If your home was built before 1975, there’s a good chance you’re living on borrowed time with your drain lines. Cast iron pipes corrode from the inside out, and in Florida’s humid, salt-heavy air, that process happens faster than almost anywhere else in the country.
You might not see it yet. But the rust, the cracks, the slow leaks behind your walls—they’re already there. And when those pipes finally give out, you’re not just dealing with a plumbing bill. You’re dealing with water damage, mold, displacement, and repair costs that can hit five figures before you’ve even called your insurance company.
We replace cast iron sewer pipes in Ballard Pines using methods that don’t destroy your tile, your hardwood, or your landscaping. You get modern PVC or trenchless pipe lining that won’t corrode, won’t crack under pressure, and won’t put you through this again in ten years. The work gets done faster, cleaner, and with way less disruption than the old-school jackhammer approach.
Drain Wizard has been serving Brevard County since 2007. We’re a family-owned business, and every job gets personally overseen by Carl—who’s been working on pipes since he was 16 and brings over 40 years of combined plumbing experience to every project.
Carl’s also a military veteran with 20 years of service. That background shows up in how we work: no shortcuts, no surprises, and no walking away until the job’s done right. We’re not the biggest name in Florida plumbing, but we’re the ones Ballard Pines homeowners call when they want someone who actually shows up and does what they said they’d do.
We’ve seen what happens when cast iron pipes fail in Florida homes. We’ve also seen what it takes to fix them the right way. That’s what we do here.
First, we inspect your pipes with a camera. That tells us exactly where the damage is, how bad it is, and whether you need a full replacement or if trenchless repair will handle it. No guessing. No upselling. Just a clear picture of what’s going on under your slab or in your yard.
If replacement is the move, we map out the least invasive route. In many cases, that means hydro-excavation tunneling—basically, we go under your floors without breaking them. If trenchless sewer repair makes sense, we can reline the pipes from the inside using epoxy that hardens into a new pipe within the old one. Both options skip the demolition part.
Once the new line is in, we test everything to make sure it drains properly and holds pressure. Then we clean up, walk you through what we did, and get out of your way. Most jobs take a few days, not weeks. You’re not displaced. Your furniture stays where it is. And your floors stay intact.
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When we replace your cast iron pipes, you’re getting a complete residential sewer line replacement with modern materials that won’t rust, crack, or corrode. That means PVC or HDPE piping designed to last 50+ years in Florida’s climate. We also handle all the permitting, inspections, and coordination with local codes in Ballard Pines and Brevard County.
If you’re dealing with an insurance claim, we’ll document everything and provide the reports your adjuster needs. A lot of Florida insurers have gotten stricter about covering older plumbing, but having the right documentation up front makes a difference. We’ve been through that process enough times to know what helps and what doesn’t.
You also get pipe descaling if needed, full camera inspections before and after the work, and a walkthrough so you understand exactly what was done. We don’t leave until you’re clear on how your new system works and what to expect going forward. And if something doesn’t look right during the job, we tell you before we move forward—not after.
Most cast iron pipe replacements in Ballard Pines run between $8,000 and $20,000, depending on how much pipe needs replacing, how accessible it is, and whether we can use trenchless methods. If your pipes run under a concrete slab or through finished areas of your home, costs can go higher—but using hydro-excavation or trenchless lining usually keeps things on the lower end compared to traditional dig-and-replace.
The biggest cost driver is always access. If we have to break through concrete, remove landscaping, or work around structural obstacles, that adds time and labor. But if we can tunnel under your slab or reline from the inside, you’re saving thousands in demolition and restoration costs alone.
We give you a flat estimate after the camera inspection. No hourly billing, no surprise charges. You’ll know what it costs before we start, and that number doesn’t change unless you ask us to do additional work.
