1st American Plumbing, Heating & Air

Trenchless Pipe Repair & Sewer Replacement: No Digging Required

Why Go Trenchless? Diagnostics and Damage Prevention

Traditional sewer repair involves digging a trench along the entire length of the pipe. Our trenchless methods solve the problem from small access points, saving you significant time, money, and restoration costs.

• Sewer Repair Without Digging: Trenchless technology eliminates the need to tear up your yard, driveway, sidewalks, or mature landscaping. We restore your critical sewer and drain lines from only two small access holes, drastically reducing the labor and time required for the repair.
• Precise Diagnostics: Every trenchless project begins with a professional sewer camera inspection. This process allows us to pinpoint the exact location and nature of the damage—whether it's root intrusion, a sag (pipe belly), corrosion, or a severe crack—to determine the best trenchless pipe replacement method.
• Long-Term Durability: The materials used in trenchless repair (Cured-In-Place Pipe lining or new pipe from bursting) create a seamless, non-corrosive, and highly durable pipe within the existing structure. This results in a new system that is often more reliable than the original pipe and comes with an extended service life.

Trenchless Technology: CIPP Lining vs. Pipe Bursting

We utilize two primary trenchless technologies, selecting the method that provides the strongest, most cost-effective solution for your specific pipe damage.

• Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining: This is the ideal solution for pipes that have minor cracks, joint separation, or heavy corrosion but are still structurally sound. We insert a flexible liner coated with epoxy resin into the old pipe and inflate it. The resin hardens (CIPP lining), creating a strong, new, seamless pipe within the old one.
• Pipe Bursting: When the old pipe is completely collapsed, severely damaged, or the diameter needs to be increased, we use pipe bursting. This method pulls a new pipe through the old line while simultaneously fracturing and displacing the old pipe outward. This is often used for trenchless water line replacement or completely deteriorated sewer lines.
• Expert Application: Our licensed trenchless specialists have the training and equipment to apply these technologies effectively to sewer lines, drainage pipes, and main water service lines.
  

Cost, Value, and Trenchless Applications

While the upfront cost of trenchless sewer replacement cost can seem high, the long-term savings from avoiding restoration and the added pipe lifespan provide unbeatable value.

• Avoiding Restoration Costs: The greatest financial advantage of trenchless technology is avoiding the massive expense of restoring concrete, asphalt, landscaping, and foundation elements that would be destroyed by traditional digging. This often makes the sewer repair without digging the more cost-effective choice overall.
• Water Line and Drain Applications: While often used for main sewer lines, trenchless methods are also perfect for trenchless water line replacement and for repairing difficult-to-access interior drain lines under slabs or homes.
• Guaranteed Work: We stand behind our trenchless work, providing warranties on both the materials and the installation process, giving you confidence in your durable, new piping system.