Middlesex County Drain & Sewer Specialists
Drain & Sewer Services in Woburn, MA
Spencer provides trenchless sewer line repair for homeowners in Woburn and across Middlesex County.
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- Licensed & insured · MA #11868 · #4610PLC
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- 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 Woburn
Services We Offer in Woburn
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
Woburn systems & permits
Woburn Title 13 defines the Building Sewer as the extension from the building drain to the public sewer and states: 'The property owner owns the Building Sewer up to and including its intersection with the public sewer pipe, and its maintenance, repair, and replacement are the sole responsibility of the property owner.' The Building Drain (to 10 feet outside the wall) is likewise the owner's sole responsibility, and 'The maintenance and cleaning of a building sewer shall be the responsibility of the owner.'
Woburn requires a written permit from the Superintendent of Public Works for any work on a building sewer, including repair work on existing building sewers; permits are valid 90 days; the building sewer must be installed by 'a competent contractor who has been approved by the Superintendent'; connections must be made gastight and watertight and verified by testing; the Superintendent may require an internal television inspection of the service connection, and defects must be repaired before a permit is issued, which 'may require re-excavation'. A street opening permit and a performance bond of $5,000 or the cost of restoration, whichever is greater, are required for roadway or sidewalk disturbance.
Woburn's Capital Improvement Project #4 sewer rehabilitation bid purchased chemical root treatment of 871 linear feet of sewer and three manholes plus 5,325 and 3,032 linear feet of cured-in-place pipe with 51 and 62 service connection reinstatements, cementitious manhole lining, 11 manhole inflow dishes, and cutting of 12 protruding service connections - with a further 723 linear feet of chemical root treatment in the alternate bid.
Woburn's FY2024-FY2028 capital plan funds $7,870,000 of sewer repair and relining explicitly to reduce inflow/infiltration and cut the city's MWRA sewer assessment, supported by $1,492,500/year in MWRA grants and $475,000/year in interest-free MWRA loans, with the aging 'North Woburn Trunk' the major focus ($555,000 design in FY24, roughly $4,000,000 construction from FY25). Through December 2025 Woburn had been allocated $23,029,500 under MWRA's I/I Local Financial Assistance Program and drawn $18,505,500 (80%).
Common questions
Drain & Sewer FAQs in Woburn
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 Woburn?
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 Woburn for a sewer emergency?
Same-day sewer service is available throughout Woburn 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 Woburn?
Same-day drain & sewer service is available throughout Woburn and the surrounding communities.
Is there a fee for a drain call in Woburn?
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 Woburn and nearby towns
We serve Middlesex County, the Merrimack Valley and nearby towns.
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