The most common signs are slow drains, sewage smells inside the house, and water backing up in multiple fixtures at once. You might also notice soft spots in your yard, cracks in your foundation, or rust-colored water when you run the tap. If your home was built before 1975 and you’ve never replaced the drain lines, there’s a strong chance they’re already corroding.
In Florida, cast iron pipes tend to fail faster than in other states because of the humidity and salt in the air. Most start showing problems around the 30-year mark, and by 50 years, they’re usually in rough shape. The pipes corrode from the inside, so you won’t see the damage until it’s already affecting your drains or causing leaks.
A camera inspection is the only way to know for sure. We run a waterproof camera through your lines and show you exactly what’s happening inside. If there’s rust, cracks, or buildup, you’ll see it on the screen. That’s when you can decide whether to replace now or wait—but at least you’re making that call with real information.
Yes. We use hydro-excavation tunneling and trenchless pipe lining to replace or repair cast iron pipes without tearing up tile, hardwood, or concrete. Hydro-excavation uses pressurized water to create a tunnel under your slab, so we can access the pipes from below without breaking through your floors. Trenchless lining installs a new pipe inside the old one using epoxy resin that hardens in place.
Both methods are faster and cleaner than traditional replacement. You’re not dealing with jackhammers, dust, or weeks of reconstruction. Most jobs are done in a few days, and your home stays livable the entire time. No need to move out, put furniture in storage, or live in a construction zone.
Not every situation qualifies for trenchless work—it depends on how damaged the pipes are and where they’re located. But in most cases, we can avoid the demolition part entirely. That’s a huge cost saver and a much better experience for you.
It depends on your policy and what caused the damage. If your cast iron pipes burst and caused sudden water damage, there’s a good chance your insurance will cover the repairs to your home—but not always the pipe replacement itself. Florida insurers have been adding exclusions for older plumbing systems, especially cast iron, because of how common failures are in pre-1975 homes.
Some policies will cover “sudden and accidental” damage but not gradual deterioration. That means if your pipe cracks and floods your house, they might pay for the water damage but deny the claim for replacing the pipe because it was old and corroding over time. Other policies exclude cast iron entirely or require you to replace it within a certain timeframe after buying the home.
We help with the documentation side. We’ll provide photos, camera footage, and detailed reports that show what happened and what needs to be fixed. That gives your adjuster what they need to process the claim. We’ve worked with enough insurance companies in Brevard County to know how to present the information in a way that helps your case.
Most residential sewer line replacements take between two and five days, depending on how much pipe we’re replacing and whether we’re using trenchless methods or traditional excavation. If we’re relining the pipes from the inside, it’s usually on the shorter end. If we’re tunneling under a slab or working around landscaping, it might take a bit longer.
You won’t be displaced during the work. We’re not tearing apart your whole house or making it unlivable. You’ll still have access to most of your plumbing, and we’ll coordinate with you on timing so you’re not left without water or sewer service for more than a few hours at a time.
Once the new pipes are in, we test everything, clean up the work area, and walk you through what we did. There’s no long restoration period because we’re not rebuilding floors or walls. You’re back to normal as soon as the pipes are connected and inspected.
Trenchless repair means we install a new liner inside your existing cast iron pipes without digging them up. We clean out the old pipe, insert an epoxy-coated liner, inflate it, and let it cure. Once it hardens, you’ve got a brand-new pipe inside the old one. It’s faster, less invasive, and works well when the existing pipe isn’t completely collapsed.
Full replacement means we remove the old cast iron and install new PVC or HDPE piping. That’s the better option when the pipes are too far gone—cracked, collapsed, or corroded to the point where relining won’t hold. We can still do this without destroying your floors by using hydro-excavation to tunnel underneath, but it’s a more involved process than relining.
Which one you need depends on what the camera inspection shows. If your pipes still have structural integrity and the damage is mostly internal, trenchless works great. If they’re falling apart or misaligned, replacement is the smarter move. We’ll show you what we’re seeing and explain which option makes sense for your situation.
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