Veteran-Owned. Serving Cedar Rapids Since 1986. No-Dig Sewer Repairs Done Right.
Cured-in-place pipe lining (CIPP) repairs a damaged sewer line from the inside out. A flexible, resin-saturated liner is inserted into the existing pipe and cured until it hardens into a new pipe within the old one. No continuous trench. No torn-up lawn. Just a rehabilitated sewer line.
Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has served Cedar Rapids homeowners since 1986 as a veteran-owned, locally operated team. CIPP is one of several in-house plumbing services we perform, backed by 24/7 availability and same-day scheduling when your sewer situation can’t wait.
Sewer problems rarely announce themselves clearly. More often, you notice something odd and wonder whether it’s worth a call. These symptoms suggest your line deserves a closer look:
Slow drains throughout the house rather than one isolated fixture backing up
Sewage odors coming from drains or from the yard near the sewer line path
Gurgling toilets when a sink or shower runs elsewhere in the home
Soggy or unusually green grass over the sewer lateral where nutrients are leaking out
Debris or waste backing up into tubs or floor drains
Cured-in-place pipe lining works well when a pipe has cracks, leaking joints, or root intrusion but still retains enough shape to accept a liner. Many older Cedar Rapids homes have clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, and these materials are common candidates for relining as they age and degrade.
One important limit: if a pipe has fully collapsed, lining isn’t possible. A sewer camera inspection is the only way to know which condition you’re dealing with. We run that inspection in-house before recommending any repair path.
The Standards We Live By
How we deliver dependable plumbing and HVAC service every day.
Customized Options
No one-size-fits-all here. We provide multiple solutions tailored to your home, needs, and budget.
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Our pros treat your home like their own, wearing shoe covers and leaving every work area spotless.
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Transparent, Upfront Pricing
No surprises, no hourly tricks. You’ll know the cost before we start, so you can make confident decisions.
Fast, Same-Day Solutions
Plumbing and HVAC issues can’t wait. We get you back on track quickly with prompt, same-day service.
24/7 Emergency Care
Day or night, even on holidays, our team is ready to respond when emergencies strike.
How the CIPP Process Works
Our process follows a clear sequence so you know what to expect at every stage.
Step 1: Camera Inspection
We run a sewer camera through your line to locate damage, measure the pipe, and confirm whether relining is the right approach. This step also rules out a fully collapsed section that would require replacement instead.
Step 2: Pipe Cleaning
Before the liner goes in, the pipe is cleaned. Hydro jetting removes accumulated debris, grease, and root intrusion so the liner makes full contact with the pipe wall.
Step 3: Liner Insertion and Cure
A resin-saturated liner is inserted into the pipe and inflated against the interior wall. Heat, steam, or UV light cures the resin until it hardens into a rigid, jointless pipe within the original pipe. Cure times vary based on pipe diameter, liner material, and site conditions.
Step 4: Final Inspection
A second camera pass confirms a complete, uniform cure. The finished liner is smooth and seamless, which can help resist future root intrusion and support proper flow through the line.
Why Cedar Rapids Homeowners Trust Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
We’ve been doing plumbing work in this community long enough to understand what Cedar Rapids homes are built with and what they tend to need. That history matters when diagnosing a sewer problem accurately the first time.
Serving Cedar Rapids since 1986 as a veteran-owned, locally operated business
BBB A+ accredited with a long record of resolved customer interactions
Angie’s List Super Service Award received five times
CommunityVotes Cedar Rapids 2024 Top Pick in Plumbers and Plumbing
Uniformed technicians who arrive on time and clean up after every job
Multiple solution options with upfront, flat-rate pricing before any work begins
One-year labor warranty and a satisfaction guarantee on sewer work
Financing through Optimus Credit Union with multiple lender options and quick approvals
Schedule Your Sewer Camera Inspection
If you’re seeing signs of a sewer problem, or you know you have an aging clay or cast-iron lateral, a camera inspection is the right first step. We can assess the line, walk you through what we find, and give you clear options with upfront pricing. Green Club members get priority scheduling and service discounts. Financing through Optimus Credit Union is available if you need flexible payment terms.
We’re available 24/7 for urgent sewer issues. Call (319) 214-5064 to schedule with Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling and get a straight answer about your line.
CIPP vs. Traditional Open-Trench Sewer Repair
Traditional sewer repair means digging. A trench runs the length of the damaged pipe, cutting through whatever sits above it: grass, brick pavers, concrete driveways, established tree roots. Once the pipe is replaced, the surface has to be restored separately, adding time and cost on top of the original repair.
Cured-in-place pipe lining needs only small access points at each end of the work zone, leaving the surface above the line largely undisturbed. For Cedar Rapids properties with mature trees, shared driveways, or patios built over an aging sewer lateral, that difference can be significant.
There are cases where lining isn’t an option. A severely collapsed pipe requires full replacement. In those situations, trenchless pipe bursting can minimize surface disruption even when relining isn’t possible. Our camera inspection determines which path makes sense for your line before we recommend anything.
Financing & Green Club Membership
Sewer repairs aren’t a regular expense. Financing is available through Optimus Credit Union with multiple lender options, quick approvals, and flexible terms so you can move forward without delay.
Our Green Club maintenance membership includes priority scheduling, service discounts, and no after-hours fees on covered services. If you want fewer surprises from your plumbing, membership is worth a conversation when you call.
