Underground Utility Contractor in Sterling Heights, MI

Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County with an estimated 134,342 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 36 square miles of land.

Basement backups and the sewer lateral

A sewer backup into a basement is one of the most unpleasant underground problems a homeowner can face, and it is worth knowing where the cause can lie. It may be a blockage or a defect in the building's own lateral, or a surcharge in the public sewer; only an inspection can tell, and the public sewer is the responsibility of its owner.

If the cause is in the lateral, the usual path is:

• a camera inspection to find where the lateral is blocked, cracked, sagging or invaded by roots;
• a one-call locate through MISS DIG 811 for the gas, water, electric and telecom lines around it;
• exposing the lateral at the problem point, often with hydro excavation;
• repairing the section, or replacing a longer run if its condition calls for it, at a continuous grade;
• backfilling and restoring the lawn or drive.

Where a replacement has to pass under a driveway or a mature tree, directional drilling may be an option.

We also handle water services, storm connections and conduit, and larger work for businesses and public owners.

Notice before digging

MISS DIG 811 is Michigan's notification system under Public Act 174 of 2013. Michigan law (MCL 460.725) requires at least 72 hours of notice, or three business days, and no more than 14 calendar days, and a ticket is valid for 21 days (180 days for long projects).

Around Sterling Heights

Utica, Fraser, Troy, Warren, Madison Heights and Clawson are among the cities near Sterling Heights. We serve those communities as well.

If a plumber has already inspected the lateral, send the report or the video link with the request. It often shows exactly where the problem is and how deep the line runs.