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Trenchless sewer repair
Sewer Repair Without Tearing Up the Yard
Pipe lining and pipe bursting replace a failing sewer line through small access points, sparing driveways, mature trees and landscaping where the line allows it.
- Pipe lining (CIPP)
- Pipe bursting
- Less digging
- Camera verified
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Pipe lining
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
After the line is cleaned and inspected, a flexible liner soaked in resin is pulled or inverted into the old pipe and cured in place. It hardens into a smooth, jointless pipe inside the old one, sealing cracks and the joints roots get through.
- Little or no excavation
- Seals joints against roots
- Works through bends in many lines
- Slightly smaller inside diameter than the original pipe
Pipe bursting
Pipe Bursting
A bursting head is pulled through the old pipe from one access pit to another. It splits the old pipe outward and pulls a new pipe in behind it, usually the same size or larger.
- A brand-new pipe, not a liner
- Two small pits instead of a full trench
- Can upsize the line
- Needs room for the pits and a reasonably straight run
Trenchless vs. traditional
Comparing Sewer Repair Methods
| Trenchless (lining or bursting) | Open trench | |
|---|---|---|
| Digging | Small access pits, or none for some lining | A trench along the length of the line |
| Yard and driveway | Mostly left in place | Removed and restored |
| Collapsed or badly sagging pipe | Usually not suitable | Can fix it |
| Speed | Often finished faster | Depends on length and depth |
| Price | Higher for the pipe work; lower for restoration | Lower for the pipe work; higher for restoration |
FAQ
Trenchless Sewer Questions
Is trenchless sewer repair always cheaper?
Not always. The pipe work itself often costs more than a trench, but you save on replacing driveways, walks, trees and landscaping. For a short, shallow line under open lawn, digging can cost less. Comparing both prices for your line is the best way to know.
When can’t trenchless be used?
When a section has fully collapsed, when there is a deep belly that would stay in the new pipe, when the line has severe offsets, or when there is no room for access pits. A camera inspection shows which applies.
How long does a pipe liner last?
Cured-in-place liners are designed for a long service life, often quoted at several decades. As with any pipe, results depend on preparation and installation.
Does trenchless repair need a permit?
Usually, yes, just like a traditional replacement. The permit and inspection are part of the job.
Can trenchless fix roots in my sewer line?
Yes. Roots are cut and cleaned out first; the liner or new pipe then has no open joints for them to grow back into.
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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Root-filled, cracked, sagging or collapsed laterals repaired or replaced, with trenchless options where they fit.
Learn more →Sewer Camera Inspection
A video look inside your sewer line before you buy a house or spend money on a repair.
Learn more →24/7 in Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
Is Your Line a Trenchless Candidate?
Call (734) 228-7852. A camera inspection answers it.
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- 24/7 emergency service, nights, weekends and holidays
- $99 diagnostic fee, applied to the repair
- Financing: 25 months same as cash, on approved credit
- The price explained before work starts
- Call(734) 228-7852
- Service areaAnn Arbor & Washtenaw County
- LicensingMichigan plumbing license #A111705
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