Professional Trenchless Sewer Repair Services

Traditional sewer repair requires excavating a trench along the entire length of the damaged pipe — tearing up driveways, landscaping, sidewalks, and sometimes even building foundations. Trenchless sewer repair eliminates most of that disruption by working through just one or two small access points.

Two primary trenchless methods are used by licensed plumbers. Pipe lining (also called CIPP — cured-in-place pipe) involves inserting a flexible, resin-coated liner into the existing damaged pipe. The liner is inflated against the pipe walls and cured with heat or UV light, creating a smooth, jointless new pipe inside the old one. This method is ideal for pipes with cracks, root intrusion, or minor corrosion, and typically adds 50+ years of service life.

Pipe bursting is used when the existing pipe is too damaged for lining — collapsed sections, severe root damage, or extensively corroded cast iron. A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe, breaking it apart while simultaneously pulling a new HDPE pipe into place behind it. The result is a brand-new pipe installed along the same path without open-trench excavation.

Both methods require a sewer camera inspection first to assess pipe condition, diameter, and the type of damage present. Not every situation is a candidate for trenchless repair — your plumber will recommend the best approach based on the inspection findings.