competence. You get both with Affordable Trenchless.
Julie O.
Nov 03, 2021
In my profession I have to call on plumbers for sewer inspections on a regular basis. It is not always my decision which company is used for these inspections. I have had experience with other companies in the past and have been left with mediocre to poor results. When Affordable Trenchless is called for the job I know the inspector will be on-time, will explain the sewer scope in detail, the sewer line will be recorded for my client(s) to view at a later time, and if there are any issues they will provide a quote and make themselves available within short notice to make sure the issue is managed as the client requests.

The inspectors are are always courtesy, and the office staff friendly on the phone. I have been calling on Affordable Trenchless for their services for about 5-6 years now and I will continue to do so in the future.
Riley K.
Oct 26, 2021
These guys rock! They did a mainline spot repair for me in September 21'. After the huge record breaking rain happened over the weekend in October 21' I noticed some areas in my yard that settled near the mainline which is typical, but it was a concerning amount. I thought I might have had a mainline collapse. They came right out after I called to inspect the line where they did the work and even inspected outside of the original scope of work.

The owner of the company is the one who came to my door! Fortunately, no mainline break and I have peace of mind. This is how business is done. I will be a repeat customer if I need any plumbing work done.
Daniel L.
Sep 20, 2021
I had an issue with roots in my sewer system. Brent scoped the line and provided an honest assessment of the situation. He provided cost effective options on how to move forward. I would go with them again for future work, 100%.
Timothy A.
Aug 21, 2021
Ryan and his company are amazing. My wife said he was a knight in shining armor after he rescued us and our home from a broken sewer main and root intrusion issues here in a 100 year old house in Curtis Park. Frankly, it's been a nightmare for about 5 days after having another company come out and roto-rooter the line which helped for a full day before we had an overflow situation into the master bedroom and tubs. Ryan is just a super cool, plain spoken, good person who took the time to educate us on longer term options while fixing the immediate issue at a reasonable price. I highly recommend him and his company.
Lloyd L.
Aug 17, 2021
They quickly provided service and communicated the process to us. We had a minor issue with the sewer district owned pipes which was not the companies fault (the sewer districts line was clogged?). Ryan was was fair in interactions with me and the office staff were extremely helpful in navigating my appointment for service. 10/10 would recommend them for anyone needing service.
Sindy K.
Jul 16, 2021
Ryan and his team are bar none the "Best In the Business." As a real estate professional I have been using their services for over 16 years and they NEVER disappoint! They not only know their business, but are extremely personable and professional from the office staff to all of those in the field. I have never, ever doubted any of their findings or recommendations for remediation and/ or replacement.

They are a TOP NOTCH company in my book! I always feel confident referring my clients to them as I know they will treat them with the utmost care, honesty and integrity. They do an amazing job not only at explaining the situation at hand but remedying any problems they discover.
Jeremy R.
Jul 15, 2021
This company went above and beyond for some "major", as another company put it, under my house. Brent was fantastic to deal with. Prompt and professional. When scheduling, I spoke with Karen. She was a professional to say the least. She was able to schedule around my time frame, and when the "crew" was running a tad late, she called and explained the situation.

When the crew showed, Ryan, who appears to be in charge, was so sorry for delaying the service. As for the "major" repairs that I had been quoted astronomical amounts of money to fix. Ryan armed only with a flashlight, and a camera marched under my house with no regards for his safety/health. After about 15 minutes he had diagnosed the "Major" issue.

Not only was the issue a "quick and simple fix", Ryan went out of his way to describe problem, repair options, as well as pictures of damage. After discussing the options, we settled on one. Ryan went to the fully stocked repair vehicle, grabbed some necessary parts and then went back down under. Other companies had estimated thousands of dollars in repairs and replacing ALL the rotted out pipes Ryan not only showed me the lack of rotten pipes, but repaired an air conditioning duct for me too.

He might not have been here very long, but the affordable bill was thousands under the other companies, and for the work he did, in the conditions he did them, I'd have paid more. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for HONEST repairs.
Marc G.
Jun 10, 2021
These are top notch people and I cant say enough good stuff about them. I first used Ryan's company in 2019 as a recommended inspection service by by agent. This was before I bought my house and they were efficient and very accurate (it seems as you read on). Unfortunately, I did not follow their advice and findings, and did in fact ignore roots that were entering the line and I further ignored their recommendations at that time, since as buyer, you have a lot going on and if you can put off something, or you think you can, you do.

Two years later, my patio had sewage coming out the clean out and I was faced with a mess. Had I addressed the situation properly within the first year, or so, I could have saved over almost $1000 and had no mess. Once I had the line clear, I was back in touch with Affordable and Ryan's team and they gave a very fair quote ( I tested it in the market) to do the real repair remediation (what I should have done the first time.) They quoted the job, pulled a permit, had it all surveyed in a tight area with utilities, dug a hole, cut into the pipe, inverted a liner to main, had it all inspected and I have a video clip now to proudly show the family :) excellent communication and professional people. I now rest easy that I will not ever have an issue with the line again. The 50 year old section of pipe is now as good as new.
John W.
May 24, 2021
Fast, reliable, honest and polite! Ryan came to my house this morning and gave me an honest assessment. After inspecting my line he assured me that I did NOT need to replace anything. Not only did he take time for my appointment, scope my line and not have to do anything, he gave me a $10 gift card for Starbucks! This is a great owner/operator! We all know time is money and he didn't charge me a dime! Affordable Trenchless will be the company I recommend to anyone who asks! Thanks Ryan!
Harry K.
May 15, 2021
Https://www.ydig.com/mobile/ Mr. Ryan Petersen What a terrible service you tried to provide us. Keep your homophobic comments to yourself. As a business owner I would recommend listening to your clients. I am not here to play games with you, I definitely do not want to waste our valuable time. You left a mess in our home and expect us to clean up after you? Shame on you.

Your leadership is not admired. Be present if you are leading a project. Please pick up your All Purpose Green Cleaner & never show up on my doorstep again! If you need validation, send your minions who attempted this project and I can call you out!
Jolanne T.
Mar 16, 2021
It is so wonderful to find a reliable and trust worthy plumbing company. Ryan and Mike saved me BIG BUCKS today. I was told yesterday by The Trenchless Company my 2 sewer line needed to be replaced. $12,000.00 was quoted. WOW! I was referred to Ryan & Brent of Affordable Trenchless by some friends. THANK GOD! Ryan, Jacob (intern) and Mike came out and took a look at my sewer lines.

They didn't find anything wrong. Mike had me watch the camera screen as he scoped the line and gave me a thorough explanation of what he saw and didn't see. When I told him that last week was the third time I had to have the line snaked in less than two years, I thought something was wrong with the line. He gave me a detailed explanation for this as well.

I cannot thank them enough. No charge either! He wouldn't even take money for lunch or gas! I even offered a free golf lesson! I think Ryan said Brent golfs. It's always a great idea to get a few quotes, but now, knowing this company is honest and reliable, I do not need to. Thank you again, Ryan and Mike.