Pipe Spy has set the standard for sewer lateral replacement since 1998. We work to remain the best, to set new standards, and to perform at our best for our customers. Pipe Spy has the expertise, depth of experience and knowledge of local sewer compliance that you require. We want to be the sewer repair company you'll recommend to your friends and neighbors.
We've been using trenchless technology for sewer replacement since it was first available to the Bay Area - in fact, Pipe Spy was the first plumbing company to use it here. Pipe Spy is a licensed California Contractor for both General Plumbing (Class C36) and General Engineering (Class A), which enables us to provide the best Engineered Plumbing Solutions for your sewer pipeline.
We've been using trenchless technology for sewer replacement since it was first available to the Bay Area - in fact, Pipe Spy was the first plumbing company to use it here. Pipe Spy is a licensed California Contractor for both General Plumbing (Class C36) and General Engineering (Class A), which enables us to provide the best Engineered Plumbing Solutions for your sewer pipeline.
Services
We repair broken sewer lines and sewer laterals using the latest trenchless sewer methods and pipe bursting technology. Our trenchless sewer repair and trenchless sewer replacement methods save you on cost and time. Our team of trenchless engineers uses the latest technology to replace sewer pipes, sewer lines and sewer laterals without digging up your property.
Sewer line maintenance helps homeowners save money on potential sewer line replacement costs and extends the life of you sewer lateral. Sewer line maintenance also dramatically extends the life of your sewer by keeping pipes clear of debris and blockages. Pipe Spy has the right tools to service and properly maintain your sewer line drain pipes.
Pipe Spy conducts sewer camera inspections across the Bay Area that provide you and our team with the most knowledge of your underground sewer drain lines, sewer pipes and plumbing systems. A typical sewer camera inspection costs $200 for a residential sewer lateral inspection, and most video inspections are completed within one hour (sewer line inspection cost varies if more time is required).
Many East Bay homes were built with a steel pipe supply from the water meter to the fixtures in your home, and those small pipes are still in place today. Pipe Spy can help you upgrade your water lines to get the right volume and pressure to your plumbing fixtures. Interior plumbing changes are often a part of home remodels, so your need for plumbing services and water delivery to the existing or new fixtures may have changed.
Pipe Spy is experienced in replacing sewer laterals and drain lines for commercial properties. When the lines must continue to work while repairs are completed, call Pipe Spy. Pipe Spy understands what it takes to test and repair commercial property sewer and drain lines. If work needs to be done after hours of normal operations, we can accommodate you.
Reviews (18)
Solana Diaz
Oct 31, 2021
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Andrea L.
Oct 22, 2021
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Old clay pipes, broken years ago (maple tree roots, the likely culprit), sewage seeping into the ground under the street ... not pretty when the rains came and we couldn't run the washing machine and take a shower on the same day for fear of runoff backing up into our shower. Pipe Spy to the rescue (although they're busy -- a big job like this doesn't happen quickly) and here we are in our first full rain of the year and all systems are GO! Heiko and his team were always clean, polite, cooperative, and responsive. They did a GREAT job rerouting the traffic on our busy street during
Patrick R.
Sep 14, 2021
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Sandy Dev
Aug 05, 2021
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Pipe Spy helped us navigate the EBMUD's sewer certification process for our small HOA. They came out twice to help us prepare for the pressure test with EBMUD and finally discovered that our property was exempt from the sewer certification requirements. They even got us a written statement from EBMUD confirming we could skip the test. Their due diligence saved us a pretty penny! Thank you James and Alex!
Sandy Ludlow
Jun 30, 2021
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T. W.
May 25, 2021
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Working with Pipe Spy was a really great experience. Our HOA needed to replace an exterior sewer lateral, while we needed to find a separate plumbing contractor for an interior line replacement too. For the exterior sewer lateral, Sonny B., the Pipe Spy estimator came out, ran a series of video cameras and did all of the exterior diagnostic work. He explained what he'd found and gave us a really fair price, with a detailed line item estimate. Last week, when the work began, the Pipe Spy team was all hands on deck. They were strategic about how they attacked the sewer line replacement..
Karen M.
May 21, 2021
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Alex D.
Feb 01, 2021
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Spent time meeting to get an estimate and then never heard from them again. Lack of responsiveness or follow up is never a good look.
Update to address owner's response:
The owner's lengthy response is mystifying, and I can only guess his employees are equally dishonest to him as they are to clients.
We never declined anything. I took an hour or more out of my workday to meet with their plumber to review our sewer line replacement issues. We declined nothing. We expected an estimate, requested an estimate, and even gave our email address to receive an estimate.
Second, the homeowner
Update to address owner's response:
The owner's lengthy response is mystifying, and I can only guess his employees are equally dishonest to him as they are to clients.
