From: Bob F on
jigo wrote:
> The lateral sewer line from my house to the street clogs about once a
> year, in spite of my putting drain cleaner in regularly. The guy who
> cleaned it out last time said the line is broken. The town says it's
> my responsibility. It would be several thousand dollars to dig up and
> repair the line. I've heard one company claim that it can replace the
> line without any digging (I suppose by inserting another line through
> the old one). What's the best way to deal with this problem: Have the
> line cleaned once a year, get a new line, get a better sewer cleaner,
> or something else?
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Just talked last week to a crew tracing out a problem like yours. Turned out the
problem was beyond the property line. Thus, it was the city's problem.