When multiple plumbers told a Louisiana homeowner that her sewer line needed a complete reroute, she turned to Google for a second opinion. That search led her to Pelican Underground—and saved her thousands of dollars in unnecessary work.
A homeowner with a 60+ year old house was experiencing severe drainage issues. After several plumbers attempted to clear the blockage without success, she was told the only solution was a costly sewer line reroute. Skeptical of this diagnosis, she searched for a second opinion and found Pelican Underground. Our team spent five hours methodically clearing a massive clog that other companies couldn’t budge—restoring full function to her plumbing without any excavation or rerouting.
Time to Complete: 5 hours
Older homes come with character—and often with aging infrastructure that requires specialized expertise. This 60+ year old property had original plumbing that had developed a severe blockage over time.
The homeowner noticed slow drains progressing to complete backups. Water wasn’t moving through the system, making daily life increasingly difficult. The cast iron pipes common in homes of this era are durable but can accumulate decades of buildup, corrosion, and debris.
Before contacting Pelican Underground, the homeowner had already called multiple plumbing companies. Each one attempted to clear the line but couldn’t break through the obstruction. Their unanimous conclusion: the sewer line was beyond repair and needed to be completely rerouted—a major construction project that would involve excavation, new pipe installation, and significant expense.
Facing the prospect of a major plumbing overhaul, the homeowner was understandably stressed. A sewer reroute would mean:
Unwilling to accept this outcome without exploring alternatives, she searched online for a second opinion.
When the homeowner reached out to Pelican Underground, our team took a different approach than the previous plumbers. Instead of assuming the worst, we committed to a thorough diagnosis and persistent clearing strategy.
We began with a comprehensive sewer camera inspection to see exactly what we were dealing with. This visual assessment revealed the true nature of the blockage—a massive accumulation that, while severe, was not impossible to clear with the right equipment and technique.
Where other plumbers gave up, we persisted. Our team understood that older plumbing systems often require more time and specialized methods. Chase and the crew dedicated five full hours to methodically working through the clog, using professional-grade equipment designed for the toughest blockages.
Our approach combined:
Pelican Underground utilizes state-of-the-art residential drain cleaning technology capable of handling even the most stubborn obstructions. Our camera inspection systems provide real-time visibility, allowing our technicians to adapt their approach and verify complete clearing.
Before attempting any clearing, we inserted our high-definition sewer camera to map the pipe system and locate the exact position and nature of the blockage. This diagnostic step is crucial—it prevents guesswork and ensures we’re targeting the actual problem.
The camera revealed a substantial accumulation that had built up over decades. Unlike the previous plumbers who encountered resistance and recommended rerouting, our experienced team recognized this as a clearable obstruction that simply required the right approach and persistence.
Our technicians began the methodical process of breaking through and removing the blockage. This wasn’t a quick fix—it required five hours of focused, professional work. The team used specialized equipment designed for sewer cleaning in older systems, gradually working through the accumulation until full flow was restored.
