Practical sewer and drain guidance from Advanced Drainage Repair, based on real inspections, field conditions, and trenchless rehabilitation work across New Orleans and the Gulf South.
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Cast Iron Sewer Lines in New Orleans: Signs the Pipe Is Failing
Recurring backups, sewer odors, slow drains, and foundation-area moisture can point to trouble—but only a professional camera inspection can show what is happening inside the line. Learn seven warning signs and when cleaning, CIPP lining, spot repair, or replacement may make sense.
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Sewer Camera Inspections
Understand what a camera inspection can reveal, how findings are documented, and how ADR determines the right next step.
Drain Cleaning & Descaling
Learn the difference between clearing a blockage, hydro jetting, and mechanically removing scale from aging cast-iron pipe.
Trenchless Pipe Lining
See how CIPP rehabilitation can restore damaged sewer and drain lines with less excavation and disruption.
Sewer Repair Decisions
Compare cleaning, lining, spot repair, and replacement based on pipe condition, access, severity, and long-term value.
Start With the Right Diagnosis
ADR provides residential and commercial sewer camera inspections throughout the New Orleans area and the Gulf South. If you are dealing with recurring backups, odors, slow drains, or an aging cast-iron line, schedule an inspection before choosing a repair.