Replacing pipes is always challenging, but pipe bursting makes it more possible to do so without excavating your yard. Sewer line bursting is a trenchless sewer repair method that breaks up your old pipe and pulls a new one along the same path. This allows you to avoid digging up your yard and disrupting your landscaping. Sewer line bursting may be used when your sewer pipe is damaged or deteriorating and needs to be replaced. Trenchless Equipment can help!

When To Use Pipe Burst Systems for Sewer Repair or Replacement

There are several reasons why using this newer technology for repairing sewers or replacing them would be necessary.

• Your sewer line is severely cracked or broken.
• The sewer line is clogged and needs to be replaced.
• The lines are root-bound and need to be replaced.

If you have any of the above problems, a PBP30 or PBP50 pipe burst system may be the best option for you. This method is less disruptive than traditional sewer repair or replacement methods and can often be completed in a single day. Contact your local plumbing professional to discuss whether pipe bursting is right for you.

Different Pipe Bursting Methods

There are various ways to displace the current pipes that are in place. Three common methods are:

1. Hydrostatic Sewer Bursting – This method involves using pressurized water to create a force that will break up the old pipe. The water is then used to flush away the debris and make room for the new pipe.

2. Pneumatic Sewer Bursting – This is done by using compressed air to create a force that will break up the old pipe. The air is then used to flow the debris away and make room for the new pipe.

3. Mechanical Sewer Bursting – A machine is used that will physically break up the old pipe and make room for the new pipe.

With the methods mentioned above, there is a systematic process involved to ensure the new pipe is successfully installed. The process includes using a high-definition camera to inspect the sewer line and identify any problems that may need to be addressed. The camera is also used to determine the best route for the new pipe.

Next, small holes are dug near the sewer line so that the bursting head can be inserted. The bursting head is then connected to the new pipe and pulled through the old pipe. Finally, the new pipe is connected to the sewer line and the holes are filled in.

For any other major work that needs to be done on a home or construction site, it’s important to have a professional evaluate the situation to ensure that it is safe. Sewer line bursting is a great way to avoid having to do major excavations on your property, but it’s important to ensure that it’s the right option. A professional will be able to evaluate your specific situation and recommend the best course of action. Contact us today!