Free Camera Inspection with any drain line cleaning
Licensed in GA & SC (706) 535-5757
TDS Trenchless
Why Choose Tds Trenchless

Why Choose TDS Trenchless

A camera-inspection-first process, licensed and insured crews, and a tiered workmanship warranty you can check for yourself — not a slogan, a set of facts.

  • Free camera inspection with any drain line cleaning
  • Free estimate on every job
  • Licensed in GA & SC
Why Choose TDS Trenchless
MaxLiner Certified InstallerCertified on the MaxLiner CIPP system used for our trenchless pipe lining.Insured & BondedGeneral liability and workers’ compensation in force, with license and permit bonds on file in Richmond and Columbia County.120+ Trenchless JobsTrenchless repairs completed across the CSRA, residential and commercial.
The Detail

We Look Before We Dig — Every Time

Most sewer and drain problems get diagnosed by guesswork: a crew shows up, hears a symptom, and quotes a repair method before anyone has actually seen what's wrong with the pipe. TDS Trenchless works differently. Every job that can be scoped starts with a sewer camera inspection, so the repair method — CIPP pipe lining, epoxy coating, descaling, or excavation — is chosen based on the actual condition of your line, not a default answer. That inspection is free when it's bundled with any drain line cleaning, and available standalone at a flat $250 when it isn't. See the current bundled offer on our Specials page.

This matters because trenchless methods aren't interchangeable. A pipe with heavy scale but sound structure is a different job than a pipe with a collapsed section. Quoting CIPP lining on a pipe that actually needs excavation — or vice versa — wastes your money either way. Camera-first diagnosis is how we avoid that, and it's the same reason every estimate we give is free with no obligation, and a written quote is always provided before any work begins.

Credentials

Credentials You Can Actually Check

TDS Trenchless is a division of The Drain Surgeon Inc., which has served the Augusta, GA area since 2005 — 21 years — with trenchless-specific service offered since 2011, 15 years and counting. Owner Kevin Coleman and the company hold licenses and certifications that are a matter of public record, not marketing claims:

GA Plumbing License

State of Georgia, Cert. #MP209430 (Kevin J. Coleman, GA Master Plumber Non-Restricted)

SC Mechanical Contractor License (PB2)

License No. CLM.113108 MC (The Drain Surgeon Inc.)

GA Septic Certifications

Company Cert. #3524, Individual Contractor Cert. #16731 (Kevin J. Coleman, Level I-RD)

MaxLiner Certified Installer

Kevin Coleman (MaxLiner USA CIPP Installation Certification)

Insured

General liability and workers' compensation through Nationwide, commercial auto through Geico

Bonded

License and Permit Bond through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, City of Augusta / Richmond County

Picote Certified Installer

Kevin Coleman is certified on the Picote Solutions system used for our epoxy pipe coating.

A 6-person field crew works under these credentials, and the company has completed 120+ trenchless jobs to date. Read more about the team's background on our About page.

What's Covered

A Warranty That Matches the Method

We don't offer one blanket warranty number across every repair type, because different methods carry different risk profiles — and we'd rather tell you the real terms than round up. Our workmanship warranty is tiered:

Longer warranty terms track the methods with the strongest long-term track record; excavation repairs carry a shorter workmanship term. Full detail on each method and its pricing lives on the CIPP Pipe Lining, Epoxy Pipe Coating, and Sewer & Water Line Excavation Repair pages.

Repair MethodWorkmanship Warranty
Trenchless (CIPP) pipe repairs10 years
Epoxy pipe coating10 years
Traditional excavation repairs1 year
Trenchless (CIPP) pipe repairs
Workmanship Warranty
10 years
Epoxy pipe coating
Workmanship Warranty
10 years
Traditional excavation repairs
Workmanship Warranty
1 year
Pricing

Transparent Pricing, No Surprise Add-Ons

Every service we offer includes a free estimate, and every job gets a written quote before work starts — there's no hidden markup buried in a vague "trip charge." Where a job requires a permit, that's a flat $150 per permit pulled; if you need us outside standard hours, that's a flat $125 emergency surcharge, disclosed up front, not tacked on at invoice time. For CIPP lining and larger repairs, financing is available through Regions Bank on a 12-month same-as-cash plan with no monthly payments and no interest, so a necessary repair doesn't have to wait on your cash flow.

In Practice

When Trenchless Isn't the Right Answer, We Say So

Trenchless repair is our specialty, but it isn't the answer for every pipe. When a camera inspection shows a pipe too collapsed, misaligned, or structurally compromised for lining or coating to hold, we tell you that directly and fall back to traditional sewer or water line excavation rather than trying to force a trenchless fix onto a pipe that won't support one. That honesty is part of why the camera inspection comes first — it's the only way to know which category your repair actually falls into before anyone starts cutting into your yard or your line.

Worth Knowing

Where We Work

TDS Trenchless is based in Augusta, GA and serves the surrounding area on a 60-mile radius for trenchless work and a 45-mile radius for basic drain cleaning, covering Augusta GA, North Augusta SC, Evans GA, Martinez GA, Grovetown GA, and Aiken SC. As a service-area business, we come to you rather than running a storefront — call (706) 535-5757 to confirm we cover your address before you schedule.

Go Deeper

Get a straight answer before you commit to a repair. Schedule 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.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes TDS Trenchless different from other Augusta-area sewer repair companies?
We run a camera inspection before recommending a repair method, so the fix you're quoted — CIPP lining, epoxy coating, descaling, or excavation — matches what's actually happening inside the pipe. That inspection is free when bundled with any drain line cleaning. We also work under a tiered, publicly checkable set of licenses (GA Plumbing License #MP209430, SC Mechanical Contractor License CLM.113108 MC) and a warranty that's spelled out by repair method rather than rounded up to one number.
Is TDS Trenchless licensed and insured?
Yes. The company holds a Georgia Plumbing License (Cert. #MP209430, Kevin J. Coleman, GA Master Plumber Non-Restricted) and a South Carolina Mechanical Contractor License (PB2, License No. CLM.113108 MC), plus GA Septic Certifications. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance through Nationwide, commercial auto coverage through Geico, and a License and Permit Bond through Auto-Owners Insurance Company with the City of Augusta / Richmond County.
What warranty comes with a trenchless repair?
The warranty term depends on the repair method: 10 years on trenchless (CIPP) pipe repairs, 10 years on epoxy pipe coating, and 1 year on traditional excavation repairs. All are workmanship warranties, and the applicable term is confirmed in writing on your quote before work begins.
What if my pipe is too damaged for trenchless repair?
We tell you. A camera inspection sometimes shows a pipe that's collapsed, badly misaligned, or otherwise not a candidate for CIPP lining or epoxy coating. In that case we recommend traditional sewer or water line excavation instead of forcing a trenchless method onto a pipe that won't hold it — sewer line excavation is priced starting at $60/ft and water line excavation starting at $15/ft.
Do you offer financing, and what areas do you serve?
Yes — financing is available through Regions Bank on a 12-month same-as-cash plan with no monthly payments and no interest. TDS Trenchless is based in Augusta, GA and serves a 60-mile radius for trenchless work (45 miles for basic drain cleaning), covering Augusta GA, North Augusta SC, Evans GA, Martinez GA, Grovetown GA, and Aiken SC. Call (706) 535-5757 to confirm coverage for your address.
Ready When You Are

Ready to see what's actually in your pipe? Schedule a Free Estimate or call (706) 535-5757.

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