Trenchless Sewer Repair

Trenchless sewer repair fixes or replaces a damaged sewer line through small access holes instead of digging a long trench. The two main methods are pipe lining, also called CIPP, which forms a new pipe inside the old one, and pipe bursting, which pulls a new pipe through while breaking the old one apart. Both protect your yard, driveway, and landscaping.

Pipe lining puts a resin-soaked liner inside your existing pipe that hardens into a new, seamless pipe, while pipe bursting replaces the old pipe entirely. Lining works well when the old pipe still holds its shape. Pipe bursting is used when the line is too damaged to line, such as a badly broken section. A camera inspection shows which method fits your line.

Many residential trenchless sewer repairs are finished in about a day, though some take longer. The time depends on the length of the line, how much damage there is, and how easy the access points are to reach. Traditional digging for the same line can take several days or more once the trench is dug, the pipe is replaced, and the yard is backfilled.

No, not every line is a good fit for trenchless repair. A severe sag, a fully collapsed section, or certain layouts may still need some digging. A camera inspection shows the pipe's condition and material, plus the location and depth of problem spots, which tells us whether trenchless will work. Start with a free HD camera inspection, included with any service.

In many cities, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral, the pipe that runs from the house out to the city sewer main. The exact dividing point can differ by city, so check with yours before planning a repair. Knowing where your responsibility ends matters when a camera inspection finds damage near the street or sidewalk.