We never declined anything. I took an hour or more out of my workday to meet with their plumber to review our sewer line replacement issues. We declined nothing. We expected an estimate, requested an estimate, and even gave our email address to receive an estimate.
Second, the homeowner
Marc E.
Jan 31, 2021
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Searched for a plumbing company to repair leaking natural gas lines in an older building (1928) in Oakland. I reached out to Pipe Spy Inc. via Yelp; they responded very quickly. I explained what I needed and they advised they did not do this work. However. they referred me to Ocelot Plumbing, also of Oakland. I contacted Ocelot, advised they were referred, and they visited to review the job. We decided to use Ocelot Plumbing and they did a great job - thank you Pipe Spy Inc.
Christina K.
Jan 22, 2021
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I had concerns about an offset in the upper sewer lateral of my 75+ year old house. James came with the CCTV camera, did a thorough inspection and explained that the problem was minor. It actually didn't need immediate repair work in my situation. The three other companies I called for quotes didn't bring camera equipment to inspect the line, and gave wildly varying quotes speculating where the offset actually was on the property. I was happy to pay the fee for the camera inspection as it gave me peace of mind and saved me thousands of dollars. James was great about explaining the
Colin Hardman
Dec 09, 2020
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We'd just moved into our apartment and began experiencing problems with the water heater and leaking pipes in the kitchen and bathroom. We called Pipe Spy and while they only offer sewer services, Paul came out and checked on things for us anyway. He was so knowledgeable and generous with the information he shared. He made sure we were safe and referred us to a local general plumber who came out the next day and fixed all the issues within a couple of hours. We're so grateful to have had him stop by. We now know who to call for sewer issues if we ever need them. Thanks Pipe Spy!
Rebecca A.
Nov 11, 2020
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This is a superbly profession company that is also extremely focused on relationships. We are a small HOA in Oakland that needed to comply with EBMUD's sewer lateral regulations. They took us through the whole confusing process with clarity and transparency. We initially received a few different bids (from different companies) for the work and received conflicting recommendations. Sonny came out a second time at no charge to ensure we felt comfortable with his findings. We couldn't be more happy with the bidding process, the work (neat, efficient, organized), and the final outcome. If
Erich Keefe
Nov 06, 2020
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Hard to believe that I didn't call Pipe Spy years ago when problems started with the lateral line. I would have saved myself much trouble and expense! They came out and EXPERTLY cleared the line. That was a relief. No longer and emergency situation. Then they took care of installing the new one in the same toally professional manner. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Highly recommended!
Anasa Yoga
Oct 17, 2020
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Pipe Spy replaced the sewer lateral at my house last week. They did it trenchless pipe and our landscaping wasn’t disturbed at all. I would give them 10 stars if that was an option!
Their estimate was fair. Maybe slightly higher than one other. But you get what you pay for! The quality of their work was exceptional. The crew was on time, super efficient, and super clean. I’ve NEVER seen a contractor clean as they went along, and leave the job so spotless at the end of the day. And I noticed that they were so skilled and well coordinated as a team that they barely had to talk to each other
Their estimate was fair. Maybe slightly higher than one other. But you get what you pay for! The quality of their work was exceptional. The crew was on time, super efficient, and super clean. I’ve NEVER seen a contractor clean as they went along, and leave the job so spotless at the end of the day. And I noticed that they were so skilled and well coordinated as a team that they barely had to talk to each other
Spencer Doro
Aug 01, 2020
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Two gentleman from this company came to do some work near my residence. Three weeks prior the city came out and worked on the sewer on the street outside, but put the manhole cover back in such a way that cars driving it over it now made it thud. City refused to help or even acknowledge the issue! I saw the two Pipe Spy guys, ran out, and let them know what was happening. They knew exactly what I was talking about, were super friendly, and made sure the cover now does not thud when cars go over it. I couldn't be happier! Very professional and polite!
John E.
Jul 15, 2020
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Pipe Spy is an organized, efficient, and focused company. They were a pleasure to deal with and offer an important service at a reasonable price.
While repairing a redwood deck, the sewer clean-out was uncovered and it seemed like a good time to inspect the lateral. A quick phone call to Pipe Spy and Alex was able to schedule an inspection in just a few days, which was very helpful in not slowing down the deck contractor's work.
Heiko arrived on schedule, did the video inspection and showed us what he was finding on the video screen. As suspected, the original 100 year-old terra cotta sewer
While repairing a redwood deck, the sewer clean-out was uncovered and it seemed like a good time to inspect the lateral. A quick phone call to Pipe Spy and Alex was able to schedule an inspection in just a few days, which was very helpful in not slowing down the deck contractor's work.
Heiko arrived on schedule, did the video inspection and showed us what he was finding on the video screen. As suspected, the original 100 year-old terra cotta sewer
Mehrnoosh Vahidpour
Sep 14, 2019
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Dan Fruchtman
Aug 25, 2019
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