Under Slab Drain Replacement via Tunnel Repair in New Braunfels

Slow drains that keep coming back are one of those problems homeowners tend to ignore until they can't anymore. It starts with one drain running sluggish, then another, then you're dealing with backups you can't explain. A lot of times, the culprit is sitting right beneath your feet - broken or deteriorated drain lines buried under the slab foundation.

That's exactly what we were dealing with on this job in New Braunfels. The drain lines under the slab had broken down to the point where no amount of snaking or clearing was going to fix it. The pipes themselves were the problem. When that happens, the right move is tunnel repair - and that's what we did.

Tunnel repair means we dig down from beneath the slab rather than cutting through the floor of the home. It's a more involved process, but it protects the living space above and gives us direct access to the damaged lines so we can replace them properly. We pulled out the old deteriorated pipe and installed new PVC drain lines, properly secured and connected, so water flows the way it should.

What makes this kind of work matter long-term is the reliability you get when it's done right. No more recurring drain issues, no more wondering if there's something worse going on below the surface. The drain replacement addresses the actual source of the problem rather than patching around it. The home's plumbing system is protected, and the slab above stays intact.

If you've been dealing with slow drains, gurgling pipes, or plumbing issues that just won't stay fixed, it could be a sign that something is going on under your slab. Under slab drain repair isn't something every plumber has experience with - but it's something we do regularly throughout the New Braunfels area.