Trenchless Sewer Repair
Fix the line, keep the driveway: CIPP lining and pipe bursting quotes from independent local trenchless specialists — with candidacy confirmed on camera first.
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Typical national cost$3,000 – $15,000Cost guide →About Trenchless Sewer Repair
Trenchless repair is the rare home-repair upgrade that mostly lives up to its pitch: your driveway, patio, and the tree you actually like all stay put while the pipe underneath gets fixed. Two methods do the work. Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining builds a new pipe inside the old one from a resin-saturated sleeve; pipe bursting drags a brand-new HDPE pipe through the old run while shattering the original outward. Lining usually goes in through a single access point, often an existing cleanout; bursting needs a small pit at each end of the run. Either way, that's instead of a forty-foot trench.
Not every failure qualifies. A liner needs a structurally intact host pipe — collapsed, severely bellied, or badly back-sloped lines can't be lined. Bursting tolerates worse pipe but needs a traceable path and access pits at both ends. Candidacy is decided by camera inspection, which is why we route trenchless requests to independent local specialists who scope first and quote second.
Common Jobs We Route
- Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining of cracked or root-invaded laterals
- Pipe bursting full-line replacement with new HDPE
- Trenchless spot repairs (sectional liners) on localized failures
- Lateral reinstatement and cleanout installation
- Trenchless replacement under driveways, mature trees, and finished landscaping
- Lining runs where caliche, slab, or hardscape makes digging impractical
What Affects the Price
Providers quote their own work — these are the factors that consistently move the number.
- Line length, diameter, and depth — lining commonly runs $80–$250 per foot, bursting $60–$200+ per foot
- Method: per foot the two ranges overlap, but a complete lining job often runs 15–20% below bursting ($6,500–$12,000 vs. $8,000–$15,000); bursting delivers a brand-new pipe
- Condition — fully collapsed lines can't be lined, and bad bellies must be dug and re-laid regardless of method
- Access pit locations and how much surface restoration they require
- Reinstatement of branch connections after lining
How It Works
- Step 1
Camera candidacy check
The line is scoped to confirm it can host a liner or a bursting head — this step is non-negotiable.
- Step 2
Method and quote
Lining vs. bursting vs. hybrid, quoted per foot in writing with the footage attached.
- Step 3
Access pits and installation
A cleanout or single access point for lining, a small pit at each end for bursting, instead of a trench; most residential jobs finish in one to two days.
- Step 4
Post-install verification
A final camera pass confirms the liner cured or the new pipe seated correctly.
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Trenchless Sewer Repair FAQs
How much does trenchless sewer repair cost?
Full-run CIPP lining jobs commonly land between $6,500 and $12,000; pipe bursting between $8,000 and $15,000. That's often more per foot than open trench — but trenchless typically avoids $1,500–$4,000 of surface restoration, so compare all-in totals, not per-foot rates.
How long do trenchless repairs last?
Cured liners are generally rated around 50 years; new HDPE installed by bursting is rated up to 100. Both seal out roots far better than the jointed clay or corroded cast iron they replace.
Is my line a candidate for trenchless?
Only a camera inspection can say. Cracks, root intrusion, and corrosion in a pipe that still holds its shape — usually yes. Full collapse, severe bellies, or major slope problems — usually no; those sections must be excavated and re-laid.
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