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Default Collapsed Sewer Lines

I need help here guys and gals...

I've had at least 3 plumbers and the Water Works to make an "eyeball"
diagnosis that my sewer line has collapsed or has tree roots going
into it which is causing sewage overflow in the bottom level bathroom
of my split level home. My house is situated on a hill which makes
the sewer line approximately 78 ft. to the road and approximately 8 ft
deep at the drain by the road. A couple of plumbers have told me that
all the pipes in my neighborhood are made of the paper/tar pipes and
eventually collapse and are prone to root growth. Additionally, I
have no cleanout valve. Problem is, I've had several opinions of what
needs to be done - dig up entire line @ $3300 or bust into the main
line and replace/repair the blockage with installation of a cleanout
valve. I'm quite frustrated at this point because even after having a
video inspection, the cause of the blockage could not be determined
(water in sewage line). I feel like I'm throwing away $$$ in an
bottomless pit with estimates and opinions and the rentals of augers/
snakes/root killers. I don't know who's telling the truth at this
point and who's looking out for my best interest in terms of $$. The
Water Works was kind enough to snake the line to the house and advised
since there was mud present, the line may have collapsed. I'm leaning
towards the diagnosis from the WW.

My question is, what should my next course of action be? Dig up the
entire line? Get another opinion from another plumber to repair
blockage? Have another inspection? What's your experience of the
cost involved? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Drowning in my own....