Looking for a sewer line contractor in Chest Springs, PA? Describe your project once and up to three licensed sewer contractors who work in Chest Springs and Cambria County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Chest Springs is home to about 137 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−2.8% since 2020). With 711 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Aging clay and cast iron laterals, tree roots and settling soils keep local sewer contractors busy with repairs and replacements.
Chest Springs at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 137 (−2.8% since 2020)
- Rank in Pennsylvania
- 967th of 1,013 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Population density
- 711 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Borough (Chest Springs borough)
- Main county
- Cambria County
What to check before hiring in Chest Springs
- License and permit: in Pennsylvania, sewer lateral work is done by a licensed plumber or contractor under a city or county permit.
- Method: ask whether lining, pipe bursting or excavation fits your line, and why.
- Price drivers: depth and length of the line, the method, driveways or trees in the way, and the connection at the street.
- Same job for every bid: share the camera video so all contractors quote the same scope.
Useful official resources
Services available in Chest Springs
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Trenchless sewer replacement or lining
Pipe bursting or cured-in-place lining of the sewer lateral with minimal digging.
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Sewer line replacement by excavation
Traditional replacement of the sewer lateral in an open trench, with the permit and inspection.
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Sewer spot repair
Repair of one damaged section located by a camera inspection.
Frequently asked questions in Chest Springs
How much does sewer line replacement cost in Chest Springs, PA?
It varies widely with the length and depth of the line and the method. Describe the problem: contractors who serve Chest Springs reply with a quote.
Is trenchless always cheaper?
Not always, but it avoids tearing up a lawn, a driveway or landscaping. Ask for both options when the line allows it.
How long does the work take?
Often one to three days for a residential lateral, plus the permit and inspection.
Which licensed sewer contractors will contact me?
Up to three independent licensed sewer contractors who serve Chest Springs and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.