Sewer & Water Line Excavation Repair in Augusta, GA
When a collapsed, severely offset, or undersized line can't be lined or coated, our Augusta crew digs it right the first time.
- Free camera inspection with any drain line cleaning
- Free estimate on every job
- Licensed in GA & SC
When Augusta Pipes Are Past Trenchless Repair
TDS Trenchless, a division of The Drain Surgeon Inc., has served Augusta, GA (Richmond County) since 2005, with trenchless-specific service since 2011. Most of what we do starts with a lining or coating conversation — but plenty of Augusta's pre-1970s clay and cast-iron lines have reached a point trenchless methods can't fix. A full pipe collapse, a severe belly or offset, or a line that needs upsizing calls for traditional dig-and-replace repair, and that's exactly what this service is.
Excavation Only When Trenchless Won't Hold
We don't treat excavation as the go-to fix for every job. Camera inspection tells us early whether CIPP Pipe Lining, Epoxy Pipe Coating, or Pipe Descaling can solve the problem without digging — excavation only comes up when the damage genuinely won't hold a liner or a coating. That's a deliberate choice: an educated homeowner trusts a company that says so when trenchless isn't the answer, more than one that pitches lining on every call.
How Excavation Repair Works, Step by Step
- 01Camera Inspection & Utility LocateWe confirm the damage and mark underground utilities before any digging starts.
- 02Excavation to the Damaged SectionWe dig to the affected run — or the full line, for a new installation.
- 03Pipe Replacement or InstallationThe damaged section is replaced, or the new line is installed, to code.
- 04Backfill, Compaction & Surface RestorationThe trench is backfilled, compacted, and the surface is restored.
Excavation Pricing, Permits, and Financing
Sewer line excavation repair starts at $60/ft; water line excavation repair starts at $15/ft. A $150 fee applies per permit pulled. Every job includes a free estimate and a firm quote before work begins — and if hardscaping or landscaping sits in the excavation path, we set restoration-scope expectations in that same estimate, not after the fact.
Because excavation is typically the highest-ticket service we offer, we point Augusta clients to Regions Bank 12-month same-as-cash financing — no monthly payments, no interest — before work starts. Traditional excavation repairs carry a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Scheduling Your Augusta Excavation Job
We respond quickly to excavation requests, but the digging itself typically spans more than a single visit once it's scheduled — we'll walk through the expected timeline for your specific job during the estimate.
TDS Trenchless serves Augusta and Richmond County, plus North Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Aiken. Call (706) 535-5757 or request a free estimate to get your excavation repair scheduled.
Every Excavation Job Includes a Free Estimate
Start with a camera inspection — free with any drain line cleaning — so the quote you get is based on what is actually in your pipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Serving Augusta, GA and the surrounding area — request your free excavation estimate today.
Every job starts with a free estimate. Licensed in Georgia and South Carolina.
- Free estimate on every job
- Licensed in GA & SC
- 10-year workmanship warranty on CIPP