01Our specialty
Trenchless sewer + drain repair
Repair and replace sewer and drain lines with the least disruption the property allows, using trenchless methods when they make sense.
Explore sewer mainsTrenchless sewer + drain repair / new water + gas lines for residential properties / 24/7 OKC metro
Trenchless lines. Stronger water mains.
S.O.L. specializes in trenchless sewer and drain repair plus new water main replacement using HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) pipe. We also run new water and gas lines to residential properties. As an owner-operated company, every job is overseen by Ernest Steele, a licensed plumbing contractor—with fast response and free estimates.
Every new installation uses HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) pipe, backed by an industry-leading 5-year parts and labor warranty that is transferable.
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Specialized work + full-service plumbing
The lines your property relies on.
We lead with trenchless sewer and drain repair and new HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) water mains, then bring the same clear plan to water heaters, leak detection, clean-outs, and camera locating for every customer.
02Residential
New water main replacement
New water main installations and replacements use HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) pipe with fusion bonding. Fused joints create a seamless, monolithic, root-proof, leak-resistant line—with no glue joints or seams to fail—and every installation is backed by an industry-leading, transferable 5-year parts and labor warranty.
Explore water mains03Residential + commercial
Water heater repair + installation
We handle tankless water heaters, water heater tank installations, and tank-to-tankless conversions, including permits and disposal of the old appliance.
Ask about water heaters04Residential + commercial
General plumbing
From everyday plumbing repairs to larger residential and commercial needs, we bring a licensed plumber and a clear recommendation.
Talk through the problem05Find the trouble
Drain cleaning + sewer and drain clean-out
Clear backed-up lines and sewer and drain clean-outs with professional equipment, then explain what we found and what comes next.
Explore clean-outs06Diagnostic service
Leak detection
We help locate hidden leaks and trace the source so you can address the problem before it causes more damage.
Find the leak07Available to everyone
Video camera locating
Video camera inspection and locating is available to every customer. We can see and map sewer and drain line conditions so you can understand the issue and decide what to do next. Every sewer camera inspection includes a free video delivered to your wireless device or email, so you can see exactly what we found and stay fully informed throughout.
Locate the line08Good / Better / Best
Repair estimates
Compare Good, Better, and Best options before work begins, with a plan that fits the problem and property.
Explore estimatesWhy we specify HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene)
A better line from the ground up.
There are several conventional pipe choices, and each has a place in the right application. For the new mains we install, all of those conventional options are inferior to HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene).
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Water mains
HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) vs. conventional water-line materials
Water mains have traditionally been made from copper, galvanized steel, PEX, CPVC, and PVC. All five are inferior to fused HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) for our new water mains, which gives you a seamless, flexible, root-proof line with no glue joints or seams to fail.
CopperGalvanized steelPEXCPVCPVC
Our choice: HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) with fused joints.
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Sewer lines
HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) vs. conventional sewer materials
Sewer lines have traditionally been made from PVC, cast iron, and clay. All three are inferior to HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) for our sewer replacements, where fusion creates one monolithic, leak-resistant line that is resistant to root intrusion.
PVCCast ironClay
Our choice: HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) with fused joints.
Not every property or application is the same. We’ll look at the line, the site, and the repair plan, then explain the recommendation in plain English.
Confidence in every new install
The warranty tells the story.
Every new installation comes with clear coverage from S.O.L., with separate long-term material protection when HDPE is used.
S.O.L. installation warranty
Parts + labor
ALL new installations—not only water main or sewer replacements—come with S.O.L.’s 5-year parts and labor warranty. It is transferable, so the protection can stay with the property if ownership changes.
Manufacturer material warranty
Years in the ground
For new HDPE installations, the manufacturer separately warrants the HDPE material for 100 years in the ground against failure.
Two layers of protection: S.O.L. stands behind every new installation, and the manufacturer stands behind the HDPE material.
About S.O.L.
Specialists in the work below grade.
S.O.L. is owner-operated by Ernest Steele, a licensed plumbing contractor who oversees every job. We specialize in trenchless sewer and drain repair, utility line work, and the everyday plumbing work that keeps a home or business running.
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We find the cause
Drain cleaning and camera inspections identify and locate trouble areas in sewer and drain lines. Same-day video can be delivered to a wireless laptop, your device, or an email address.
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We build with HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene)
Every sewer line replacement and water main replacement uses HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) pipe with fused joints, whether the work is trenchless or requires full excavation. Unlike conventional PVC with glue joints, cured-in-place pipeliners, and similar older methods, HDPE (Heavy-Duty Polyethylene) fusion creates a seamless, monolithic, root-proof, leak-resistant line. There are no glue joints or seams to fail, making it a strong long-term choice for our installs. ALL new installations come with an industry-leading, transferable 5-year parts and labor warranty.
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We work trenchless or in a trench
Not every application can be trenchless. We recommend the right approach for the line, the property, and the repair—trenchless when it makes sense, or full excavation when the work calls for it.
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We handle the rest, too
Water heater repair and installation, general residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, camera inspections, and more are all part of the same clear, professional service.
Their prompt response and professional service are exceptional. Saved me time and money.
Gale Martini / S.O.L. customer
See below the surface
Guess less. Know more.
Our camera inspection and location services make the invisible visible. We can send same-day video to a wireless laptop, your device, or your email so you can make a smart call about the line.
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Questions before the call?
Where do you serve?
Oklahoma City and the Greater Metro City Areas, including residential and commercial properties.
Are you available 24/7?
Yes. S.O.L. is available around the clock for emergency sewer, drain, and utility line concerns.
What does the warranty cover?
ALL new installations—not only water main or sewer replacements—include S.O.L.’s transferable 5-year parts and labor warranty. For new HDPE installations, the manufacturer separately warrants the HDPE material for 100 years in the ground against failure.
How do estimates work?
We explain the issue, then offer Good, Better, and Best repair options so you can choose the right path for your property.
Can I get the inspection video the same day?
Yes. Video can be delivered the same day to a wireless laptop, your device, or an email address.