Minimize Disruption with Trenchless Sewer Solutions
What Is Trenchless Sewer Pipe Repair and Upgrade?
“Trenchless” sewer repair offers a minimally invasive way to replace or upgrade sewer lines, reducing the need for extensive digging across your property. Unlike traditional open trenching, which involves digging along the entire pipe run, trenchless technology requires only specific access points for connections and insertion of our trenchless installation equipment.
If your current pipe has the correct slope for effective drainage, we can use a method called pipe bursting. This allows us to install a new HDPE pipe along the same tunnel as the existing one. HDPE is fused, eliminating joints where roots could infiltrate, ensuring long-lasting, hassle-free service.
Using methods like directional drilling, pneumatic boring, and pipe bursting, trenchless repair minimizes property disruption. These techniques require less excavation and are often preferred over traditional open trench repairs. For further details and examples, visit our Trenchless Services page.
Whenever feasible, we choose trenchless methods because they are cost-effective and less disruptive to your landscape. However, certain conditions, such as a high risk of interfering with existing utilities, may require open trenching. We evaluate each project individually to recommend the best approach and provide a tailored estimate.
City of San Jose and City of San Mateo Sewer Line Repair Grants
esidents in San Jose and San Mateo may be eligible for grant programs to help cover sewer repair costs. Visit our San Jose Sewer Replacement or Repair Grant Program page or San Mateo Private Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program page for more information.
Directional Drill Installation Video
In the video below, our team uses directional drilling to install a commercial-sized water line beneath a San Jose parking lot. This technique minimizes the need to disrupt the concrete surface, showcasing how trenchless technology can protect your property’s appearance.