Middlesex County Drain & Sewer Specialists
Drain & Sewer Services in Reading, MA
Spencer provides trenchless sewer line repair for homeowners in Reading and across Middlesex County.
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- Licensed & insured · MA #11868 · #4610PLC
- 4.9 Google rating
- Family-owned in Peabody since 1982
- Same-day service available. Ask when you call.
“Excellent service from technician Anthony. What I like about Spencer services is that they come when they say they will and the work is very dependable.”
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Serving Reading
Services We Offer in Reading
Cleaning & Clogs
Inspection & Diagnostics
Finding the problem before anyone digs.
Trenchless & Replacement
Relining and replacing the line itself.
Why homeowners choose Spencer
Family-owned, locally operated
A Peabody family business since 1982.
Phones answered live 24/7
Office Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.
Options and pricing first
You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve.
30-year transferable warranty
On labor and installation defects. Manufacturer warranties cover products.
- Licensed & insuredMA #11868 · #4610PLC
- One local teamPlumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians
- Free replacement estimatesFor installations and replacements
Reading systems & permits
Reading's Sewer Division maintains and repairs 100 miles of sewer mains and 12 pumping stations and investigates customer complaints about sewer backups.
The Town states that "the homeowner's responsibility runs from the sewer main in the street to the house," that "a sewer pipe must be repaired by a Licensed Drain Layer," and that residents should call the Water and Sewer Division first so the Town can confirm the problem is not in the municipal system.
Reading's DPW policy prohibits inflow and infiltration in the town wastewater system at the owner's expense to remove or repair upon discovery, sets the Sewer Connection Fee at $4 per gallon per day multiplied by two to accomplish 2:1 inflow/infiltration removal, and allows the Town to reimburse private property owners up to 100% of the cost of eliminating inflow, not to exceed $1,000, on submission of an itemised paid bill from a licensed person plus permits and a recorded statement.
Reading contracts for trenchless sewer rehabilitation using cured-in-place pipe lining of existing 8-inch, 12-inch and 20-inch sewers, plus testing and sealing of service connections, chemical grouting, and closed-circuit television inspection of sewer pipe.
Common questions
Drain & Sewer FAQs in Reading
What is trenchless sewer repair and how does it work?
Trenchless sewer repair uses advanced technology to fix or replace damaged sewer lines without digging up your yard, driveway, or landscaping. Spencer Home Services offers two primary methods: CIPP lining (inserting a resin-coated liner that cures inside your existing pipe) and pipe bursting (breaking the old pipe while pulling a new one through). Both methods require only 1-2 small access points instead of a full trench. Most repairs are completed in a single day.
How much does trenchless sewer repair cost in Reading?
While trenchless repair itself may cost a similar amount to traditional excavation, you save significantly on landscape restoration, driveway repair, and lost time. You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve. Estimates for installations and replacements are free.
How long does trenchless pipe repair take?
Most trenchless sewer repairs are completed in a single day. CIPP lining typically takes 4–6 hours to install and cure. Pipe bursting can be completed in 1–2 days depending on pipe length and access. Compare that to traditional excavation which can take 3–5 days of digging plus weeks of landscape restoration.
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
The camera shows you exactly what’s wrong — cracks, root intrusion, bellied pipe, offsets — so we can recommend the right repair method. You see the footage on-screen before any work begins.
How quickly can you get to Reading for a sewer emergency?
Same-day sewer service is available throughout Reading and the surrounding communities. For sewer emergencies — backups, collapses, or sewage in your yard — call (978) 293-5770.
How quickly can a drain & sewer technician get to Reading?
Same-day drain & sewer service is available throughout Reading and the surrounding communities.
Is there a fee for a drain call in Reading?
There is no dispatch fee on a drain, clog or backup call, and the repair is priced on the spot before work starts. After hours, a drain call carries the $389 after-hours fee ($194.50 for Service Partner Plan members), waived when the repair is done. Estimates are free.
Drain & Sewer service in Reading and nearby towns
We serve Middlesex County, the Merrimack Valley and nearby towns.
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Essex County
- Amesbury
- Andover
- Ballardvale
- Beverly
- Boxford
- Danvers
- Essex
- Georgetown
- Gloucester
- Groveland
- Hamilton
- Haverhill
- Ipswich
- Lynn
- Lynnfield
- Manchester by the Sea
- Marblehead
- Merrimac
- Middleton
- Nahant
- Newbury
- Newburyport
- North Andover
- Peabody
- Plum Island
- Rockport
- Rowley
- Salem
- Salisbury
- Saugus
- South Hamilton
- Swampscott
- Topsfield
- Wenham
- West Newbury