Trenchless sewer repair is a modern approach that fixes damaged sewer lines without the need to dig long trenches through yards, driveways, or landscaping. The process typically begins with a sewer camera inspection to assess the condition of the pipe and determine whether trenchless repair is an option.
Two common trenchless methods are pipe lining (cured-in-place pipe, or CIPP) and pipe bursting. Pipe lining creates a new pipe inside the existing one using a resin-coated liner, while pipe bursting breaks apart the old pipe and pulls a new one into place. Both methods can reduce disruption, shorten repair timelines, and limit restoration work compared to traditional excavation.
However, trenchless repair is not suitable for every situation. Severely collapsed pipes or certain pipe materials may still require excavation. A professional evaluation can confirm whether trenchless sewer repair is the right solution for a specific sewer line problem.
