If you have ever dealt with a broken or clogged sewer line, you know how disruptive traditional repairs can be. Digging up lawns, tearing through driveways, and days of messy excavation used to be the only way to fix underground sewer problems. Thankfully, trenchless sewer repair has revolutionized the process offering a cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective solution. But what exactly is trenchless sewer repair, and how does it work? Equal Rooter Pipe Lining would like to break it down.
What is Trenchless Sewer Repair?
Trenchless sewer repair is a modern plumbing technology that fixes or replaces underground sewer pipes without the need for extensive digging. Instead of excavating your yard or breaking concrete to access the pipe, plumbers use specialized tools and techniques to reach and repair the problem through small entry points. This method preserves your landscaping, reduces costs, and shortens repair time while still providing a durable, long-lasting solution. Trenchless technology is ideal for:
• Cracked or Broken Pipes
• Root Intrusion
• Corrosion or Rust Damage
• Misaligned or Collapsed Sections
• Aging Clay, Cast Iron, or Orangeburg Pipes
How Trenchless Sewer Repair Works
Although there are a few different trenchless repair methods, they all follow the same general principle: repair or replace the existing pipe from the inside using minimal excavation. Here are the two most common techniques:
Pipe Relining
Pipe relining, also known as cured-in-place pipe or CIPP, is one of the most popular trenchless repair options. It works by creating a new, seamless pipe inside the existing one. Here is how it is done:
• Inspection: A sewer camera is used to inspect the existing pipe and identify damage or blockages.
• Cleaning: The pipe is thoroughly cleaned using hydro-jetting or mechanical tools to prepare for relining.
• Liner Insertion: A flexible liner coated with epoxy resin is inserted into the old pipe through a small access point.
• Curing: Once in place, the liner is inflated and cured using hot air, steam, or UV light, hardening into a new, smooth pipe.
It is a jointless, corrosion-resistant pipe that can last 50 years or more, without ever digging up your yard.
Pipe Bursting
Pipe bursting is another trenchless method used when the existing pipe is too damaged to be relined. Instead of repairing the old pipe, this technique replaces it entirely. Here is how pipe bursting works:
• A bursting head is inserted into the existing pipe through a small access point.
• The bursting head breaks apart the old pipe while simultaneously pulling a new, high-density polyethylene or HDPE pipe into place behind it.
• The result is a brand-new, durable pipe in the same location as the old one without large-scale excavation.
Pipe bursting is ideal for replacing severely damaged pipes or upgrading to a larger pipe size for better flow.
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Trenchless sewer repair is one of the smartest innovations in modern plumbing. It allows homeowners and businesses to fix sewer line problems quickly, efficiently, and without destroying their property. If you suspect a sewer line issue, contact Equal Rooter Pipe Lining for a camera inspection and explore your repair options today.
