Sewer Drain Install & Repair in Lewisburg, PA
Sewer and main drain repair for Central PA homes
Main drain and sewer line problems diagnosed and repaired, from bad fittings and broken sections to new line installation.
Family-owned. Clean work. Clear pricing.
When to call about a sewer or main drain
Main drain issues tend to show up in more than one fixture. If backups are recurring or happening low in the house, the line itself may need repair.
- Multiple fixtures backing up
- Basement floor drain backup
- Recurring main line clogs
- Sewer smell near drains
- Wet or sunken area outside
- Old or damaged drain piping
For sewage backup in the home, calling is fastest.
Call 570-568-1851
What Knauss can help with
Main drain repair
Broken, leaking, poorly pitched, or failing sections diagnosed and repaired where possible.
Sewer line replacement
Old or collapsed pipe replaced with clean routing and proper fittings.
New drain installation
Drain lines installed for remodels, additions, fixtures, and utility spaces.
Camera-informed work
Camera inspection used when needed to find the location and type of problem.
We explain what failed and what the repair involves before digging into the work.
How the visit works
From the first call to a clean, tested repair or installation.
- Step 1
Call or request a quote
Tell us what is happening and where you are located.
- Step 2
We schedule the visit
We find a time that works for the home and the problem.
- Step 3
We inspect the issue
We look at the system first so the recommendation is based on what is actually there.
- Step 4
Clear recommendation
You get the plan and pricing before work begins.
- Step 5
Clean work completed
The work is done carefully, tested, and cleaned up before we leave.
$100 diagnostic fee — waived if we complete any work.
Why homeowners call Knauss for sewer drain install & repair
- Local and family-owned
- You are working with a Lewisburg plumbing company that knows Central PA homes and neighborhoods.
- Nearly 50 years in Lewisburg
- Knauss has handled older homes, newer builds, wells, basements, remodels, and mechanical rooms across the region.
- Respect for your home
- We protect the work area, explain what we are doing, and clean up before the job is finished.
- Clear pricing
- You see the recommendation and the number before the work starts, with no surprise invoice at the end.

Repair depends on what the line is doing
A sewer or main drain problem can be a clog, a bad fitting, root intrusion, a collapsed section, or a line that was installed with the wrong pitch.
The right repair starts with knowing where the issue is. When a camera inspection is useful, we use it to avoid unnecessary guesswork.
- Problem location narrowed down
- Pipe material and condition checked
- Replacement sections routed cleanly
- Flow tested before close-up
Plumbing service across Central PA
From our shop on Judy Road in Lewisburg, we cover Union, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour, and Lycoming counties and the towns in between.
How do I know it is a main drain problem?
Multiple fixtures backing up, basement drain backup, or recurring clogs can point to a branch or main line instead of one fixture.
Do sewer problems need a camera?
Often, but not always. A camera is helpful when we need to locate damage, roots, sagging, or a recurring obstruction.
Can you install new drain piping?
Yes. We install and repair drain lines for homes, remodels, additions, and fixture changes.
Should I call for sewage backup?
Yes. Sewage backup should be handled quickly, and calling is the fastest way to explain what is happening.
Let's get your plumbing back on track.
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