It is important for property owners to understand all of the details associated with a sewer repair. Most homeowners call their local plumber when experiencing a sewer backup and in many cases the sewer pipe is diagnosed as broken. The plumber will most commonly use a sewer snake or a camera to determine the exact location of the break. In most cases they do not take the time to describe how much work is associated with digging up the street or sidewalk to repair the sewer.