A failing sewer line doesn’t always mean digging up your whole yard. Modern methods offer less disruptive options.
Here’s how traditional and trenchless sewer repair compare.
Traditional (open-trench) repair
The classic method digs down to expose and replace the damaged pipe. It’s reliable and sometimes necessary — for collapsed lines or major access issues — but it disturbs landscaping, driveways, and hardscape.
Trenchless repair
Trenchless methods like pipe lining (inserting a new pipe inside the old one) or pipe bursting (pulling a new pipe through while breaking the old) repair the line with minimal digging — usually just small access points. They protect your yard and are often faster.
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It depends on the pipe’s condition, path, and access. We camera-inspect first, then recommend the method that gives you the best result for the lowest disruption and cost. Sometimes a simple spot repair is all that’s needed.