Underground Sewer Solutions Near Champaign, IL
At Lanz, Inc., we handle every kind of underground work for homes and businesses across the Champaign, IL area: sewer lines, water lines, pipelining, septic systems, and more. Founded in 2002, our underground division brings advanced trenchless technology to the job so we can solve the problem underground without tearing up your yard, driveway, or parking lot. When you run into an underground problem, you should not have to call three different contractors, and with Lanz you do not have to. Why call anyone else?
Whether you are a homeowner who needs a simple sewer line fix or a facility manager looking to reline the pipes in an entire school or apartment building, we have the team and equipment to do it right. We work across residential and commercial properties as well as municipal and industrial sites, and we back every job with the same upfront communication you get from the rest of our plumbing team. To get started, call us at 217-394-1380 or request service online.
Advanced Trenchless Technology
Our technicians are highly trained and use the most up-to-date equipment in the industry to deliver lasting solutions that do not disrupt your day-to-day. We approach every job with attention to detail and choose the least-invasive method that will actually fix the problem, from trenchless rehabilitation and directional boring to the Picote brushing and high-speed cleaning systems that let us restore pipes from the inside out. The result is less digging, less downtime, and less mess on your property.
Sewer, Storm, and Water Line Services
Most underground calls start with a line that is blocked, broken, or backing up. We repair and replace sewer pipes, storm and drainage pipes, and water lines for properties of every size, and we use video camera inspection to pinpoint the exact issue before we ever break ground. If the trouble turns out to be a stubborn clog rather than a damaged line, our drain cleaning team can clear it on the spot.
Pipe Lining and Rehabilitation
When a pipe is damaged but the surrounding structure is sound, rehabilitation is often faster and far less invasive than a full replacement. We offer interior pipelining and exterior pipelining to create a new, seamless pipe within the existing one, and pipe descaling to strip out years of scale, roots, and buildup so the line flows like new. These trenchless methods extend the life of your pipes without the cost and disruption of major excavation.
Excavation, Boring, and Vactor Services
Some jobs still call for getting to the pipe directly, and when they do we do it precisely. Our directional boring crews install new lines under driveways, landscaping, and roadways with minimal surface disturbance, and our Vactor services use high-powered vacuum excavation to expose utilities safely and clean out lines and catch basins. It is the right equipment for the job, big or small.
Septic System Installation & Repair
We provide specialized septic system solutions for repairs and new installations. Our team handles septic services including new system installations and targeted repairs, alongside leach field installation when setting up a new drain field.
Residential, Commercial, and Municipal Underground Work
Underground problems do not stop at the property line, and neither do we. We have worked in industrial plants, grocery stores, schools, apartment buildings, hospitals, and more, so we are equally at home on a single-family repair or a large commercial rehabilitation project. Whatever the scale, you get one trusted local team, transparent pricing, and clear communication from start to finish.
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With 100+ years of combined experience, the underground division has seen it all and done it all. Our motto has always been that if you have an underground problem, we have an underground solution. The #1 goal is to implement the most effective and least invasive repair or replacement possible. We avoid downtime and disruption to help you save and get back to it.
Jesse Stephens
Underground Solutions Manager
Why Choose Lanz for Underground Solutions in Champaign, IL
- Locally trusted since 2002. We are known throughout Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, and the surrounding communities for reliable, honest underground work.
- Least-invasive methods first. Trenchless technology means we protect your yard, driveway, and landscaping wherever possible.
- PACP-certified team members equipped for any job. From a single home to a full commercial or municipal project, we have the training and equipment to handle it.
- One team for everything underground. Sewer, storm, water lines, pipelining, boring, and septic all come from the same trusted local crew.
- 24/7 availability. Underground emergencies do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trenchless repair fixes or replaces an underground pipe with little or no digging, usually by lining the existing pipe or boring a new path underground. Yes, we perform trenchless interior pipelining and exterior pipelining throughout the Champaign, IL area, which protects your yard and lowers the overall disruption of the job.
The only reliable way is a video camera inspection, which lets us see the exact condition of the line. Recurring backups, slow drains across the whole house, gurgling sounds, or wet spots in the yard are all signs worth checking. Once we see what is happening inside the pipe, we can recommend the least-invasive fix, whether that is descaling, lining, or replacing a section of sewer pipe.
In most cases, yes. Pipe lining and directional boring let us rehabilitate or install lines with minimal surface disturbance. We always aim for the option that solves the problem while doing the least damage to your property.
Cured-in-place pipe liners are designed to last for decades, often up to 50 years, which is comparable to a brand-new pipe. It is one of the reasons lining is such a cost-effective alternative to full excavation when the surrounding pipe structure is still sound.
We do. Alongside residential work, we serve commercial, municipal, and industrial clients, and we have completed jobs in plants, schools, grocery stores, and apartment buildings across the region.
Yes. Our team provides septic system repairs and new installations, as well as leach field installation.
Ready to Solve Your Underground Problem?
Since 2002, Lanz, Inc. has brought advanced underground technology to Champaign and the surrounding communities, delivered with a personal touch and upfront communication so you always know what to expect. When you need underground installation, repair, or rehabilitation, call our team at 217-394-1380 or request service online. Why call anyone else?
